GLOCK first announced the new G43X/G48 Slimline Series about a year and a half ago to an enthusiastic crowd. Looking for a everyday carry gun that was more trim than the G26 but had better ergonomics (and has a larger mag capacity) than the pocket-size G43, the new [Read More…]
Just a couple of weeks ago Nighthawk Custom & Korth released a new, beautiful, .357 Magnum revolver. Now they are introducing a meaner model apparently based on the same frame: the Korth Ranger .357. Again this is part of the four new releases initially announced a [Read More…]
For most gun people, the derringer pistol concept immediately brings to mind motifs of the Wild West. After classic late 19th-century firearms like Colt revolvers and Winchester or Henry lever-action rifles, derringers occupy their own solid niche in the story of the [Read More…]
According to a recent press release it seems that the Baby Eagle is set to make a return, this time as the Series III. The Baby Eagle is a popular pistol produced by Magnum Research and they have just started importing the pistols again. The pistols are being [Read More…]
Back in December of 2019, I was brought out to the Smith & Wesson facility in Springfield, for the unveiling of what I would consider being one of the most important handgun releases within the last year – the Smith and Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ. Designed to [Read More…]
In this installment of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesdays, we’ll take a look at an extremely light and concealable revolver. The Smith & Wesson Military & Police, or M&P 340 is a five-shot, snub nose, “hammerless” revolver chambered in .357 Magnum that is [Read More…]
Airsoft guns have long been a great tool for not only fun but also training. The mostly harmless plastic BBs of airsoft guns serve as a passable amalgamation of live fire with a nonlethal impact to let the receiving end know they’ve been hit. Airsoft enthusiasts [Read More…]
Each day TFB publishes one or more photographs from our fascinating world of firearms. Along with this comes a brief explanation. Today we have a very unique handgun, with very few in existence. We’re looking at a SIG Neuhausen 44/16. This pistol was probably [Read More…]
Houge have announced their new Wrapter Adhesive Firearm Grip line with specially contoured adhesive wraps which can be easily applied and removed. The new Wrapters are available in a wide range of sizes for the various Glock models and are also available for SIG [Read More…]
Here on TFB, we followed closely the development of the Russian semi-auto pistol Udav, produced by the TsNII TochMash and on the road to replace the Makarov as Russian military sidearm. We also had an insight on the civilian version of the model, the Aspid. According to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Beretta 92X Compact. This is a smaller and modernized version of the famous Beretta 92, with more features, better ergonomics, and maybe a better trigger? The venerated old-school Beretta 92 was good enough for John McClane and Martin Riggs in the [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Above you see a U.S. Marine inspecting his target after shooting the Beretta M9 pistol during his pistol qualification range at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. This happened in November of last year. He looks rather happy [Read More…]
Earlier this year Recover Tactical debuted their new 20/20 Stabilizer kit and holster at SHOT Show 2020. Their brace works with 9mm and 40SW Glock models that come with a rail. A few months ago they also released their new MG9 Angled Grip and Glock Mag Holder. As the [Read More…]
A new company called PulTac has developed handgun magazines which design makes loading them with ammunition a much easier process. PulTac magazines have a vertical slot cut in the side wall and a loading tab stored in the baseplate. When loading these magazines, you [Read More…]
When we have to carry for a long period of time, it’s sometimes fairly difficult to be comfortable after 8-10 hours of constant carrying. After a few hours of driving, it can sometimes cause discomfort or hot spots on your body. When this happens, oftentimes [Read More…]
Introduced back in January of 2019 at SHOT Show 2019, the GlockStore’s GSX100 frame is now shipping. The GSX100 is a G19X size frame (G19 length, G17 height) compatible with Gen 3 Glock 19 parts and taking Glock 17 magazines. Let’s take a closer look. The [Read More…]
Welcome back to another installment of our series of articles dedicated to the most obscure and rare firearms consigned to major American auction houses. Every time an online catalog of a premier gun auction is published, we thoroughly browse it to find and tell you [Read More…]
A look at the Life of Samuel Colt Besides being fun to shoot, guns can also be works of art or marvels of engineering. Understanding the man or men who designed a particular firearm can give one a better appreciation for the firearm in one’s hand. Whether its [Read More…]
The Springfield Hellcat has proven a popular choice for concealed carry pistols since its release. The Hellcat features either an 11+1 flush fit magazine or a 13+1 extended magazine depending on what you choose to carry. Apex Tactical has just released its new Action [Read More…]
In the second part of the AR-9 on a Budget series, Hop talks about BCGs, buffer weights, barrels, and how to tune a reliable AR-9 for cheap. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! We [Read More…]
In this week’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we take a look at an older vintage Model 14 revolver from Smith & Wesson more commonly referred to by collectors as a K-38 Target Masterpiece chambered in the venerable .38 Special cartridge for target shooting. For target [Read More…]
Following on the heels of last year’s SP5 release, H&K has just announced the release of the SP5K PDW – an MP5K PDW for those of us without deep pockets or OP orders from Uncle Sam. Like the SP5, the SP5K PDW is about as close as you can get to owning the [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 59th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Since Nighthawk Custom and Korth started their partnership to bring the German revolvers to the US market, we’ve seen quite a few new models. From highly elaborate collector’s pieces to aggressively styled sports tools. Now, with the Silver version of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV‘s torture tests, James Reeves freezes a cheap revolver – the EAA Windicator – in negative 100 degree dry ice for an entire day, and tries to shoot it with .38 Special and .38 Special +P hollow points. Does it work or does it explode and maim James forever? [Read More…]
We recently got a look at a rather rare pistol courtesy of North Korea’s 3rd Supreme Leader. On 27 July, Kim Jong-un commemorated the 67th anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement in the Korean War by handing out Paektusan Presentation Pistols. The [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets the full details of the @SIG SAUER, Inc P320 FCU (Fire Control Unit) program from Phil Strader at SIG HQ in New Hampshire. More or less, we’re talking about the serialized component of the P320 – the only part that needs a background check – [Read More…]
Every week, I talk about various topics and ways to improve your skills and be a benefit to society every day. One thing I haven’t done is take an in-depth look at my daily carry items and explain why I chose them over other choices. I’ve spent years going [Read More…]
On this edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll take a look at the stout-hearted Ruger GP100, chambered in .357 Magnum. The GP100 holds a special place in my collection as it was the first revolver I bought just shy of 20 years ago. When I decided to buy my first [Read More…]
Texas-based Rival Arms has made their name primarily as a Glock shop. While they do offer a handful of products for other firearms, like barrels for some Smith & Wesson handguns and a Ruger 10/22 chassis, the majority of their offerings to date have been Glock parts [Read More…]
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