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…]
Expanding their line of stripped pistol slides, Brownells have added options for full-size and compact SIG Sauer P320 pistols. The company advertises these slides as the “perfect companion “top-half” for a custom pistol build“. Let’s see what [Read More…]
Ranger Point Precision (RPP) expand their impressive selection of lever-action rifle accessories by adding a new Compact M-LOK handguard for the Marlin 336 Compact and Youth 16″ barreled models. This product will allow the smaller Marlin rifles to easily gain the [Read More…]
Magazine loaders – handy tools to have in your range bag if you are going to have a range day involving a lot of shooting. Nowadays, we have a metric ton of options on the market, however, many of those that allow you to load all the 30 rounds into the magazine in [Read More…]
Let the never ending debate continue! The 9mm versus 45ACP shooters can divide along party lines, slinging terms like “stopping power” and “extra magazine capacity” until there is one true victor for all time! Not really, we’ll all be long dead and the pistol [Read More…]
Beretta is announcing two new additions to the APX line of pistols. The APX Compact is a small, ‘concealed carry friendly’ size and the APX Centurion is a mid sized gun with a 15+1 or 13+1 capacity depending on the caliber. Both the APC Compact and the APX [Read More…]
For that group of people who have affectionately loved the B Series from afar, but did not have a rifle to fit their stature or left-handed nature, consider this your invitation to the party. Savage Arms is now producing the rimfire B Series of rifles in both Left-Hand [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 and visit the FN Herstal booth. Miles meets with Ben, who tells us the history and origin of the FN Scar SC which is short for sub-compact. The SC is a shortened version of the Scar Light with a collapsed overall length of only 21″. [Read More…]
Fime Group Imports OD Green & Grey Rex Zero 1 Pistols Fime Group, the sole importer of Rex Zero 1 pistols, is officially announcing two new colors that will run you the same price as their base models. The two new colors are Olive Drab Green (OD Green) and Grey. The [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has introduced a new concealed carry handgun chambered in .380 ACP. The new handgun is called 911. Here is how Springfield Armory describes the model name: With such great advances made in modern defense ammunition, the .380 has become a seriously [Read More…]
Heizer Defense has recently announced that the first batch of PKO-45 pistols had been shipped to a dealer. It means the sales of these long-awaited handguns have started. The MSRP is $899. PKO-45 is a very slim and compact semi-auto pistol chambered in .45 ACP. With [Read More…]
Manufacturer SIG Sauer brought along their brand new MCX Rattler ultra compact 5.56mm and .300 Blackout assault rifle/carbine to the 2017 Association of the United States Army annual meeting. The Rattler is an ambitious design intended to bring a reliable extremely [Read More…]
Kalashnikov Media , a dedicated media website of Kalashnikov Concern, has released a video where the designer of PL-15 and PL-15K pistols, Dmitri Lebedev, talks about the compact version of his pistol. Here is that video (with English subtitles). [Read More…]
The excellent firearms reference website Modern Firearms is undergoing a major move to a new location, with a much improved interface and look. Although the new site is still in beta, it already appears to include most if not all of the pages from the original, in an [Read More…]
It looks like Smith & Wesson is planning to throw down with the Glock 19 in some good ol’ fashioned fisticuffs. The brand new M2.0 Compact seems to check just about every box that the Glock 19 does, AND it has more features than the Austrian wonder pistol. [Read More…]
Swiss firearms manufacturer B&T has quietly released the USWA1 Compact, a slimmed down version of the ‘recently released to the U.S.’ pistol that features a folding stock and a compatible holster. Designed for European law enforcement to combat terrorism [Read More…]
After exiting the firearms market for years, Winchester has been making a push back into them in a big way. The ammunition business certainly is the largest, but it’s good to see Winchester working to stay in touch with its roots – especially focusing on [Read More…]
Since the Arex ReX Zero 1 showed up on the market, it has been making some pretty big waves. Not only has stolen more consumers from a popular German manufacturer than anyone ever thought it would, but it gave shooters a lower cost choice with some reasonably unique features. In this episode of [Read More…]
There is nothing more highly coveted in production pistols than a debut from Heckler and Koch. From legendary designs to German precision to their history with special operations forces, H&K firearms are idolized by shooters worldwide. Those that scoff at these [Read More…]
B&T USA has announced that the SPR300 is now being imported and will be available for purchase in the United States. Since the rifle was introduced at SHOT 2017, B&T says that they have been overwhelmed with the response from law enforcement, commercial [Read More…]
During MILEX-2017 military exhibition, a Belarusian company called BSVT has introduced a new compact semi-auto pistol. The pistol is called PSN-V which is an abbreviation meaning “Vasilyev Concealed Carry Pistol” (ПСН-В – Пистолет [Read More…]
Normally, its all the rage for 1911 companies to expand their SKUs in quick order. With so many 1911 fans and offerings in the market, companies find they often have to expand or die, with sales of the “standard” models being unable to keep companies going. [Read More…]
Since the USP Compact was launched in 1996, shooters from all walks of life have coveted it. In this episode of TFB TV, Patrick takes his old concealed carry companion out to the range and spends some time getting reacquainted with the chunky pistol. The USP Compact has deep roots in the USSOCOM [Read More…]
The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking something a little smaller than its existing M4A1 and Mk.18 carbines: The command just released a request for information (RFI) to the industry seeking proposals for conversion kits for M4A1 Carbine receivers that [Read More…]
The Arex Rex Zero 1 took the market by storm when it was introduced and has dominated several tests as well as recieved glowing reviews from everyone that has been able to review one. This year at SHOT two new models were introduced to fill customer requests. The new compact model is about the same [Read More…]
Browning has expanded their Black Label 1911-380 line this year. The standard Black Label and Black Label Pro pistols (with G10 handles and enhanced sights) will now come in a Compact version. The new Compact barrel will measure 3.625 inches, as opposed to the full size [Read More…]
Colt’s Manufacturing was on the firing line at the SHOT Show 2017 Industry Day at the Range, showing off their new handguns and rifles. Center stage was Colt’s re-entry to the double action wheelgun market, the reinvented Cobra. Unlike the previous Cobra, [Read More…]
Stevens by Savage Arms has announced the expansion of their 555 over-under shotguns with three new models. The new offerings are “compact” models designed for smaller shooters or those who prefer a shorter length of pull. The new “555 Compact” is [Read More…]
FN America announced the addition of a new color to the FNS-9 Compact line. The new guns have a FDE frame with a color matched slide. The company uses a PVD process to apply the color. The new guns will carry a suggested retail price of $599. The FNS-9 Compact is a [Read More…]
The Russian small arms firm Kalashnikov Concern has announced several new weapons during the International Military-Technical Forum “ARMY 2016” held by the Russian government in Moscow, the first of which is a new take on a promising 20th Century [Read More…]