Out of all the guns I’ve bought for the Pawn Shop Finds, I never really worried about them being unsafe or having issues despite being dirt cheap. Usually, in the past, I have found some incredibly unique pieces and wild bargains but this one was different from [Read More…]
In the recent times of Covid, along with the countless other things driving people to buy more firearms, the used gun has taken somewhat of a beating. I get constant messages from people saying they can no longer find deals because there’s nothing left on the [Read More…]
It has been a while since the last Pawn Shop Finds, but COVID either cleared out my local shops or they shut down in the wake of the pandemic. Luckily, my local shops have been picking up inventory from people who are mostly selling guns to pay the bills. I had a few [Read More…]
This month’s edition of Pawn Shop Finds is by far one of the worst and most interesting pawn shop finds I have found yet. Last week, I was up in the bad part of town in Muskegon Heights which is not known for being the nicest part of West Michigan. I came across a [Read More…]
One of my favorite things about writing for TFB is being able to write about the crazy things I find in the wild. Last week I was running around the various shops in western Michigan and came across this bullpup 870 conversion. The guy behind the counter was an [Read More…]
Last week, I was walking around in a local gun shop and they had an extremely blown up Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece (Model 15) in the case. I was immediately interested in the story behind this classic wheel gun. When I picked up the old Smith, I saw it [Read More…]
When looking around at different pawn shops around the state, I always think it’s amazing what I find. One of the best purchases I’ve made was the Magnum Research Mountain Eagle. This rarity was on the shelf for $150 originally and after some negotiation, I [Read More…]
In this months edition of Pawn Shop Finds, I search the beautiful metro shops of Flint, Michigan to find a bargain gun. I have been trying to go around the state of Michigan to find interesting used guns for a great deal. In the past, I found a couple of Detroit police [Read More…]
This week I was hanging out in Detroit which I try not to do very often, but when I’m there I always go into local gun shops. On his particular day, it was a rundown shop that would probably look more at home in a third world country than an inner-city area. The [Read More…]
So since I posted my last Pawn Shop Finds article, I have been hitting even more gun shops around the state of Michigan. I’ve been looking for unique guns that catch my eye, but the only requirement is they have to be dirt cheap. I love roaming from various pawn [Read More…]
Recently, I have been accused of being an “elitist” and a “gun snob” in the comment section of various articles. I will be the first person to admit I love my share of high quality and functional firearms. After some reflection, I figured I [Read More…]
Have you ever seen someone snag a great deal and wondered what kind of perfect storm had to happen for it to exist? TFB reader and Reddit user Zach happened across a CZ 75 B Omega pistol in a local pawn shop for quite a steal, at $280. While it’ll be hard to [Read More…]
Last February my FFL acquired a large estate sale of firearms. Most of them were mundane Girsans, Bersas, and PSA lowers. There are other guns but the Keltec SU16 box piqued my interest. This is where I discovered the fugliest bullpup. When we opened the box, this [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, ammunition, sports, and more! Last week we talked about the hot new SIG Sauer P322 pistol. The P322 is quite an [Read More…]
A new flavor of Hi-Point carbine is coming to the market just in time for the 4th of July with the new 995FLG (9mm) and 4595FLG (.45ACP) carbines featuring a hydro dipped Grand Union Flag. The new carbines will be made available through Sportsmans Outdoor SuperStore and [Read More…]
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has just added a new tool for their officers – the Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun. The Beretta 1301 was recently reviewed over on TFBTV by James Reeves who has dubbed it “The Best Shotgun for the Money.” It would seem [Read More…]
Most of our reviews here at TFB involve more modern products that are still available from manufacturers. However, after borrowing a family member’s Colt Woodsman, I was pleasantly surprised with it. Enough so, that I thought I’d report on it in case readers find [Read More…]
Welcome back to TFB’s Rimfire Report, where we cover all things relating to rimfire cartridges. This week, we’ll take a jump back to the time when Beretta decided to create a pistol with a frame-mounted safety. All joking aside though, we’ll take a look at the [Read More…]
As a child, there were several foods and dishes that loathed, and getting me to eat said food usually took the threat of a spanking if I didn’t. Since then, however, I’ve grown to love some of those foods which, now I can’t imagine not being part of my diet. [Read More…]
Today we’ve brought on TFB Writer Sam S to talk about some curious firearms he’s run across over his years as a gunsmith and employee at a gun shop. Most of you listening have probably come across your own weird finds too. Whether they’re genuine [Read More…]
The Polish VIS 100 M1 pistol from Fabrika Broni is an upgraded variant of the pistol that is currently issued to the Polish Armed Forces, the VIS 100 (no “M1”) while the primary advantage of the civilian M1 version provides an optics-ready capability. The history of [Read More…]
Spooky Season is in full swing, and we here at TFB wanted to get into the spirit, so today I have a special Halloween edition article for all you ghouls and goblins. Although we’ve done some All Hallow’s Eve-themed work in the past, and we’ve also [Read More…]
Throughout the years, I have tried a fair number of products and really wish I wouldn’t have spent money on certain items. I think we all have a junk shelf in our gun room with old holsters or parts we thought would be a great addition to a concealed carry [Read More…]
There are two things that are easily remembered in the gun world. Your first gun, and your favorite gun store. Nestled in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is my personal favorite, Gallenson’s Guns and Ammo. In 1916 Russian immigrant and tailor, William [Read More…]
A few months back, I wrote an article on finding a Remington 870 police trade-in shotgun for right around $50. What I didn’t tell you was that I went back and bought a second 870 for the same price once the article was released. Both shotguns had some degree of [Read More…]
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