AK-74 magazines have become increasingly expensive over the last few years. These days, surplus Bulgarian mags often retail for more than $50. Thankfully, the commercial market is stepping up to the plate with new options. This article is an examination of three of [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…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives a full review and comparison of the SIG P365XL against its predecessor from last year, the SIG P365. To make things interesting, SIG sent along a prototype RomeoZERO optic for James to run on the new optics-ready P365XL. Is the XL worth a look or an [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Ruger Security 9 Compact against the Glock 26. Both of these guns are similar: Polymer framed subcompact pistols sporting a 10+1 capacity in 9mm. Both are from good companies. But the Glock 26 costs almost twice as much as the Ruger Security 9 [Read More…]
Good afternoon shooters and welcome back to TFB’s Concealed Carry Corner where we discuss anything and everything related to the topic of packing a firearm for personal protection. Today we are going to revisit a topic we touched on more than two years ago: a by the [Read More…]
Testing and comparing the Leupold Mark 5 vs. the Athlon Argos. Joel looks at five categories and determines which scope is better. Can a $400 scope hang with a much higher priced optic? What is the lowest price scope that you would absolutely recommend to a friend? Check out the Long Range Scope [Read More…]
Right feared for its prodigious rate of fire, the MG-42 was nicknamed “Hitler’s Buzzsaw”. The US Army quickly learned that troops often hesitated when encountering the weapon, with its fearsome reputation and rate of fire overriding the common sense [Read More…]
Miles takes a look at the rise of highly customized Glock handguns and how it has become an interesting niche in the modern day firearms market. Two companies in particular stand out, Salient Arms International, and Agency Arms. Both companies customize the handguns sent to them, that they barely [Read More…]
I love bullpups and I love shotguns, so it should stand to reason that I would love bullpup shotguns. Right? Wrong. Having shot multiple KSG shotguns, I have nearly given up on the weapon type due to reliability, practicality, and other personal gripes. As such, I am [Read More…]
Not content making videos full of common sense on a variety of topics, TheYankeeMarshall is expanding to slightly technical content, if only to dispel the myth that the Chiappa Rhino series of revolvers are technically more complex that “standard” pattern [Read More…]
It takes some real time to create these charts and track down the information, so my hat is off to Diffen.com which has a comprehensive break-down of the specifications of the AK-47 and the AK-74. Diffen is a wiki-type website where people can go create similar [Read More…]
VSO (Vigilant Spectre Operations) gun channel tests Wolf Gold a common “cheap” ammo loading typically from Asia to M-193 specifications. To give viewers some perspective, they also test PMC Bronze (also loaded in Asia, typically South Korea), which shoots [Read More…]
I do not typically use Aimpoints and when I have, they have been on single rifles. Its always bugged me the differences between the T-1 and T-2, considering the T-1 is less expensive but has the same 2 MOA dot (and an option for the 4 MOA). As such, I would originally [Read More…]
YouTube channel BombBuster72 has created a video showing how the trigger group for the AK-47 functions. Using CAD, he based the video off the Tapco G2 double-hook trigger system. Be prepared to nerd-out, but mad props to the fellow for creating all of these from [Read More…]
Jerking the Trigger has an excellent picture showcasing the differences between the various generations and configurations of the MagPul Angled Fore-Grip (AFG). Interestingly, they keep getting smaller across the generations. Credit: Jerking the Trigger
According to user “RebelRouser” on AR15.com, the Canadian C7 rifle is a markedly different from the standard M16 issued to US armed forces. While the C7 is built off of the Technical Data Package from Colt, the Canadians claim to have made over 150 [Read More…]
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