At Shot Show 2018, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop is stopped cold walking by a very unusual booth, with some very interesting firearms. Peter Noreen explains some of the background of Noreen Firearms. Noreen primarily works in the long-range semi-auto and bolt action rifle market – as well as [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the relatively new FN 509 pistol and the FN15 AR pistol with FN’s reps. From FN’s materials: *The FN 509* The FN 509™ is built on the proven architecture of the FNS™ Compact, FN made changes internally and externally to meet the rigorous [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Rich from SIG about the prototype VTAC Edition SIG M400 which will be out as soon as spcs are finalized with an MSRP of $1,525. From SIG’s Press Release: Viking Tactical prides itself on crafting battle-proven gear “for warriors, by [Read More…]
Aero Precision had some interesting products for 2018. The company is working on a new line of compensators for 9mm, 5.56, and 7.62 rifles. These have a number of unique features such as the ability to slide a gas block over them while installed. They also have a titanium suppressor which wil MSRP [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit the Lewis Machine and Tool (LMT) booth. Adam from LMT introduces us to their new AR platform in .224 Valkyrie and the great potential of this impressive new cartridge. The Valkyrie allows for a great deal of [Read More…]
There were a wide variety of new AR-15 parts and accessories at SHOT this year. One manufacturer who always seems to have something new in AR-15 accessories is Strike Industries (SI). The guys at SI gave TFB a look at some of the new parts and accessories they’re [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit the Unique AR booth. Unique grips offers AR platform shooters a truly custom grip that can be easily adjusted for each shooter. When the grip is untightened, the shooter simply holds the grip and then tightens [Read More…]
At the 2018 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, Florida gunmaker FightLite Industries, best known for their SCR “ban state” lower receiver that allows “compliant” rifles to be made using AR-15 components. FightLite also is the manufacturer of [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit Caracal USA. Caracal brings the enhanced F 9mm pistol with standard sights or the quick sight system, allowing for faster follow up shots. Boasting 18+1 capacity the enhanced F could also be purchased with night [Read More…]
The Patriot Pin is a clever method to make California AR-15s compliant. You simply replace your receiver endcap with theirs and the rear takedown pin. Unlike other similar designs, Patriot Pin uses delrin for their takedown pins. Delrin is a self lubricating material so [Read More…]
You may be familiar with MagnetoSpeed from their bayonet style chronograph that uses magnetic fields to measure bullet velocities. Well last year they came out with a clever upgrade for steel targets. Their T1000 is a small pipe with a clear reflector sticking out the [Read More…]
With the launch of so many new AR15/AR10/PCC firearms and accessories at SHOT Show this year, there’s one company introducing a new accessory that would be easy to overlook… Precision Armament brought 2 new types of washers to SHOT Show 2018. They may be [Read More…]
Everyone knows how completely badass Lone Wolf is when it comes to ordering after-market parts and accessories for Glock. At SHOT Show, Lone Wolf released some new products (including several “hybrid” frames and an AR9). But what you’re REALLY wanting [Read More…]
Another innovative company that I came across in the NEXT section of Level 3 of SHOT Show 2018 exhibition was Jones Arms. It is easy to simply pass by their booth because the most interesting product they have is not something that immediately catches your attention. [Read More…]
The golden age of polymer cased ammunition has probably already begun. Certainly, Norwegian-Finnish ammunition manufacturer Nammo seems to believe that, as they recently took a significant stake in American company MAC, LLC, makers of polymer-cased composite ammunition, [Read More…]
NC Star has been working on improving their products. Yes they are made in China but so are Holosun and other products by more reputable optic makers. NC Star gets a bad reputation but they are innovating. I have been using their SPD (Solar Powered Dot) on my Sig MPX [Read More…]
At the 2018 Industry Day at the Range, innovative premium AR manufacturer Cobalt Kinetics brought out several new rifles which they will be selling for the new year. Chief among these was their new .308 pattern AR, which can be produced in calibers like .308 Winchester [Read More…]
Last time I saw UM tactical was over a year ago at the 2016 October Big 3 East Media event. Well they have finalized their integrally suppressed SS9 9mm AR. An integrally suppressed AR is not usually interesting as there are plenty of other versions out on the market. [Read More…]
Dead Foot Arms has introduced an AR-15 buffer tube with a quick stock deployment feature. In order to extend the stock, you simply need to pull it back. The stock will extend and stop at a preset length. Then, collapsing it back is accomplished by pressing the lever [Read More…]
GİRSAN, known better for the Turkish handguns and shotguns that get imported into the United States, has appeared to step foot into the commercial AR15 market. Several online Turkish news organizations (VIDEO7 and KG) have published articles detailing what appears to [Read More…]
Remember last year Cobalt Kinetics’ revolutionary auto mag release design? Well Strike Industries have a polymer magazine design that features an auto drop just like the Cobalt Kinetics. The major difference is that Strike Industries figured out how to do this [Read More…]
Lantac is showing a new E-CT1 Enhanced Combat / Competition Trigger at SHOT Show. To my knowledge the previous E-CT1 was manufactured by CMC in Texas, it looked like that anyway. The new trigger looks quite different from before. I assume, and could be wrong in that [Read More…]
During the SHOT Show 2018, KNS Precision has introduced the second generation of their AR15/M16 Spade Grip. As the name implies, it is a spade grip conversion for the AR-15 type rifles. The Spade Grip installs on an AR-15 rifle with removed pistol grip and links the [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2018 we stop by the Doublestar booth to see what’s new. Nick, Director of Special Operations, takes us through some new products including the aluminum Strongarm pistol brace. Doublestar’s booth was decked out head to toe in new paint work by Valkyrie Combat out of Las [Read More…]
The Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test’s first batch of 6 rounds is through, but there’s more to come. In the last post, we reflected on the test methodology, and some possible solutions. In this post, we’ll talk about what you can expect in the future. [Read More…]
I apologize in advance for not having all the names, specifications and pricing for the new 2018 Thompson Machine silencers to make their debut at this year’s SHOT Show. The best thing to do if you see something you like is to email Brooks here. Bringing out a [Read More…]
Named after the legendary Texas Rangers, the DSG Arms Ranger Rack was developed to support vehicle-based law enforcement operations manage available gear under stress. As with most officers, spare magazines are usually spread out between a duty bag and swimming around [Read More…]
We’ve seen how the 6 different .223 Remington and 5.56mm loads have fared in the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test, but we still have more to talk about. Specifically, we need to discuss what I did wrong (or what I am not satisfied with), and what I plan to do [Read More…]
One only needs to spend a minute or two at the Lauer Weaponry/DuraCoat booth to instantly recognize why the company is absolutely thriving. A family-owned business with 14 employees, DuraCoat has been one of the leaders in firearms finishes for over 11 years. But if [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the new COMPLETE Retro AR15 rifles offered by Brownell’s – the best part is that they went on sale on Day 1 of SHOT at 2PM MST. These rifles are almost dead-on clones of the original M16/AR15s, including the Model 601, and they are completely [Read More…]