The new Black Aces Tactical Alpha-9 is a budget-friendly semi-auto pistol that appears to be built on a Glock-style action.
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about dry firing and the importance of practicing the correct way to dry fire at home. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday where we explore the wide world of revolvers, past, present, and future. Today we’ll be hopping in the Wayback Machine to the mid-1990s when Manurhin introduced a new, budget-minded revolver, the Manurhin MR93. Thanks to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is in Austria visiting the world-renowned gun store, Austria Arms to have a look at their “Space Cowboy” revolver carbine. Although it doesn’t have an official title yet, everyone has taken to calling this the “Space Cowboy” for [Read More…]
On the way back from my short trip to Finland to participate in Finnish Brutality 2023, I had the chance to finally watch a movie I had been told about for months – Sisu. Sisu is a Finnish-made film set in 1944 during WWII that follows the bloody, painful, and [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we hit the range at dusk for a bit of flash testing with the SureFire SOCOM 556 RC3 and [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about cover garments and how they can help carry in various situations. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, I wanted to talk about a topic that [Read More…]
For quite a few years, I considered the Glock 19 to be the gold standard by which all concealed carry handguns should be measured. I carried the G19 almost exclusively – first a Gen 2 model, then I later updated to a Gen 4. Anytime I tried a different handgun, the [Read More…]
Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday, our weekly article series where we cover everything related to revolvers. Today’s topic is the technical challenge of effective sound suppression of revolvers. In Part 2 we looked at “Gap Sealing Cartridges”, now [Read More…]
If you’re still looking for that perfect something to give your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, SIG Sauer might have your back with the introduction of their new exclusive ROSE Bundle. The Rose Bundle combines the special edition ROMEO-X red dot and the [Read More…]
Learn how to shoot a pistol…fast. In this video, James Reeves trains with experienced Green Beret, Jimmy Cannon alongside @daniellevalkyrie in Austria. This video offers a unique opportunity to learn fundamental skills in pistol handling, all presented in a concise, easy-to-follow format. [Read More…]
TFB has been running our very special Photo Of The Day for years, sharing great photos from around the world and the world of firearms. Sometimes the selected pictures involve a lot of action and shooting, sometimes there’s another reason behind the choice. Like [Read More…]
The CMP and Tisas team up for a new series of retro-styled 1911A1 pistols, with retro mil-surp looks. These will be sold by the CMP to the public.
The Pennslvania State Police have once again chosen a new duty pistol. This time it's the Walther PDP, and they are configuring it with a red dot.
This video contains rare, exclusive footage inside the Beretta Italy factory, showing how the Beretta 92 pistol is made. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, to visit the oldest gun company in the world, Beretta. James brings you behind-the-scenes access to [Read More…]
9mm PCCs have been one of the fastest-growing sub-sections of the firearms industry and with so many offerings out there already, it’s hard to stand out. When I first heard about Extar USA and their virtually all-polymer firearms, I was almost certain that they [Read More…]
As a child, there were several foods and dishes that loathed, and getting me to eat said food usually took the threat of a spanking if I didn’t. Since then, however, I’ve grown to love some of those foods which, now I can’t imagine not being part of my diet. [Read More…]
Right before Christmas, I received an exciting call from my local FFL. They had just received a TYPE-A EG-19 with my name on it. Naturally, I dropped whatever “probably important” task I was doing at the time and rushed over there to see this beauty in [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at normal problems people will have when it comes to carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take [Read More…]
Welcome to another edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, where we explore the vast world of revolvers. This week, we’ll take a look at one of Booligan’s latest builds, the Taurus Ultra Snubby Handgun, or TUSH for short. If you’re not familiar with [Read More…]
Tisas USA, a division of SDS Imports, brings back the iconic Beretta Model 84 with the introduction of their Fatih B380. The Fatih 380 comes with a black Cerakote frame, slide, and small components, a hammer-forged barrel, wood grips, and ambidextrous safety, the Fatih [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range talking with the group form Shadow Systems about new entries they have to their Glock-type pistol lineup as well as the introduction of a clever new suppressor made by Shadow Systems. Shop James’ Outfits/Gear from SHOT Show 2024: [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk to the gents from SDS Imports about the faithful and parts-interchangeable Hi-Powers they are importing to the US. Shop James’ Outfits/Gear from SHOT Show 2024: https://www.511tactical.com/tfb.html Enter to win the 5.11 SHOT [Read More…]
James Reeves chats with Mike, one of the engineers from Daniel Defense, about the Daniel H9 pistol. This pistol, an evolution of the old Hudson H9, underwent massive changes in the almost four years it was in development. What did Daniel Defense have to do to the old Hudson H9 to bring it up to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to look at and shoot the new Tisas 5.7x28mm pistol that will be coming to the US. Initially unveiled at IWA 2023 in Europe, the Tisas 5.7 is now on its way to the […] Read More [Read More…]
James Reeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk about new MAC and Tisas 2011s being imported by SDS. These pistols are inexpensive but appear to be well-featured. Check the video and let us know in the comments if these have your interest. Shop [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 with his friend @Scuzi23 Michelle Viscusi to talk about the all-new Staccato C. According to Staccato, “The Staccato C is a 4-inch pistol that is the perfect all-purpose handgun. Small enough for concealed carry and big enough for on duty and home [Read More…]
Join us as Tomas Spohr introduces James Reeves to the newest Spohr Revolvers, now making their highly anticipated debut in the US. Crafted with the renowned precision and excellence that German gunsmithing is known for, these top-quality revolvers represent a perfect blend of innovation, [Read More…]
Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is visiting Rost Martin, a relatively new firearms company that started up less than 5 years ago. The company has decided to release its first firearm, the RM1C. Rost Martin is a veteran-owned company based out of Dallas, Texas, and just like anything else Texans do, [Read More…]
For more than half a century, Ed Brown has been in the business of improving guns. While the man himself retired in 2010, after many years of work on a variety of guns with a particular specialization in high-end 1911s, the company is still going strong under the care [Read More…]
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