SUREFIRE Spotlight – The powerhouse illumination company is moving their focus towards their core principles of designing extremely bright, durable and practical flashlights as well as listening to requests from current and prospective customers. Visiting the [Read More…]
AMTAC Suppressors is releasing their new Mantis line of silencers, three of which feature their signature over-barrel design, with a new monocore system that focuses on overall signature reduction and capable of handling magnum rifle calibers. Available in four [Read More…]
At a time when some manufacturers are creating cheaper “throw-away” pistols and rifles, one company happily creates a 1911 with an $85,000 pricetag. When some “new” firearms are churned out on a seemingly weekly basis, one company takes a full [Read More…]
New from American Tactical for 2018 is a conversion adapter that allows you to use 9mm Glock mags with your AR-15 lower. It’s made out of 6061-T6 Aluminum and locks into place via the AR-15 mag catch. The Glock mags are released by hitting a button on the bottom [Read More…]
In this SHOT 2018 Floor Day Interview, James gets further in depth with Jay Jacobson, the President of Franklin Armory, about the Franklin Armory Reformation, an 11.5″ AR15 with a standard buttstock that skirts the definition of “short barrel rifle” via omitting traditional [Read More…]
At the 2018 SHOT Show, Geissele Automatics made fans very happy by bringing out 3 new and much-asked for products. First, the company released its new Remington 700 trigger line, which consists of a single SKU adjusted from the factory to two models: Single stage and [Read More…]
Samson has been developing upgrades for the S&W M&P Shield. You will notice it is sporting a compensator that they call the Pocket Comp. The comp is actually universal for any 1/2×28 threaded barrel but it is designed to match the contours of the Shield. [Read More…]
Remember the cut down 40mm LMT grenade launcher? So it is real and it is here at SHOT Show. I spoke with an LMT representative and the reasoning and purpose behind the shorter LMT launcher was to save weight and be shorter. But for what purpose would necessitate those [Read More…]
If you’re one of those people who think the Thompson submachine gun never should have gone away, then Kahr Arms (Auto Ordnance) has the gun for you. Displayed at their booth at the 2018 SHOT Show is a Thompson different than any of the other semiauto Thompson [Read More…]
Last month Lone Wolf announced their venture into pistol caliber carbines. Well, Lone Wolf showed off their newest Alpha Wolf Pistol Caliber Carbine and Pistol. The new Lone Wolf pcc sports a rotating locking bolt. They are offering it in a 16″ rifle length barrel [Read More…]
Back in October we posted about the Ghost Gunner being able to machine pistol frames. They have a working setup for completing 1911 80% frames. The frames cost $120 and the jig is $217. The jig is machined aluminum and comes with the tooling that you need to finish it [Read More…]
At the 2018 SHOT Show, Nightforce brought along their brand new 1-8 power scopes, including the much-anticipated NX8 1-8 power compact carbine optic. Alongside it, the company also debuted the ATACR 1-8×24, a larger, more capable one-to-eight that is better suited [Read More…]
Everyone is getting into the pistol caliber carbine business. Core15 has just entered the market with their C9 rifle and pistol. The pistols will come with the SB Tactical PDW brace while the rifle has a Magpul CTR stock.Their C9 receivers are made out of billet [Read More…]
Odin Works makes some of the better AR15 accessories out on the market. Their extended AR15 mag release has put them on the map as well as their extended 9mm PCC mag release. This year they have branched out a bit and have made scope rings. They will come in either 30mm [Read More…]
Remember in Tim Burton’s Batman when Jack Nicholson (as the Joker) says of the Caped Crusader, “Where does he get those wonderful toys?” I’m convinced that Batman’s toys must come from Real Avid. I’ve been a long-time fan of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Range Day Coverage of SHOT 2018, James visits CMMG to have a look at their new Mk4 Precision Rifle in .224 Valkirie and the new 9mm Guard AR15, which is Glock mag compatible. From CMMG’s press releases: *CMMG Mk4 .224 Valkyrie* The new CMMG Mk4 rifle in 224 [Read More…]
What did we see at Range Day? Valkyries, Valkyries everywhere. Federal’s pint-sized long distance runner has already outstripped the market purchase of its direct competitors in the high performance AR-15 market, testified to by the sheer number of .224 Valkyrie [Read More…]
I will confess, I’ve had a love affair with Unique-ARs for many years now. I’ve gone to them with handguard concepts which they’ve brought to life. I’ve stocked my retail shelves with their bad-as-shut-yo-mouth handguards. I’ve put the [Read More…]
For a while, so much hype had been built around the arrival of the .224 Valkyrie that I was beginning to think that I’d be forced to lump it in with unicorns and the Tooth Fairy. …Until I stopped by the CMMG booth today during SHOT’s Industry Day at [Read More…]
Strike Industries from Santa Ana, California, will have some interesting news to show at SHOT Show. Apparently they were a bit impatient before packing all the stuff they’re bringing to Las Vegas, so they made a short video and shared it on Instagram. Their [Read More…]
ITW Nexus brought the companies latest version of their FastMag at Pre-Range Day, in addition to a pack strap quick release. Both products are distributed by Hudson 4 Supplies. ITW Nexus products are used in numerous tactical and even non-tactical products such as [Read More…]
AT the Shot Show Range Day, FN American was showing of some of their latest guns. They have the FN two tone FDE/Black series FN15 out on the range. The newest gun is their FN15 Pistol. It has a 10″ barrel and an SB Tactical brace. The brace looks to be the same [Read More…]
At Shot Show Range day, Pepper ball was showing off their paintball like guns. But instead of paint balls they shoot balls with pepper spray like material. Unfortunately these Pepper Ball guns are not available for civilians. However there is something new that you can [Read More…]
At the Shot Show Range Day, Franklin Armory had their latest toys out to play. Yes the new Reformation was there but that information will be coming soon in a different article. Let’s focus on the other products they brought out. Franklin Armory has been [Read More…]
At Aero Precision’s Shot Show Range Day booth I got a chance to check out the new muzzle brakes by VG6 Precision. Jayden has been working on his Lambda muzzle brake designed for PRS type rifles. Specifically .300 WinMag. The Lambda is a two piece muzzle brake [Read More…]
We at TFB were fortunate enough to get a preemptive sneak peek of a lot of the firearms and sweetness that is present at SHOT Show Industry Range Day. Part of that was seeing in the flesh (err, bare metal) the NEW Tavor TS12 12 Gauge and the Tavor 7 .308 win rifles from [Read More…]
SB Tactical just dropped a new addition to their line of Pistol Stabilizing Braces. The SBA3 appears to be an evolutionary progression in SB Tactical’s AR braces, including a carbine length buffer tube, QD sling attachment and low profile design. Of note is that SB [Read More…]
Walking down the row of long-distance bolt action rifle displays, my husband and I were focused on allowing the participating manufacturers get set up for Industry Day at the Range tomorrow and trying to stay out of the way. Many reps and employees were huddled over [Read More…]
The 2018 Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Show is upon us! Over the next week, the TFB Team consisting of over 16 writers, and 4 videographers will be working our hardest (and fastest) to try and bring to you, our readership, some of the broadest coverage of SHOT Show [Read More…]
Lantac USA posted up a photo of a new AR BCG that has an external handle. This unusual looking BCG turns your AR into a bolt action rifle when built into an upper with no gas system installed. My friend Brian M. turned his .300blk AR into a bolt gun by simply blocking [Read More…]