I recently acquired a Kel-Tech KS7 on sale and started to research upgrades for it. I came across Haga Defense KS7 upgrades in my search. Haga Defense has been making upgrades for a number of weapon platforms but I did not know they have upgrades for the KS7. So here [Read More…]
Vang Comp is renowned for its custom shotguns and the Vang Comp System, which provides reduced recoil and tighter patterns. Their latest product is a long gun transport case disguised to look like a folding chair cover. Now, you can keep that scattering close while [Read More…]
Retay Arms has unveiled its newest shotgun, the Gordion Compact. The Gordion Compact is a 20ga semi-auto shotgun that’ll ship in 24″ and 26″ barrel lengths. Here’s a closer look at the new Gordion compact semi-auto. Retay Arms @ TFB: New [Read More…]
This week’s episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast features both Lucas D and Hop of TFB and TFBTV as we have a nice chat about shotguns. However, as indicated by the title, the topics in this episode are going to vary a bit as our beer supply dwindles and the early [Read More…]
HEVI-Shot Ammunition announced back at SHOT Show 2023 that they had a new flavor of waterfowl loads coming – HEVI-Metal Xtreme – and they are now here! The all-new HEVI-Metal Xtreme waterfowl loads boast HEVI-Shot’s original 12 g/cc HEVI-XII tungsten [Read More…]
Holland & Holland have introduced a new over-and-under shotgun dubbed Noble. This is apparently the first new product of this renowned British gunmaker since they were acquired by Beretta in 2021. Holland & Holland describe the Noble as a gun that brings [Read More…]
Just for the record, no, I haven’t started writing for the mainstream media, and if someone asked me “How pro-gun are you?”, I’d show them a photo of a battleship. We’ve all had a good laugh whenever the media announces that someone was found with “an [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day features a KelTec KSG shotgun, which I rarely see in the wild, yet they turn up in law enforcement photos from time to time. The photos come from the French Police Nationale’s Facebook page on June 30, 2023. During late June and into [Read More…]
Shotguns are a force to be reckoned with. Yes, they have their drawbacks, but a shotgun can serve up devastating results. Many people choose to use their shotguns as their primary home defense firearm, and you’ll still find one in most police cruisers. Enhancing [Read More…]
Adding to the list of available accessories for the Beretta 1301 is the newest offering from Mesa Tactical – the Truckee forend. This M-LOK equipped forend is made from 6000 series aluminum, and high-temperature glass-filled nylon polymer end caps for durability, [Read More…]
In this video, James Reeves of TFBTV joins Matt Haught of Symtac Consulting to learn how to shoot a shotgun faster. James is learning the “push-pull” technique, which is a method of handling and firing a shotgun that allows for faster shooting, which Matt expertly describes in this [Read More…]
The Beretta 1301 shotgun has been the talk of the town over the last year or so with a massive increase in popularity across the board. However, for a lot of people, buying their 1301 is just the first step, a lot of people want to mount optics, want extended tubes, or [Read More…]
Those who compete with shotguns know that every load is just a little bit different when it comes to 12 gauge. While there is a litany of options out there for those looking to defend their home, hunt deer, or even shoot birds out to extreme distances, there are very [Read More…]
Kent Cartridge is excited to announce its latest innovation for waterfowlers, Fasteel+. Building on the success of the popular Fasteel 2.0 line, Fasteel+ offers a new shotshell experience by incorporating two sizes of steel pellets in one shell. This new line is [Read More…]
TriStar Arms, a renowned importer of firearms in the United States, has recently unveiled its latest offering: the Matrix line of inertia-driven shotguns. Designed with hard-use, high-volume shooters in mind, these shotguns bring a new blend of “beauty and [Read More…]
Hodgdon has just announced the latest addition to their line of shotshell reloading powders, the High Gun. Formulated specifically for 12-gauge loads, this flattened-spherical powder is advertised to pack a powerful punch, delivering outstanding performance and [Read More…]
This video is the ULTIMATE Beretta 1301 versus Beretta A300 Patrol comparison. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers this burning “1301 or A300” question with the help of three experts: famed shooter and gunsmith Ernest Langdon, the notorious second-generation shotgun instructor Matt [Read More…]
James Reeves takes on another grueling 500-round durability test of the legendary Benelli M4 shotgun. In this highly-anticipated second attempt, James aims to test the firearm’s reliability and performance after a previous mishap caused by improperly installed aftermarket components. James [Read More…]
Remember the old ALOFS system? It was made in 1924 by Herman Alofs. It was a magazine tube autoloader that you can bolt onto a single-shot break action shotgun. Well a company in Turkey, Sulun Arms, is making modern versions called Auslof, and Canada is importing them. [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical has been upgrading police shotguns for many years. Their range of accessories fits many popular models, including the legendary Benelli M4. But do those same parts also fit on a Turkish clone like the Aksa S4? Let’s find out! More Shotguns @ TFB: [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to do a little woodworking. I apologize for the lack of Armorer’s Bench content [Read More…]
TriStar Arms is expanding its lineup of shotguns with the new LR94 lever action 410 shotgun. This new shotgun offering from TriStar will come in three different variants, 2-1/2″ chambers, a 5-round tubular magazine, and will be compatible with Beretta/Benelli [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives you a long-overdue review of the Mossberg 590A1. The Mossberg 590A1 is known for its durability: this shotgun has been tested and proven in some of the toughest environments, including military trials. It can handle a wide range of ammunition types and [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical, that California expat company now located in Reno, Is known for law enforcement- and home defense-ready upgrades for long guns. My first experience with their gear was installing their Sureshell shell carrier/rail combo on my Remington 870 Tactical [Read More…]
I came across this video recently posted by Taofledermaus’ YouTube channel. C&Rsenal brought out a single-shot break action shotgun that has an ALOFS repeating magazine system attached to it. It converts the single-shot shotgun into a repeating shotgun with a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves finally listens to you and subjects his Benelli M4 to the patented TFBTV 500-round shotgun burndown. Many rightfully consider the Benelli M4 to be the best of the best in terms of combat shotguns, so when James runs into several issues with his – what [Read More…]
Reptilia Corp‘s bread and butter has long been optics mounts, although they do offer a menu of other products as well, including weaponlight bodies, AR-15 grips/stocks, and more. While many of their optics mounts focus on affixing backup/CQB red dots to [Read More…]
If you’re anything like me, then movies have been a huge influence on your love for firearms. Whether it’s classic movies like Heat, Die Hard, or True Lies, all of these movies made an impression on me when it comes to what I thought was a cool movie [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to EnforceTac 2023 and IWA 2023 in Nuremberg Germany to check out the hottest new Euro rifles and shotguns coming in 2023. There were some really good ones this year, but these 5 were the best (plus three honorable mentions!). Consider supporting us at [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This week’s special edition is going to depart from our normal subject and instead focus on another cartridge design that is only a couple of decades older – pinfire. Similar to rimfire [Read More…]