Welcome to another Wheelgun Wednesday on TFB, where we cover almost any topic of wheelgunnery. Today, we’ll take a look at the Smith & Wesson 586 Classic, which is based on the iconic 586 revolver from the dawn of the 1980s. The original 586 saw use in hunting, [Read More…]
Today we’re going to look closer at Delta Optical and their Hornet 1-6×24 SFP Riflescopes. It’s no secret that LPVOs (Low Power Variable Optics), have become very popular among sports shooters, hunters and even various armies or special units. The name [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 various guns, ammunition, gear, and sports! 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22WMR) is a very popular cartridge although maybe not quite [Read More…]
Last month, I wrote about the brand new Vortex Razor Gen III and saw a number of upgrades from the previous generation of optics. It may seem like a large optic, but the Razor 6-36 does a number of things really well. Over the last month, I have been asked a number of [Read More…]
Back in September, I wrote about the new Backcountry 2.0 rifle from Weatherby at their unveiling event. I was impressed with the overall decrease in felt recoil from a magnum caliber we shot at the event. One of the first bolt actions I bought was a Mark V Ultralite in [Read More…]
The Lead Star Arms Grunt is marketed as a duty rifle, though it comes from a competition-oriented brand. It blends some refinements from race guns with a more reserved aesthetic. And while Lead Star is a PSA brand, it does differ from their standard product line. More [Read More…]
In the world of small carry guns, there are a few firearms that really are starting to shine. The Glock 43x, the Springfield Hellcat and the P365 series from SIG Sauer. The SIGs are a bit special since you can easily swap frame sizes and create a truly modular system. [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 various guns, gear, and optics! Right around the turn of the year, Maven Optics released a new set of riflescopes. One of these was the [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire world and its various guns, ammunitions, sports, and history. Precision rifle shooting has taken off in popularity over the last few years and that excitement [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop talks about the two newest models in the Taurus G3 series: the G3X and the G3XL. Both pistols omit the manual safety lever, which is a welcome change. The G3X has a short barrel and a full-length grip frame, whereas the G3XL is the other way around. Which do […] [Read More…]
It is Friday afternoon and you are here. I know what you want, candela! Lots of Candela. Z-Bolt was kind enough to send out their Blazer LEP weapon light for us to check out. There have been other LEP lights on Friday Night Lights but this is the only one that has FDA [Read More…]
I remember when the goal of all new cellphones was to be as compact as possible, even if that meant the buttons were almost impossible to use. Since then, there has been a trend of phones getting bigger, as people are seeing the benefit of choosing added capability [Read More…]
The concealed carry handgun world has seen a lot of change over the last dozen years or so with new configurations, capacities, and features hitting the market what seems like almost every 3 months or so. The design group over at Taurus hasn’t been slacking on [Read More…]
This is a review of the new Shield Sights RMSx Red Dot. The abbreviation stands for Reflex Mini-Sight XL Lens, and TFB are one of the first to get them. It’s available in either a 4 or 8 MOA dot configuration and we have used both. Last year I used the SHIELD [Read More…]
It’s no secret that Kahles Optics are trying hard to increase their market share in competition shooting. They are one of the main sponsors of IPSC Dynamic Shooting and they just announced that they are going to be the title sponsor of the 2022 Precision Rifle [Read More…]
In the gun world, the 1911 is about as polarizing as it can get. The older generations think it’s the greatest invention since sliced bread where the younger generations laugh at its capacity and overall weight. Personally, I think the 1911 is an extremely cool [Read More…]
This week on Friday Night Lights we look at a thermal device but a type we have not covered before, a flying thermal drone. Today we take a closer look at an entry-level thermal drone, the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual. It is actually a thermal fusion drone that has both a [Read More…]
Over the last decade, the availability and after-market support for the MP5 platform has exploded. With a number of companies offering MP5 clones or variants, there are now a number of different companies to look at when it comes to purchasing an MP5 variant. I have an [Read More…]
In the world of handguns, the CZ 75 is one of the older models that’s been around the block a time or two. There are a number of companies out there who make copies and clones of the original 75 style. CZ has built countless variations of the CZ75 as well as [Read More…]
The concealed carry market is, in my opinion, the most diverse in the industry. Everybody is different, and due to their differences in physical geometry, preferences, and circumstances, many different types of firearms are needed. For me, I live in a place where [Read More…]
Welcome back to another installment of Friday Night Lights where I review things that help you see at night. Today we take a look at a somewhat obscure accessory by Black Optex called the Zero Lens. It converts a PVS-14 into a CNVD (Clip-on Night Vision Device). [Read More…]
If you recall, back in 2020, Imperial Arms Co. had come out with their Cypher and Cypher X SCAR receivers. Well, they have continued to build upgrades for the SCAR platform. They now have an M-LOK CypherX receiver. On top of that, they have a billet lower that takes [Read More…]
It’s universally agreed these days that eye and ear protection should always be worn when you’re out shooting. Whether you’re out hunting, competing at a match, or just out goofing around on the range, keeping your sensitive organs protected from [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm universe and its various firearms, ammunition, sports, mysteries, and stories. This week we’re going to talk about the recently released Ruger [Read More…]
Welcome back to another Friday Night Lights. This week we take a look at a somewhat uncommon night vision clip-on. It is thanks to Night Vision Devices that I get to check out the KAC UNS®SR for this review. The UNS®SR stands for Universal Night Sight Short Range. But [Read More…]
In the world of high-end optics, there are a number of options to choose from. Whether it’s German, Japanese or American companies building high quality of glass, there are a number of options on the market today. Vortex has just dropped their latest Razor HD Gen [Read More…]
The Pulsar Proton FXQ30 is a thermal imaging, clip-on front attachment for the riflescope(s) that you already own. With an adapter you mount it to the end of your daytime scope, then the system is ready to deliver you a thermal image. You use the reticle of your daytime [Read More…]
This is a review of the InfiRay FH35R Thermal Monocular. These devices are typically used by hunters for scouting before and after the shot, but there are many other uses like finding missing persons. I really like this InfiRay. It has a good image quality, it’s [Read More…]
Welcome back to Friday Night Lights. Every week you can find good pics and in-depth looks at various night vision and thermal devices. We occasionally look at night vision accessories like lasers and lights. This week we take a look at a historic night vision device. [Read More…]
Thanks for joining us on another TFB Wheelgun Wednesday, where we look at all things relating to revolvers. This week, we’ll take a look at Smith & Wesson’s Model 19 Carry Comp, which, as the catchy name implies, is built for carrying, and it has a compensation [Read More…]