During the 2017 SHOT Show, Lucid premiered their new C3 Weapons light. The Lucid C3 Weapons Light is a 300 lumen weapon light that is designed for use on a carbine rifle. The light housing is made of 6061 aluminum, and has an IPX8 waterproof rating. The Lucid C3 runs on [Read More…]
We got our hands on the new P10 C while we were roaming around SHOT Show 2017 and got to experience the pistol first hand. We are expecting a P10 C for review in the near future, stay tuned for that. We also got a chance to handle the new Shadow 2 and were nothing […] Read More …
Midwest Industries showed off two new rails during the 2017 SHOT SHOW. Joining an already impressive suite of accessories are the MI AR-15/M16 Gen3 Extended Rail One Piece Free Float Handguard, and the MI Gen 2 Extended Universal AK Handguard. The MI Gen2 Extended [Read More…]
This year Silencer not only introduced the new Maxum 9 pistol, but they also rolled out several new suppressor designs as well as refreshed some existing ones. The new Octane 45k takes the Octane 9k design and scales it up for the 45. They also refreshed the Saker lineup with the new ASR model [Read More…]
Safe Shoot is an Israeli company that was showing their device off at the Next booths. The device is a picatinny or scope mounted block, that electronically links up with blocks or transmitters on other rifles or just about anything you want to mount it on (if you can). [Read More…]
The Arex Rex Zero 1 took the market by storm when it was introduced and has dominated several tests as well as recieved glowing reviews from everyone that has been able to review one. This year at SHOT two new models were introduced to fill customer requests. The new compact model is about the same [Read More…]
Eotech introduced the first focal plane Vudu scopes at last year’s SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, this year they followed it up with a more affordable second focal plane line in several different models. They also have reintroduced the holo weapon sight as well as rebranded with a brand [Read More…]
Chris Barrett took some time to fully explain Barrett’s latest entry into the Over & Under, and Side & Side shotgun market with the Sovereign line. Represented is the Rutherford, B-XPRO, Beltrami, and Albany shotguns. These are named after various centers of bird shooting in the United [Read More…]
One interesting product that I saw during the 2017 SHOT Show was the Universal Lethal Lace Holster, from Lethal Lace. The Universal Lethal Lace Holster is the brain child of Tessa Renaud, a health care professional, who had a hard time finding a concealment system that [Read More…]
Australian founded, U.S. operated Nightforce Optics is introducing some new products this year, especially for an optics company. Apart from the 7×35 ATAC-R, and CMP Service Rifle optic the company is bringing to market an interesting tripod with detachable legs for either hiking, shooting [Read More…]
I always enjoy going up to the NEXT booths at SHOT (which is the place where all of the vendors that are either new or on a waiting list to get a floor booth are staged). Most attendees of the show spend their time on the main floors and never get the chance to see [Read More…]
The new SOTIC rifle, from Kinetic Research Group was on display at the 2017 SHOT SHOW. The rifle will be available this coming year. The SOTIC rifle will feature a custom 3 lug bolt as well as a custom action designed by Kinetic Research Group. The SOTIC rifle will sit [Read More…]
Our own James Reeves visited with Daniel Defense to talk about some of their new products for the upcoming year. This will include a new DD5V2 in .308 Win as well as a DDM4V7s SBR in 5.56mm NATO. After you take a moment to check out the TFB video on Daniel [Read More…]
U.S. Optics brought three new rifle scope options to the SHOT Show this year. The new B-Series rifle scopes are packed with quality features that separate high-end glass from ordinary rifle scopes. I was able to talk with U.S. Optics marketing representative Maggie, and [Read More…]
Beretta presented Lou Ferrigno, aka “The Hulk” with a one-of-a-kind Px4 Storm pistol at the 2017 SHOT Show. The frame of the gun is of course Hulk green, the slide is branded with faux cracking and the whole pistol comes complete in an ammo can that appears [Read More…]
Patrick visits with 50 Cal Val and Royal Nonesuch to talk about the RN-50 rifle, the GB-22 pistol, and a prototype pistol that might be in development. Plans are currently available for the GB-22 pistol for $12 and complete pistols MAY be coming in the future. Check out Royal Nonesuch’s [Read More…]
On the floor of Shot Show 2017 Remington demos their new RP9 striker fired handgun. Based on a modular trigger housing, there is currently only one model of firearm. The RP9 is on store shelves now with MSRP of $489 Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down Your Perfect Rifle On [Read More…]
Even with two full days at SHOT, I wasn’t able to get around to everyone on my list. One of those missed opportunities was Silent Legion Suppressors, an Oak Ridge, North Carolina based company with an impressive lineup of calibers and mounting systems for almost [Read More…]
The visitors of SHOT Show had the possibility to both see and feel the HERA Arms CQR stock and grip in person. Stag Arms, RSR Group, JP Enterprises, Phase 5 and Juggernaut Tactical had rifles with the HERA Arms stock mounted. According to LAN World Inc’s [Read More…]
Here are all our posts published on 20 January 2017 during the final day of SHOT Show. If you missed any here they are chronological order from earliest to latest …
Concealed Carrie, makers of handbags, computer bags, briefcases, and other accessories offer stylish options for those times when you either don’t (or can’t) body carry or perhaps wish to carry an additional weapon. The bags are designed to combine concealed carry [Read More…]
Ever since hooking up with Explorer cases last year, I have been a super fan of their products. I know, I know, it is just a plastic box. A special talent I have is breaking things, or causing proximity failures. When I deployed, my pelican case failed; my stuff was [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Edward O takes a quick look at the Aptus rifle from DRD Tactical. The take down 5.56 rifle is the offpsring of the Paratus .308 take-down rifle. We managed to get our hands on one of the rifles on the floor at Shot Show 2017 and look at the basic […] Read More [Read More…]
While Adam S. covered the BCGs and AR barrels made by Faxon, he did not mention the Glock barrel nor Faxon’s AR upper receiver. Faxon will be making drop in Glock barrels for the 19, 17, and 34. They are skipping non-threaded and jumping right into making them [Read More…]
Most pistol red dots that mount to the Glock MOS line do not co-witness the factory irons. In fact I do not know of any red dot that can co-witness with the Glock sights without upgrading to tall suppressor sight. That is, until now. Shield Sights have been making a [Read More…]
The one time I tried stopping by the Boyds Gunstock booth at this year’s SHOT Show it was slammed with wall to wall people. If you aren’t familiar, Boyds is a supplier of laminate and hardwood gunstocks for nearly any rifle or shotgun imaginable. I used a [Read More…]
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. -Murphy’s Law, wording attributed to Major John Paul Stapp Yesterday at TFB, we published an article that I wrote about some of the displays at the Kalashnikov USA booth, specifically criticizing the worryingly poor [Read More…]
Savage Arms has been buzzing with news surrounding their new MSR rifles. One firearm that was almost tucked away in the corner at SHOT Show was a new Model 10. It was sitting on a gun rack unassumingly next to some rimfire guns. Nobody seemed to notice it or be [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show coverage, James covers one of his favorite manufacturers, Kahr, who are promoting improvements and various additions to their 9mm and .380 ACP single stack pistols. New finishes, night sight options, and factory options for grip sleeves are in the cards for [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the 100% faithful reproduction of the Colt M16A1 now being offered by Colt. It’s spot-on, and pretty sweet, but is it $2,500 sweet? You be the judge. Many THANKS to: Ventura Munitions: http://bit.ly/1LKxNRP Please Support Them! They help make our [Read More…]
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