Stemming from his childhood love of WWII history, Nic’s passion for firearms continues to grow as his maturity level recedes. He has competed in local USPSA, IDPA, and rifle competitions, and has an almost unnatural affection for Rosie, his Gen3 Glock 19.
Using steel shot on birds and small game has so many benefits. Steel is denser than lead, meaning the same size pattern can house more pellets. Another benefit to steel is that it’s cleaner. Using steel shot keeps levels of lead pollution lower, keeping our [Read More…]
Lead-based ammunition has been showing its age over the past few years. Shooters have been looking for alternatives to lead to keep from ingesting it, and because of the superior performance gained by using other materials. I think we collectively realized that the [Read More…]
If someone tells me to grab a pistol for a day of hard use, chances are I’m going to grab something made of plastic. While all-steel guns have their benefits, low weight, high capacity, ultra customizable pistols have clearly taken over, and they’ve been king for a [Read More…]
The .357 Magnum caliber has earned a reputation as a man stopper. In the N64 Goldeneye, it was even capable of shooting through walls. Take that, General Ourumov! This reputation is well-deserved. The caliber has been on the hips of police and civilians for decades. [Read More…]
Driven by the love of PRS competition, long-range calibers have continued to advance. Federal Premium has been providing shooters with the ammunition they need, combining quality parts with well-engineered projectiles. One of the most recent additions to the long-range [Read More…]
My inbox was hit with an email that was sure to make Malcolm Reynolds, Jayne Cobb, and River Tam all feel very shiny. This is the newest custom 1911 from Cabot Guns, the Serenity 1911. Cabot Guns news @ TFB: Cabot Guns Releases Lineup For 2022 Gun of the Month Club [Read More…]
Shooting clays out of the sky is very fun, but also valuable training for all kinds of shooters. While some shooters prefer a casual environment, competition is where some of the best shooters live. For them, Federal has released the new Top Gun Lead and Top Gun Steel [Read More…]
Federal introduced the Punch line of Personal Defense ammunition to give shooters viable defensive options to several calibers, including the .22 Long Rifle. These calibers also included the extremely popular cartridges like the 9mm Luger and the more specialist 10mm [Read More…]
Using a shotgun for home defense, like anything else, has pros and cons. One of the biggest cons is the limited capacity that comes with a tube-fed shotgun. One way to increase your capacity is to make the shells themselves shorter, and that’s exactly what Federal [Read More…]
Strike Industries has partnered with a few different companies to bring owners of a SIG Sauer P320 Fire Control Unit a new modular chassis system. Strike worked with MetaForce and airsoft superpower Evike.com to design and develop the Rampage Alpha, a chassis system to [Read More…]
No matter your platform of choice, sighting system, or ninja warrior skillset, shooting accurately is impossible without a quality barrel. I’ve seen aftermarket barrels on fancy builds wreck an otherwise great shooter’s performance. It’s important that [Read More…]
If you’re familiar with Cabot Guns, a high-end firearms manufacturer that mainly focuses on 1911 pistols, you might be aware of their Gun of the Month Club. Every month for a year, members are delivered a new firearm. All of the guns are limited runs, and only [Read More…]
We have so many options when selecting a new optic. They’re light, fast, and feature-rich. Some of us, however, aren’t in the market for something new. We like the tried and true, battle-proven optics that we already know and love. Unfortunately, some of [Read More…]
Cable management can be a pain. It wasn’t until recently that we had effective options that replaced the trusty and jagged cable tie. One downfall of some of these mounting methods was the expense. Strike Industries has given us an extremely low-cost option with [Read More…]
A hardworking knife is a valuable tool for those who work hard, themselves. Designed for hard use by those using knives on duty, this is the new MCK-02 Medium Clearance Knife from Australian knifemaker, Halfbreed Blades. More knife news @ TFB: Halfbreed Blades [Read More…]
The .22 Long Rifle cartridge is perfect for two applications: fun and dispatching varmints. Set in a platform that’s equally suited for both, the caliber truly shines. The new Volquartsen ENV Pistol appears to be exactly that. Volquartsen news @ TFB: POTD: WWII [Read More…]
There are so many variations when you talk about AK platform rifles. American-made AKs have become more popular over the past few years, but some folks still prefer those made somewhere to the east. Delivering classics to the U.S., Atlantic Firearms is now importing [Read More…]
Added real estate is never a bad thing when running a plate carrier, as long as the carrier maintains a proper fit. A good fit can be hard to get with some body types, so High Speed Gear has released their new Core Cummerbund in a variety of sizes. High Speed Gear news [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…]
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…]
If there’s one thing that I do every day that keeps me out of jail ad off of YouTube, it’s keeping my pants up in public. A good, reliable belt can save you a lot of embarrassment, as well as act as a platform to carry all of your daily gear. Having [Read More…]
When we think of riflescopes, usually variable magnification scopes come to mind. While the ability to choose your magnification gives shooters options, sometimes simplicity is more important. Fixed power scopes are exactly that; simple. Straying from their variable [Read More…]
It seems that moving to Wyoming was the breath of air that stoked the Stag Arms fire. Two new rifles have joined the company’s lineup of Stag-15 AR-patterned rifles. Both available in left- or right-handed configurations, these are the new Stag-15 Covenant rifles [Read More…]
With the ammunition shortages we’ve all been facing since the Great Toilet Paper Hoarding of 2020, finding ammo has become quite a task. The first store you go to might have some 9mm, but you have to travel to two more before you find .45 ACP (in case you need to [Read More…]
Extreme long-range (ELR) shooting requires more than a powerful cartridge. The rifle, ammunition, optic, and shooter need to be part of a precise system. I’m pretty new to long-range shooting, but I’m thankful that there are experts in the field who will [Read More…]
Every time you go to the range, you’re guaranteed to see at least one pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic earmuffs. This is because of the high value that shooters have come to appreciate from them. Now, Howard Leight has gone further and has attempted [Read More…]
If you work armed security, there’s a possibility that things could get hairy. If that were to happen, having an easily accessible belt with more capability could be invaluable. Getting the outer belt to correctly integrate with your concealment attire is the [Read More…]
Slick, minimal, and effective, the hand and finger stops from Arisaka Defense have found their way onto our favorite rifles, pistols, and PDWs. The newest iteration, the Hand Stop M-Lok, will look right at home on your favorite M-LOK compatible firearm. Arisaka Defense [Read More…]