Welcome everyone to the 226th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
It’s time to put your quad rail back in the fight – or probably just back in the hunt with the new Strike Picatinny to ARCA adapter. This handy inexpensive adapter quickly, easily, and reversibly takes your standard Picatinny rail section and adapts it to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Kevin Brittingham, patriarch of the innovative Q, LLC firearms manufacturing company, about what is arguably his legacy design: The Q Honey Badger. Made to replace the H&K MP5SD at the request of SOCOM, the Q Honey Badger brings a lot of [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we hit the range at dusk for a bit of flash testing with the SureFire SOCOM 556 RC3 and [Read More…]
Over 30 countries produced AK rifles. And even if you’re an expert, sometimes the only way to tell them apart is to look at the markings on the receiver. But thankfully that is not the case with Hungarian AKs, most variants from that country look like nothing [Read More…]
After almost one year of ownership, here is my review of the Pulsar Krypton 2 FXG50 Thermal Clip-On. The Pulsar Krypton 2 models (there is a “budget” FXG35 model as well) were released last year at IWA in Germany. Since thermal riflescopes (digital sights [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and we have some really cool images from the 2023 Menton Sniper Competition. Zero Compromise Optics (ZCO) is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of high-end optics, particularly rifle scopes. The company is known for its commitment to [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about cover garments and how they can help carry in various situations. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, I wanted to talk about a topic that [Read More…]
There is a new micro red dot from Vortex Optics, the Defender-ST. It has a lot in common with the Defender-CCW, but has a DeltaPoint Pro footprint. This new model is not just for handgun use, but would be at home on a shotgun or as a 1x optic in conjunction with a [Read More…]
Henry Repeating Arms has a new series of commemorative rifles for the 100th anniversary of the US Border Patrol. Both the centerfire Big Boy and rimfire Golden Boy are available, but only for current or prior Border Patrol agents or Customs and Border Protection [Read More…]
For quite a few years, I considered the Glock 19 to be the gold standard by which all concealed carry handguns should be measured. I carried the G19 almost exclusively – first a Gen 2 model, then I later updated to a Gen 4. Anytime I tried a different handgun, the [Read More…]
Our Photo Of The Day is strong today. Like 12 gauge strong, and with a great image. Never has a firearm looked so similar to the Heckler & Koch G11 as this suppressed Tavor TS12 shotgun, or did I get that wrong? The market for shotgun suppressors isn’t huge, [Read More…]
Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday, our weekly article series where we cover everything related to revolvers. Today’s topic is the technical challenge of effective sound suppression of revolvers. In Part 2 we looked at “Gap Sealing Cartridges”, now [Read More…]
If you’re still looking for that perfect something to give your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, SIG Sauer might have your back with the introduction of their new exclusive ROSE Bundle. The Rose Bundle combines the special edition ROMEO-X red dot and the [Read More…]
Learn how to shoot a pistol…fast. In this video, James Reeves trains with experienced Green Beret, Jimmy Cannon alongside @daniellevalkyrie in Austria. This video offers a unique opportunity to learn fundamental skills in pistol handling, all presented in a concise, easy-to-follow format. [Read More…]
I bought my LV 119 in 2019. If I did the review right away, I would probably start the review by explaining why a citizen would feel the need to have a plate carrier. But the times changed. 2020 riots in the US and the horrors of the full-scale war in the middle of [Read More…]
TFB has been running our very special Photo Of The Day for years, sharing great photos from around the world and the world of firearms. Sometimes the selected pictures involve a lot of action and shooting, sometimes there’s another reason behind the choice. Like [Read More…]
The new Hayman Rockies gun safes enter the company's lineup as their top-tier product, made of beefy steel with a lifetime theft guarantee.
Barrett is a single name that’s synonymous with large caliber rifles and being the self-proclaimed leader in long-range. Since the company was born, they’ve resided in a small factory roughly an hour south of Nashville, TN. The name might be known the world [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many different types of guns, ammo, and shooting sports. Last week we talked about the direction that the rimfire industry might be [Read More…]
Although the .22 Long Rifle is not generally considered a good defensive round, there are still people who use firearms chambered in .22LR for self-defense purposes. There can be many reasons for opting for a .22LR gun such as weak grip strength, recoil sensitivity, [Read More…]
The CMP and Tisas team up for a new series of retro-styled 1911A1 pistols, with retro mil-surp looks. These will be sold by the CMP to the public.
The Pennslvania State Police have once again chosen a new duty pistol. This time it's the Walther PDP, and they are configuring it with a red dot.
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we jumped in the Delorean, put on our new AR googles, rubbed the crystal ball, or [Read More…]
This video contains rare, exclusive footage inside the Beretta Italy factory, showing how the Beretta 92 pistol is made. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, to visit the oldest gun company in the world, Beretta. James brings you behind-the-scenes access to [Read More…]
9mm PCCs have been one of the fastest-growing sub-sections of the firearms industry and with so many offerings out there already, it’s hard to stand out. When I first heard about Extar USA and their virtually all-polymer firearms, I was almost certain that they [Read More…]
As a child, there were several foods and dishes that loathed, and getting me to eat said food usually took the threat of a spanking if I didn’t. Since then, however, I’ve grown to love some of those foods which, now I can’t imagine not being part of my diet. [Read More…]
Interested in Bench Rest, F-Class, Long Range or Extreme Long Range? You found the right article, as the new Schmidt & Bender 10-60×56 riflescope is specially developed for competition shooting, and to cover those disciplines. The 10-60×56 uses a 6x zoom [Read More…]
Right before Christmas, I received an exciting call from my local FFL. They had just received a TYPE-A EG-19 with my name on it. Naturally, I dropped whatever “probably important” task I was doing at the time and rushed over there to see this beauty in [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and for the first time we feature SIG Sauer’s MCX-SPEAR-LT. In a collaboration with Cerakote-specialists Blowndeadline, the offering now includes a hand-made Multicam pattern. I think 2024 may still be a strong year for Multicam. SIG Sauer [Read More…]
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