In this episode of TFBTV, James runs Tactical RX’s prescription shooting glasses through a battery of tests to compare them to generic prescription lenses and frames. How much protection do you get from standard frames and lenses, and how much better are ballistic-rated optics such as the [Read More…]
Merkel announced a new bolt action rifle aimed at American hunters: the R15. The rifles will be available with either a synthetic stock or a walnut stock. Specifications magazine – detachable, 3 round (2 round in magnum calibers) 22″ barrel (24″ in [Read More…]
If you’ve ever hunted at night, or want to, you understand the need for good quality night vision. New from Firefield are three different pieces of night vision, each with a different feature to recommend. After all, you can never have too many toys, and when they [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports informed me that they will not be importing any more GSG-522 firearms. The H&K MP5-style rifle is available in a variety of rifle, pistol, carbine and suppressed configurations. Once they sell out of current stock, or on 31 December 2016, [Read More…]
William writes … This is a shot of my Remington R1. It is stock, except for the USGI grips. The ammo box is a reproduction of the type used in WWII. I had been searching for a good surplus 1911A1, but the prices were much more than my budget and what I really [Read More…]
Lew Horton Distributing announced a special edition revolver from Charter Arms. Called the Backpacker, the new wheelgun is a Bulldog with a stainless steel frame and 2.5″ ported barrel. The grips are smooth walnut and “Backpacker” is etched on the [Read More…]
Rob of Tac Strike collaborated with Peters Custom Holsters to make a holster for pocket carry. It has a clever hook design to act like an Emerson wave on a knife. The hook will catch on the corner of the pocket on the draw, so the holster stays in the pocket and [Read More…]
Here is a video I found on Facebook. It was posted in a Philippine Shooters Club group page. The gun looks to be in some sort of holster but I cannot find any information on it. The concept is unique and with his gut, he gains an extra level of retention LOL. [Read More…]
I.O. or Inter Ordnance Inc, is mainly known as a manufacturer of AKs in the budget market segment. The company was started in 1995 as a military surplus importer. They eventually started to build East German pattern AKs a number of years back. TFB was invited to their [Read More…]
An increasing number of companies are offering greater hunting choices, and Stag Arms is coming out with theirs just in time for some of the biggest seasons of the year. Stag Arms already has some nice guns for hunters and sport shooters alike, and now they’re [Read More…]
Ever since ATF approved the arm support brace, rifle-caliber pistols have become wildly popular. For the AK pattern rifle-caliber pistol, one of the best on the market is Century Arms Yugo PAP M92. It’s very affordable and surprisingly nicely made for under $500. [Read More…]
I imagine this short video peaked your curiosity as much as it did mine the first time I saw it! A few weeks ago I was contacted by the SIG rep and asked if I would like to take part in the Legion introduction. Of course I had no idea what “Legion” was but [Read More…]
After listening to Larry chat about the shotgun all week at the class (review coming) where Larry showed he was quite the fan, the video on the DP-12 has finally gone live on the double-barreled 12-gauge. With the quick two-shot capability, the DP-12 easily demolishes a [Read More…]
Here is a video my friend Brian Miller shared with me. He is testing out a new muzzle brake, he made for his Vepr 12. Check out the second shot. A sizable fireball come out of the ejection port. Is the bolt opening too soon and unburnt powder is escaping out of the [Read More…]
Weatherby announced the introduction of a new cartridge that the company calls the fastest production 6.5 cartridge in the world. The new 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum has muzzle velocities ranging from 3,395 – 3,531 fps depending on the load. Weatherby will support [Read More…]
During Bullpup 2015 much of the attention was paid to the automatic and older stuff that made up most of the firing line. However on the far right, DEZ Arms was there with one of their .308 rifles all set up for anybody willing to wait in the line to fire it. Compared [Read More…]
My friend Jayden Jung created VG6 Precision. He makes some of the best muzzle brakes on the market. Well, White Wolf Capitol LLC, has announced that Aero Precision has acquired Jayden’s company. Jayden announced the news on VG6’s facebook page. [Read More…]
Tavors, SA80s, FAMASs, AUGs, QBZ 95s. Whether for better or worse, the majority of bullpup weapon systems in the world are manufactured and in use by countries and militaries outside of the United States. Sure there was the Bushmaster M17S way back when, and now we have [Read More…]
Deep South Precision, Inc., a company that makes it its business to specialize in the customization of its rifles, will be producing MSRs in Mossy Oak. The camo finish use is the result of an agreement Deep South struck with Hass Outdoors, Inc., the company that owns [Read More…]
The SIG MPX-SD has been making the media rounds not only because it’s a cool gun but because it’s internally suppressed. Thanks to companies like SIG and SilencerCo, the push to make suppressors more readily available is greater than ever. The technology is [Read More…]
Last year Remington recalled Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with X-Mark Pro (“XMP”) triggers manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. With the Model 700 being a very popular rifle worldwide, this may have been the largest firearms recall in history. [Read More…]
While I have never shot the .458, I find it alluring as a big-bore cartridge. Quickly gaining a following within the MSR market, the cartridge balances a wide range of capabilities and bullet weights to create a versatile package.Unfortunately, this growth in popularity [Read More…]
I stumped upon this photo on a Google image search earlier this week. Ian at Forgotten Weapons blogged it a few ago. This young Russian is carrying two M1895 revolvers, a PPsh, six hand grenades and a belt of ammunition… and that is just what is on the outside of [Read More…]
Whatever one thinks of the proliferation of firearms, it’s a fact that the technology needed to make reliable, effective weapons is well in hand. Even at the lowest levels of industrial capability firearms are practical, manufacturable items, and this includes [Read More…]
Well here we are: We have surpassed 50,000 subscribers and TFBTV is really picking up, and we only have you all to thank! We just wanted to make a quick video as a thank you and let everyone know what is coming up. We are all really excited about the future of this channel. Alex, James, […] [Read More…]
Ruger is entering the ammo business with a new line of handgun loads made under a licensing agreement with PolyCase ammunition. The initial calibers supported will be .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. It is not immediately clear if the rounds will be made by Ruger [Read More…]
Dan sent us these photos be took at the Imperial War Museum in London. This M1 Carbine, which was used by Norwegian resistance during WWII, has a German ZF-41 scope attached to the handguard. The German ZF-41 scope was the original “scout-style” scope. [Read More…]
The first new rifles in the prototype batch made by Sako in Finland have been issued to Canadian Rangers, and initial reports are positive. The rifle, which has been designated “C-19”, will replace the venerable but aging .303-caliber Lee-Enfield rifles [Read More…]
Recently, the SOF WPMO at NSWC Crane has issued a warning about EOTech optics, saying that they experience problems with temperature sensitivity and shifting zero. SoldierSystems.net reports (only a portion of the article is duplicated below, please click through and [Read More…]
The Bren Ten can trace the roots of its design back to 1979. It was created by Michael Dixon and Thomas Dornaus of Dornaus and Dixon Enterprises, but there’s more to its story than that. In 1980 they decided to get advice from none other than Col. Jeff Cooper, [Read More…]
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