In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses building the quietest budget bolt action rifle. It’s hard to beat a bolt action .300 Blackout when you look at versatility and suppressed performance, so James starts with a Ruger American Ranch rifle in .300 BLK (and performs a full review of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the new optics-ready version of the Stoeger STR-9C. This pistol is mechanically very similar to a Glock, and like most imported Turkish pistols, it’s very well made despite the low price. The new optics-ready version uses a set of included adapter [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves finally makes good on his promise for a full review of the PEN-15. What started out years ago as a viewer-driven project to build an AR-15 turned into a perverse exercise in crowdsourcing anything involving TFBTV viewers. James walks you through the story and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes the new SCCY CPX-2 Generation 3 to the range along with the optics-ready DVG-1. The gen 3 CPX-2 has an improved grip shape, a new accessory rail, and is available with an optics cut for micro red dots. Both pistols are very similar except for the trigger; the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop is at NRAAM 2022 to look at the new PTR 9CT Classic. This version of PTR’s roller delayed 9mm omits the welded top optics rail, has the traditional wide “jungle” handguard, and should be slightly less expensive than the tactical models. The 9CT [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out the new FN-15 rifles. The TAC3 has a 16″ barrel with a mid-length gas system, and the DMR3 has an 18″ barrel with a rifle-length gas system. They both have new FN furniture, cold hammer forged barrels, and wedge lock free float handguards. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop visits the Viridian booth to check out their new green dot pistol optics. The Viridian RFX series of green dot sights consists of three models; the smallest RFX15, the shmedium RFX25, and the full size RFX35. All three have shake awake, night vision settings, 30k [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop visits the CZ booth at NRAAM 2022 to get the low down on the new Scorpion 3+ series. The newest generation of the CZ Scorpion has a revamped grip and magazine release system and is available with a new 7″ barrel or as the micro version. ««« GEAR [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop visits the Palmetto State Armory booth to check out the new AK-556. This AKM pattern rifle is chambered in 5.56 and feeds from regular STANAG magazines. It also has a true last round bolt hold open feature, and an AR-style magazine release. ««« GEAR USED IN [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop takes a look at the new rimfire version of the Colt King Cobra Target. The King Cobra .22 LR rimfire has a 10-shot cylinder and the same adjustable target sights as the .357 Magnum version. Coming to TFB’s Rimfire Report near you, soon. ««« GEAR USED IN [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop stops by the Ruger and Marlin booth to look at the new models of the 1895 lever action rifle. Chambered in .45-70 Government, the 1895 BSL and 1896 Trapper offer a classic action with modern design touches. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out Anderson Manufacturing’s new Gen 2 big-bore AR platform. The AM-10 Gen 2 is available in three barrel lengths, with receivers and barrels made in-house, and Magpul furniture as standard. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop visits the Walther booth at NRAAM 2022 to check out the new WMP: Walther Magnum Pistol. This new semi-automatic .22 Magnum pistol is optics ready, has a 15 round standard magazine capacity, and no less than four magazine releases! ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
Dead Air has finally released a dedicated 5.56 suppressor! In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out the new Dead Air Sierra-5 at NRAAM 2022. Approximately 6″ in length, and weighing in at approximately 13oz, the Sierra-5 is available with either Keymo or Xeno mounts and is finely [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out the new IWI Masada Slim at NRAAM 2022. The Masada Slim is IWI’s entry to the compact double-stack optics-ready handgun market and boasts an impressive trigger and 13+1 round standard capacity. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out the Taurus booth at NRAAM 2022. This year, Taurus is showing off the G3 Tactical, fully loaded with the TORO optics plate system, suppressor height/co-witness sights, and a factory threaded barrel. They also introduced the first pistol in the new [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the 7 most overrated guns. It’s not his list, it’s yours, since you all picked them out yourselves on the TFBTV subreddit @ reddit.com/r/tfbtv Here are some hints: We’ve got some old favorites, some really good rifles and pistols that [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Beretta HQ in Italy to see the brand new Beretta APX A1 full-size pistol. The APX A1 is essentially a re-launch of the original Beretta APX. While the famously reliable core operating system is the same, the APX A1 has upgraded features. First, the gun [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Shield Arms Z9 magazine for the Glock 43. Adding less than a half-inch of length to the G43, the Shield Arms Z9 magazines increase the Glock 43’s magazine capacity by 50%, with 9 rounds of 9mm instead of the 6 rounds provided by the [Read More…]
The Springfield Armory Saint Edge ATC is an AR-15 with a monolithic lower. The price tag of the ATC is pretty high for what amounts to an AR and 4 lbs of bonus aluminum, so it better be accurate. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Saint Edge ATC for accuracy and gives his […] Read [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves takes his mom to the range with a new pistol that he got her for Mother’s Day because she was a fair-to-middlin’ mother to her children. What gun did I get her and why? Check the vid to find out. ««« HOW TO GET GEAR USED IN THIS […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Ricardo, Project Manager and Engineer for Beretta, about the new BRX-1. The BRX-1 is a new straight-pull rifle designed to incredibly high standards in Italy by Beretta. The BRX-1 has been in production in Europe since late 2021, but because demand [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the Top 6 Tux Guns, or pistols that are…well-suited for carrying at formal events. These are not cheap, they aren’t even that practical, but when you’re at an Oscars after-party or the Shah’s Tent City of Persepolis, you [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves and Ryan brutalize a Mossberg MC2sc micro-compact pistol. Mossberg’s MC2sc entered the already-crowded micro-compact market relatively late with its 9mm 11+1 doublestack micro-compact pistol, so it’s been relatively low-profile, especially [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James and Hop Reeves take on the CDR Rifle, a collaborative effort made by KE Arms, Karl Kasarda and Ian McCollum of InRangeTV and Forgotten Weapons and Brownells, Inc. The CDR is pitched as a “budget” version of the WWSD (What Would Stoner Do) rifle, an [Read More…]
Just kidding, it’s the new 5.11 Patch Pants: Get them here: https://www.511tactical.com/mens/patchpants.html
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom #49, James Reeves opens your crappy mail and crappy packages. POLLS: Q&A for Franco Beretta: https://forms.gle/5bmAgLey8wWdLVEJ7 Q&A for Hop and James: https://forms.gle/K8f5cfwottrxMNbb9 KELSEY’S INSTAGRAM: [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the new SIG P322. A new US-designed, US-produced rimfire pistol that is optics ready, suppressor ready, and has a standard magazine capacity of 20 rounds. The rimfire turf war keeps escalating, and rimfire fans keep winning. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop recounts a scorching trip to the Gunsite Academy in Arizona, and talks about the new Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical. The new tactical version of the 940 Pro has interchangeable chokes, which is a bit out of the ordinary for a tactical shotgun, and it has a micro red [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves FINALLY gets to review the SIG Sauer P210 Carry. After being shown over two years ago at SHOT Show 2020, the SIG P210 Carry in 9mm is finally available. James gives you a full review and compares it to the SIG P365XL, P365, and the SIG P210 classic […] [Read More…]
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