Good evening everyone and welcome back to another Friday Night Lights. Last week I wrote about the PAS-28 MRTB, a medium range thermal bi-ocular. Well today is tangentially related, it is the BAE Oasys RED-I (Remote Eye Display – Imager). A monocle HUD for remote [Read More…]
Both of of my professions revolve around life in the digital world – a place we can communicate, transact, and express ourselves at face-melting speeds. And just like the real world, our virtual lives are both blessed or cursed depending on the prevailing winds. [Read More…]
If you are like me and your gun fund is currently overflowing with liquidity, the current RIA Premier Firearms Auction has an opportunity for you. Up for sale are some rare classic firearms that are beautifully customized and museum ready. The auction starts today and [Read More…]
Although I’m definitely dating myself with the 1990’s Home Improvement reference, I can’t help think of Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor every time I pick up my Fix It Sticks set for a project. Simple, everything in one place, and the right tools for the right job. [Read More…]
Do you have a PSA AK-V and looking to modify it beyond a simple drop-in handguard? Rifle Dynamics is offering an AK-V Quickhatch conversion service on their website. When I was out with Rifle Dynamics helping to film some of their guns in slow motion, they brought out [Read More…]
This is a review of the Pulsar Merger LRF XP50 Thermal Binoculars. The closest thing we’ve ever had a look at here is the almost three-year-old review of the Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50, and things have certainly moved on during that time. Apart from one thing, [Read More…]
It’s because of photos like this that TFB’s Photo Of The Day exists. Above you see a competitor in the United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition, as he runs to a firing position prior to engaging targets at Fort Bragg, North [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about convenient carry methods other than IWB carry. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to check the link here for more info on carry methods. This week, I wanted to look at some [Read More…]
I remember at one of my first gun shows, I was enthralled by the, by today’s standards, extremely long vertical grip with the bipod in it. I think it also had a spot to mount a light. That one piece of gear probably weighed almost a pound. Coming from a time when [Read More…]
Remember the old ALOFS system? It was made in 1924 by Herman Alofs. It was a magazine tube autoloader that you can bolt onto a single-shot break action shotgun. Well a company in Turkey, Sulun Arms, is making modern versions called Auslof, and Canada is importing them. [Read More…]
Guns.com is a well-known online firearms retailer that provides an extensive selection of firearms, ammunition, and accessories for gun enthusiasts and collectors. Established in 2011, Guns.com has quickly become a popular destination for gun owners and enthusiasts [Read More…]
It’s been a little over a year since the SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro was released, and it’s become a popular choice for those looking for a compact handgun that doesn’t sacrifice at all on the performance side of things. Last year, TFBTV’s Hop and I [Read More…]
Our Photo Of The Day can be chosen for a variety of reasons. An offensive muzzle flash from an M240B machine gun operated by Special Forces is always a good reason. Above you see a soldier assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School [Read More…]
This week on Wheelgun Wednesday, we will be taking a look at some of the best choices for revolver hunting ammo for 2023. Note that this is not necessarily caliber specific. We are simply looking for factory ammo that has consistent velocities, good quality control, [Read More…]
Riton Optics has added a new first focal plane 1-10×24 scope to their lineup. The new 5 Tactix LPVO features an illuminated MRAD reticle and capped turrets. It also includes a throw lever for fast magnification changes. More Optics Articles @ TFB: TFB Review: [Read More…]
Cutting your slide for an optic can be expensive. Well, at least if you want it done right. It also limits you to only using optics that fit the footprint you chose. Plate systems work, but if you’re looking for a Glock, in my experience, the MOS guns are not as [Read More…]
Having a compact firearm no longer requires giving up your weapon’s capabilities. More and more people are finding that a rifle caliber carbine that folds makes a great defensive weapon when stored in a pack. For those who operate inside a vehicle for work, a [Read More…]
CORRECTION: As a heads up, Beretta does NOT recommend cocked and locked carry for this gun. According to an email I received, cocked-and-locked (hammer cocked with safety engaged) is not an intermediate position but, rather, is a transitional step where the safety lever stiffens against the [Read More…]
One of my all-time favorite carry guns has to be my Silver Slimline Glock 48. I’ve had this handgun going 4 years now and I’ve carried it extensively more or less in its original configuration save for an aftermarket trigger shoe and a flared magwell. [Read More…]
To my knowledge, this is the first and only time we had the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in our Photo Of The Day. Above you see one of their members, as he provides security with his M4 carbine during a realistic training event with Green Berets from the 20th Special [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 190th 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 Italian/American rifle stock manufacturer WOOX are expanding their line of hybrid aluminum/walnut stocks with the introduction of two new competition models dubbed Furiosa Ultra and Titano. The Furiosa Ultra is designed for Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and the [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of the steel framed M&P9 M2.0 and the new M&P 5.7, Smith & Wesson have announced the new Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0. The new pistol has a ported 5.6-inch barrel, a slide cut ready for optics and ships with two 15-round magazines. [Read More…]
Springfield Armory continues to expand its lineup of 1911 pistols with the Operator 9mm. Springfield’s Operator series needs little introduction and dates back several years. This latest version is a steel-framed, railed 9mm option. Springfield Armory @ TFB: [Read More…]
Stuff and Things Inc. (S&Tinc) is a designer and manufacturer of firearm upgrades. They are the ones behind the bullpup AK kit. Well, they have come out with something we saw over a decade ago, a paintball-styled double trigger for an AR-15 platform. S&Tinc [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 87! Whether you’re a longtime listener or a newcomer to the world of firearms podcasts, we’ve got a great lineup of shows for you this week. If you’re looking for tips on improving your marksmanship, insights into the [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: If you want to find ways to express yourself the Cerakote company Primal Finish has a lot of solutions available. Like the one pictured here, which won’t go unnoticed anywhere.What do you think of it? Too much? Would you rather go one-tone, [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its guns, history, ammunition, and shooting sports! Last week we talked about the key differences between 22WMR and 22LR and where each one shines and [Read More…]
Fulton Armory is an established name in the world of match-grade service rifles. Along with their existing line of M-14 rifles, they just announced a Black Hawk DMR tribute model. It is not a clone but is optimized for urban DMR use. Military Rifles @ TFB: Springfield [Read More…]
Introducing the Hellcat Pro OSP with Threaded Barrel from Springfield Armory – the ultimate everyday carry pistol for those seeking enhanced performance and class-leading concealment. This compact 9mm features an extended 4.4” OSP threaded barrel made from [Read More…]