Streamlight has updated the TLR-1 weapon light. The new TLR-1 HL-X USB ups the light output and adds new power options. Unlike earlier models, which had to be removed from the gun to replace the batteries from the rear, this new design accepts the batteries from the front.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 108! This series is brought to you by  KYGUNCO, your one-stop online shop for all things firearms.

For our last piece of video coverage from TriggrCon 2024, Luke C ( @BallisticAviation)is speaking with Genesis Arms about their new PDS or "Personal Defense Shotgun." This barely 24" long Short Barreled Shotgun sports an 8" reciprocating barrel that keeps the intense recoil of 12 gauge down to a minimum. When combined with the special fixed mount Ventum suppressor, the concussion is also brought down to a manageable level for effective use during indoor shooting or door breaching. As an added cherry on top, the variant that Genesis Arms has brought to this year's Range Day is also full-auto - to help demonstrate how fun and effective the new Genesis PDS can be.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation) is at TriggrCon 2024 to speak with Seth from KCI about their newest magazines. In addition to a new, shorter 20-round variant of their translucent Polycarbonate magazines, KCI is bringing out a new 5.56 AK-compatible 100-round drum magazine that's sure to please those in the "accuracy by volume" crowd. Both new magazines are set to be fully available for order through KCI and their distributors by early 2025.

This is a guest post from Caleb Daniels, author of the forthcoming book Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns Of James Bond from Headstamp Publishing.

Welcome back to Silencer Saturday. This week we are taking a look at the new Angstadt Arms Prophet silencer. Luke C. got his hands on it at Trigger Con in a video you should watch here. This is a unique design that blends some features in new ways. Let’s dig into the design a little more.

In  Part 1 of this article, I wrote about the beginning of the Kalashnikov machinegun story, Part 2 was dedicated to the bureaucratic hoops he initially had to jump through. In this chapter, I will talk about the technical triаls and competition between Kalashnikov and his rivals, Nikitin and Sokolov.

Multi-caliber sniper rifles are now a thing, but they didn’t use to be. Whoever made the first one I can’t tell, and neither could Google. I do however know that the Sako TRG M10 is one of the more popular choices, and I came very close to buying one a few years ago. In this Photo Of The Day, we’ll take a look at some freshly produced images.

We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 149. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war stories, competition shooting, gun industry news, and much more. In addition, we’re also featuring the most recent episode of TFB’s own Behind The Gun Podcast which airs every week on Thursday mornings. If you’d like to check out the full episode list for TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast, you can find it here on the TFB website or on your favorite podcast app. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to this week’s selection of gun podcasts.

Luke C (  @BallisticAviation  ) is back at TriggrCon 2024 hosted by Rainer Firearms to talk with Global Ordnance about their brand-new Monolith rifle. Featuring a unique one-piece barrel machined from a single piece of 41v50 ordnance grade steel using a proprietary process, the monolith attempts to take the guesswork out of assembling an upper by providing superior accuracy, reliability, and suppressor concentricity for the user. This "monolith barrel" combines the bore, barrel extension, gas block, and Dead Air KeyMo muzzle brake into a single, seamless part that, when paired with a new heavy-duty bolt design, represents some innovation in a 70-year-old design.

Luke C (  @BallisticAviation  ) is back at TriggrCon 2024 to talk with CJ from Shadow Suppressors about their new Sexto V modular multi-caliber suppressor. Using traditional machining methods and lightweight materials, Shadow Silencers heavily emphasizes creating silencers that work with multiple types of firearms. Their new Sexto V suppressor makes use of two different baffle designs that are configurable by the end user and allow for a wider variety of efficacy across multiple calibers - on top of that, the unique baffle design allows Shadow Silencers to run up to 35% cooler than other suppressors for the same rate of fire leading to a much safer experience on the range.

Patriot Ordnance Factory USA (POF-USA) has a new rifle at an affordable price point. The new P-15 BASE rifle has an MSRP of $999. It has a 16-inch barrel with a mid-length gas system and weighs in at just over six pounds.

Luke C (  @BallisticAviation  ) is back with MASP at TriggrCon 2024 to talk about their up-and-coming radial delayed 9mm PCC that feeds from MP5 magazines. According to MASP, using MP5 magazines in tandem with the PCC design allows for much more reliable feeding and operation when it comes to various types of ammunition, especially defensive or competition-oriented hollow points. The AR5 will come in a few different select barrel lengths, all of which will incorporate both a CMMG-derived radial delayed blowback system, in addition to a spring-assisted system that keeps the AR5's recoil to a minimum while maintaining a high cyclic rate for quick splits.

Renowned German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch has announced the launch of HK USA, which may have many scratching their heads wondering, “Isn’t that already a thing?” Well, yes and no. Until now HK USA has imported and assembled Heckler & Koch firearms from their headquarters in Columbus, Georgia while design and manufacturing have remained largely in Germany. This dynamic has sparked deep-seated misconceptions about the company’s commitment to the American commercial market. Unanswered demand for models and features has frustrated the community, inspiring claims that Heckler & Koch hates its customers and reserves its focus for military contracts.

Luke C (  @BallisticAviation  ) is back at TriggrCon 2024 speaking with Infinity Targets about their updated line of reusable, long-lasting, self-healing training targets. Their self-healing rubber design means you can shoot them over and over—sometimes up to 7,000 rounds—without having to replace them meaning you can use the same target over and over again and save a little money in the process. These targets are great for training because they don’t ricochet like steel and hold up in any weather, making them perfect for permanent outdoor use. Plus, they’re made from 100% recycled materials, which is a nice bonus for the environment.

The Springfield Armory Echelon has been a very well received introduction to a loaded handgun market because of its infusion of everything modern shooters are looking for. Springfield’s proprietary VIS (Variable Interface System) mounting system lets you plug ‘n play with all of your favorite red dots via a “post system” and no adapter plates are required. Couple that with extendos, a good trigger, nice stipple job, and other accouterments and it is all-around a wonderful pistol.