There have been many turns in India’s move towards their major infantry modernization, and getting new high-quality rifles to replace the current and troublesome INSAS rifle. (INdian Small Arms System) At last it looks like the World’s second largest Army [Read More…]
“Hand over your watch!” Why certainly, Mr. Burglar. That’s the headline for an article in Popular Science magazine from December 1917. It’s proofed that some things never change, even after 101 years. If you’re approached by a mugger and [Read More…]
The lockplate on this ca. 1745 musket is, to me, the ultimate symbol of the American Revolution. Edward Jordan was a British gunsmith, active between 1733 and 1760. This example of his work found its way to the colonies and was originally in the hands of a Redcoat. At [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have announced the launch of their professional line of airsoft training weapons. SIG AIR will initially offer a ProForce M17 airsoft pistol and a ProForce P229 airsoft pistol. The move comes as last November TFB reported that the US Coast Guard had picked [Read More…]
Taurus have introduced their new .22LR striker fired pistol, the TX22. Designed as a competition ready .22 pistol with a 16 round magazine, Taurus boast that the TX22 is a competitively-priced pistol that straight “out of the box, runs like a custom-tuned [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have added to their X SERIES of pistols a new compact P320. The P320 XCompact features a redesigned modular polymer XSeries grip frame with a ‘reduced fastback carry cut and a low-profile internal magwell.’ The XCompact also has an extended [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses his top 5 favorite handguns from SHOT Show 2019. There were a lot of good ones to choose from, but in this episode, we have something old, something(s) new, something Kel-Tec, and something blued. Do you agree with his picks? ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
Umarex, the air rifle manufacturers, have announced that they are introducing a replica Ruger 10/22 air rifle. Umarex have agreed on a licensing deal with Sturm, Ruger & Co. to produce the new CO2 powered air rifle. Chambered in .177 with a 10 shot rotary [Read More…]
Lewis Machine & Tool, currently based in Milan, Illinois, will be moving to a new purpose built factory and headquarters in Eldridge, Iowa. The move comes as Lewis Machine & Tool embark on fulfilling a new large scale order for the Estonian Defence Forces. The [Read More…]
It’s remarkable, but TFB has not covered Fix It Sticks until now. To the best of my knowledge, back in 2013, they started as a popular Kickstarter campaign and successfully came to market with a clever modular tool system. A lot of cyclists use them, but their [Read More…]
There were several new news items to keep track of while at the CZ-USA booth this year during SHOT 2019. First off the bat were some modifications to the new Bren pistol. The Bren 2MS now has a modular forend where owners can swap out forends to change the length of the handguards. This includes [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s ongoing coverage of SHOT Show 2019, Brannon visits with Gabe from Rosco Manufacturing about their new barrel offerings, the #barrelgang event, their other parts, and upcoming projects. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for details on our [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James speaks with Raj of Gill Arms, a company that makes the GPR 9M, a pistol that has only 25 components, which is incredibly low. From Gill Arms’ website: “This is our simplest design with just 25 component parts. Simple design with low part count increase [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2019 coverage, Brannon LeBouef talks with Matt at Eleven10 about their line of duty and EDC tourniquet holders, shirt guards, medical kits, and a custom chest rig for medics for more overt use. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s continued coverage of SHOT Show 2019, Brannon LeBouef talks with Andrew from Gatorz about their new ballistic eye protection in black and their new Cerekote frames. Brannon was lucky enough to have a set of these for range day to test out in some serious sandy winds [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits with B&T to talk about the NEW B&T APC-9 Pro. It offers a new lower, with an M4 style grip which is interchangeable with other AR15 grips. The new lower also has a bolt hold open. The upper on the APC PRO has a non-reciprocating, dual-side [Read More…]
Good day everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, a place where I dream about NFA deregulation, where one day all Americans will have access to supppressors, regardless of the the color of their guns. I know, I know – keep dreaming. Last week we [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV SHOT Show coverage, James covers the Archon Type B. The Firearm Blog’s own Adam S. previously reviewed the Archon Type B as follows: Developed in Italy, manufactured in the European Union, and designed specifically to fulfill the preferences and highest expectations of [Read More…]
The caseless, tiny .22-caliber lead projectile fired from the Daisy V/L rifle of the 1960s used a nitrocellulose-based propellant which was molded, hardened, and affixed to the rear of the bullet—it was activated by a burst of compressed air. Once the projectile and [Read More…]
In this week’s installment of Friday Night Lights, I will recap some of the honorable mentions at SHOT Show. This 2019 Shot Show Roundup will showcase items regarding the latest in night vision, lights, and lasers. 2019 SHOT Show – Night Vision Photonis [Read More…]
OPSGear Warehouse Liquidation – Everything super cheap What the deal is and why it’s a good one: Yeah, I just combined those headings. It’s the wild west out here. OpsGear is apparently liquidating their warehouse inventory, which means tons of goodies [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s continuing SHOT Show 2019 coverage, Brannon LeBouef speaks with AJ from Kinetic Development group about their new SCAR rails. Things get lighter and smaller and \now with MOAR M-LOK! ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for details on our [Read More…]
The German state of Saxony-Anhalt have announced the adoption of the Glock 46 as their next police sidearm. The new Glocks will replace Saxony-Anhalt police’s current SIG Sauer P6s. The SIG’ have been in service for nearly 30 years and nearly 6,500 new [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTv’s coverage of SHOT Show 2019, at Range Day, Brannon LeBouef talks with Brett from Dark Storm Industries about their new .458 SOCOM AR pattern guns. Big bore performance in an AR-15 pattern rifle. they also have a full line of AR pistols as well. ««« PATREON [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2019 coverage, Brannon LeBouef speaks with Daniel of HOLOSUN about some new titanium optics, new green reticles in optics, and some brand new offerings in the magnification and red doc realm. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for [Read More…]
Flux Defense has just released information on their Flux Brace for the Glock 17 and other full sized 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 Sig models from Glock. The brace is collapsible and is designed to only add 1.5 inches of length to the Glock it’s attached to. The brace is [Read More…]
In what has fast become the “to-watch” gun rights case, the Supreme Court last week granted certiorari to the lawsuit brought by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association against New York City. So what does that mean, and why is it important? New York [Read More…]
It has emerged that on 3 January at Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport, a passenger with a firearm was able to board an aircraft despite having passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. Atlanta is the world’s [Read More…]
Back in December local news in Baltimore reported that Baltimore County Police had problems with their FNS-40 pistols and were looking to replace them with Glocks. Baltimore County Police Department began reviewed their FN pistols in October 2018, and have made the [Read More…]
Arsenal Legacy of Italy makes the tinest guns in the world, and they were on full display at SHOT Show 2019! James takes a look at these lil’ fellers. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for details on our monthly gun giveaway. TFBTV is giving away one gun a month to a [Read More…]