Happy New Year! Here are some gun deals. Sig P210 Standard 9mm 5″ Black – $998.99 with free s/h What the deal is: While the description on the vendor website is for a P210 Target, the SKU and title are for the P210 Standard. With that confusion out of the [Read More…]
The time has come. A .22LR trainer for the KRISS Vector is finally upon us. This is a project that KRISS USA had been working on for some time now. It may be due in part to their Defiance DMK22 rimfire rifle and pistol. Whatever the reason is, you can now get a KRISS [Read More…]
When the topic of dry firing comes up, there will often be a number of debates on how beneficial it is to the shooter. A number of things that can be improved from dry firing but often times people argue against dry firing for a few different reasons. I figured it would [Read More…]
UPDATE: XS Sights renamed the RAM night sights, R3D Night Sights. XS Sights recently released their RadioActive Material (RAM) 3-dot pistol sights that are designed to work both day and night. They are sold as a set with a front and rear sight, with red thread locker [Read More…]
It’s finally back – the new Colt Python will make its debut in 2020. The return of one of the ultimate American wheelguns has been eagerly anticipated since the re-release of the Colt snake series began a few years ago. With production spanning nearly half a [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?‘, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, then this is as good a place as any to start! This is where we usually look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the [Read More…]
The semi-automatic, HP series of pistols from Phoenix Arms, is one of the better received firearms from the so-called “ring of fire” manufacturers. Despite the reputation of the Californian companies, the double safetied, single-action HP22 pistols seen in [Read More…]
For some time now the Japanese Defense Forces have been moving towards a replacement for some of their key small arms. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is currently equipped with the indigenously developed Howa Type 89 5.56x45mm rifle and the Minebea 9mm Pistol, a [Read More…]
I never thought in my day that I’d ever see another pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. Starting its life early in the 90s as the caliber used in both the FN P90 and its close companion the FN Five-seveN, the caliber has since gone almost nowhere only being used in a [Read More…]
It’s taken over 20 years for a viable competitor to the Five-seveN to emerge, but it finally happened. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the new Ruger-57, to find out if it makes the FN Five-seveN obsolete. Ruger-57 Specs: Capacity: 20 Weight: 24.5oz Barrel Length: 4.94″ Height: [Read More…]
New to the United States AK market are Zastava Arms two new ZPAP M92 pistol variants. With both fixed and side-folding SB Tactical braces, I was curious how these two Krinkov style pistols would preform. Lucky for me, Zastava was kind enough to send both new [Read More…]
There’s really nothing like being able to take $25 worth of ammo to the range and have hours of playtime behind a rimfire target pistol. Whether you’re just plinking interesting targets or practicing for some sort of competition, shooting 22 LR rimfire is [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the new .22 LR variant of the Ruger LCPII, and tries to figure out who it’s for. Somebody probably wants one of these, right? Ruger LCPII .22 Specs: Capacity: 10 Weight: 11.2oz Barrel Length: 2.75″ Height: 4″ Length: 5.2″ MSRP: $349.00 [Read More…]
Just a bit over three years after the introduction of the LCP II, Ruger has decided to release the firearm in the widely available and easy to shoot .22 LR caliber. TFB was lucky enough to get an exclusive look at the LCP II 22 LR for testing and evaluation purposes so [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Company has published a press release announcing the second revolver in their newest Super GP100 custom shop revolver line. Earlier, in April of 2019, Ruger released the first model of Super GP100 which was chambered in .357 Magnum. The main [Read More…]
In a recent news release, the National Police of Ukraine published some photos of a weapons cache seized in the city of Rivne located in western Ukraine. The discovered cache consisted of quite a diverse selection of firearm including 16 pistols, 5 revolvers, 4 SMGs, [Read More…]
When carrying a concealed firearm in public, there are a ton of small obstacles to overcome when figuring out what’s best for everyday life. It can sometimes be challenging to figure out the best carry style when variables are always changing. Things like [Read More…]
New this week in the custom handgun world, the Nighthawk Custom Colt Series 70 1911 Pistol has just been announced as available for purchase. Featuring several upgrades to the classic handgun, Nighthawk boasts improved functionality and aesthetic features with the [Read More…]
Unfortunately, I have never been to Alaska. But someday, I will go. In preparation for the adventure of a lifetime, like any red blooded American man, I started perusing a list of backcountry sidearms suitable for an encounter with a grizzly. I didn’t look at maps, [Read More…]
TFB’s Top 10 Gun Guy Movies from the 1980s Welcome back to the TFB Cinema room! The ’80s were a time of Big Hair, Short Shorts, Glam Rock and of course Big Guns. With the Cold War winding down following the close of the Vietnam War, movie audiences still [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves takes a look at the new S&W M&P 2.0 Subcompact, which is the smallest doublestack of the M&P line of pistols, and it now features the full suite of S&W M&P 2.0 upgrades including the upgraded trigger, grip texture, and slide work. James [Read More…]
OuterImpact is proud to announce the newest additions to the Modular Red Dot Adapter (M.R.A.) line of products. The OuterImpact M.R.A. line of adapter plates gives shooters an easy to install option for mounting mini red dot sights onto their Ruger American pistols and [Read More…]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone and thank you for joining us for another addition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of quality affordable suppressors, firearms and accessories. Last week we [Read More…]
Since the introduction of the 509, FN America have steadily expanded the line with midsize and optics ready options. The 509 line has no expanded to include a Compact MRD Optics-Ready variant, the pistol has a 3.7-inch barrel and a compact slide. The 509 Compact will [Read More…]
Surplus M17 pistols? Already? You’re probably thinking ‘but they’ve only just adopted the Modular Handgun System.’ You’re right but the reason these M17s are now available as surplus is because the US Army has decided to transition away [Read More…]
It’s been a hot minute since Taurus had a full-size striker-fired pistol in their lineup, but the G3 is finally here! In this episode of TFB TV, Hop shoots the Taurus G3 to see how it compares to Taurus’ own TH9, and to find out if it can punch above its price bracket. Taurus G3 [Read More…]
The Diamondback: Colt’s Smaller snake Welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. In today’s article, we are looking at the Python’s lesser known and more diminutive cousin, the Colt Diamondback. Built on Colt’s D frame, [Read More…]
Outlaw Ordnance and the Kahr Firearms Group have teamed up to bring the firearm industry some pretty gnarly custom pistols in the last couple of years, and they are at it again. Magnum Research has dropped their 2nd “Warrior Traditions” pistol with the [Read More…]
As usual, shortly after the end of another Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction, the list of prices realized was published and we examined it to find out what lots were the most appealing in collectors’ eyes and were sold at the highest prices. Like any RIAC [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 36th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many excellent series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, where have you been? This is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the [Read More…]