There are lots of accessories for the Springfield Hellcat compact 9×19 mm pistol and now Viridian Weapon Technologies is adding a new one. Designed for everyday carry, the E Series laser sight is easy to install on the trigger guard and can be controlled from both [Read More…]
Rocket Launchers, Recoilless Launchers, Bazookas and all other forms of explosive payload small arms are pretty rare to see even within the NFA sphere. One man, and our guest for today, Jonathan Wild, is making it more mainstream. A Canadian-born, UK-raised American [Read More…]
I was recently given a drop-in trigger and asked to take a look and see if I had any thoughts. That is where the RMT Nomad and I met. The interesting thing about this trigger is the trigger shoe pivots. It both rotates and swings side to side slightly. RMT calls this [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: Decorated and Cerakoted by Blowndeadline, we have a Volquartsen .22LR with some hush-hush from Rugged Suppressors. The paint scheme is inspired by a WWII Bomber, then laser engraved and filled. I would love to take this gun to the next Steel [Read More…]
As we all (should) know, one of the primary rules of firearm safety is “always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction”. How, then, does one accomplish this with a horizontal turret revolver? Even worse, the Cochran underhammer turret revolver was a [Read More…]
The reindeer Blitzen is one of Santa’s favorite flyers and according to the lore, the one that gives the other reindeer a boost of energy when he needs that sleigh to have a boost in speed and power. If you’re looking for a boost to your arsenal’s [Read More…]
A bolt-action pistol? Well, they do exist and Savage Arms has a new one called 110 PCS, based on their Model 110. The action sits in a monobloc aluminum chassis from Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) and uses AICS-style detachable box magazines. The trigger is an [Read More…]
On Saturday 12/04 Zastava USA’s social media team announced that the Zastava M07-AS is now available stateside and shipping to dealers. Given the reputation of Zastava firearms and the Mauser action, this could prove to be a solid precision rifle. Zastava USA [Read More…]
If you’ve ever been out at the range and thought to yourself, “I love shooting my XD-M but I just need more capacity like some other polymer-framed pistols”, I’ve got good news for you! Springfield Armory is releasing a new 9mm XD-M 35 Round [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the new Smith & Wesson M&P15 Tactical II. This is the first S&W AR to fully adopt the changes in the civilian AR market of the last 20 years. S&W is slow to change, but this rifle represents a strong endorsement of the modern 16″ [Read More…]
Elftmann triggers are pretty sweet. I got to check one out a few years ago. In fact, that was the beginning of my being a self-proclaimed trigger snob. There was no way I was going to pass up reviewing their new SOCOM trigger. I was hoping they had a [Read More…]
Looking for moments when a great photographer meets soldiers and their firearms? Look no further, TFB’s daily Photo Of The Day article series is where you will find these. Above, and around, you see the Browning M2HB with U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 123rd 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…]
For the 5th day of TFB Christmas, we’re going to take a look at some great barrels for your pistol or rifle. Being one of the main pressure bearing components of a firearm along with the bolt, the barrel is primarily responsible for much of the accuracy of your [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory, as in the past, quietly added a new Kalashnikov to their already eclectic lineup of popular AKM style rifles and pistols. This time it’s the Palmetto State Armory AK-105. Chambered in 5.45x39mm and featuring a 4.5mm rear folding trunnion, [Read More…]
Parker Mountain Machine (PMM), well known for their pistol compensators, have recently announced their take on the triangle stock, affectionately named the Trongle Stonk. The Trongle Stonk is based on skeletonized triangle stocks sometimes seen on AK-style rifles, [Read More…]
In a Facebook thread on the PSAK Owners Group page, Chad Wylie, the CEO of PSA, posted Images of a new AKM compatible top cover rail system being worked on. In the thread, he stated The Palmetto State Armory AK Top Cover Rail would be available “before Q2 [Read More…]
Pistol red dots are not cheap. Though there are “budget” options, a couple hundred dollars is still a week of groceries. Whether you’re running less expensive gear or you splurged for the best, it’s good practice to protect your investment. The [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 23. Long-range shooting has become one of my favorite styles recently and while it has certainly put a strain on my checkbook in terms of gear and equipment, I think the number of practical lessons those sports can teach you translates [Read More…]
TFB has been running Photo Of The Day for years, sharing great photos from around the world and the world of firearms. Sometimes the selected pictures involve a lot of action, shooting and flying brass. Sometimes there’s another reason behind the choice. Like today. [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, gear, accessories, ammunition, and well, suppressors! Suppressors are a great safety device for keeping your hearing in [Read More…]
If you don’t get the reference in the title, first of all, let me sincerely apologize to you for not having the pleasure of witnessing a true classic of American Christmas movies. Second, go watch the movie. Now that you’ve had a chance to understand where [Read More…]
A few years and even months ago the thought of electronically filing for your silencer approval sounded like a myth. To many hunters’ and shooters’ surprise though, the day has finally arrived where ATF eForms for silencer approval is here! One company that is [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer P320 has been a commercial success since the beginning and the lightweight polymer handgun hasn’t slowed down since. The ability to swap grip modules has also allowed entry into the P320 culture by those who prefer all-metal guns. If you’re one [Read More…]
As modern shooting techniques change, so must our gear. Recently, shooters have been finding the advantages of a more heads-up shooting position, especially while shooting under NODs. For those who enjoy this position and run a Trijicon MRO, this is the new Unity FAST [Read More…]
There’s nothing like an old pump shotgun. Well, maybe a new semi-automatic one with a 12+1 capacity! That’s exactly what we’re talking about with the new 940 Pro Snow Goose from Mossberg. In the same family, the 940 Pro Waterfowl Shotgun is [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: When I was a kid, the German Flakpanzer Gepard was my all-time favourite tank. Finland has a similar take on the concept. They moved their existing Marksman turrets, a British short-range air defense system, from old T-55AM chassis to new Leopard 2 [Read More…]
With some great changes coming to the ATF Forms system, buying a suppressor is getting easier by the day. I don’t necessarily have any hope that wait times will come down by a significant amount but I’m at least happy that the agency is moving in a direction [Read More…]
It’s been 5 years since we last ranked the top 5 underrated guns, thus, in this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves revisits the subject, but with a twist: 1) The guns must still be in production; 2) No two guns from the same manufacturer are in the list, and; 3) No guns from the 2016 […] [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided to go over one [Read More…]