It seems the Israelis are the leaders in PDW conversion kits for Glock pistols. These kits allow you to take a Glock pistol, quickly insert them and convert them into a CQB SBR. FAB Defense has their own take with the Glock PDW conversion with their KPOS Scout. I [Read More…]
CMMG has added a new caliber to their line of AR pistols. The MK57 is an AR pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. It is fed using the magazine from the FN Five-seveN pistol magazine. The Five-seveN magazines come in 10 or 20 round capacities. You can get aftermarket 30 round [Read More…]
Xtech Tactical has introduced a new 7.62x39mm 30 round AK magazine called MAG47. The new magazine has a polymer construction with metal reinforced front and rear lugs as well as metal inserts underneath the feed lips providing a metal reinforcement for the feed lips, [Read More…]
Rifle Dynamics has announced about the addition of California compliant AKs to the list of their main products. The company has built multiple custom California compliant AKs before, but now they have these rifle as main production models. Rifle Dynamics calls this [Read More…]
TFB recently wrote about the new SAG handguard – check the story here – and now we have the first pictures from users out in the wild. These pictures were taken by Finnaccuracy at Finnsniper 2018. The handguard is made out of T6061, and extruded and then CNC [Read More…]
Magpul has published a press release announcing about the start of sales of their new Pro 700 bolt action rifle chassis. The Pro 700 chassis is designed for short action Remington 700 barreled actions both made by Remington and other manufacturers whose products have [Read More…]
Many of you may have seen me reference Chris Bartocci before in videos and articles (like in the recent Guns of SOCOM: Mk18 Video) or even seen Chris on TFBTV before (he cameos in the Glock 18 Mini-Documentary). Chris is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable AR-15 gurus out there, thanks in [Read More…]
We shoot multiple rounds of LAX 10mm 180gr FMJ ammunition from an EAA Witness with a 4.5″ barrel into a Shot Stop NIJ level IIIA backpack panel. If you aren’t already subscribed to us, you’re missing great content! Click here to subscribe. [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have been granted a patent for what they have called an ‘Integral eccentric firearm silencer’. The firearm appears to be based on the popular P320, with an elongated frame and an added silencer/suppressor module. The patent was filed in March 2016, [Read More…]
Igor Stechkin, an ingenious firearms designer mostly known for designing the APS automatic pistol, had a number of other interesting firearms designed during his career which became forgotten or known to only a small group of firearms enthusiasts because these guns were [Read More…]
There are a lot of different techniques regarding the manipulation of the AR platform. There are quite a few just dealing with the scenario where you may not have the use of one of your hands or arm. William Petty of @Centrifugetraining has some interesting options for [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Ivan (aka Kit Badger) runs down the SureFire SOCOM 300 SPS Suppressor. Arguably SureFire’s quietest 30 Caliber Suppressor. While designed around the 300 Blackout Cartridge, and full auto rated down to a 5.5″ barrel, it can serve on various weapon platforms. [Read More…]
Over the years, conducting trials in different countries, I had countless opportunities to test the accuracy of an AK in multiple calibers. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding AK accuracy, and despite people putting out good information out there, a [Read More…]
With over 488,000 subs as of today, TFBTV is right on the verge of half a million subscribers. TFBTV started at Shot Show 2015 on January 20, and has since grown faster than anyone ever anticipated, with 133 million views and over a millennium (1036 years so far) of [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us here at TFB’s Silencer Saturday. This week we have a bit of a Public Service Announcement brought to you by yours truly. As we all know, the longer you spend behind the trigger, the higher the likelihood that you will [Read More…]
Sulun Arms is a Turkish company that makes shotguns as well as other firearms and air guns. Recently a viral video has been shared on Facebook of one of their shotguns. It is a select fire shotgun. Most full auto shotguns do not look like your stereotypical shotguns. [Read More…]
Here’s a new, odd bird from Austria if you feel you want to be on of a few with the firearm of your choice at the range. At only 2 kilograms (about 4.4 pounds) it is a very light rifle, and uses STANAG compatible magazines with a bolt-action. Apart from the low [Read More…]
In 2016 TFB took an extensive look at the Rifles and Optics at the Europe Best Sniper Team, you can check our story again if you like. It’s time again. Just about a week ago these pictures were released. The firearms are essentially the same, but the pictures are [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James is at Triggrcon 2018 in Bellevue, WA, where he meets with the engineers at Master of Arms to talk about the world’s lightest AR-15: The 3.65 pound ENYO. Moreover, the MoA guys have a 3D printed, titanium monocore silencer to show off – the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Pete makes his video debut with a visit to New Hampshire based firearm, silencer and accessory maker Q, LLC to build the iconic Honey Badger PDW. Outfitted with a seven inch barrel that is chambered in 300 Blackout and a pistol stabilizing brace designed in conjunction with [Read More…]
Today’s Picture(s) Of The Day are from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, with the focus on Kalashnikovs in the hands of US soldiers. The top picture is taken by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy and shows U.S. Marines and Airme, as they fire [Read More…]
Honor Defense sent out a press release on Monday, July 30th that their pistols were approved for purchase for back-up and off duty use by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This on the surface may come across as extremely mundane, [Read More…]
For those wanting to improve their training value through training aids, homemade barricades can be built cheap and easily. This article provides a variation of the VTAC target by Kyle Lamb. With the following list of tools, materials and a little woodworking skill you [Read More…]
Does your rifle’s stock more closely resemble drift wood than walnut? Is your shotgun looking “battle worn” after lending it to someone? While most people make their best efforts to maintain their firearms there is always inevitable wear, tear and aging [Read More…]
The Department of Defence has announced the award of a $50 million contract to ADS for the supply of holsters for the Army’s new Modular Handgun System. Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. Beat off bids from six other interested companies to win the contract to provide [Read More…]
During the interwar years, Springfield Armory shrunk drastically. To the extreme point of going from five thousand full-time employees to two hundred. One of the ways that Springfield Armory dealt with this was to commit to producing rifles for the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. At first the [Read More…]
After the European Championship in IPSC Handgun I bought the (at the time brand new) Alpha X-holster from Double-Alpha for my Tanfoglio Open gun. It then took me forever to install, as I was too busy with other things. Some things take a year or two, I guess we need [Read More…]
Another Police Department has selected a SIG Sauer pistol, but not the one you are thinking off. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, of Columbus, Ohio has adopted SIG’s venerable P226, not the P320 which is being increasingly favoured by law enforcement [Read More…]
The seventh Installment of Build of the Week was contributed by Rick. This is actually a full repost of his write up that he originally submitted on ar15.com in May of 2017. In any case, keep the submissions coming in! We are publishing them in the order in which [Read More…]
For the 2nd year in a row Donald Trump has hosted a “Made in America” day at the White House. At this now yearly event, he hosts one company from all 50 states to represent and embody American manufacturing. Last year, Leupold was highlighted as one of the 50 [Read More…]
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