I had the pleasure of being introduced to the Nordic Components peeps at Range Day by “Lefty” (of Talking Lead). They had a pretty interesting innovation–their NCPCC (Nordic Components Pistol Caliber Carbine) which is modular lower receiver. How it [Read More…]
During SHOT Show 2017 Industry Day at the Range, I dropped by the IWI USA booth to see what they had for attendees to shoot. Besides their highly competitive Galil ACE 308, they had also brought the 5.56mm variant of the ACE, which is just now making it into the [Read More…]
The latest wave in polymer-framed, striker-fired wunderpistols has reached SHOT Show 2017 Industry Day at the Range, in the form of the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0. In truth, the M2.0 is a very modest update to the M&P, introducing modest improvements to the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Edward O tries the Pulse on the range at Shot Show 2017. A wide range of taser models are actually available for the civilian purchase, but the Pulse was created specifically for the civilian as an additional use of force tool. It’s sized and styled like a concealed [Read More…]
Capital Armament or CapArms is a fairly new company that is mostly known for new and remanufactured ammunition marketed toward the competitive action shooter, but even more recently the veteran-owned, Iowa-based company is quickly becoming known as an Class [Read More…]
CMC Triggers has teased a brand new GLOCK trigger product on their Facebook social media page. The teaser pics of the trigger indicate a flat trigger design with the standard GLOCK-style, inside-the-trigger safety tab. The CMC trigger has a unique 90 degree kick out at [Read More…]
In an American gun-lover’s dream world, the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 and the Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA) of 1986 would be repealed. Among other regulations, both laws control and restrict the transfer and making of fully automatic firearms. [Read More…]
Sara Westman of @kitfoxdesigngroup has been making firearm illustrations for a bunch of companies. Recently she drew a design for Tactical Solutions which has turned into a vinyl patch. Her latest project is a coloring book full of firearm illustrations. Thanks to [Read More…]
Centinel Systems is developing a camera system that mounts under a handgun like a weapon mounted light. The idea stemmed from the issues of Police body worn cameras. From my own experimentation of wearing a GoPro while shooting, body worn cameras are not that great. [Read More…]
This was posted in a KRISS Vector Owners Group on Facebook. Looks like the KRISS Vector upper receiver will get a new remold. The rear of the upper receiver is longer than the current version. You can see the curve above and behind the grip is rather pronounced and [Read More…]
Walking around Range Day, I got to take a close look at Civilian Force Arms. Civilian Force Arms was started several years ago, by Yonas Hagos, a Sudanese born American, who served during the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom campaigns. Being an [Read More…]
In TFBTV’s continuing SHOT 2017 Industry Range Day coverage, James interviews Legacy Sports International’s Matt Hornback to get details on exciting new offerings from Legacy, including bolt action 7.62x39mm rifles, Howa’s newest bolt guns, and the Australian company, Lithgow [Read More…]
I had the pleasure of first encountering Triumph System’s Pivotal Trainer and Threat/No-Threat targets at the CAA/Hartman Event last month. They provided a very different experience that just shooting on a flat paper target. At the course we did not really get a [Read More…]
Just in time for SHOT Show 2017 Magpul just announced another new product right after their debut of their new X-22 Backpacker Stock, this time they unveiled their new PMAG 30 AR 300 B Gen M3 Mags for the 300 BLK cartridge. Why would Magpul release a 300 BLK specific [Read More…]
Let’s face it, shooting 9 mm pistol rounds out of a rifle or carbine is a lot of fun. Competition wise, the PPC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) division seem to grow momentum, and it’s easy to understand why. The ammunition is almost half the price versus a [Read More…]
Legacy Sports International had several new interesting rifles they debuted at the SHOT 2017 Range Day. Present were the new Howa Chassis Rife, as well as the Howa Mini Action Rifle, chambered in 7.62×39. The Firearm Blog got an early look at both the Howa Chassis [Read More…]
There are a lot of companies making Kydex holster and products, but none seem as eager to rapidly meet the needs of the industry as L.A.G Tactical. Walking around during Range Day, I had the pleasure of visiting the L.A.G Tactical booth and getting a look at their [Read More…]
As TFB has reported before France will phase out the FAMAS rifle, of which they have about 400,000 pieces of in the F1 and upgraded G1 variant. The FAMAS has been in service for over 30 years. For a period of over 10 years France will phase in the Heckler & Koch [Read More…]
Just before the New Year, TFB reported about the rumor that Steyr and Rheinmetall were partnering to offer a new modular assault rifle. There is now an official Press Release from Rheinmetall to fill in some of the details that were unknown and unconfirmed. There is [Read More…]
Ballistic Advantage is known for AR-15 barrels. The Ballistic Advantage BA Hanson Series of barrels has made quite the splash in the AR market with the unique proprietary profile it offers to shooters. Now Ballistic Advantage is expanding its offering in AR-15 upper [Read More…]
Leveraging their proprietary POWERBOLT technology found on the CMMG MUTANT, CMMG is now offering a rifle chambered in 458 SOCOM. The CMMG MkW ANVIL, is an Ar-15 patterned rifle that features an adjustable gas system, and a mid sized receiver that falls in between the [Read More…]
Lancer Systems brought out some particularly relevant products for the Industry Range Day this year, most notably components for the Sig Sauer MPX and MCX. Since Lancer already manufactures MPX magazines, the company answered an RFI from a European Law Enforcement agency to produce magazine couplers [Read More…]
Caracal USA was at the Industry Day at the Range Event in Boulder City, NV. The company had a pair of its modern sporting rifles on hand for demonstrations. The two guns are AR-style rifles and are called the CAR814 A2 and CAR816 A2 respectively. Both are made in the [Read More…]
James visits the folks at Polycase during the SHOT 2017 Industry Range Day to get the scoop on Polycase’s newest poly-copper blend rounds, including new frangible ammunition, .300 Blackout, and Polycase’s new “sport utility” ammo, which is ammo geared specifically towards [Read More…]
Early and Modern Firearms (EMF) is a successful reproduction firearm company that specializes in guns common among Wild West historical lore. Specifically the company provides a number of firearms for the reproduction market used within the Single Action Shooting Society, or other Cowboy Action [Read More…]
In TFBTV’s continuing SHOT Show Industry Range Day coverage, James interviews ATI to get the news on the most recent ATI rifles and pistols, including an all-American made 1911 with an aluminum reinforced and railed polymer frame, an upgraded Omni Polymer Hybrid AR15, and a new, all-aluminum [Read More…]
Colt’s Manufacturing was on the firing line at the SHOT Show 2017 Industry Day at the Range, showing off their new handguns and rifles. Center stage was Colt’s re-entry to the double action wheelgun market, the reinvented Cobra. Unlike the previous Cobra, [Read More…]
We have been dying to see it come to market, and the time is coming closer to seeing the coolest integrally suppressed handguns on the market today. We understand this to be the final version with a retail ready release in the near future. Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down Your [Read More…]
Who doesn’t love a sub gun? How about a sub gun in 10mm? Patrick takes several calibers of the KRISS sub gun on a test drive along with the brand new DMK-22 AR-15 styled .22 lr gun. Tons of new products for KRISS and even a night sight solution for Sphinx SDP owners! Thanks to […] [Read More…]
With more TFBTV coverage of SHOT Show’s Industry Range Day, James checks out the FN USA tent for the scoop on FN’s newest addition to its “Military Collector” line – the FN M249S “Para” version. The Para is similar to the civilian version of the M249S [Read More…]