In my opinion, the MP5 A3 has to be one of the most iconic and aesthetically pleasing firearm designs of all time. The A3 configuration is the configuration with the sliding stock. It was prolific in many action movies of the 80s and 90s, and many video games as well. Chances are you’ve seen the MP5 A3 configuration on the big screen. Unfortunately, Heckler & Koch stopped production of the MP5 A3 stock and transitioned to the new style A3F stock. This left individual buyers with a finite amount of true HK A3 stocks available for purchase. MKE of Turkey took it upon themselves to manufacture the classic A3 style sliding buttstock, to give consumers more options. I have one, and here’s my review.

I have been a fan of the 2011 platform for a long time. I have been using them since 2017 and have owned and worked on over a dozen different 2011s. I was a huge fan of Staccato back when they were known as STI where I got my start with a Hex Tac special edition that was released at SHOT Show. Since then I have been running 2011 pistols for everything from concealed carry to competitions. With the rebranding to Staccato, many people were worried about a potential dip in quality but it seems the concerns were unfounded as Staccato has despite a somewhat rocky start managed to garnish a reputation on par or even surpassing its previous iteration. I bought my first Staccato P almost 2 years ago and have since purchased a multitude of others including a second P, an XC and a C2. Since then I have been running them as carry pieces while upgrading them along the way. I will be going over my thoughts on the pistols both stock and as a platform for upgrading.

The upcoming book Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond from Headstamp Publishing is open for pre-orders on Kickstarter, and it has already dramatically exceeded its goals. The initial goal of $100,000 has been almost quadrupled, with almost $400,000 pledged to pre-orders as of writing. This is an exciting book for gun nerds and James Bond fans alike.

With hunting season upon us, we’re seeing manufacturers drop more and more gear designed to assist you in capturing that trophy and filling your freezer. Vortex, ever the helpful hand, is throwing its hat in the ring with the Viper HD 11-33x50 spotting scope, available with either a straight or angled eyepiece.

If you’ve read a James Bond novel or watched the movies, you probably know that he’s used all sorts of firearms, but he’s best known for toting one specific pistol: A Walther PPK. And now, Walther has released a new version of that pistol that might be the pistol that James Bond would actually carry since it’s easily suppressed. Behold, the Walther PPK/S SD, complete with threaded barrel!

The 1911 is a handgun that needs no introduction. It has been around forever, served militaries the world over, and civilians deploy them emphatically as well. “TwO wOrLd WaRs!” I jest, but the model 1911 is an undeniably popular and relevant weapon system even today. The only failing some may cite is that a firearm that was invented over a hundred years ago lacks modern day accouterments (surprise, surprise). If you give me a flashlight and a red dot though, I’m a happy man, and that’s exactly what Springfield Armory is now offering with their new AOS (Agency Optic System) 1911s. Today, I will walk you through my experiences of shooting and playing with my favorite iteration from this new class of Springfields in the 1911 Operator AOS 5” .45 ACP handgun. Let’s dive in!

Photo Of The Day: Looking for the ultimate noise suppression? That’s the position I was in earlier this year, and after looking around on the market, I ended up with the A-Tec Marksman in .30 caliber. This way I can use it both for my .308 Win rifles, like the Ruger Precision Rifle pictured behind the Concamo, and for my 6.5 Creedmoors. The Marksman is made in Norway, and I use A-Tec’s muzzle brake with Quick-Detach, so I can move it between rifles and still have a good compensator if I decide to shoot unsuppressed.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the best ways to practice when it comes to practicing for carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I have been carrying every day during the constant rain storms the northeast has been getting. With the seasons changing and temperatures starting to drop, it's always an interesting change to start carrying with cover garments. Whether it's a light rain jacket or a heavier coat for the colder winter months, it's always important to see how different coats can affect your draw stroke and the overall accessibility of your firearm. It can be tricky to find the right jacket for your climate but there are certain outer jackets that do better than others with concealed firearms. Let's take a closer look at some of the best cover garments.

In case you’ve been living under a rock and have missed the news, 2024 is a presidential election year in the United States—and to celebrate the right to vote, we now have a new special-edition rifle from Ruger. This entry into Ruger’s Seventh Edition Collector’s Series is officially known as the Vote 2024 10/22 Carbine.

F.A.B. Defense has introduced their all new Ultimag G2, a windowless 30 round M16/AR15 polymer magazine. The Ultimag G2 is in full production and is now available to dealers worldwide. The Ultimag G2 is available in Black, Olive Drab, and Flat Dark Earth, it’s shipping now with an MSRP of $13.99.

Kalashnikov Concern JSC presents its new RPL-20 belt-fed light machine gun for the first time outside Russia at the 5th International Defense Industry Exhibition, ADEX 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan from September 24th through the 26th. The rifle was first revealed during the Army 2020 Expo four years ago when it was still in development. Since the RPD was retired in the 1960s, the Soviet, and later Russian, go-to machine guns have been the magazine-fed RPK light machine gun and the belt-fed PKM general purpose machine gun. If adopted the RPL-20 would mark the return of the belt-fed machine gun for the Russian military.

Today fellow writer Darwin and I dig into the U.S. Army’s new rifle and its strange hybrid-cased ammunition. The NGSW program and the resultant firearms that were selected have been met with both praise and disdain for several reasons. However, today the aim is to discuss some of the positives and the negatives of this platform and its cartridge, from the perspective of civilians, reloaders, and of course, guys who just love guns. We’d also like to hear your thoughts on the XM7 and its new cartridge. Thanks as always for listening!

Everyone knows AK-47. It is everywhere: movies, books, crime statistics. Interestingly enough, those who spend some time in the warzone often have stronger feelings towards another Kalashnikov creation - the PK/PKM belt-fed machine gun.

I recently returned from black bear hunting in the northern woods of Minnesota (sadly, unsuccessfully). A recurring question I get from non-bear hunters who are scared of those fur-balls is, “what do I carry as a sidearm for protection?” It is an Echelon with 9mm +P+ ammo in it (insert your favorite XYZ full-size 9mm handgun of choice). Black bears simply don’t have the same fiery temperament as their brown bear brethren. I am more scared of a pack of timberwolves picking me off in the dark or a moose curb-stomping my butt into the forest floor. If you live in griz country, you have entirely different concerns than I. You need authentic, red-blooded American, STOPPING POW-AH! So, if you are hunting, hiking, camping, or bird-watching where grizzly bears are present, here are 3 wheelguns that could save your life. 

TFB has been running our very special Photo Of The Day for years, sharing great photos from around the world and the world of firearms. Sometimes the selected pictures involve a lot of action and shooting, sometimes there’s another reason behind the choice. Like today, because when I see images like this, I get really interested in buying another rifle.

The .45 Colt Single Action Army used by Russell Crowe in the 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma is up for auction on GunBroker.com. It includes a range of documents confirming its provenance as the actual gun from the film. In addition to those documents, the gun’s serial number can be seen in the film and matched to this firearm.