One of the firearms I have been wanting to own is an affordable belt-fed. Unfortunately, the Fightlite MCR and the FN M249S are out of my price range. However, a Ciener Belt-Fed AR went up for sale last November by Sven of Manticore Arms so I bought it. In this article [Read More…]
The French 7e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins have been playing with Artificial Intelligence, and you’re here to admire and comment on the end result. As far as I know, this is the first time our Photo Of The Day has used AI-generated images. Something tells me [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 213th 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…]
Joining the ranks among a few other notable names within the bullpup shotgun scene is the new Escort BullTac pump-action bullpup shotgun. The new shotgun is capable of running up to 3″ shells, sports a standard length 18″ barrel, and an overall length of [Read More…]
Colorado-based Swampfox Optics have announced the Sentinel II Micro Dot Sight. Available in red or green illumination, the Sentinel II has 10 brightness levels, shake awake initiation and a 20mm lens with a 3 MOA dot. Swampfox says the slimline Sentinel II has a [Read More…]
XS Sights is pleased to now offer its new R3D 2.0 and DXT2 Big Dot night sights for the legendary Magnum Research Desert Eagle series of pistols. These Desert Eagle Night Sights will be made from the same durable materials that all XS sights are made with and will help [Read More…]
Occluded shooting is a method of target acquisition practiced mostly among sport shooters, but was developed much earlier for the same purpose – rapid target acquisition while maintaining target-focused rather than dot or sight-focused. A big problem that a lot of [Read More…]
Lone Wolf used to be the first name in the Glock pistol aftermarket, but they’ve been forced to shift focus after the ATF’s attempt to put an end to 80 percent lowers. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop checks out the new Dusk 19, a complete optics-ready, upgraded Glock clone from Lone Wolf. [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 106. 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 [Read More…]
In today’s Photo of the Day, we’re looking at the revolver version of David and Goliath with one of the smallest and one of the biggest production wheelguns on the market. Our photo comes courtesy of our friend Cédric Armurier, whose work we’ve [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many different types of firearms, ammunition types, shooting competitions, and rich history! Last week we briefly looked at the new Fletcher [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves does an all-around poor job of reviewing the Aero Solus, but he gets an assist from Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch. Not much of a bolt action or PRS guy himself, James stumbles through this review of Aero’s reasonably priced and highly customizable bolt [Read More…]
Months ago I was able to check out the Haley Strategic and Safariland IncogX. The new holster meant for the Glock 19 pistol originally, was always meant to have more fits and today Safariland has announced that the IncogX can now host the SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro. The [Read More…]
This is not an April Fool’s Joke. About 3 weeks ago, Anderson Manufacturing launched a new custom shop with a whole line of custom-built Remington 700 rifles (and one Model Seven) that feature various stocks, bolts, barrels, and chamberings. The new custom shop at [Read More…]
I was assured when I started carrying my guns in an appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) holster, that I would promptly shoot myself in a very important area. Four years later, I am happy to report that I remain completely intact and a moderate proponent of AIWB carry. [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 68! 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…]
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. I am excited to finally roll out an article on rust bluing. This article ties in with a previous Armorer’s [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week we tested the Dead Air Mojave 9 modular silencer. This week we return to my favorite 300BLK [Read More…]
We are back to continue this deep dive into the Steyr Scout rifle. Part 1 of this review looked at the features of the rifle and some accuracy testing. It also looked at some general features of the rifle and how it differs from a run-of-the-mill bolt gun. For Part 2, [Read More…]
The Golden Gun just got a new shape. LaugoArms Alien pistol is now available in a variety of versions, and if they keep on at this pace I actually might have to get one. In this POTD we are taking a look at the Laugo Arms Alien Black & Gold edition and Alien Rose [Read More…]
Welcome back to another weekly edition of Friday Night Lights. Last week we took a look at the FLIR RECON M24, a thermal monocular used by Alejandro in the movie Sicario. Well, this week we continue to look at Hollywood night vision myths part 6. We will take a look at [Read More…]
In the world of tactical gear, a weapon-mounted light is not just an accessory – it’s a critical tool that can mean the difference between clear sight and obscurity, accurate identification and guesswork. Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, a hunter, [Read More…]
The Glock 43X and 48 have been some of the most popular carry guns as of late, often considered some of the best options on the market among other carry pistols of the same class like the SIG P365, Springfield Hellcat, and the S&W Shield Plus. Pretty much all of [Read More…]
Nightforce has added some new MRAD reticle options. The Mil-XT reticle is now offered for their 4-14×50 SHV F1 scope, and the Tremor 5 is available in two models. Let’s zoom in on these new reticles to see what they offer. Nightforce @ TFB: Nightforce [Read More…]
The 5.7×28 renaissance continues with two new ammo options from FN. One is the SS200 defensive load available to civilian and governmental purchasers alike, and the other is a more affordable training load. Let’s dive into the specifics. 5.7×28 @ TFB: [Read More…]
One of the industry’s favorite 22LR suppressors just got a much-needed update in honor of SilencerCo’s 15-year anniversary. The new Limited Edition 15-year Anniversary SilencerCo Sparrow-Ti is a nearly exact copy of the original, but this time comes in at [Read More…]
While being a film from a time before “The Rock” really became “The Rock”, the movie The Rundown seems to have been largely forgotten however I think it’s a movie with some pretty interesting firearms and firearm manipulation. I’m not aware of any other [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – The photo and story seemed worth sharing for anyone with the slightest interest in firearms and optics, as Zero Compromise Optic visited B.E. Meyers & Company, Inc. I cannot really recognize the optic on the wooden stock rifle. Is it [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the pros and cons of metal and polymer-framed handguns. If you happened to miss that article or just want to check it out, be sure to click the link here to take a look. This week, I [Read More…]
We understand the importance of protecting your hearing in various environments, whether at the range or on the hunt, at work, during recreational activities, or even for everyday noise reduction. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we will explore and compare [Read More…]
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