In this months edition of Pawn Shop Finds, I search the beautiful metro shops of Flint, Michigan to find a bargain gun. I have been trying to go around the state of Michigan to find interesting used guns for a great deal. In the past, I found a couple of Detroit police [Read More…]
Picture Of The Day – Today we look at some really accurate rifles chambered in .308 Winchester. First, we have the German: SIG Sauer SSG 3000 The SIG Sauer SSG 3000, where SSG is short for ScharfSchützenGewehr 3000, is magazine fed with a bolt-action. Production [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! Many of you may be familiar with some of the more popular gun competitions: Steel Challenge, IDPA, USPSA, and the 3 Gun style competitions. All these competitions offer recreational shooters a chance to hone their [Read More…]
Back in May 2017, TFB reported about the Chinese PLA possibly replacing the QBZ-95-1 bullpup with a “traditional” layout rifle. Today, two photos of the Chinese new standard issue rifle have appeared on social media. The rifle is likely going to be [Read More…]
Walther have launched a conversion kit which can turn any of their standard PPQ line of pistols into a Q5 Match pistol ready for the local 3-gun match. The Q5 Match was first introduced back in 2016, with a steel framed version announced earlier this year. The kit [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of the launch of Springfield Armory’s new Hellcat 9x19mm micro-compact pistol Viridian Weapon Technologies have added a laser for the Hellcat to their E-Series line of carry and home defence lasers. The Viridian E-Series Laser for [Read More…]
With the hunting season underway, now is when hunters are on the lookout for the latest and greatest in hunting ammunition. As the popularity of the AR-15 platform continues to grow it continues to see more widespread use in the hunting community. The 223 chamberings [Read More…]
Olin Winchester have been awarded the contract to run the US Army’s premier ammunition manufacturing plant. Lake City Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri has produced small arms ammunition since the beginning of World War Two. The plant was established and [Read More…]
Chris Bartocci of Small Arms Solutions has published a video showing a prototype adjustable AK gas system which is being developed in cooperation with Ukrainian engineers. As shown in the top image, this system consists of a new gas tube, operating rod that replaces the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James gives viewers an overview of the new 5.11 Range Master Duffel. According to 5.11: RANGE MASTER DUFFEL SET 47L DETAILS “Rounds, pistols, mags, your holster, belt and more, the Range Master Duffel packs a wallop when it comes to keeping your gear organized. You [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Today we take a look at a “featureless rifle”. In this case, it is a T36KERSD with an AR magwell, which takes standard AR magazines. The barrel is threaded to 1/2×28 and has a removable faux suppressor and the stock is pinned. [Read More…]
The subject of today’s Photo Of The Day is Helicopters, with a focus on the Bell AH-1Z Viper, or the “Zulu Cobra“. Above you can see one hovering just above the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha, in the Arabian Sea. The Bell AH-1Z Viper [Read More…]
Good afternoon suppressor super enthusiasts and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday. We’ve got a bit of a potpourri of NFA topics for you today, starting with NFA wait time updates, a look at some recent patent filings and a look at some new [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tests a first-run copy of the SIG P365 for 18 months, putting over 2,000 rounds down the pipe of this gun and running it through rain, dirt, suppressed, and even with White Monster (oops). James received one of the first of the P365s to roll of the line [Read More…]
The obsession with buying and maintaining quality tools starts in early childhood, usually beginning around the time you helped your dad (or mom) change the oil in the car or build a treehouse as they unleashed obscenities and crushed PBRs. “Take care of your tools [Read More…]
For some time now I have been seeing and hearing people rave about the ZenitCo Perst lasers. Online retailers claim the Zenitco lasers have some rather high numbers for laser power. I put a Perst-3 to the test to see what makes these lasers so popular. Don’t Let [Read More…]
Archipelago Endeavor is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between the U.S. and Swedish Marines. Photo Of The Day, and we take a closer [Read More…]
What is up my fellow firearms enthusiasts. It’s Benjamin F coming at you pre-written with another Featured Deals of the Week. As always please lock your seatbacks in the upright position before breaking open your wallets. Ruger Mk IV Hunter 22lr Stainless Steel [Read More…]
Welcome to the first edition of The Rimfire Report. Here we’ll discuss anything and everything rimfire related! Rimfire ammunition, especially .22LR holds a special place in the firearms community. More than likely the .22 Long Rifle rimfire round was the first [Read More…]
Besides being one of the best values on the suppressor market, Yankee Hill Machine has always produced one of the slickest and easiest to use quick detach (QD) muzzle device systems available to the modern shooter. YHM has just upgraded their lineup to include the Mini [Read More…]
When it comes to sound level testing for gunshots, there is only one real set of criteria that matters: MILSTD Acoustic Noise Limits. Specifically the MIL-1474D and MIL-1474E standards. If you’re a suppressor/silencer nerd like myself, the MILSTD testing criteria [Read More…]
Backup Tactical has spent the last six months perfecting their Glock 48 Threaded Barrel. TFBTV covered the Glock 48 and 43X earlier this year so go check out that video if you’ve been living under a rock. The single-stack Glock 48 is noticeably thinner than its [Read More…]
Russian Degtyaryov Plant has published on their social media pages а photo depicting their new rifle called KSO18 (КСО18). According to the company, this is their newest balanced action rifle which they will soon officially introduce to the Russian civilian market. [Read More…]
OK, so this isn’t about concealed carrying a straw. I just thought that photo was hilarious and so I used it. What is serious is trying to legally conceal carry in California. For those who do not know, California is a may-issue state. You have to jump through [Read More…]
A late start to the grouse hunt is better than no hunt at all – that is the topic for Today’s Photo Of The Day as we go to “Borgafjäll” in Southern Lappland. After a fast walk uphill in the tough terrain, it was time for a cooling bath. The [Read More…]
If you follow our series covering the major US firearm auctions, then you probably remember that about a month ago, we took a look at some of the most interesting, rare and unusual firearms consigned to the September 2019 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction. As usual, [Read More…]
TacticalWalls has been making high-quality mirror wall covers and firearm contains for years now. They recently have started creating modular wall mounting systems to display firearms in your home. I was intrigued so I decided to order one and give it a try. There have [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has released two new suppressors – QUELL and WCR-K22. The former is a rifle can available for a variety of caliber options and the latter is a rimfire suppressor. Let’s take a look at each of the new Wilson Combat silencers. Wilson Combat QUELL [Read More…]
Bushnell developed the Match Pro 6-24×50 riflescope for the purpose of precision rimfire & NRL22 competitions. With an MSRP of $499.99, it looks like a great platform for getting new competitors into the shooting sports. The scope is packed with the features [Read More…]
A couple of weeks ago at DSEI 2019, in London, I had the chance to take a look at Colt Canada’s latest offering, a 7.62x51mm semi-automatic precision rifle developed for the Canadian Army. The C20 Semi-Automatic Sniper Weapon builds on the C7/8 family of 5.56x45mm [Read More…]