Retired police officer with 30 years of service. Firearms instructor and SRU team member. I still instruct with local agencies. My daily carry pistol is the tried and true 1911. I’m retired as associate editor since December 14th 2017. My replacement is my friend Pete M email: pete.m@staff.thefirearmblog.com you can reach Pete for product reviews etc.
In the last few years since the gun world discovered the use of kydex to make holsters the popularity of this material has spawned many uses. Whether it’s a holster, knife sheath, gun mounts etcetera we continue to see more and more inventive uses of kydex. This [Read More…]
Yep you heard it right SIG is sponsoring an NHRA top fuel rail dragster. This is very very cool. Most of these run a quarter mile in just over 3 seconds at near 300 mph. This rail job has a black paint job with the SIG logo and a P-320 graphic on the side. This [Read More…]
Jerry seems to be having way too much fun shooting Raptors! This is one of Jerry’s new videos. Enjoy the hunt. For readers not familiar with the Franchi SPAS 12 you will be after watching this.
Arson Machine co. may not be a familiar company with many readers but they make some fine flashlight mounts. Arson started making these mounts over a year ago and have expanded the line a good deal since they began. All of these mounts from 6061 T-6 aluminum,type III [Read More…]
Several times in the last year TFB has reported on serious accidents involving bullpups mainly the Kel-Tec KSG. Now some may say it’s the gun and a bad design. I have to take issue with this. The first time I handled a KSG the thought of a possible hand injury [Read More…]
I was talking with Larry Vickers a few weeks ago and he told me the new magazine floor plates for the S&W M&P were ready to start shipping. Larry sent a pack to me to try out. The floor plates come in packs of five with an included five retainer plates to use in [Read More…]
One more great article from Dr. Jim and Mary Clary. When it comes to gun cleaning kits, there are dozens on the market, ranging in price from $20 to over $200. It really becomes a daunting task to pick one that fits all of our needs and still is “stocked” [Read More…]
TFB again welcomes another article from Dr. Jim and Mary Clary! The “pencil-style” angle brush was pioneered and introduced to several gunsmiths across the country in 2005 by Shane Smith of Rigel. Shane recognized that none of the conventional bore brushes [Read More…]
Springfield Armory announced today their first production model pistols designed for suppressor support. These two XDm pistols come in a 4.5 inch barrel in both 9mm and 45 acp. The 45acp comes in black while the 9mm version comes in dark earth. As more and more states [Read More…]
Kimber announced today it’s summer collection of five new pistols. These pistols vary from a compact to full size 1911’s with engraving and other special features. In fact the “Diamond Ultra” is available in 45 acp of course but can also be [Read More…]
I keep in pretty close touch with the folks at Strike Industries and I have to say not without good reason. Strike turns out more innovative and downright great products than just about any company I know of. It seems every few weeks I get word of another interesting [Read More…]
Gerber recalls Cohort knives due to laceration hazard. Apparently the blade lock has failed on some of these knives causing injury which in some cases required stitches.This recall actually made the nightly news. This recall is also for those in Canada who have [Read More…]
I was talking with Strike industries today and they shared a new buttstock they will be releasing in the not too distant future. It’s an interesting design with the butt shaped to better fit those wearing body armor. Most of us here at TFB are fans of the [Read More…]
FNH USA has announced a new semi-auto variant of the M249 series that will be available this fall! As far as I know, this is the first time a major manufacturer has released a belt-fed semi-auto to the general public. From our newest writer Rusty S reporting from the [Read More…]
American Hero Promotions, LLC, is pleased to announce the first hybrid firearms event that combines Manufactures, Retailers and Exclusive Dealers to provide the finest and most comprehensive selection of firearms, related Industry goods and accessories in an open retail [Read More…]
Case Club is a US based company out of Anaheim , Ca. All of their products are made in the USA. The company makes custom cases as well as custom foam inserts. They have a huge number of cases for just about every use a person could think of. The number of available [Read More…]
For a long time now readers has been asking for a single stack Glock 9MM. Well the rumors have been flying especially so in the recent few weeks with the teaser ads from Glock and of course speculation by everyone in the shooting community. The wait is over! I can [Read More…]
I was contacted today by Armscor about a new round called the TCM 9R which is set to be released in June. The round is designed to be compatible with non-1911(will work with Armscor 1911) pistols and so it is slightly shorter than the 22 TCM and matches the 9mm [Read More…]
For several years now there have been very few changes or additions to the SIG Traditional 1911s. That’s changed in a big way with the addition of several new models. One of the new models is the FB Skorpion, which is a Commander size 1911 with stippled (checkered [Read More…]
Weatherby has issued a limited edition rifle celebrating the companies 70th anniversary. The stock is absolutely gorgeous and made from Missouri select walnut. The rifle comes in a full size leather case that is also leather and felt lined. A 70th anniversary hunting [Read More…]
One of the more appealing guns at the SIG event is the new SIG MCX. The MCX comes in several variants including an SBR,Carbine and pistol. The carbine and SBR have the new skeletonized stock with buffer pad. The pistol uses the next generation pistol stock which folds [Read More…]
Anyone that knows me certainly knows how much I like the 45acp round. When I heard the new model of the SIG 320 was coming out in 45acp in full size,carry and compact I found these as soon as I got to the range. Related: SIG P320 Selected as new US Army Handgun. As most [Read More…]
After having spent a week at the SIG facilities back in June I really didn’t expect to see many new guns. Well I was wrong there were many more handguns than I expected. There were several pistols that caught my eye and the SIG P-220 Elite was one of them because [Read More…]
I’ve known Erik Litte, who owns Rafter L Combat Gunleather, for many years. It’s just my opinion from using his holsters so long but in my eyes he makes some of the best leather gear you can buy. I received a press release today from Wilson Combat and they [Read More…]
Join TFB next week for our SHOT show 2015 coverage. We’ll have extensive coverage from media day at the range to the show floor. We’re taking the largest staff ever to provide our readers with all the latest news and new products! There will be a great deal [Read More…]
Take a brief walk down shotgun-history lane with me. In 1963, Remington introduced the Model 1100, a gas actuated semi-auto shotgun that ushered in a new era of shotguns with noticeable improvements not only in felt recoil but in its consistent cycling. In fact, in 1978 [Read More…]
A few weeks ago I was on the way home and decided to stop and shoot a few rounds at an unsupervised public range. Now I normally stay away from this kind of range because there always seems to one of “those” guys around. I figured no big deal and it will be [Read More…]
I imagine the idea of a Remington 700 in 300 Blackout is as surprising to you as it was to me when they first came to market, but they are a great idea. Remington has listened to customers’ suggestions both civilian and police, and released some new models with [Read More…]
Nathaniel S has given you most of the information on the C22 yesterday but there are some range impressions and additional information I’d like to share with you, our readers. Katie A and myself have been at the annual Remington Tactical event at Gunsite this past [Read More…]
During our time at The Remington Tactical event at Gunsite we had one new hunting rifle, which is unusual at this kind of seminar. It is the R25 GII in .308 Win. The rifle is based on the DPMS Gen II .308 I liked so much in the past. The first thing that gets [Read More…]
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