H&P Manufacturing is one of the companies that brings the metal 3D printing technologies to the firearms industry. We see more and more companies deploying these technologies to manufacture sophisticated parts that would otherwise be too difficult or even [Read More…]
Ascendance International has introduced the Dark Horse line of ammunition. This ammunition mainly consists of frangible rounds. However, among a selection of frangible loads, the company also showed a door breaching bullet loaded in the .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm [Read More…]
In the week leading up to SHOT 2018, I got an email from Matt at Ellison Dynamic Concepts with an informal invitation to drop by the EoTech booth to see their new 3D Printed silencers. Owning a suppressor made by additive manufacturing and fully believing that the [Read More…]
At the SHOT Show 2018 we take a look at Accuracy International’s new products and old standbys. A.I.’s Scott tells us they’ve recently brought their AXMC and AX308 to market in a left-handed configuration (the AX308 is shown). The multi-caliber capabilities are discusses, as well [Read More…]
The NEXT section in the third level hallway of the SHOT Show exhibition hosts some of the most innovative companies and interesting products. One of these companies is Armtech Armory which brought to the show their Overkill line of suppressors. These suppressors have a [Read More…]
In between the racing from meeting to meeting on the SHOT Show floor and getting a look at the most requested guns out at Industry Range Day, we had a chance to make a few like-minded friends as well as rekindle some old relationships (light the candles and drop the lights, please). Two of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the new integrally suppressed MCX .300BLK upper with Rich from SIG at SHOT Show 2018. This is a one-stamp gun as it’s a pinned silencer bringing the overall barrel length of barrel plus silencer to greater than 16″. From SIG’s description [Read More…]
During the SHOT Show 2018, KNS Precision has introduced the second generation of their AR15/M16 Spade Grip. As the name implies, it is a spade grip conversion for the AR-15 type rifles. The Spade Grip installs on an AR-15 rifle with removed pistol grip and links the [Read More…]
Building on the success of the MAWL DA, B.E. Meyers shows us the new and enhanced MAWL C1+ at SHOT Show 2018. Chad tells us that the new unit has best in class IR illumination that can be set to long, mid, and short ranges. The IR and visible lasers adjust divergence accordingly. This allows [Read More…]
In Iver Johnson Arms’ booth at SHOT Show 2018, there were two new firearms. One of them is a four-barreled derringer chambered in .22LR and the second one is a 1911 pistol-based carbine. The derringer is called Pocket Ace. It features a stainless steel frame [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2018 we stop by the Doublestar booth to see what’s new. Nick, Director of Special Operations, takes us through some new products including the aluminum Strongarm pistol brace. Doublestar’s booth was decked out head to toe in new paint work by Valkyrie Combat out of Las [Read More…]
At the range day of SHOT Show 2018, a company called Sol Invictus Arms has introduced a 9mm pistol called TAC-9. It is inspired by the TEC-9, which was a similar weapon designed in the mid-’80s by George Kellgren. The TAC-9 has the same overall layout and is a [Read More…]
Polymer80 has released several new products at SHOT Show 2018. They brought to the show their new Glock 26 80% frame. Polymer80 also started making serialized Glock 17 and Glock 19 frames as well as new slides. The 80% Glock 26 frame has the same design lines as the [Read More…]
The Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test’s first batch of 6 rounds is through, but there’s more to come. In the last post, we reflected on the test methodology, and some possible solutions. In this post, we’ll talk about what you can expect in the future. [Read More…]
I apologize in advance for not having all the names, specifications and pricing for the new 2018 Thompson Machine silencers to make their debut at this year’s SHOT Show. The best thing to do if you see something you like is to email Brooks here. Bringing out a [Read More…]
Checking in with Yankee Hill Machine at the 2018 SHOT Show, we found a solid set of new products for shooters of all types.The YHM RESONATOR silencer is the 7.62mm sibling of the 5.56mm Turbo released last year. This is a no-nonsense can with a proven and popular [Read More…]
A stroll through the social media circles of the firearms industry can leave you shaking your head. Not only can the gunplay be a bit untraditional, but somehow safety practices appear to be widely ignored. While I absolutely believe in individual freedoms, I also [Read More…]
Medical gear and ballistic nylon is not always the most exciting products to come out of the SHOT Show, but when it comes to life saving supplies and EDC transport, Blue Force Gear is on point. Announcing a larger version of their Jedburgh backpack – the Tracer [Read More…]
Named after the legendary Texas Rangers, the DSG Arms Ranger Rack was developed to support vehicle-based law enforcement operations manage available gear under stress. As with most officers, spare magazines are usually spread out between a duty bag and swimming around [Read More…]
The Vortex Optics Crossfire debuted last month with the promise of performance, battery life and an unbeatable pricpoint. And seeing how swamped the red dot section of their 2018 SHOT Show booth was, people seem to be pretty excited. A cursory overview for pictures and [Read More…]
At this point, we all know what Mugatu would say… The .224 Valyrie continues to have its Hansel moment at SHOT 2018, as Barrett now offers rifles from both its Rec7 and Fieldcraft lines chambered in the new caliber. Federal really has been doing a tremendous [Read More…]
Lights, holsters, action! I’ve been an avid user of DeSantis Gunhide holsters for quite some time, primarily using their Tuck-This, Super Fly, and Pro-Stealth holsters for BUG (back-up gun) use. I’ve found their holsters to be well-made and able to stand [Read More…]
Thunder Beast Arms Corporation (TBAC) had two new products to introduce us to while visiting them at SHOT Show 2018. One of those was a new silencer called the 5.56mm Takedown. The other was aptly named the Dedicated Suppressed Upper (DSU). Both of which actually [Read More…]
The 6.5 Creedmoor is the caliber of the day and Steyr Arms advocates have been lusting for a rifle chambered in it for a long time. They now have their wish granted with the Steyr Arms Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel) in 6.5 Creedmoor. This rifle has a reinforced polymer [Read More…]
These new .22 rounds from CCI are good for your gun and the environment. Not only do these look like rounds that Early Cuyler would be “prouder ‘n hell” to shoot with, they will leave one’s firearm and range unsullied by lead fouling. [Read More…]
Everybody had to know that 5.11 Tactical was not going to roll into SHOT Show with celebrity appearances and Black Rifle Coffee Company coffee in their booth without bringing along some dope new gear. We previously covered their new GEO 7 Terrain & Night camouflage [Read More…]
The Modern Big Horn As previously reported here at TFB, Big Horn Armory, the Cody, WY manufacturer better known for big bore leverguns has been working on an autoloading version of the venerable S&W .500 cartridge. The previous tentative moniker for this round was [Read More…]
EOTech had quite the PR and legal fiasco last year but they’re moving forward and at the 2018 SHOT Show they announced their “Prestige Warranty”. From the image below taken at their booth, their new limited warranty will cover all of their current [Read More…]
We’ve seen how the 6 different .223 Remington and 5.56mm loads have fared in the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test, but we still have more to talk about. Specifically, we need to discuss what I did wrong (or what I am not satisfied with), and what I plan to do [Read More…]
Utah gunmaker Desert Tech was out on the range for the 2018 SHOT Show Industry Day, bringing their brand new MDR bullpup rifles out for attendees to enjoy. The MDR had been in development for about four years until, in August, production MDR rifles began rolling off the [Read More…]
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