AKs from Finland. Part 2: Valmet RK 62, Advanced AK Designed 62 Years Ago 
Concealed Carry Corner: Different Levels of Firearm Maintence 
AKs from Finland. Part 1: Development History 
Wheelgun Wednesday: NAA "The Green Huntsman" .22 Magnum 
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? American Hero or Germane Zero? 
Egyptian AKs (Misr, Maadi). Part 2: Quality, Problems and Modernization Projects 
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…]
Today’s Photo is from the shores of Kaliningrad, a city in the administrative centre of Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea. Check out the location on the map, it’s a bit odd piece of land. We’re looking [Read More…]
The Colt snake guns have been one of the most desirable and sought after revolver series in recent memory. There were a number of variations from the basic Cobra revolvers to the massive Colt Anacondas. My personal Colt revolver is a Colt King Cobra. My grandfather was [Read More…]
Welcome to the TFB Field Strip series. The AR-15 pattern of rifles hardly needs any introduction. While Eugene Stoner’s iconic design may sometimes be the focus of unwanted attention, this sometimes spurs a newly-acquired desire for people to learn more about it. [Read More…]
In the civilian world of handgun ownership, we can choose for ourselves which handguns we buy based on features that they may, or may not have, such as a manual safety. When it comes to the issued handguns of the armed forces, however, naturally, the decision of which [Read More…]
Seekins Precision has added another rifle to their HAVAK family of bolt-action rifles. The new rifle is called HAVAK ELEMENT. It is built to be a lightweight hunting rifle and to achieve the goal they designed a hybrid action with a use of aluminum in places where you [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has been teasing us for the last month on social media that today they were going to debut a NEW “class leading firearm,” and now that day has arrived! Their new firearm has achieved a feat many of us did not believe was possible until [Read More…]
Federal have been awarded a new delivery order with nearly $13 million for 5.56x45mm MK311 Mod 3 Frangible Ammunition. The order falls under a contract placed earlier in 2017. Originally developed for the US Navy & US Marine Corps, MK311 Mod 3 is a reduced [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…]
I know from previous Photo’s Of The Day that any French FAMAS action is appreciated. Here we have a bunch together with the Heckler & Koch HK416Fs (well at least one visible) that are being phased into the French Army. 300 soldiers, 13 Personal Carriers and 4 [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 26th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this gat a sweet [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Round Table sponsored by Ammunition To Go! For those who are first joining us, this is a multi-part series where TFB will discuss the characteristics of great ammunition for specific applications. This could vary from big [Read More…]
TargetVision of Pearland, Texas is a national leader in long-range target cameras. For the long-range shooter, getting a clear view of your shots can be a time-consuming hassle and TargetVision has the solution. Conceived by founders, Clay Rhoden, Richard Rhoden, and [Read More…]
While browsing the Russian firearms/defense news, I came across an article published on the website of Russian newspaper Izvestiya telling about a new bolt action rifle called Phantom H. This rifle is made by a Russian company called Bespoke Gun which as its name [Read More…]
Russian ammunition manufacturing company Techcrim has introduced a saboted buckshot load for the 9.6x53mm Lancaster cartridge which they co-designed with Molot Oruzhie. This cartridge is developed to be chambered in oval bore (a.k.a. Lancaster rifled) firearms to make [Read More…]
Halcyon Defense is a new company founded by Daniel Fisher, one of the engineers behind many KNS Precision products. This company is specialized in building custom firearms. They have several interesting ongoing projects and in this article, we’ll talk about one of [Read More…]
Today we review the Accuracy International AT sniper rifle. Historically significant and arguably one of the best long range, bolt action weapons on the planet! Learn about the design features, adaptability, and repeatability of this unique precision rifle. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» [Read More…]
Hollywood and Guns have had a long and storied (literally) history. Guns have been featured in the film in every era and every genre. From Action, Drama, Thrillers, Horror and even the dreaded rom-com, guns are found in every single one of them. Today we’re going [Read More…]
Purple Haze from The Jimi Hendrix Experience (link opens in a separate window so you can listen as you read) is a fitting description to the picture above. Purple haze all in my eyes Don’t know if it’s day or night You got me blowin’, blowin’ my [Read More…]
If you recall, I reviewed the MAWL-C1+ back in March 2018. The MAWL-C1+ is the civilian rated version of the MAWL-DA (Direct Action). Well now BE Meyers just announced the adoption of their MAWL (Modular Advanced Weapon Laser) to the Department of Defense. The MAWL-X1 [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…]
If you’re bored of your cookie-cutter M4 style stocks, Magpul CTR and MOE stocks then MFT (Mission First Tactical) has got you covered with some new AR-15 product. MTF or has just released their new AR-15 collapsable Stock. The Battlelink Extreme Duty Minimalist [Read More…]
The Catalyst Arms’ new Bag Rider is made for the Ruger Precision Rifle buttstock but should fit anything with a Picatinny rail in the back. If you use your Ruger as intended, that is shooting Precision Rifle with it, you’re going to like to have a bag in the [Read More…]
Yes, you read that right – this is not just a muzzle rise compensator. What’s really cool about this muzzle device is that it’s designed to be also used as a tool for disassembling your AK-47. In fact, the model name of this gadget, MTC-1, stands for [Read More…]
Last year TFB reviewed the Elite Tactical Systems Glock 31 round transparent magazine. I don’t use Glock magazines that much any longer, so, unfortunately, I have nothing to add to the review as the magazine has become a safe queen. In the meantime, the ETS [Read More…]
POTD, short for Photo Of The Day, is TFB’s recurring articles where we go to great length trying to find the best pictures out there. Today we look at a combat swimmer of the PDSS detachment from the Arctic group of the Northern Fleet during an exercise in the Bering [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James opens your stupid mail packages, wears tight pants, and continues building the PEN-15 rifle. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! We give away [Read More…]
Today we take a look at some Australia’s Special Forces – or is it them looking at you? A fitting topic for our Picture Of The Day, but if their unit is getting 335 million USD over the next four years they’re totally worth it! Our friends over at Overt [Read More…]
Good afternoon decibel disciples and welcome to the latest installment of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine. Since we are on the topic of decibels and hearing protection and ATF interpretations today, I thought a discussion [Read More…]
Do you hear that? No? Well, I do. It is a faint but constant ringing in my ears that can either be like a distant static sound or a dominating noise that makes concentration difficult. It’s called tinnitus and it’s largely preventable by using quality hearing [Read More…]
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