Kirsten Joy Weiss’ latest video is on the subject of avoiding scope bite. Most of the time scope bite is nothing more than a slight pain and embarrassment. Other times it can be worse. A friend of mine, a veteran hunter and hunting magazine writer, has a large [Read More…]
In the world of firearms it’s always exciting to see the latest and greatest advances, whether it’s in ammunition – like Hornady’s recent announcement – or guns. While it’s fantastic to live in such technologically advanced times and [Read More…]
Not long ago I reviewed the classic CZ75b and in that review I kind of balked at the $43 dollar price tag attached to the factory replacement magazines. The Italian magazine manufacture Mec-Gar had a solution to my plight. They reached out to Phil and sent some of their [Read More…]
My good friend Gabor Vass, the Editor of Kaliber Magazine, sent us this photo of the Czech Alfa revolvers. What is interesting is that these are less-lethal revolvers made by a company that also manufactures normal (lethal) firearms. The models are the G020, G030, [Read More…]
David Waters, one of the top shooters in Australian, competes regularly in high-power shooting competitions in the USA. In 2008 he became the first non-US citizen to be awarded the Distinguished Rifleman Badge by the CMP A mechanical engineer by profession, he has [Read More…]
Luth-AR the latest start-up by Randy E. Luth, is now offering their latest version of their MBA or “Modular Buttstock Assembly”. The MBA-3 is the aptly named 3rd version of the stock system, keeping with the same philosophy of minimal weight and parts. [Read More…]
In the early summer of this year, a car-full of gun nerds set out to capture the rare Pedersen rifle on camera for the first time. The passenger with the van Dyke mustache and ponytail had just mentioned how if he could own any machine gun, it would be an StG.44, the [Read More…]
In his latest video, Andrew at GY6vids fires a Glock 17C (compensated Glock 17), which has been converted to a fully automatic machine gun, at a torso shaped block of ballistic gel. By the looks of things, he gets all 30 rounds on target. I have to admire [Read More…]
Whether you’re a hunter or a dedicated target shooter, you understand the importance of being on target. Shot placement isn’t just important, it’s everything, and if you’re working on groups, the last thing you want to do is move your rifle away [Read More…]
Can’t say I ever expected to see a push-button safety for an AR, but I can say now that one exists, I am curious. Elftmann Tactical, known for their triggers, has released a push-button style safety for the AR-15. Just like most similar models, the safety has a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews the Arsenal AF2011 Double 1911. Sure, it’s a novelty, but is it worth the $6,000 price tag? The Arsenal AF2011 can be purchased from Arsenal’s exclusive importer, Sooner State Arsenal, at http://store.soonerstatearsenal.com/ Thanks to our [Read More…]
Here’s a number to be proud of. The Washington Post is reporting that according to Wonkblog, the average number of firearms in a “typical gun-owning household” has increased to 8.1 firearms. This is a nearly two-fold increase from data in 1994 which [Read More…]
Recently some of my firearm instructor friends have been sharing this group’s information as an example of what not to do. The group is called Voda Consulting and some of their methods of teaching are irresponsible and dangerous. In the video below, he is [Read More…]
Sent in to TFB is another concept design for an ‘afternoon’ DIY submachine gun of particular crudeness and expediency. The majority of components are laminated together from readily available square section steel tubing, owing to its namesake. Apparently the [Read More…]
cliffspot writes about his much modified Palmetto State Armory AR-15 … My PSA AR15. Magpul STR stock, PSA H buffer, Wolff extra power spring, MATECH rear sight, Bushnell AR 3×12 scope or Eotech 512 optics. PSA nickel boron BCG, B5 grip, Battle Arms mag [Read More…]
Though rare in the wild, mostly seeing use with special units and some police departments, is a favorite of Hollywood movie-makers and Triple-A video game developers, thanks to its compact size, striking looks, and fully automatic firepower. The gun itself, however, [Read More…]
I had a chance to see the Stealth Operator holsters at the recent National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show. The synthetic rigs were interesting as they are rigid holsters that can hold a range of different firearms securely in one single holster without [Read More…]
Excel Arms was showing a new 9mm pistol and rifle at the recent National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show in New Orleans. The new guns use Glock magazines and take their design cues from the company’s existing X-series pistols and rifles. The pistol [Read More…]
I knew AmmoReady was a service for ammo subscriptions (and we even posted about it last year). What I did not know is that AmmoReady provides a near turn key solution for those that are interested in setting up their own white labeled ammo subscription service. [Read More…]
I cannot help but occasionally cruise Taofledermaus’ YouTube channel ever so often, and I usually end up doing so waiting to see what shotgun load he’s come up with now. In the past they’ve varied from interesting to strange to “don’t try [Read More…]
Haley Strategic Partners has come out with a new spin on Glock handgun sights. They are taking a different approach to the idea, promoting the thought that the widths of the front sight and rear notch are irrelevant. The HSP TH1RTE3N Glock Handgun sights were designed [Read More…]
How would you feel about having 300 lumen in your pocket? (I measure 265 in my integrating sphere – not enough to quibble about.) No big deal, right? But what if: -It was about the same size as your pinky finger? -It weighed less than 2 ounces WITH the included [Read More…]
I am proud to look fondly upon my time in my beloved Corps. There, I learned new things (including my passion for firearms) and was forged into the upstanding citizen that I am today. For this and many other reasons, I am proud of my time in the service and thank all [Read More…]
Firearms are items that not only serve as invaluable tools, but carry with them an intrinsic financial value. In these turbulent times, people are now turning to alternative investments. Please remember to subscribe! Thanks to our sponsors Grizzly Targets and Ventura Munitions. Want 20% off a [Read More…]
Hiya all! Its been a long while – I have been reading and commenting, but finally got to do some writing. As many of you know, where I stay is not the kind of place that I can, for example, gather up the loose change in my cupboard, and go buy some more 9mm for [Read More…]
I swear I am developing a man crush on Ian from Forgotten Weapons. He gets to play with all the cool things including a Franchi SPAS-12, a combination semi-auto/pump action shotgun. The “SPAS” stands for “Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun” While [Read More…]
I recently acquired this Umarex H&K 416 pistol. For only $299 from CDNN, it is a bargain for a Pistol AR in 22LR. Originally the HK416 pistol comes with a faux suppressor muzzle device and a rear end cap on the lower receiver that has a QD sling fitting.Aside from [Read More…]
Tony Faulkner posted his creation in a local firearm group on Facebook. It is an exploded representation of a bullet’s components. This one is made from a Winchester 30-06. Hey all. I’m selling some hand made ammo displays featuring Winchester 30-06 [Read More…]
If you’ve ever done room entry or building clearing work with long guns and live fire, you can appreciate the idea of redirecting the searing hot gasses spewing from the muzzle of your buddy’s rifle. The engineering team at Black Rain Ordnance apparently feels the [Read More…]
Weather has announced the latest version of its Accumark line, the Mark V. The new rifle is a continuous improvement on the Accumark touting “upgraded features.” In this case, upgraded features can take a pedestrian rifle and if done correctly, can make it [Read More…]
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