Suppressors are one of Pete’s favorite subjects and that’s why it’s an honor to finally present one of the best episodes recorded at SHOT Show 2024 featuring Chris with Yankee Hill Machine. Many of you know that ATF Form 4 times has taken a drastic dip [Read More…]
Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is visiting Rost Martin, a relatively new firearms company that started up less than 5 years ago. The company has decided to release its first firearm, the RM1C. Rost Martin is a veteran-owned company based out of Dallas, Texas, and just like anything else Texans do, [Read More…]
Both Remington and Federal Ammunition introduced new lines of ammunition at the 2024 SHOT Show. Federal expanded its portfolio by building on the Fusion series. The new offerings aim to enhance shooting accuracy and range, equipped with a polymer tip that improves the [Read More…]
FN America announced an expansion of their FN 509 series pistol at the 2024 SHOT Show. The expansion includes new models, limited-edition colors and configurations, and compensator kits designed to enhance recoil mitigation. These releases mark the ongoing evolution of [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] New Rock Island Armory Enhanced RIA 5.0E Pistol](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2365D91A-007E-4857-8E05-D8A7D31847D8-660x260.jpeg)
Firearms manufacturer Rock Island Armory has announced the introduction of the RIA 5.0E, a new addition to the RIA-USA series. Upgrades include, new optics cut and plates, an updated barrel with improved materials and geometry, aggressive slide serrations for easier [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] PSA Displays Wide Range Of New Guns And Prototypes](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240123_085112-1-660x260.jpg)
Palmetto State Armory (PSA) had a ton of new things in their main booth at SHOT Show 2024. Some are in production now, while others are merely concepts at this time. Let’s take a little virtual tour through those items. PSA @ TFB: [SHOT Show 2023] Palmetto State [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] ETS Omega Magazines With Hardened Steel](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/E1307C8B-FF54-4419-A6ED-A09662CBD7FC-660x260.jpeg)
Elite Tactical Systems has introduced the ETS Omega magazine, designed to seamlessly integrate hardened steel with their signature polymer design. The magazine is made for GLOCK pistols, and the development addresses the need for a reliable and durable magazine that [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] RISE Armament Watchman XR 22 ARC Rifle, REM 700 Trigger](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/54C4B29B-6C6D-495A-89DD-48296B0E61E1-1-660x260.jpeg)
RISE Armament recently announced the release of the Watchman XR rifle in 22 ARC. Built for shooters who require highly accurate, extended-range shooting for hunting varmints, whitetails, and antelope, as well as Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitions and tactical/law [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Savage Arms Accucan Suppressors, New Rifles](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/0B72B342-F233-4EA0-83EF-E540E39C9B55-660x260.jpeg)
Savage Arms has expanded its product range with the introduction of the AccuCan line of suppressors in three multi-caliber options. The new Savage Arms Accucan suppressors are designed for a balance of weight, field serviceability, and sound suppression, flash [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Enter To Win The James Reeves 5.11 SHOT Show Looks](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_6453-660x260.jpg)
Our good friends at 5.11 are providing you with a chance to win the James Reeves 5.11 SHOT Show looks – a collection of bags, clothing, and gear hand-picked by JJR himself. Now, I know what you are thinking, not all of us have an inseam size that is less than our [Read More…]
SHOT Show 2024 is just around the corner and since I’ve heard a lot of friends and fans of TFB will be heading to Las Vegas to enjoy the newest releases, it was high time Hop and I gave our insights on how to survive SHOT Show, based on our handful of years going [Read More…]
Perhaps no modern trend is as polarizing as the resurgence of the carry handle equipped AR-15s. Love them or hate them there were many of them on the show floor at SHOT 2023. Last year my Retro Roundup featured mostly AR-related items. This year there were so many new [Read More…]
One of my favorite stories to write each SHOT is a summary of all things throwback. The Retro Roundup gives me an excuse to snoop around the show looking for anything new in the world of the old. This year’s offerings were so plentiful that I split the article [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] .308 Galil Builds From Ikon Weapons](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_090035-660x260.jpg)
Ikon Weapons produces 5.56 Galil variants including the Mirco and ARM. At SHOT Show 2023, they also displayed their new .308 versions. These included wood and polymer furniture models and even one with a California-complaint grip fin. [SHOT 2023] .308 Galil Builds From [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] PTR Teases HK G41-inspired PTR-63](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0208-660x260.jpeg)
