With the unveiling of the new Taurus G3c this week aftermarket support and accessories are beginning to be announced. Viridian Weapon Technologies have introduced an E-Series Red Laser for the brand new G3c Compact 9x19mm Taurus. The E-Series for the G3c is simple to [Read More…]
Snipex, a Ukrainian company specialized in designing and manufacturing anti-materiel rifles, has recently announced the release of a new rifle called Alligator. If you recall, about a year ago, we reported about their T-Rex rifle. Both the T-Rex and Alligator are bolt [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer SP2340 was introduced in the late 90s as the first pistol in the SIG Pro series, and SIG’s first polymer framed handgun. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop talks about the history of the SIG Pro and tests the SP2340 with a .357 SIG conversion barrel … even though it isn’t [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of announcing their Resolute and Endeavor series rifles will be available in the new 6mm ARC round, CMMG has announced that the Resolute and Endeavor series will also now be available in 6.5mm Grendel. Both rifles are based on CMMG’s Mk4 lowers [Read More…]
Continuing our series of articles dedicated to the most valuable firearms consigned to major American auctions, today we’ll take a look at the top 5 most expensive lots sold during the June 2020 Rock Island Premier Gun Auction. This auction took place from June [Read More…]
No prior knowledge of the Russian language to take this class. Photo Of The Day, and we’re back to the Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Course with the focus on various versions of the rifles designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. By the looks of it, they had an [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 54th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
The United States Supreme Court has once again denied certiorari to all firearms related cases appealed from lower courts. These denials are added to a decade long list of other denials since the last landmark firearms case, McDonald v City of Chicago in 2010. The cases [Read More…]
Initially geared towards shooters with grip strength limitations, the M&P EZ series of pistols from Smith & Wesson have actually enjoyed broad popularity across the concealed carry community. Today, S&W launched the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ that [Read More…]
Molon Labe (ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ) is ancient Greek and means “come and take them“. According to Plutarch, a Greek philosopher, this is what Leonidas I replied when Xerxes The Great offered to spare the lives of the Spartans if they gave up their arms. Since [Read More…]
After conventional methods failed Russian troops deployed an unusual and rather spectacular tactic to deal with an oil well fire that had been raging since 30 May at a remote Siberian field operated by the Irkutsk Oil Company (IKC). The fire in the Yarakta oil field, [Read More…]
Amend2 Magazines have announced that their 6.5 Grendel 10-round AR-15 magazines which were earlier shown in past industry exhibitions, are now available for purchase. The Amend2 6.5 Grendel magazines have a unique double to single stack construction that is designed to [Read More…]
Vickers Guide have announced the pre-sale of the first of two volumes looking at SIG and SIG Sauer firearms. The first volume will look at pistols, submachine guns and pistol calibre carbines, while the second, due for release next year, will look at the company’s [Read More…]
Many of you saw my recent article about my friend’s rough replica of Han Solo’s DL-44 blaster from the Star Wars movie franchise. If you missed it, you can find it here. The idea behind that build was to construct an AR pistol to look like a rough [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – We take a look at a JP Enterprises (JP Rifles) with the brand new Pulsar TRAIL 2 LRF XP50 thermal imaging sight with a laser rangefinder. The rifle is Cerakoted in white and has an Urban Digital pattern. The rifle is chambered in .223 Remington [Read More…]
Welcome back to The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series of articles we explore, discuss, and examine various firearms, ammunition, and topics surrounding the rimfire world. This week we’re exploring a somewhat unknown firearm that hails from Slovenia – [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of the TFB Round Table sponsored by Ammunition To Go! For those who are first joining us, this is a multi-part series where TFB discusses the characteristics of great ammunition for specific applications. This could vary from big [Read More…]
While checking out Reddit recently, I stumbled on a unique survival pistol project. I recognized the base firearm as the Keystone Crickett, of which I’ve taught several of my kids to shoot with. However this build started life as a pistol, and happens to [Read More…]
Seekins Precision has announced that their DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) rifle which was previously chambered only in .223 Wylde, is now also available in Hordany’s new cartridge, the 6mm ARC. Unlike its .223/556 siblings that are offered with shorter [Read More…]
Experienced shooters know the importance of proper hydration. Anyone who’s spent long days on an outdoor range in the sun, traversed patches of wilderness in search of game animals, or taken any physically-intensive defensive firearms classes will be well aware of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves capitalizes on a rare chance for one of mother nature’s best Glock torture tests: tropical storm. Tropical storm Cristobal made landfall in Louisiana on June 7, 2020, so before the storm hit, James left his Gen 5 Glock 17 in the backyard. Out there it sat [Read More…]
Taurus has just announced the release of its latest addition to the G-series of pistols which is by far their most popular series of defense/EDC pistols to date. The new G3c Compact 9mm pistol builds on the past success of the G-series of pistols by adding another [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Today we have some TFB exclusive pictures of the Swedish M/45BE submachine gun. “E” stands for “Enkelskott” in Swedish, or single shot (semi-automatic) in English, which is quite appropriate for a Law Enforcement [Read More…]
When Hornady announced the new 6mmARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) cartridge, there were a few firearms and barrel manufacturers ready with products in the caliber for those who want to become early adopters. In our Photo Of The Day, we’ll take a look at one of [Read More…]
Good morning quiet shooters and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Nitro N20 suppressor. Last week we discussed a unique subsonic ammunition solution from Seismic Ammo – [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you episode two of “Thunder Rants”. This series captures bits and pieces of knowledge dropped by Clint Smith while James was visiting Clint at Thunder Ranch in Oregon. You’ve got gun knowledge, life knowledge, and Clint’s opinions [Read More…]
For this week’s Friday Night Lights we will take a look at not just one but three dual tube setups. The RNVG, Sentinel and ANVS goggles. They are very similar to each other and actually are evolutions of each other. You can almost think of them as grandparent, [Read More…]
At TFB we’re devoted to finding the best and most interesting firearms-related photos together with a short story. You’ll find these photos here, and what could be better than a Heckler & Koch MP5K going fully automatic? Look at the expression on the [Read More…]
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to another Featured Deals of the Week. I am your host, sort-of, Benjamin F, and these are the sales, discounts, and in-stock notices you’ve all been waiting for. Or at least it caught your eye while you were scrolling through our [Read More…]
As at least five or six out of ten doctors would probably agree, the head is a relatively important part of the human body. It contains your brain, as well as all of the necessary organs and equipment for four out of the five senses. Even less severe head wounds tend to [Read More…]