The rifle sling – one of the oldest and most useful rifle accessories which despite often being underrated, is a must-have for carrying a rifle in the field, more important than a lot of other things we accessorize our rifles with. A well-designed sling is not [Read More…]
Frankford Arsenal claims that their Perfect Seat Hand Primer is “designed so you can have the perfect primer seat every time.” That is a bold claim, but in a world where primers cost $90/1000 if you can find them, it hurts to waste any to improper seating. [Read More…]
The world of concealed carry has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Gone are the days of massive bulky full metal firearms with horrid triggers in an effort to be armed. There are endless choices with infinite possibilities to custom your carry firearm to make [Read More…]
The micro-compact 9mm concealed carry pistol market is really starting to give US customers an option for practically every style of concealed carry. Similarly, Taurus has been doing its best to meet the demands of the market while slowly but surely shoring up its [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the Taurus GX4 again! The new GX4 XL model has a longer barrel and slide, mated to the same compact double stack frame as the original GX4. The longer slide and barrel means a longer sight radius and more muzzle velocity, but is it enough difference to make [Read More…]
For many years Boyds has been the main name that comes to mind when it comes to replacement hunting rifle stocks. The classic models offer an excellent choice for a straightforward replacement and the AT One has always been the tricked-out model for those who want [Read More…]
The night of Friday is upon us and we shed some light on this week’s Friday Night Lights subject. The Steiner Nighthunter C35 is an entry-level thermal device that performs better than expected. Let’s take a closer look at this thermal clip-on. Steiner @ [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many firearms, ammunitions, and history! Last week we talked about the Margolin MCM .22LR target pistol, and Mikhail Margolin, its blind [Read More…]
SCAR go FRT? Yes, it can. We have the technology thanks to Imperial Arms. Nathan P of Imperial Arms was nice enough to send me an updated version of his MTM (Mil-spec Trigger Module) for the SCAR17S. We saw the MTM before along with his virgin SCAR receivers called [Read More…]
Welcome back to another weekly installment of Friday Night Lights. This week we take a look at something relatively new and yet old at the same time. The EOTech BinoNV-C. It is a lightweight articulated binocular offered by EOTech. There are some interesting things [Read More…]
Brownells shook up the retro scene when they introduced a modern clone of the original AR-10, called the BRN-10. It hearkened back to the very rare original Armalite but made it affordable and accessible to the average man. Sadly, it was discontinued, but it is still a [Read More…]
On this edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll take a look at my former everyday carry piece, the Ruger SP101. The .357 Magnum SP101 was introduced a few years after the release of its big brother, the Ruger GP100 in the later half of the 1980s, and has since [Read More…]
Designed with precision in mind, SIG’s new CROSS PRS in 6.5 Creedmoor is packed with new features. Using the existing CROSS chassis, the PRS features a prominent new 24-inch heavy contour barrel underneath a new ARCA-equipped handguard. I was curious to see [Read More…]
Did the name of today’s Friday Night Lights catch your attention? Well, let’s go on a little trip through history about a somewhat obscure HUD window night vision goggle called CATS EYES. The font and cat logo are all original from the time period used on [Read More…]
The venerated MP5 design is one that has lasted well beyond its practical use and into the modern age. The MP5 has made itself a comfy home in the minds of American gun owners due to a combination of real-world and fictional portrayals in the hands of operators and [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has released pre-cut, optics-ready slide kits for the XD series of handguns. This makes it a breeze to add a red dot sight to your gun, without having to ship it off to a machine shop. How does XD optics-ready slide kit hold up in practice? [Read More…]
It’s hard to set yourself apart these days when it comes to holsters – especially ones that are geared towards concealed carry applications. However, I recently took the opportunity to review one of Bianchi’s hybrid leather holsters that caught my eye, [Read More…]
Over the last few years, the SIG Sauer P320 has been growing in popularity in the market thanks to the ability to switch out frames and slides to create a handgun truly customized to you. A few years ago, I even wrote about the one handgun I would choose if I could only [Read More…]
In the few years I have dabbled in night vision, never in my wildest dreams have I thought of what I will be covering on this week’s Friday Night Lights. Night vision rocket launchers! More specifically the rocket launcher night vision mount. Night Vision Mount @ [Read More…]
Athlon Optics MIDAS CF40 tripod is built for heavy rifles and hard use. The largest member of the MIDAS lineup, the CF40 features 10-layer carbon fiber legs designed to support up to 88 pounds. As someone who enjoys heavy rifles and tripod shooting, I was keen to [Read More…]
I first took a glimpse of the new SIG Sauer ROMEO2 modular handgun red dot back in the winter of 2020 when SIG Sauer invited me out to SIG Electro-Optics in Oregon. There I was able to get a look at how they were constructed, and who was making them, and then SIG also [Read More…]
Horus has expanded their optics lineup with a new spotting scope. Joining their rifle scope and wind meter is the HoVR 6.5-40×50 spotter. It has a Tremor 4 reticle in the first focal plane, and is one of the smallest spotters on the market. More Horus Optics on [Read More…]
Tyrant Designs makes a whole cornucopia of firearm CNC upgrade parts. Tyrant Designs I.T.T.S Glock triggers are now available for Gen 3/4 and Gen 5 pistols. Tyrant Designs was nice enough to send in both and we tested them out. Let’s dive in. Tyrant CNC @ TFB: The [Read More…]
If you have been following along with us here at Friday Night Lights, I have posted about a couple of different panoramic night vision options. Quadtubes are the ultimate way to have panoramic NVGs but they are usually cost-prohibitive. It was Noisefighters who came out [Read More…]
This review started when I said mean things about Turkish shotguns online. My comments were generally targeting the gas-operated bullpup magazine-fed guns, but I have had a generally negative view of most Turkish shotguns. That opinion is based on a parade of Turk [Read More…]
The SA-35 handgun from Springfield Armory made waves late last year when it was officially unveiled to the public. Those who had been seeking a Hi-Power pistol were finally able to get their hands on something authentic to the original design, but with a few modernized [Read More…]
Well, this is another night vision bucket list item for Friday Night Lights. I assume you recognize the featured image and the name. Yep, that’s right, we get to take a deep dive into an L3Harris FGS (Fusion Bino) aka PSQ-36. Thanks to some very nice people for [Read More…]
When it comes to hearing protection there are a few key markers in a good set. For one, we want them to be comfortable enough where we are willing to wear them continually during long range sessions. Secondly, they need to adequately suppress sound so they are hearing [Read More…]
Grey Man Tactical’s Rigid MOLLE Panel (RMPX) is built with end-user customization in mind. Their new billet aluminum RMPX panel gives the end-user all the customization they need as a first responder or just an always-prepared weekend warrior. After giving [Read More…]
In today’s rifle market, there are endless variants of the beloved AR-15. There’s a good reason the AR-15 is so popular and considered America’s Rifle with its ergonomics and accuracy along with reliability. The problem is once you own a few, they [Read More…]
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