Taurus brought an end to the PT700 series at NRA 2018 with the introduction of the PT111 G2s and G2c single stack pistols. At the same time, the Raging Hunter announced at SHOT Show earlier this year made it’s first appearance to the general public. PT111 G2s and [Read More…]
On this segment of Picture-of-the-Day (POTD), we take a look at an AR-15 receiver set. That statement alone sounds riveting, we know, but stick with us here. We have all seen skeletonized components before. Ones that have a little material trimmed to reduce weight while [Read More…]
The US Army’s PEO Soldier – Project Manager Soldier Weapons has issued an Request for Information (RFI) to obtain industry feedback on possible submissions to Sub Compact Weapons (SCW) evaluations. The specification details offered by the Project Manager [Read More…]
Bullet Splat debuted it’s line of ballistic jewelry at NRA 2018, displaying a variety of uses for spent bullets recreated in precious metals. Mostly silver but with some gold as well, the jewelry ensures that after a day at the range, nothing goes to waste. [Read More…]
G2 Research originally released it’s Telos line of ammunition in 2017, after the popularity of the RIP fragmenting ammo offered by the company for semi-auto pistol use. The Telos line was originally designed for revolver use, but proved to be effective enough to [Read More…]
Beretta reintroduced the 1301 Tactical line of shotguns at NRA 2018. Additional colors (FDE, OD Green, and Marine) have been added to the already popular line of home defense and law enforcement shotguns, but that’s not where the reintroduction ends. Check out [Read More…]
One pound AR15 trigger! Yes, you read that correctly. The Canadian company has been making quality AR15 triggers for some time now, but nothing that adjusts this low. Continue reading for more on the Trigger Tech Diamond AR Trigger. The first thing many people [Read More…]
Liberty Safes celebrated their 30th Anniversary this year and honored their customer family of more than 2.1 Million people at NRA 2018. At Liberty, their motto is “Always Protected”. They showcased several safes, but were most excited about their new [Read More…]
If you are a rifle shooter you may be interested in the new Magpul Bipod. In case you’ve been living in a cave somewhere and aren’t familiar with Magpul, they are manufacturers of quality polymer accessories for firearms enthusiasts. You can thank them [Read More…]
Leaper’s/UTG brought several new options to NRA 2018, including several handgun base plates, the RDM-20, and hints of a first focal plane scope on the horizon. UTG Pro +0 Base Pads The UTG Pro +0 magazine plates are designed for use in 8 different double stack [Read More…]
New to NRA 2018 comes the team at Def Con Safes. The semi-customizable and modular designs make affordable gun safes for any sized arsenal. Pictured above is the Def Con 1. Key Features Outside the Safe: The recessed lockblocks and shipwheels on the front of the safe [Read More…]
Prime Ammunition has been hinting at a new offering to their rifle ammunition lineup for over a year now. Finally, this week they have confirmed it will be the 6MM Creedmoor. While their 6.5 Creedmoor factory offering has been extremely popular with competitive [Read More…]
Beretta expanded the APX line with the addition of the APX Centurion at NRA 2018. Built to be a comfortable medium between the full and compact versions in the APX family, the Centurion is more concealable than the larger version, but with the functionality of the [Read More…]
Zeroing a rifle can be a long and tedious process. Without a proper zero, capabilities are significantly diminished. When zeroing an IR laser it can be even more difficult as visibility is reduced throughout the process due to the process requiring night vision. When [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms revealed their Hellfire and Patriot slides at NRA 2018. Currently made for the Smith & Wesson full-sized M&P pistol series, the slides are the first in a new line of accessories for Faxon. The optic cuts will allow for the direct-mounting of a [Read More…]
After 3 successful years on the market with the Gen 3 folding stock adapter, Law Tactical brought their newest side-folding adapter, made specifically to fit the CSASS for display at NRAAM 2018. The limited-edition Winkler-Law Tactical SURV blade also made an [Read More…]
Polymer80, creators of the 80% Glock-style frame and 80% polymer AR-15 lower receivers, began shipping their newest addition to their 80% semi auto pistol family – the subcompact. Made to fit either a Glock 26 or 27, the polymer frame comes complete with all of [Read More…]
On the April 27 Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division posted a sole source notice announcing their intention to extend the current Combat Assault Rifle (CAR) Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a further five years. The Combat Assault [Read More…]
While it might seem like a foregone conclusion which would have the higher rate of fire, a muzzle loader or a breechloader, the results and implications are still interesting. In his most recent video Rob over at British Muzzleloaders pits a muzzle-loading Pattern 1853 [Read More…]
Back in April TFB reported that the USMC was finally moving to replace the venerable M40 Sniper Rifle. The Corps has confirmed this in a press release announcing the adoption of the Mk 13 Precision Sniper Rifle which will replace the M40A6 currently in service. The [Read More…]
What? Sorry, I can’t hear you I’ve got hearing loss from all those years of shooting guns without hearing protection. If that sounds familiar then maybe it’s time to look at a set of electronic hearing protection inserts from Sport Ear Electronic [Read More…]
Can you imagine a .22LR shooting one minute of angle at 300 yards? I couldn’t either, but I learned a few things I didn’t know from Cole Quarnberg, director of sales and marketing, about the Vudoo Gun Works custom .22LR. Vudoo Gun Works specializes in full [Read More…]
Last week we discussed pistol standoff devices in a couple of TFB articles. Continuing the subject, today we’ll take a look at another such device called Muzzle Stand-off Device (MSD). This product is made in the USA by a company called Proof Mark. As we discussed [Read More…]
Remember the Midwest Industries M-LOK Handguard we posted about last month for the Henry lever action rifle in 45-70? Well it looks like someone at the Henry Repeating Arms company saw it, because at NRAAM 2018 in Dallas they showed off their X series concept lever [Read More…]
In early May 2018, Seekins Precision launched it’s newest AR-15 accessory to bear the company’s logo – the NX15 BCG. With forward assist serrations, the magnetic particle inspected (MPI) and melonite finish make this bolt carrier group a no-brainer for [Read More…]
Ernest Langdon, best known for his mastery of Beretta handguns as well as his custom trigger jobs, has spent the past 5 years working with the Italian-born firearms manufacturer to create the “Ultimate 92”. Enter, the Beretta 92 Elite LTT. The Frame The M9A1 [Read More…]
Paladin Custom is an Australian Veteran based company. They make packs for the military and adventurers. Just a few days ago, Paladin Custom launched in the US and they are releasing their flagship Apex Modular Rig (AMR). It is a chest rig and belt system for carrying [Read More…]
Christensen Arms has published a press release where they announced that they are now offering left-handed versions of Mesa and Ridgeline bolt action rifles. Other than the left side bolt handle, safety selector and ejection port, the rifles are otherwise identical to [Read More…]
Back in 1998, Tom Clancy released his fantastic counter terrorist novel, Rainbow Six. It was a story about an international counter terrorism team where they stop several attacks which we later learn are all linked to a much more dire scheme. The popularity of the book [Read More…]
Vista Outdoors, owners of Savage Arms, Stevens, Federal Premium, Bushnell and other major outdoor brands announced a Strategic Business Transformation Plan that explores the possibility of selling certain assets. As part of the Full-Year Operating Results for FY2018, [Read More…]
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