Atlantic Firearms and Definitive Arms have partnered to create a US-made 9mm AK rifle for the US civilian market. In January, a video was uploaded to YouTube showing testing of the rifle, and its bolt-hold-open feature: Earlier this week, however, a semi-official [Read More…]
The next new (of many to come, I am sure) coatings for firearms has been released by ProtoTactical, Duralar. Duralar is a diamond-based nanotechnology coating that “enhance(s) metal hardness and durability — and to provide other qualities as well.” In [Read More…]
Ballistic Radio posted this over the weekend. 1986 NYPD FTS, Rodmens Neck. I have no idea who, what, where, or when. But nothing is invented by anyone in this business. I have never had an original thought in my life and I’m pretty sure I copied that from someone [Read More…]
Another video I found on Facebook. No information about who these people are or where they are from. Can anyone ID the caliber of bullet they are making?
RT (Russia Today) posted this on their Facebook page. It shows Russian soldiers fighting Islamic Terrorists. WARNING: There is some graphic content. Images of dead terrorists are in this video. There are some interesting weapons being used in this video. [Read More…]
German Sport Guns GmbH has introduced a combination .410 bore/.45 Long Colt derringer for personal defense. All4Shooters has the story: The new .22 Long Rifle pistol lines and the 9x19mm caliber semiautomatic version of the legendary Mp40 sub-machinegun design are not [Read More…]
The Outdoors Channel has this little segment going around about Jessie Harrison-Duff, a renowned USPSA competitor and Cowboy Action shooting participant demonstrating a pretty unique and cool way to hand feed a pump action shotgun. She uses the top load technique with a [Read More…]
As many AK shooters know loading magazines for a range trip can be a dirty and time consuming task. It seems those steel cased rounds are covered with plenty of dirt that ends up all over my hands. While loading the magazines doesn’t take that much time, [Read More…]
DPx Gear is a company that strives to make tools that can endure the most extreme environments. Here are a few examples of DPx Gear’s survival blades and what they can do. The two blades we have to look at are the H.E.S.T.(Hostile Environment Survival Tool) 2.0 [Read More…]
I first saw the magazine release doubling as a bolt catch on the ADAC lower receivers by AXTS Weapon Systems and found it highly useful. Expanding the same functionality, albiet with an external spring, is the Redi-Catch, a product from Redi-Mag. Using a S-shaped [Read More…]
We just wanted to extend a special thanks to the supporters and especially the subscribers of TFBTV. So far the channel has been going great and we are doing better than I would have thought possible at this point. Thank you so much for your viewership! And if you are not already subscribed … [Read More…]
Normally, I do not spend much time on Facebook, but have to thank my friends for sharing the advertising of Cartridge Keychains, a small paracord business who adds a small twist, the incorporate bullets into their work. Their offerings range from standard bracelets, to [Read More…]
As indicated in my brief post from SHOT, I was getting the opportunity to review a trigger and compensator from RISE Armament. About two weeks after SHOT I received a care package from them, and it contained their RA-535 Advanced Performance Trigger and RA-701 [Read More…]
Taofledermaus, master of unconventional (and some would argue unsafe) ad-hoc gun modifications has taken the Kalashnikov hobby to a new level. A well-made AK with good magazines is one of the most reliable firearms on the planet. It’s certainly no mystery why [Read More…]
Bergara USA announced the introduction of two new BPR-16 rifles: the Classic and the Hunter. Guns will be available in both short- and long-action versions. Initially, calibers will be limited to: .270 Win 6.5 Creedmoor .308 Win .30-06 Sprg .300 Win Mag Short action [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson announced the M&P22 Compact pistols will now be available with a threaded barrel for the easy attachment of a sound suppressor. These guns will ship with a thread protector. The MSRP will be $409. The company will also offer a thread adapter [Read More…]
Michael Seeklander posted this video on Facebook. He breaks down the shooter’s grip, for firing a pistol, into some very simple and easy to follow steps. His demonstration of what the support hand can do alone is rather impressive.
The Beretta 92FS is now available from the Beretta factory with a “precision engineered” internal Guide Rod Laser preinstalled. The new laser-equipped Beretta 92FS pistol is LaserMax’s latest collaborative effort. The new pistols will be offered in [Read More…]
Costa Ludus and War Sport collaborated to make a limited edition AR. It is made by War Sport and sold by Reactive Gunworks. Here is a video of Costa doing his thing with the Costa Ludus Edition AR. SureFire 60 mag dump. Here are the specs from the Reactive [Read More…]
SureFire has produced the first ever commemorative flashlight celebrating Freedom Alliance’s 25th anniversary. It is a limited-edition 500 max lumens flashlight featuring red, silver, and blue coloring in a stars-and-stripes motif; Freedom Alliance’s bald eagle [Read More…]
The next entrant into the gun cleaning swab market is Gun-tips from Swab-its. What is different about Gun-tips is that they are cleaning foam swabs which are lint-free, washable and re-useable (compared to say RamRodz). Gun-tips are made in a range of sizes for [Read More…]
When it comes to sports cars I believe the less weight the better, I believe in the same principal with my guns. I was never a fan of hanging a bunch of stuff on my AR15 other than the essentials. I’m even sporting a pencil barrel on my main AR. Other than thinner [Read More…]
Like any AR-15 part, there are lots of enhanced and improved charging handles out there. Looking through some of the marketing materials, you might think the USGI handle was a self destruct button, destined to malfunction and kill you as soon as the opportunity arose. I [Read More…]
From all of us here at TFB, we wish our readers a happy Easter and a restful day spent with their families and loved ones. Happy Easter!
In 2016 Remington will celebrate its 200th anniversary, and in the months running up to the big 2-0-0 it should come as no surprise they’re unveiling a new addition to their handgun line: a .380 ACP. The new pistol is descriptively named the RM380, and it fills the [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a way to store your handguns in a ready position, the new WeaponRAC Slider Gun Rack from Benchmaster may be your answer. It fits most models and holds onto metal surfaces with a pair of strong magnets. You can even use this to keep your [Read More…]
The 5.56mm M855 round has received considerable criticism for its terminal characteristics. Detractors point out that the round fails to fragment when the striking velocity is too low – such as when fired from a very short barrel or when the bullet has slowed [Read More…]
Our friends at GY6 find out …. Click to watch ….
If you are looking for a way to provide long-term rust resistance to your guns, Birchwood Casey has Hopper Spit for you. There are a lot of short- and long-term corrosion tests on the internet. Some of the most expensive brands don’t fare much better than some of [Read More…]
Glock Inc. and a few of its attorneys are being sued by their former internal investigator, Jeffrey Pombert. Ironically, Pombert was employed by Harper’s Investigations who Glock hired to investigate and eliminate corruption. Previously, Pombert was charged with [Read More…]
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