We’ve already looked at the new VENT 3D printed Titanium suppressor range coming from PTR but another exciting upcoming product they had on display at SHOT Show 2023 was the PTR-63. PTR ran me through their latest development, which they say is inspired by Heckler [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] PTR Launches New 9mm, 5.56mm & 7.62mm VENT Suppressors](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0209-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, PTR unveiled their range of monolithic 3D-printed Titanium suppressors. The VENT range uses additive manufacturing to avoid the possibility of weaknesses caused by welding. It has internal geometries designed to reduce blowback into the [Read More…]
One of the best parts of the SHOT Show is being able to get hands on with some really interesting firearms. This year was no different with Heckler & Koch, to my surprise, displaying their belt-fed machine guns: the MG4 and MG5. While I don’t think we’ll [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New CVA Cascade XT And Paramount Pro Models](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_092501-660x260.jpg)
Bergara sister company CVA continues to roll out new bolt action rifles and muzzleloaders. Their new Cascade XT and Paramount Pro V2 were both present at Industry Day At The Range of SHOT Show 2023. [SHOT 2023] New CVA Cascade XT And Paramount Pro Models The Cascade [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Forster Products Prototype Co-Ax XL Reloading Press](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_091513-660x260.jpg)
Forster Products is (quite literally) expanding its line of Co-Ax presses with a forthcoming XL model. It is designed for cartridges up to .50 BMG. [SHOT 2023] Forster Products Prototype Co-Ax XL Reloading Press Forster’s Co-Ax press is a unique design and it has [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Bergara Crest, HMR Carbon, And Ridge Carbon Models](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_090631-660x260.jpg)
Bergara’s newest rifle models (Crest, HMR Carbon, And Ridge Carbon), all with carbon fiber components, were present at Industry Day At The Range 2023 as well as SHOT Show proper. All three of these new models have threaded barrels. [SHOT 2023] New Bergara Crest, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Vudoo Gun Works' New .22LR Magazines](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-25-at-21.23.03-660x260.jpg)
Vudoo Gun Works are well known for their series of .22LR rifles including the Ravage, Sinister and Apparition. For SHOT Show 2023, Vudoo Gun Works brought along three new prototype magazines for their rifles. The magazines come in three capacities: 5, 10 and 15 rounds [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Big & Small Derringers from Bond Arms](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0090-660x260.jpg)
Popping by the Bond Arms booth at SHOT Show is always a pleasure, the guys are always fun to chat with and they always have something new and unusual. By far the most eye-catching firearm at the Bond booth this year was their brand-new lever-action, but for more on that [Read More…]
TFB got the exclusive first look at Vudoo Gun Works’ brand new centerfire rifle – the Morpheus at this year’s SHOT Show. The new rifle arrived on the floor just a couple of hours before and we got to take a look at it. The Morpheus will initially be [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] XS Sights New RD3 2.0 & Sight Pusher](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0967-660x260.jpg)
If you’ve ever dreaded drifting out a front sight or scratched up your slide while swapping out your pistol’s sights then XS Sights have the tool for you. At SHOT Show 2023, they showed us their new in-line sight pusher models; a DIY version and one designed [Read More…]
![[SHOT Show 2023] Zenith Tease New 5.56 Roller-Delayed Rifles AND More!](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0979-660x260.jpg)
Zenith have a number of pretty exciting products on the way ranging from new iterations of their ZF-5, piston-driven AR-15s and a range of new 5.56x5mm roller delayed rifles – modelled after the HK33 and HK53, and a 7.62x51mm G3 pattern rifle too. The ZF-5 PDW [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show EOTECH, in addition to their promising ‘On Gun Laser’, showcased their new flat dark earth colour range. The new FDE range includes G43 and G45 magnifiers and their EFLX pistol red dots. EOTECH say that their [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show we caught up with the guys at Florida-based Adams Arms, known for their piston driven ARs and the AA-19 (literally the most expensive pistol Hop has ever reviewed over at TFBTV). Adams Arms ran us their their newest products with some [Read More…]
Mantis are set to expand their range of training systems with new Blackbeard X models. The system is already available for pistols and AR-15 pattern rifles and in a number of configurations and price points but 2023 will see the range expand to AK pattern rifles, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Brigade Manufacturing Makasi FAL/AR Hybrid Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_101558-1-1-660x260.jpg)
Brigade Manufacturing Inc.’s new Makasi rifle was on display at SHOT Show 2023 in the AmChar Wholesale booth. It blends the FAL and AR-15 into something new, almost sort of modernized FN CAL. Let’s delve into this unique design and what it has to offer. [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New 3D-Printed Suppressors From Knight's Armament](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_085227-660x260.jpg)
Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) has produced suppressors since the later 1970s, and they continue to do so. KAC displayed several new models at SHOT 2023 featuring additive manufacturing techniques. [SHOT 2023] New 3D-Printed Suppressors From Knight’s [Read More…]
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