VZ Grips has announced that they’ve added the Ruger SP101 to their line up of grips offerings, including three different texture styles. Each texture style has four color options; black, black cherry, black grey, and hyena brown. VZ Grips stated that the Ruger [Read More…]
Recently the author embarked on heavily modifying a Kimber Custom II Series 80 style 1911. In the process he ordered custom parts, some of which will be reviewed on TFB. Some of the parts he ordered were from proven companies such as Ed Brown and Wilson Combat. Other [Read More…]
I am on the lookout for a new competition handgun, and the “new” CZ Shadow 2 for Production/Carry Optics looks like the hottest choice at the moment. As any volume shooter knows, hitting your target consistently is all about having the best grip possible, [Read More…]
Putting aftermarket grips on a handgun is one of the easiest ways to make a certain handgun more unique. Of course, there are always the options of cutting the slide and changing the color, but to make something a personalized piece without breaking the bank, [Read More…]
We know of Czech Small Arms (CSA) from their vz.61 Scorpion and their vz. 58 rifle. They debuted the vz. 15 last year but this time I got a chance to see it in person and take a closer look at it. vz. 15 The vz. 15 is a polymer framed striker fired handgun with [Read More…]
There will be those that will scoff at a semiautomatic beltfed machine gun. But hear me out. Aside from suppressive fire in combat and the pure joy of squeezing off burst in civilian life, I’m going to have to agree with my fellow writer Patrick R. – machine [Read More…]
VZ Grips are well known for their pistol grips and knife scales. They are made of laminated G10. For those not familiar with G10 here is a detailed explanation from knifeart.com. G-10 is the designation for a glass-based epoxy resin laminate. What that means is that you [Read More…]
We are all familiar with VZ grips wonderful G-10 grip panels offered for many popular handguns, this year at SHOT they introduced their new line of Keymod rail covers under the brand VZ Weapon Solutions. Made from the very same high quality G-10 they use on their grips [Read More…]
In America the AR15 is king. Damn near every shooter has one nowadays and every gun store seems to have a whole wall of them for sale at any given time. Across the Atlantic however in the Czech Republic, a nation with anomalous gun laws (relative to the restrictions of [Read More…]
Springfield Armory, driven by the same exacting standards that built the Professional 1911, is thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated and advanced new TRP pistol series. Commanding attention with its meticulous hand fitting and thoughtful engineering, the TRP is [Read More…]
In the world of 1911s, tradition and quality are the topics most fans talk about when looking for a high-quality 1911. Last year, I reviewed the Dan Wesson Specialist stainless model chambered in 9mm. Recently Dan Wesson came out with a new optics-ready model for their [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…]
Hello and welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 76. Quite a long time ago, I’m not sure how long ago exactly YouTube personality Brandon Hererra, who got his start in YouTube building out AK rifles, started the infamous AK-50 project. Since then the project has seen many [Read More…]
In a product twist that I would have never seen coming, Vudoo Gun Works has just announced the Möbius 1911 chambered in either .45 ACP or 9mm. This is the first departure into handguns for the precision rimfire rifle company, but if they stay true to form, the quality [Read More…]
On this edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll take a look at my former everyday carry piece, the Ruger SP101. The .357 Magnum SP101 was introduced a few years after the release of its big brother, the Ruger GP100 in the later half of the 1980s, and has since [Read More…]
As part of a renewed focus on quality control and enhanced features for its customers, Taurus has just launched a new grade of firearms, their “Executive Grade.” The first of the Taurus Executive Grade firearms to hit the market, the Executive Grade 856 [Read More…]
The 1911, despite being as old as Bilbo Baggins on the day he left the shire for Rivendell never to return, has somehow managed to remain one of the most popular handguns in the US. Springfield Armory has been producing this iconic handgun since it opened its doors in [Read More…]
William, at Obsolete Arms, has designed a new foldable speedloader, that can maintain a flat profile for storage in a pocket, but when deployed, folds to the correct dimensions to reload the revolver all at once. William calls it the Smokewagon Speedloader, and he [Read More…]
Springfield Armory have announced two new additions to their Emissary 1911 pistol line. The Emissary 1911 5” 9mm and Emissary 1911 4.25” .45 ACP have forged stainless steel frames and forged carbon steel slides, with a two-tone finish. The forged stainless [Read More…]
When it comes to 1911s, most of us tend to believe that we have seen it all, but once in a while, we can be refreshingly surprised by something new and unique. That definitely holds true with Springfield Armory’s newest offering in the 1911 Emissary. Springfield [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…]
This past fall I was fortunate enough to attend Springfield Armory’s Desert Duel (a writer’s event) and get some hands-on time with all of their new offerings for the upcoming months. However you feel about Springfield Armory, they do listen to the market and have [Read More…]
During the past few months, I’ve seen more people talking about the 10mm – both online and in a few of the gun shops I wander into. I understand why the cartridge is appealing. It is a powerful cartridge capable of a wide range of activities from hunting to [Read More…]
Last month our own Phil White reviewed the Carolina Arms Group’s Trenton pistol and found it to be beautifully crafted, justifying the rather high buy in. Phil got the chance to run the 1911 through its paces and was able to spend an afternoon staring at the [Read More…]
Carolina Arms Group is a new company that opened for business in May of 2015. My introduction to this custom 1911 company was during the 2016 SHOT show. I’ve spoken with the owner, Mark, in person and on the phone numerous times.During our conversations it became [Read More…]
Ed Brown Products announced the return of the .38 Super cartridge to the company’s line up starting immediately. According to the company limited edition runs of guns chambered for the .38 Super cartridge have been “wildly popular,” and the company [Read More…]
Ed Brown Products, Inc. has been in the firearms business for about 40 years. The company is known for making high end 1911 pistols and parts. The company is now showing off some unique guns that it has built. According to the company, these pistols were built with a [Read More…]
Most readers are familiar with the STI line of 1911s and the quality that goes into them. Since STI is employee owned you can just about count on a quality gun. After all employees have a monetary investment which tends to drive everyone at the company to make the best [Read More…]
It looks like I am a bit fixated on the 1911 today. While I was trying to find my way around the labyrinth that they call SHOT Show I ran across Roberts Defense and decided to take a look at a name I had not previously heard. I am grateful that I did because the [Read More…]
It appears I am on a bit of a 1911 kick this week as I ran across a company making some truly outstanding hand fitted 1911s and couldn’t help but stop and talk to them a bit. Before I get too far into things I want to give a shout out to the gunsmith that [Read More…]
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