I learned about this cool little Pyro Creations device from a TAOFLEDERMAUS video. This is a miniature cannon that fires muzzle loaded projectiles powered by breech loaded 209 shotgun primers. The reason it is called 3 in 1 is that it can be equipped with one of the [Read More…]
SB Tactical is one of those innovative and forward-thinking companies around the gun industry in my opinion. They have given the consumer market a lot of choices when it comes to pistol builds with their AR pistol braces. Now don’t get me wrong, not everything SB [Read More…]
Welcome to the first installment of First Firearm series. We’re starting off in a slightly predictable way with considerations for your first Home Defense (HD) handgun. However, for those that aren’t ready or able to jump into concealed carry, having the ability to [Read More…]
Following the launch of Mossberg’s first pistol in over 100 years at this year’s SHOT Show, Minnesota-based Viridian Weapon Technologies have announced the addition of a laser sight for the Mossberg MC1sc to their E Series range of lasers. Here’s [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield M2.0 gets the Performance Center treatment expanding their range of upgraded Shield 2.0s with nine new configurations. Introducing a 4-inch barrel on a compact frame variant and models with ported barrels and slides cut for [Read More…]
Almost a year ago, Connecticut FFL The Freedom Shoppe got hung up on making firearms with folding braces. Read all about it here. Due to this issue I learned that Connecticut allows for a sort of loophole firearm. It doesn’t have a stock so it can’t be a [Read More…]
GLOCK has just announced that none other than Chuck Norris will be the company’s new spokesperson, filling a void left vacant by the passing of the legendary R. Lee Ermey last April. Norris says that the principles that he built his life on: “tough, real, [Read More…]
One for the rimfire lovers, Ruger have introduced four new target models to their Ruger American rimfire line. The new rifles are available in .22LR .22WMR and .17HMR, they have 416 stainless steel barrels and receivers and Black Laminate target stocks. And like [Read More…]
Alexander Arms has introduced a NEW family of AR-15 pistols dubbed the Highlander Series with each pistol in a unique caliber and you get to choose your own special colored finish. These new offerings can be bought in 6.5 Grendel, .300 AAC Blackout or .50 Beowulf [Read More…]
Rumors that Israel Weapon Industries have discretely been developing a new 5.56x45mm assault rifle/carbine have circulated for a couple of years now, culminating with a brief (since taken out) TFB post on leaked material in July 2018. For the last nine months or so, [Read More…]
Last Sunday, we talked about the five rare guns seen in the upcoming Morphy firearms auction. Today we’ll present you a similar article but this time we are taking a look at the most interesting, rare and unusual firearms that this author found in the #76 May 2019 [Read More…]
Good afternoon shooters and thanks for joining us once again for TFB’s Silencer Saturday. On today’s episode, we will take a look at a unique subset of the muffler market: reflex suppressors. As an in-house example, CZUSA has graciously loaned us one of their 7.62 [Read More…]
It is widely accepted that night vision is expensive. PVS-14s with gen 3 image intensifier tubes cost on average $2,500-$4,000 depending on the tubes used inside. However, just like building a budget AR-15, you can save some money by building it yourself. Now if you [Read More…]
Many states across the United States are not only banning bumpstocks, but they are calling for the destruction and forfeiture of the products. This flatly sucks for law-abiding gun owners, but the amusing part is many states who have called for bumpstocks to be [Read More…]
I am happy that someone finally developed this product, and I am surprised it wasn’t Glock themselves that did it. On the other hand it is great that smaller companies can see the need for new innovations, find a solution, prototype and develop it and start the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James tests out SIG’s brand new P320X Compact. According to SIG’s press release: “Ergonomics and performance have become the standard of the P320 XSeries. Now, all of these features are available in an compact size. The P320 XCompact features a completely [Read More…]
Inland Mfg has been a regular at Big 3 East. This year they brought out something new, the M30-IMP. The Inland Manufacturing Patrol Pistol is a 7.5″ barreled pistol variant of the M30-C carbine. The M30-IMP reminds me of the modified Beretta in Robocop. The [Read More…]
Out of all the topics to discuss about the gun industry, I don’t see many people talking about the maintenance of their firearms over time. Now don’t get me wrong, some shooters go out every weekend and put a ton of rounds down range each year. Those guys [Read More…]
Last month, Global Ordnance announced that they are taking over importation of Grand Power firearms. Previously Eagle Imports was importing Grand Power into the US. At last week’s Big 3 East media event, Global Ordnance had two Stribog SP9A1 out for us to shoot [Read More…]
Many of us who carry a handgun routinely want to be healthy and stay fit, but what do you do with your handgun when you are in a gym or workout facility? This situation presents a lot of problems for the law-abiding concealed carrier who is trying to work out. You need [Read More…]
FIMS Firearms has published on their social media pages a photo of the pre-production prototype of their new bullpup rifle. I reached out to the company to see if they can tell me any details about the rifle. I talked to the head of engineering and product development [Read More…]
What hides behind the designation L131A1? In case the pictures didn’t help you it’s the British Army’s name for the Glock 17. In 2013 the MOD (Ministry Of Defence United Kingdom) signed a £9 million contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than [Read More…]
Ruger‘s Hawkeye Alaskan Rifle returns in three hard-hitting calibres, including .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. The Hawkeye Alaskan rejoins Ruger’s Hawkeye line which includes the Hawkeye and the Hawkeye African. The Alaskan [Read More…]
It’s not often that TFB writes about BUL Armory (Israel), but they make some really good looking pistols. Their brand new SAS II BULLESTEROS (wordplay as the IPSC World Champion Jorge Ballesteros uses the brand) is displayed and described here. After a year of [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has been selling surplus arms to the American public for years. In that time, they’ve sold M1903 and M1917 bolt-action rifles, as well as M1 Garand and M1 Carbine long guns. Except for the Garands, they’ve all been sold out for [Read More…]
Depicted in today’s POTD is the prototype of a Trijicon RMR red dot sight guard that is being developed by Weapons Armament Research. This little device basically combines an RMR mounting plate and a front frame designed to protect the lens from damage. The [Read More…]
At IWA 2019, the Turkish firearms manufacturing company Kral Arms has introduced a rather unique over and under shotgun called VOLT-500. What sets this shotgun apart is that it utilizes an electric trigger. The trigger is basically an electrical switch and the hammer is [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory announced through their Facebook page that they will begin selling High Cap Mags to California. They have once again been deemed legal by a District Court in California, and can thankfully be called “standard capacity” magazines once [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has brought back their Model 610 10mm revolver to the delight of many wheelgun aficionados and fanboys of the “best millimeter” cartridge! It is available in either a 4″ or 6.5″ barrel for hunters, personal protection or [Read More…]
Matador Arms has added to their website a new product – the Mag-X (P320). This is an AR-15 magazine adapter that makes it possible to use SIG Sauer P-320 magazines in your AR-pattern PCC. Obviously, this conversion will be especially useful for those of you who [Read More…]
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