Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone and thank you for joining us for another addition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of quality affordable suppressors, firearms and accessories. Last week we [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves brings you a FULL REVIEW of the NEW Glock 44 direct from the Glock Factory in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. Here’s the complete rundown and range session. Read more at: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/16/glock-44/ See also this FAQ shamelessly [Read More…]
XS Sights is well known for making pistol, shotgun and rifle sights, as well as mounts for optics and backup sights. Their latest set of pistol sights, the RadioActive Material, or RAM Night Sights, focuses on providing a sight set designed to work both day and [Read More…]
Rimfire is life – a recurring mantra on The Firearm Blog. And when an apex predator firearms manufacturer with a deep portfolio of world class defensive pistols changes course to focus on the .22LR cartridge, our beliefs become even more solidified. Today we get [Read More…]
We are days away from the Something Big Is Coming GLOCK live event on December 10th, 2019 and speculation is running wild. Appalachian Mountain Club-esque image teasers bring to mind exploration, trailblazing and adventure. Personally, I’ve heard some fantastically [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James shoots the remarkable new Shield Arms S15 magazine for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. The S15 mag will hold FIFTEEN rounds in the 43X or 48, flush fit! But does it work? Check today’s video to find out about this mini-torture test. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
Every year the advent of fall brings changing leaves, cooler weather, football, and of course: the return of the seemingly ubiquitous #PumpkinSpice craze. While it started primarily with pumpkin spice lattes, the autumnal flavor and accompanying orange color themes [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 take a look at a rather special Glock 19. In fact, there isn’t much Glock left in this Glock, as it’s been [Read More…]
Hello again everyone, it’s that time of the week again. Assume the position. Wallets out, credit cards maxed, it’s gun deals time. Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge with ghost ring sights – $380 What the deal is: I figured that in honor of waterfowl season, [Read More…]
It seems like just yesterday that we were all pawing for scraps of details on the rumored fifth generation of GLOCKs finding their way into the holsters of U.S. law enforcement officers. We all knew that the finger groove-less pistols would eventually trickle into the [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…]
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…]
In a past article, I talked about the pros and cons of carrying a spare magazine. In that article, I also talked about the different methods of carrying a spare magazine. It’s important to plan ahead when configuring your loadout in a concealed carry situation. [Read More…]
World news outlets are reporting that GLOCK has won a Brazilian contract to supply the São Paulo Military Police (SP MP) with thousands of new pistols. The article below mentions 40,000 guns, but there is conflicting information between various news sources making the [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us for the 86th edition of Silencer Saturday. Last week we laid out some basic tips and advice for new silencer owners, prospective buyers and anyone else who gets their firearm information from mainstream media and [Read More…]
Alright folks, you know the drill. Wallets out, card balances paid off, let’s have another Featured Deals of the Week. As always let me know in the comments if you want me to go find some deals that just aren’t making it into the list for whatever reason. [Read More…]
The Secret Service has reportedly selected the Glock 19 MOS Gen5 and the Glock 47 MOS Gen5, both in 9x19mm, to replace their current service pistol, the SIG Sauer P229, chambered in .357 SIG. Unconfirmed: Secret Service Goes Glock In 9mm? The P229, in .357 SIG, has [Read More…]
In this jumbo episode of TFBTV, James takes a look at the best Glock and SIG mods at #TriggrCon2019. Grey Ghost Precision will be offering lightweight aftermarket slides for the SIG P320. These slides are available for the full size and compact P320, and are optics ready. Projected to be available [Read More…]
TFB is in attendance at TriggrCon 2019 and at the Range Day portion, we saw some intriguing components from Killer Innovations with a NEW Glock V1 Slide as well as some of their barrels and compensators. Their NEW Glock V1 slide is pictured above and features what [Read More…]
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in…” one of the most butchered quotes in all of Hollywood history could be applied here tonight. Two weeks ago TFB broke the news that the GLOCK Slimline pistols, previously only available in two-tone silver [Read More…]
Over at my second digital family – AR15.com – one user has started making his own GLOCK magazines with a stock 3D Printer, some filament and CAD files released by a group called Deterrence Dispensed. The end result are functional 3D Printed GLOCK magazines [Read More…]
The Glock pistol hardly needs an introduction. Its place in the pistol market has been firmly established over the last three decades between military, police and civilian usage. It’s been said that 65 percent of law enforcement agencies in the United States [Read More…]
In the last 10 years or so there has been a general trend among young shooters to customize every part of their pistol and make it as personalized as possible. This has been especially true with a few different types of pistols like Glock, Smith & Wesson, HK, and [Read More…]
GLOCK has announced to distributors that the new G43X and G48 Black Slide models will be hitting loading docks across the country in a few short weeks. For those of you who were on the GLOCK slimline train last year, but wanted a round trip ticket to Black Slide bliss, [Read More…]
The Picture Of Today is a Glock 17 taking a refreshing swim, to keep it cool. Haven’t we all been there? Shooting a firearm so hot you get burn marks if you touch it? Still we want to keep on shooting. The pistol is a Glock 17, Generation 4. It has the Aimpoint [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms have announced the launch of their new 9x19mm pistol line, with the guns available from the 24th June. The FX-19 Hellfire and the compact FX-19 Patriot come with custom Faxon frames and barrels, a 1911-profile grip angle, an undercut trigger guard, [Read More…]
As Glock continues to grow out their line of Gen5 pistols so does Lasermax with their Guide Rod Lasers that fit inside. For those who might be unfamiliar with the concept, Lasermax produces a laser that is tucked neatly inside the guide rod/recoil assembly of various [Read More…]
Glock have announced that Allentown Police Department, in Pennsylvania, have selected the Glock 19 Gen5. Just under 300 officers, in Pennsylvania’s 3rd biggest city, will be switching from SIG Sauers to Glocks. Here’s what Glock had to say about the new [Read More…]
Between now and June 16th 2019, use the link below to enter the latest TFB GLOCK Giveaway contest. One lucky winner will receive a brand new GLOCK 45 M.O.S. pistol About two months ago, Ken B. from Kansas received his very own G43X from our last GLOCK Giveaway Contest. [Read More…]
Time to bust out your fanny packs, muscle shirts, and tiny carry guns because summer is in full swing! As we begin the month of June we have made it into our 8th edition of the Reader’s Choice Awards! For June, we want you all to vote on the “BEST Sub-Compact [Read More…]
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