At least 33 countries produced AK rifles, but none of them had an origin history as strange as Yugoslavian AKs. Some say that Zastava is the best license-produced Kalashnikovs ever, but the truth is – Yugo AKs were not “license-produced”. Those guns [Read More…]
Welcome to another Photo Of The Day! I predict this will be one of the top images in 2024. Note the blast from the barrel, which may be a little difficult to see if you’re using a mobile phone to view this. Have you ever tried this in fresh snow or in sand and [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 236th 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…]
C&H Precision continues to expand its lineup of optics and is getting into the magnified scope game. Their new 2-12×24 LPVO is a unique optic that some might call an MPVO. And before you ask, yes it does have adjustable parallax! Optics @ TFB: C&H Precision [Read More…]
Headstamp Publishing has recently announced a new book called “Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK-Pattern Firearms”. This is the seventh book of this publisher, which specializes in producing authoritative books on arms, munitions, and military history. [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory sub-company AAC is officially a player in the steel-cased ammunition game. After some previous teases at the SHOT Show, their Soviet Arms steel case 7.62×39 ammo is finally shipping. Let’s see what it offers. PSA @ TFB: [SHOT 2024] PSA [Read More…]
I love the ERGO Gapper. It’s an ingeniously simple device that makes a huge difference in AR comfort. Please allow me to share with you the best $3 you can spend on your rifle. Reviews @ TFB: TFB Review: Oracle Arms OA 2311, A 2011/P320 Hybrid A Budget MP5SD? The [Read More…]
What a great Photo Of The Day! This is from the 2024 International Sniper Competition where Sgt. Paco Casas and Sgt. Benjamin Jean-Jourdaine from France fire their rifles at their assigned targets. This is during the “TI-89” event on the Galloway Range at Fort [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is entirely focused on rimfire firearms and their related fields. Last week we had a really nice discussion about two of my favorite rimfire handguns, the Ruger MK IV and the SIG P322. [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has a new Gear Up promotion for 2024. Purchasers of a Waypoint 2020 or Redline 2020 centerfire rifle can get a free Model 2020 Rimfire Target rifle. That rimfire rifle has an MSRP of $434, so this is quite a bit more valuable than the usual spare [Read More…]
Heritage Manufacturing Co. have announced additions to their Badlander side by side shotgun range. Joining their 12 gauge are new .410 and 20 gauge versions. The Badlanders have a pair of 18.5-inch barrels with a black oxide finish and a walnut stock. The guns have an [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 88! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
Join us on TFBTV as we tackle a unique challenge: assembling a functional and reliable gun collection with just $500. In this video, we dive into the best firearms you can get on a tight budget, exploring options for personal protection, home defense, and versatile shooting needs. From the rugged [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I am going to explain how the Savage Model 101 is disassembled but more importantly, [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we took some initial shots with the YHM Bad Larry 338 rifle suppressor. This week we [Read More…]
In part 1 of this article, I wrote the history of North Korean AKs and how four different sets of markings on those guns helped to conceal the North Korean identity of the weapons. However, if you look at actual features, it is pretty easy to identify a North Korean [Read More…]
A new dawn – or is it the sun setting – and another Photo Of The Day where we have the Barrett MK22 MRAD in the hands of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tevita Fukofuka, a scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The picture is [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 127. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
Rosco Manufacturing, the AR-15 components manufacturer, has announced new complete Upper Receiver Groups (URGs) in 7 unique configurations for AR-15 platforms. With barrel lengths varying from 11.5″ to 16″, they have debuted a good assortment that should [Read More…]
T.Rex Arms has reintroduced the Raptor holster, but now with some upgrades. The original model was discontinued in 2021. This new version is a simple, small-footprint holster that works for appendix or strong-side carry. Holsters @ TFB: Revenge of the Revolver! [Read More…]
The announcement of a Gen II series of rifles for the Ruger American has a lot of people excited because of the affordability and quality distilled into those rifles at such an attainable price-point. If anyone has ever had a complaint though, it was directed at the [Read More…]
Why does James love the Zastava M84 LMG? Dive deep into the heart of Serbia’s legendary Zastava factory with James Reeves. In this exclusive feature, join us for a historical journey and behind-the-scenes access where we uncover the secrets of the M84’s design, inspired by the iconic [Read More…]
The AR-15 is a solid platform. Its performance and ease of use has made it the most popular rifle in America. There’s another reason for this. These rifles are so easy to customize, everyone can feel like a gunsmith for a few hours. Many of the aftermarket accessories [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and today the Heckler & Koch G36, the standard-issue rifle for the Spanish Army, is on offer. Above you see Ejército de Tierra (Spanish Army) infantrymen assigned to Recon Platoon, Protected Infantry Battalion “San Quintín” I/3, [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the various important factors of carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at a [Read More…]
Since their debut about 25 years ago, hunting-oriented laser rangefinders have become almost an essential tool for any long-range shooter or hunter. In those 25 years, laser rangefinders have adapted to meet more demanding requirements for durability, protection against [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has announced that they have new ROMEO-MSR Gen II optics in both red and green dot options as well as new MCX-RATTLER LT 300 BLK upper assemblies. With the 300 BLK upper assemblies, you can now effectively craft your own Rattler from scratch and the new micro [Read More…]
The new Masterbilt Series from Galco is quickly growing in size with the announcement of the also new Stow-N-Go Elite IWB (Inside-the-Waistband) Holster. This appears to be a simplistic yet refined holster for those who are on the move and want a fast, no-frills option [Read More…]
Today we are back again with TFB’s Vladimir Onokoy to talk with him about his wild adventures with guns in the Russian film industry. While most of you will no doubt know Vladimir from his extensive body of work right here on TFB, he’s done a lot of other [Read More…]