Navigating the world of aftermarket parts, you can find just about anything for a carry pistol. Whether it’s new sights or a mini knife bayonet, the internet has you covered. Obviously, we all know having a mini bayonet on your handgun is a complete waste of time [Read More…]
Atlantic Firearms just announced that they have imported used, but now inert, RPG-2 recoilless launchers that are now for sale. The surplus RPG-2 (which are recoilless weapon not rocket launchers as many believe) have a circular hole cut into the receiver to make them [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…]
“Ask Doc” is a new series we are contemplating where we will answer questions from you, the readers. Topics will be answered by staff writers with significant experience in the field and tactical medicine. Submit your questions to [email protected] (and try [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…]
There are so many folding stocks and stabilizers that I would love to try. Unfortunately, all of my ARs have a pesky buffer tube. If you don’t have this problem, you might want to try a few out yourself. For this, a Picatinny adapter will allow you to change [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to 5.11 Tactical Tampa to do some Christmas shopping for his family. James walks you through the newer items from 5.11 for the holiday season along with Eberle and Perry of the Tampa 5.11 store, checking out the new pants, shirts, shoes, bags, and even the [Read More…]
Patches are somewhat of a novelty within the firearms community. Most reputable companies and outfits (TFB included) will often generate some patches to give out to customers or supporters and people generally tend to like to stick them on their gear, bags and even [Read More…]
With Black Friday right around the corner and Christmas not far behind that, it’s important to start looking at gift ideas for that shooter in your life. There are some great Black Friday deals out there with various companies planning on discounting products that [Read More…]
The Skinner Historic Arms & Militaria Auction held in late October brought unique and rare firearms, as well as very interested buyers. Almost all of the items featured here saw military usage, with one exception being a Colt Python, said to have been used in The [Read More…]
Over the years, German GunWorks have enriched us with various interesting projects, and it’s now time for a TFB exclusive: The Widder Project, which is German for Aries/Ram. Here you can see a JPR-1 Nordland Scout rifle made by Unique Alpine transformed by [Read More…]
I still live that quad rail life. I have a lot of Picatinny rail on my AR, and a few cables, as well. I’ve cut myself on enough sharp edges from crudely severed cable ties to know that there must be a better way. Strike Industries has been releasing a lot of cable [Read More…]
Last September Glock announced their Glock Watch. Pete wrote about the US released 35th Anniversary edition. Well, Europe got its own version that is rather different yet similar in some ways to the US version. I ordered the US 35th Anniversary Glock Watch when it was [Read More…]
If you like the idea of a flat-faced aftermarket Apex trigger but don’t like the price associated with the upgrade then you’ll be excited to hear that Apex has just announced the introduction of a new budget-friendly trigger kit for the M&P 2.0 models of [Read More…]
Veterans Day is right around the corner and there is no better time throughout the year for us to honor those who have been elected to or who were pressed into service for our nation. YETI, popular manufacture of outdoor gear and products has just announced that they [Read More…]
Strike Industries is based in California. The restrictions in that hell ho…state have given inspiration to the company for many products that would otherwise not be allowed. Their Megafin was a massive help when running a featureless AR. Using their passion for [Read More…]
I’ll admit, prior to this review my opinion of ATN was a bit mixed. Around 5 years ago, we had access to an early version of one of their thermal scopes, and it was not ready for primetime. Luckily my opinion has changed after getting some time with the ATN ThOR 4 [Read More…]
Does your MPL, Uzi, MP5, Spectre, or Jatimatic need a sling? Soon to be available from Blue Force Gear is a new little sling for your SMGs. The new sling is able to be configured either as a single point or two-point sling via Blue Force Gear’s ULoop [Read More…]
The holster maker, Bianchi, recently launched a new website and updated their logo, and asked us to spotlight a few holsters to bring that fact to light. Bianchi has been in the holster making business for more than four decades, and have continued making all types of [Read More…]
When it comes to hunting and shooting modern sporting rifles (commonly referred to as AR-15/AR-10 rifles) most of the essential components that make up these firearms are merely an after-thought. That is, unless they fail you. If shooters allow their rifle to get too [Read More…]
I’ll admit it. I’ve succumbed to the temptation to buy some pretty cheap ammo over the last year and a half and while I’d like to say that most of that ammo would run fine through all of my ARs, it sometimes just isn’t the case. Removing a stuck [Read More…]
Navigating the world of carrying a concealed handgun can be tricky, to say the least. Whether it’s finding the right handgun, holster or other gear, it can be a process that takes time and experience to truly understand what works best for you. Most of my articles [Read More…]
Iron sights, red dots, scopes, holographic weapon sights, and good ol’ guessing. There are so many ways to aim. Another option that some shooters use is visible lasers. Oftentimes, we see automatically activated lasers on defensive handguns, but what about your [Read More…]
Bobro Engineering has released a new quick detachable front grip called Forward Grip Assembly. This grip features a patent-pending attachment method that utilizes opposing forces in a diagonal plane to secure the unit and can be attached to or removed from a standard [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Amazon Deals 15. If you know what “Can’t stop the signal” means, then feel free to skip the intro and get to look at the deals we’ve found this week. For the rest of you, the phrase “can’t stop the signal” [Read More…]
If you’re a fan of Walker’s hearing protection products and like the connectivity that is provided to you through the LINK app, then you’ll be excited to hear that Walker’s has just rolled out a new version – LINK 3.0. LINK 3.0 takes all of [Read More…]
I recently took my 11.5″ AR pistol, which is equipped only with an A2 birdcage, to an indoor range. Needless to say, I wasn’t well-received. If you’ve ever shot in close proximity to someone with an aggressive muzzle brake, you’re aware that [Read More…]
I don’t know about you, but carrying a rigid, metal gun in a rigid, plastic holster can sometimes be uncomfortable. Depending on the position in which you carry your firearm, your setup can rub against your bones or skin. To help alleviate some of the discomforts [Read More…]
As we add more and more crap onto the handguard of our carbines, things can get a bit messy. Most of what we attach is electronic in nature: weapon lights, IR devices, marital aides, etc. Many of these also have cables. If you run an M-LOK handguard and need some help [Read More…]
Rangefinders are becoming a very common and almost ubiquitous piece of kit for every shooter and hunter. SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has just announced the release of two additional rangefinding optical devices to their rapidly expanding lineup – the KILO10K [Read More…]