The US Marine Corps has recently undergone a top down doctrinal reevaluation of its future role. As part of these changes in the make up of the Corps have been planned and now a brand new initiative has also been launched – Marine Corps Systems Command’s [Read More…]
First off, huge thanks to Alex Young for allowing us to share his amazing COLT roll die collection. For those of you not familiar with Alex, he is a contributor to the Larry Vickers’ AR-15 book. Alex helped write 22 pages just on the evolution of the AR-15 [Read More…]
Earlier this year the Canadian government confirmed it would be procuring a further 3,626 C6A1 FLEX General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) from Colt Canada. This large contract is worth CA$96.97 million and was awarded under the Canadian government’s Munitions [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews SIG about their ultimate belt-fed machine gun – the MG 338. The gun weighs under 20 lbs and is chambered in .338 Norma Magnum giving the gun an effective range out to 2000 metres. This machine gun uses a short-stroke gas piston system and SIG [Read More…]
While most of the United States is unfortunately still under quarantine due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and we are limited in what we can/cannot do, Springfield Armory has sequestered themselves in their gun shop to come back out with something new for us. Today, they [Read More…]
Manurhin MR73 – Hand Fit Finery in a MIM Era The Manurhin MR73 is an expensive, albeit very finely made revolver that still exists and is produced in an era where such things are few and far between. The frame and barrel of the MR73 are made of very high-grade [Read More…]
When it comes to micro red dot sights, the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro is objectively one of the best options in today’s fairly crowded market. With auto-on capability, rugged construction and the optional built-in rear sight, the DeltaPoint Pro fits perfectly on a variety [Read More…]
Fire Control Unit is a company focused on taking advantage of the unique abilities of the SIG Sauer P320’s fire control unit. In particular, the heavily teased project dubbed the X03 Chassis. First revealed at SHOT Show 2019, the project aims to take the fire [Read More…]
The Canadian Army have ordered just under 300 new semi-automatic precision rifles from Colt Canada. The initial order for the new 7.62x51mm C20 is worth a reported CA$8.5 million. We at TFB got our first look at Colt Canada’s new C20 rifle last summer at DSEI [Read More…]
Multi-caliber user optimized silencer system – that’s how a company called Enfield Rifle Company describes their Novus suppressor which they have introduced recently. What sets this suppressor apart from the competition is that it comes with three sets [Read More…]
Back in October, I did a review on the Razor HD 1-6 GEN II from Vortex Optics and overall it was a fantastic option. At the time, it was one of the nicest LPVOs I’ve tested and owned. Fast forward to SHOT Show when Vortex unveiled their new Razor HD GEN III [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 50th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’! HGFC is one of our many series here on TFB and today is our 50th instalment. What a wild ride it has been. If, somehow, you’re new to the series, you’ve missed out! This is where we [Read More…]
Tikka rifles are used by accomplished shooters in disciplines varying from big-game hunting to long-range competition shooting. They are known worldwide for their tremendous accuracy out-of-the-box, great ease of use, simple maintenance, and availability of parts for [Read More…]
Tapping into a subject that is close to my heart, FN has just announced the release of the FN 509 Compact Tactical pistol. Suppressor-ready, optics-ready and boasting a host of other features, the FN 509 Compact Tactical is ready for your adult LEGO Build ideas. [Read More…]
SB Tactical has announced that their new TF1913 AK brace that was introduced at SHOT Show 2020 is now shipping. If you are looking for a brace for a Krinkov pistol build, this should be a perfect product for you as it matches the aesthetics of the side folding triangle [Read More…]
Remington have officially launched their R2Mi .50 BMG rifle. A couple of weeks ago the news broke that Remington would be introducing a .50 calibre long range precision rifle, replacing the Bushmaster BA50 in their catalogue. The rifle sports a free-floated 30-inch [Read More…]
Real Avid is a producer of gunsmithing and maintenance multi-tools. They are focused on providing the right tools that gun DIY guys want and need to get the job done right. The CORE-AR15 is one of the newest additions to Real Avid’s growing line of Gun Multi-tools. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the lightest .357 Magnum revolver ever made – the S&W 340PD. This gun, that weighs 11.8 ounces, is a full-power .357 Magnum. This is a small, light gun shooting a high-power cartridge, meaning that the recoil is going to be…noticeable. [Read More…]
Shoulder holsters ripe for debate. They have quite a bit of negatives with just a few positives which we will go into later. I got the opportunity to review a holster of my choosing from Alien Gear and I decided to keep an open mind while satisfying a bit of nerdy [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – What we have here is the legendary DESERT EAGLE XIX with Golden Tiger Stripes. The Mark XIX Desert Eagle is Made in the USA by Magnum Research (of the Kahr Group). The pistol is gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol with a 7 round capacity in .50 [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series we discover, review, and discuss anything and everything surrounding the rimfire firearm world. This week I’m going to discuss the Top 5 22LR guns I wish existed. To the best [Read More…]
In December 2019, we reported that the Japanese Self-Defense Forces had completed evaluations for both a new service pistol and rifle. It was announced that they had selected a 5.56x45mm rifle developed by Howa and the Heckler & Koch SFP9. Today, the Japanese [Read More…]
Recently this photo has been circulating social media. Assumptions were made that the photo is of a Venezuelan soldier wearing night vision but upon closer inspection, they are a cheap roleplay toy for children. The Venezuelan Army actually uses night vision but these [Read More…]
A short list of some of today’s most popular concealed carry pistols can be summed up through 3 manufacturers: Glock, SIG Sauer, and Smith & Wesson. Each respective company’s most popular sidearm would be the G48, P365/P365XL, and M&P Shield 9/380 [Read More…]
SureFire announced the formal launch of their new SF3P-50BMG flash hider today. This flash hider is explicitly designed for use with M2 .50 caliber machine guns. In addition, there are two versions now available, one for the military and one for the commercial market. [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – As a petrolhead, I was of course instantly attracted by the white Lamborghini Aventador V12. I’ve never really considered a private jet, but I hope I’ll be able to own an Italian V8, V10 or V12 some day. What about the firearm? [Read More…]
Soldiers with the Qwat al Khasah, the Special Forces of Iraq, were recently photographed unloading boxes of new M4 carbines at Camp Taji, March 25, 2020. The Qwat al Khasah, Iraqi Special Forces, are part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the fight against Daesh. They are [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine and Graham Brothers Rifle Works, manufacturers of the MARC chassis and complete bolt action pistols chambered in either 300BLK [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the new Winchester Wildcat to see if it can dethrone the Marlin 795 as the ultimate budget .22 LR plinker. The new Wildcat is lighter than a Marlin 795, cheaper than a Ruger 10/22, and with a few tasty bonus features of its own like one button takedown, […] [Read More…]
Have you ever wondered what IR illuminators look like to someone on the receiving end? Certain SOP is to forgo the use of an IR lights or lasers and to just shoot passively for fear of the target downrange being able to see the glow of an IR device even without night [Read More…]