Welcome everyone to the 214th 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 [Read More…]
If you’re late to the train to join the Springfield Armory Hellcat bandwagon, you can still punch your ticket and join in on the fun with a new iteration that Springfield Armory has announced this week. The new Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro OSP Threaded in a [Read More…]
Back in May of this year, Hop and I were invited down to Georgia to take a look at a few new products from Lone Wolf. The star of the show for Lone Wolf was their Dusk 19 pistol. Lone Wolf Arms has been known for a long time for creating aftermarket parts for Glocks, [Read More…]
Two of the best pistol caliber carbines in the game: The LEGENDARY Heckler & Koch MP5 faces off today against the B&T APC-9. The H&K MP5 has been the gold standard for PCCs or SMGs for nearly 60 years, while the B&T APC-9 is newer, having been invented by the Swiss group Brugger [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 209th 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 [Read More…]
I’ve had the opportunity to test out, shoot, and own pretty much every single iteration of the 9mm micro-compact category of pistols. Since the introduction of the SIG Sauer P365, every company has strived to match the groundbreaking and quite honestly [Read More…]
Welcome back to another TFB Review. Today, we will be looking at the extended review of my TYPE-A EG11 pistol from TYPE-A Rifle Company. In the last couple of years, several companies have come out with their version of the high-end 2011-style firearm. Everyone from Dan [Read More…]
Taurus has always had the reputation of being one of the more budget-friendly companies out there whether you’re into revolvers, rimfire pistols, or micro-compact handguns. While Taurus excels in the affordability department, on the sophistication and feature side [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 205th 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 [Read More…]
Cabot Guns have added another masterpiece to their OAK (One-Of-A-Kind) Collection of deluxe 1911-style pistols. Dubbed the St Michael’s Banderole, this 9mm pistol is made of Damascus steels from Jason Morrisey and Robert Eggerling, is fitted with meteorite-made [Read More…]
Alchemy Custom Weaponry, a division of Cabot Guns, have released the shorter Commander-length version of their Quantico HiCap 2011-style 9mm pistol. Other than the slide and barrel length (4.25″ vs 5″), the Quantico HiCap Carry is identical to its [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is proud to announce the official arrival of the Hi-Point Yeet Cannon 9mm a.k.a. the YC-9. After unveiling the YC-9 to the world at SHOT Show 2019, Hi-Point has taken a painstaking length of time to bring the YC-9 to market. In this video, we go over the [Read More…]
Beretta is adding a new compact model to the APX A1 family. With a 3.7-inch barrel and 15-round magazine, the APX A1 Compact fits in between the Full Size and Carry models. Let’s see what other features it brings to the table. Beretta @ TFB: Expanded RDO Cut [Read More…]
There is no doubt in my mind that Russell Phagan, the WWSD 2020 project, and KE Arms are largely responsible for the recent revival in interest concerning monolithic polymer lower receivers for AR-15 rifles. The KP-15 started hitting customer’s front doors around [Read More…]
Glock is a brand that certainly needs little introduction in the year 2023 but here are the cliff notes for those who may not be familiar with the company. Glock is a brand of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistols designed and [Read More…]
Disclaimer: A Ruger Wrangler 9mm revolver does NOT currently exist. No one from TFB contacted Ruger for comment. All of the opinions expressed herein are of the author alone and are not associated with Ruger in any way. Last week on Wheelgun Wednesday, I pointed out [Read More…]
Safariland has announced several new holster fitments of their Schema IWB rig. The Schema is a minimalist holster with a very low profile. It also boasts a minimalist price tag. Let’s see what new versions are being offered. Safariland @ TFB: Safariland Holsters: [Read More…]
Trijicon’s optics and specifically its line of ACOGs (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) are known across the globe for being one of the toughest magnified optics on the planet. Designed specifically for medium-range engagements, selected by both the Marine Corps [Read More…]
Shield Arms shook up the concealed carry scene with their 15-round flush-fit Glock 43X/48 magazines. They have continued to improve that design and to add new accessories. The newest optional upgrade is a +2 extension for the S15 magazines. Shield Arms @ TFB: [NRAAM [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 take a break from the sawdust and woodwork on the Remington Model 10 Trench [Read More…]
It’s been a little over a year since the SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro was released, and it’s become a popular choice for those looking for a compact handgun that doesn’t sacrifice at all on the performance side of things. Last year, TFBTV’s Hop and I [Read More…]
Springfield Armory continues to expand its lineup of 1911 pistols with the Operator 9mm. Springfield’s Operator series needs little introduction and dates back several years. This latest version is a steel-framed, railed 9mm option. Springfield Armory @ TFB: [Read More…]
The re-emergence of SIG SAUER‘s P210 handgun has generated a fair amount of buzz over the course of the last few years. The original Swiss-made pistols were much beloved for decades, and many of those models are still in service today, primarily in Europe, nearly [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 188th 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 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop recaps his trip to the CMMG facility and range in Boonville, MO to shoot the new variants of the CMMG Dissent PDW. New for 2023, CMMG is expanding the Dissent lineup to include longer barrel lengths in 5.56 and .300 Blackout, as well as 9mm uppers in short and [Read More…]
Looking to add some variety to your gun collection? Well, look no further than the Colt All American 2000 – the gun that’s more American than apple pie and bald eagles combined! Okay, maybe not quite, but this quirky little pistol is definitely worth taking [Read More…]
The Brownells BRN family of upper receivers continues to grow with the addition of the BRN-9. This 9mm upper joins the 5.56, .300 BLK, and 7.62×39 options which are already available. Let’s take a closer look at what the BRN-9 brings to the table. Brownells @ [Read More…]
Bul Armory announced several new and improved handgun variants at IWA 2023, and today we’ll take a look at those from their SAS II series. There are three, all optics-ready: the SAS II Radical 5.4″, Air, and Saw models. Each is a 1911-based design offered in [Read More…]
Beretta continues to expand their APX line of pistols with the A1 Tactical Full Size. This new model adds tactical features like a threaded barrel, extended magazine, and suppressor-height sights. An olive drab frame is also standard. Beretta @ TFB: The Most Underrated [Read More…]
While Israeli-based Bul Armory manufactures a number of other guns, what many shooters probably associate them most closely with is their lineup of 1911s. The company’s current catalogue features nearly two dozen models based on John Moses Browning’s [Read More…]
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