MBX Extreme has introduced two Glock magazine extensions (Mini and Mega) designed for pistol caliber carbines. The main market for these products is the competition shooting community, but of course, they can be used for any other use, too. The Mega extension increases [Read More…]
With the first Hudson H9’s finally shipping Advanced Holster have introduced a new modular holster for Hudson Mfg’s pistol. The H9’s unusual frame shape narrows the available holster choices and Advanced Holster are one of the first manufacturers to [Read More…]
Kalashnikov Concern have shown off a rare example of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s automatic pistol developed in the late 1940s. Kalashnikov’s pistol was beaten by Igor Stechkin’s entry into the trials, the APS. In the late 1940s, the Soviet Union began a [Read More…]
InfidelAA posted a video showing a way to conceal carry an H&K SP5K. Can you imagine a mugger coming across this? Not your everyday carry CCW. I was amazed at this technique and tried my hand at replicating it. I used an Omega MP5K from Atlantic Firearms. If [Read More…]
Kimber will be rolling out another limited edition pistol for consumers this fall. This time around it is a nod to one of their most requested and favorite limited edition variants: the Texas Edition! You will for a short time be able to get a Kimber Micro 9 Texas [Read More…]
The new Walther PPQ Q4 Tac is ready for the new Provisional IPSC Production Optics Division. As you can spot, it’s also Suppressor ready. TFB will cover more about the new IPSC Production Optics Division (USPSA calls it Carry Optics) in future articles, but in [Read More…]
An interesting 19th century revolver turned up during a Police raid in Liverpool, UK. The revolver has a tip up break action and appears to be styled similarly to the Webley-Pryse cartridge revolvers of the 1870s-80s with an octagonal barrel. Sadly, no [Read More…]
Stealth Gear USA is a company that started in 2012 that focuses on developing and producing holsters for handguns. Their VentCore holsters are the base of the company, and the technology offers for instance ventilated laser-cut ports to allow breathability of the [Read More…]
Inland Manufacturing announced a new .30 Carbine chambered pistol that it plans to ship in 2018. The new pistol has a design similar to that of the reproduction M1 Carbines the company already makes. However, this gun is definitely different. Starting off, the gun uses [Read More…]
Eagle Imports recently announced the company was now shipping the Llama Micro Max pistol. This pistol was first shown in the United States two years ago at the 2015 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Expo and Annual Meeting. According to the company, [Read More…]
What was most telling about Iran’s Defense Industries Organization’s display at this years IPAS 2017 was what was not present at the show. Previously we’ve reported on Iran’s attempt at an AR15 copy (currently in service with some units, in a [Read More…]
One of the most popular concealed carry handguns remains the small frame revolver. Diminutive wheelguns have been a top choice for decades, with the J-frame Smith & Wesson guns being some of the most popular. One of the problems with a gun small enough to slip [Read More…]
Knockout Lights posted a video showing off some stereotypical shooting styles. They are: The Instructor The Bowler Fishing The Chicken Wing Draw Gansta Isosceles Armor Facing Foward Six Position Draw The Cross Eye Dominant The Lean Forward Speed Shooter Fanny Pack [Read More…]
There’s a new gun in town, and its name is the TP9SFL. Recently announced is the new long slide version of the Canik TP9SF. Called the TP9SFL, the new pistol has a 5.2″ match grade barrel and an overall length of 8.27″. Also setting it apart from the [Read More…]
Every gun must serve a purpose. Said the most boring person in the world. The truth is, the new RAIDER pistol from FightLite Industries looks nearly useless in every defensive scenario I can think of in today’s world. However, for some strange reason (maybe it’s my [Read More…]
There have been three things that have kept me from considering a Heckler & Koch UMP clone build. First, rather than a more typical three-lug muzzle attachment system, the UMP’s barrel comes standard with the mushroom-esque flange that only a few silencer [Read More…]
Without taking a political stance, recent events have once again brought “gun control” back into the national (and world) spotlight. My personal belief remains that the regulation and restriction of inanimate objects is useless as a means to controlling criminal [Read More…]
UPDATE: Congratulations on Jeremy W. for winning this pistol. Canik USA has partnered with Thefirearmblog.com to give you the opportunity to win their new Canik TP9SFL Pistol, Cal. 9mm Luger! Make sure to share this giveaway with your friends to increase your chances! [Read More…]
During the Arms & Hunting 2017, Kalashnikov Concern has shown several interesting handguns. The Kalashnikov officials also explained some of the key features and design solutions of the earlier introduced pistols. One of these pistols is a subcompact handgun called [Read More…]
Brownells announced that it partnered with Polymer80 to offer a number of exclusive pistol frames. The frames are unfinished (aka 80% frames) meaning the buyer would need to finish them prior to building a pistol. Once completed, the buyer can finish the build with [Read More…]
Like everywhere else where legal gun ownership is strongly complicated by basic laws and unbelievable bureaucratic procedures, it’s expected that illegal, homemade DIY weaponry abound in Brazil. The final products range from finely tuned, decent-looking guns to [Read More…]
[UPDATE: This article originally posted that Nighthawk Custom customers could send in Nighthawk Custom pistols they already own to have a Double-Stack Conversion applied to their Single-Stack 1911 models. This is INCORRECT and an error of the author of this article. I [Read More…]
We shoot Ventura 10mm Lehigh 115gr Extreme Defense ammunition from an EAA Witness with a 4.5″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy it at Ventura Munitions. Guns in this video: EAA Witness Thanks to our [Read More…]
I found this photo posted in a Facebook group. It was designed by Les Forges MDK Concept Design. An entertainment design project for a video game. Equipped with a double shot .50 barrel plus an automatic 9mm. 2013 It looks cool but could it work? Sure I could see [Read More…]
Brian B. experienced an unfortunate happenstance while shooting his Walther P22. Well that’s not supposed to happen… (Silencerco Warlock II with Gemtech orange box subsonic. One round in the backyard… the damn gopher got away. According to Brian he [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Co. recently announced an expansion of its LCRx line of revolvers. There are now four more options to pick from if you are in the market for one of these lightweight wheelguns. 22 WMR Ruger expanded the LCRx line with a pair of handguns chambered for [Read More…]
Supposedly debuting mid next week, additional details about the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 is leaking from every social media crack and crevasse. Prices are set (estimated) at just under $500 MSRP with night sights adding another $100. New features include a rough [Read More…]
Wilson Combat announced a 40th Anniversary edition pistol to celebrate the company’s many decades of gun making. The new 40th Anniversary CQB Elite is a 1911 style pistol that appears to be a true presentation grade piece. It has many of the classic features of a [Read More…]
This guest post has been submitted to TFB on behalf of Marawan M, an Egyptian firearms designer currently working in Turkey for a civilian Turkish firearms company. Recently he visited the Istanbul Military Museum and wrote up a summary of his visit along with [Read More…]
It has been announced that the US Army’s Modular Handgun System, the XM17, will officially become the M17 and begin issue to units near the end of the year. The Army anticipates that the XM17 will complete the materiel release process, which ensures equipment [Read More…]