My name is John J. Rambo. You may remember me as the residency-displaced activist from the documentary motion picture First Blood, which film chronicled my advocacy for economically-challenged and domiciliary-fluid persons in a small Washington town run by law [Read More…]
We have previously covered the Infitech Ruger PC Carbine Aimpoint Micro Mount and other accessories, but it was now time to put them on an actual rifle. I probably have spent more time upgrading and evolving my Ruger PC Carbine (hunting version) than shooting it, but [Read More…]
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) came out on November 9, 2009. The Prestige Edition of MW2 came with extras for the game including a set of digital night vision goggles. Fast forward almost a decade later and Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019) just came out and just [Read More…]
Last August I reviewed the Enoch Odin Chassis for the 10/22. Well, Engineered Silence reached out and sent in their own 10/22 chassis. However, what separates the Engineered Silence chassis from the rest of the 10/22 chassis market is that it is designed for the 10/22 [Read More…]
The new Kel-Tec P17 is set to dethrone the Taurus TX22 in size, weight, and most importantly: price. But only if it actually works. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop puts the P17 through its paces to see if it can hang with the big bulls. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out […] [Read More…]
In the world of low power variable optics (LPVO), there are countless choices for whatever budget you’re working with. I have tried out other options before but have never tried a higher-end LPVO for an extended period of time. After a lot of debating, I decided [Read More…]
This is an extended review of the Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PMII rifle scope with the LRR-MIL reticle in a Spuhr SP-4602 mount. When I think of it, the Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PMII is probably one of the most expensive products we at TFB have ever [Read More…]
Our Editor in Chief Pete asked some of us to honestly review some Olight lights. No this was not a request direct from Olight. As Luke C. had mentioned in his Olight S2R Baton review, this is a non-shill review. I had already bought some Olights on my own with my own [Read More…]
In a market absolutely saturated with AR-15 style rifles, it’s hard to stand out. Seemingly everything has been done to make the platform more reliable, more accurate and more ergonomic. Even with all the top tier options out there, some available at very [Read More…]
The last time I reviewed a Nitecore light I was a bit underwhelmed. The P20 was a mediocre light for a weapon-mounted flashlight and underpowered compared to other offerings. Nitecore did offer up their new NU05MI mini IR signal light and their CI7 dual output IR [Read More…]
One thing that is almost a sure bet we all own, but do not always put a tremendous amount of thought in are our shooting glasses or eyewear. When it comes to shooting, hunting, boating, and generally being an active outdoors person we all probably own a slew of glasses [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. recently released their free-float handguard version of the PC9. The welcome addition of the free float handguard model to the PC9 platform breathed a breath of fresh air into the pistol caliber carbine market. Ruger has decided once [Read More…]
Most of our reviews here at TFB involve more modern products that are still available from manufacturers. However, after borrowing a family member’s Colt Woodsman, I was pleasantly surprised with it. Enough so, that I thought I’d report on it in case readers find [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer P365XL 9mm is no longer “breaking news” since it has been out on the market for roughly 3 months now. It has had an impressive rise to fame though as the original P365 broke the mold for what people believed a carry gun could hold and achieve. [Read More…]
Olight, a manufacturer of EDC and Weapon mounted flashlights has received a lot of attention as of late. Many influencers in the online firearms community have brought Olight’s products into the spotlight. With the Chinese made product gaining such widespread [Read More…]
The Ruger PC Carbine has been out for a while. Pete wrote a review of the regular PC Carbine last year back in March. The PC Carbine has been well received as it has a retro Marlin Camp 9 rifle feel but updated for modern shooters. The traditional rifle ergonomics was a [Read More…]
In 1959 the ArmaLite AR-15 was born, and 60 years later it’s popularity only continues to grow. With advancements in ergonomics, controls, and handling, it is one of the most robust firearms platforms on the market today. With the help of legendary firearms [Read More…]
It is that time of year where many of us are getting into the full swing of the hunting and fishing seasons fall has to offer. I am absolutely one of the individuals in that camp because my calendar is littered with red “X” marks denoting all of the time off [Read More…]
After our last Nitecore review, NItecore sent us their P20 and EA42. I was interested in the EA42 since it is a AA powered light that puts out a respectable 1800 lumens. While the P20 is their basic 800 lumen tactical flashlight. Let us first take a closer look at the [Read More…]
The S2 Delta company recently released their 1-4×24 Carbine Scope. S2 Delta was already in the business of making rifle slings, but this was their first venture into rifle optics. As the 1-4x implies, the S2 Delta scope is a low power variable optic (LPVO) that [Read More…]
One of my personal hobbies even before writing for TFB was looking at different products and seeing what works best for me at the range. Rifle magazines were one of the first products I really enjoyed buying to test out on my rifles and AR pistols. In the past, [Read More…]
Over the last few years, I have been running the Aimpoint magnifier with their PRO and CompM4 red dots. When I bought the magnifier for my Aimpoint, I still had the factory mount that twisted off the mount. It was an early Aimpoint mount and I decided to purchase a [Read More…]
The 5.11 Norris Boot Review “I think you should try to put one in the cannon.” It’s not often that your mother-in-law is also your chief enabler-in-law. Before we left for the European in-law vacation, I told Debbie (of Thanksgiving Mailroom 2018 fame) that 5.11 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Taurus TX22 suppressed, and tests multiple types of subsonic ammo to find the best suppressor load. CCI Quiet Semi-Auto may live up to the name, but is it the best choice for use with a suppressor? Let’s find out! ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» TFBTV is [Read More…]
In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the PMC Ammunition X-TAC .223 Remington 77 gr Sierra. PMC is short for Precision Manufactured Cartridges, and the cartridges are Made in South Korea by Poongsan. They also supply the Republic of Korea Armed Force. The [Read More…]
One of the newest additions to the U.S. Optics lineup is the TS-20X. Built for both long-range hunters and precision shooters alike, the TS-20X features a broad magnification range. The 2.5-20 power scope aims to be just a cut above your average Low Power Variable [Read More…]
We all invest a lot of money in different gear to improve our shooting ability, our organization at home and at the gun range, and to sometimes to do both on our person. While it might be a stretch to say clothing can make you a better shooter it can absolutely make you [Read More…]
Back in June, we took a look at some FLIR handheld thermal imagers. Afterward, FLIR offered to send out their PTS536 ThermoSight Pro for review. We got a preview of the FLIR ThermoSight Pro weapon sights during SHOT Show range day last January. FLIR PTS536 The [Read More…]
Tread with a smaller footprint: SIG Sauer has just released a new iteration of their TREAD line of 5.56 AR’s, this time in an 11.5″ barreled pistol configuration. TFB was lucky enough to briefly get our hands on one of these pistols for a quick review. Per [Read More…]
We are rolling into the cooler months of fall as we usher in the month of September which means hunting, hiking, exploring the outdoors, and tidying up our properties outside before we are bombarded with snow. All of these activities might have us searching for better [Read More…]
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