During my recent evaluations of various thermal front attachments, I shot some .300 Winchester Magnum from various bolt-action rifles. If you have a rifle chambered in this caliber, or thinking about getting one, there are now three new choices from Lapua. There are two [Read More…]
Topless – that’s what Grace Optics calls the design of their M1 red dot sight because as you can see in the pictures, it lacks a top strap of the housing over the window. The advantage of this design is that it provides a less obstructed field of view which [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes over the past year he has spent with his BUL Armory SAS II Ultra Light. James revisits and summarizes 5 range sessions that took place over a year of range testing, including pushing over a half-case of +P and +P+ hollow point 9mm ammo. But when James [Read More…]
Join the U.S. Special Forces and see the World! Or stay at home and just have a lazy look at TFB’s Photo Of The Day and share the experience from the Latvian Zemessardze and the US Army Special Forces in these pictures. Above we have a Heckler & Koch G36 in [Read More…]
We recently had a look at not so common SG-43 Goryunov Machine Gun. Today it’s time for the more common German MG3 machine gun. Above you can see a student assigned to the U. S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. He is in the Special Forces [Read More…]
Welcome back to another Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of YHM Nitro N20 multi-caliber suppressor. Last week we got a quick look at the 9SX pistol can. This week we are going to try out the Innovative Arms Slingshot Ti on the hot [Read More…]
Lasers make aiming easier with night vision however there is more to lasers than a fancy cat toy. Multi-Function Aiming Lasers (MFAL) have an illuminator. Most civilian rated MFALs have anemic illuminators for the sake of them being eye-safe. Only the MAWL-C1+ and [Read More…]
Do you want inspiration for your next build? In our Photo Of The Day, you’ll find a really good looking camouflage pattern. The rifle is a Steyr Scout with a suppressor made by Stalon. In the mount made by MDT, there is a Steiner Military 4-16×50 scope. To [Read More…]
Somehow, the ATF keeps figuring out exactly where to find the line between safe, responsible gun ownership and catastrophic, utter chaos. They know that 16″ barrels are safe for rifles, while 12.5″ means the end of humanity. They know that if you want to use [Read More…]
Leupold have announced that they are adding a 4-24X52mm CDS-ZL2 Illuminated TMOA model with a low-profile elevation dial to their VX-6HD riflescope line. It has a 6:1 zoom, a fast focus eye piece, is available in a number of reticles and weights 23.7oz. KEY FEATURES [Read More…]
Today’s military operators and shooters aren’t always being deployed with the most consistent equipment. This rings even more true in the civilian world where our nonstandard equipment can sometimes feature anything from gun cases to coolers containing our [Read More…]
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has announced a new addition to the DeltaPoint Pro line which features a 6-MOA dot. I’ve been using various red dots on handguns for over 10 years, and the first one was actually the original Leupold DeltaPoint on the slide of my Glock [Read More…]
Sharps Bros Heatseeker bolt action rifle chassis was first introduced in November of 2019 and was initially available only for Howa mini action barreled actions. Back then, the company stated that they were planning to expand the line adding more footprints. Well, the [Read More…]
Aquila International, LLC have recently completed their delivery of a batch of small arms and accessories to Argentina’s Army Special Forces. The shipment includes Glock pistols and B&T submachine guns. The Argentinian special forces, specifically the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV‘s “lost” chapter of #GunFest2021 coverage, James Reeves speaks with Matt Hurt of Daniel Defense to get an exclusive look at the new DD5 308 SBR AR-10. This rifle has a number of proprietary features that should set it apart from its competition. Matt and [Read More…]
One month ago TFB reported that CZ were in negotiations to acquire Colt, a story that has now developed with an official statement. CZG (Česká zbrojovka Group SE) and Colt Holding Company LLC have signed an agreement which means that CZG will acquire 100% of Colt, [Read More…]
Firearm laser engraving is a burgeoning business. On a consumer scale, there are a few handful of FFL’s across the country equipped to engrave materials like aluminum, steel, and titanium. These services are provided mostly for the marking requirements for National [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Most if not all pictures here have well-known backgrounds and sources but this is an exception. We look at Military Police, most likely from Sweden. Note the “MP” in white on their helmets. The uniforms are model 59. They all carry [Read More…]
Throughout the pandemic, I occasionally will swing by small gun shops to check out inventory. Last week I saw a couple of undereducated customers talking about what they would do if they were threatened by “these young punks in today’s society”. I [Read More…]
I’ve said it many times before, but for me, cleaning guns went from being a peaceful Sunday afternoon to being an absolute chore in short order. Real Avid has been making great gun cleaning tools and accessories for some time now and has recently come out with [Read More…]
Meopta has just announced their new long-range rangefinding binoculars, the MeoPro Optika LR. The MeoPro Optika LR binoculars will be available in 8×50, and 10×42 magnifications. According to the press release, these binoculars are able to range targets [Read More…]
A Texas Senator has recently introduced a companion resolution to one previously filed (HCR1) that would have made the Bowie Knife the official State knife of Texas. Despite the previously introduced resolution passing with bipartisan support in 2019, Governor Greg [Read More…]
Hot off the presses – It appears that Arizona based Ammo Inc is in non-binding talks to acquire the online firearms auction site GunBroker. The preliminary information surrounding the buy can be found below, but the final details and a finalization date are still [Read More…]
Are you looking for a wider, more ergonomic thumb paddle for your CZ P-10 C, F or S model pistol? Look no further as Apex Tactical have developed just that. The part is CNC machined, in a black melonite finish and supposed to work as a direct drop-in replacement. Once [Read More…]
Nammo Vihtavuori Oy – a company most reloaders know about but almost no one can pronounce. They have now launched their new rifle powder called N568, with an aim to attract long-range shooters and hunters. The Vihtavuori N568 is said to be insensitive to humidity [Read More…]
Hornady Black HD SBR: Ammo OPtimized for your shorty 5.56 SBR’s and PSB stabilized AR Pistols are handy for sure. Their shorter OAL makes them a great candidate for a lightweight and compact defensive firearm, especially as a suppressor host. Short barrels [Read More…]
When I saw these pictures of the TE-Titan Suppressors I thought these are like works of art, that could belong in an art museum. Until they appear there we’ll have to do with looking at them in our Photo Of The Day. These suppressors are Made in Norway, and the [Read More…]
What do Jeb Stuart and Sherlock Holmes have in common? They both favored the Tranter. A popular double action revolver designed by William Tranter and Robert Adams (of the Beaumont-Adams) in 1853, the Tranter was used in both the American Civil War and the Anglo-Zulu [Read More…]
The Marine Corps will be making a strong move towards synthetic training systems like the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer III. The training system supposedly improves live-fire performance and combat readiness. Although these systems have been employed as early as [Read More…]
CZ has upgraded their popular line of rimfire rifles with some new synthetic stock rimfire bolt actions. In total, there are two new rifles all with synthetic stocks but also with different upgraded features over some of the older models of CZ 22LR rifles. CZ Introduces [Read More…]
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