At IWA 2024, James Reeves stops by the Grand Power booth to check out the new P24. This striker-fired pistol boasts a slim profile, ambidextrous controls, and is red-dot ready. With features like interchangeable backstraps and compatibility with Glock magazines, the P24 is designed for versatility [Read More…]
One of the most interesting product launches at the recent IWA exhibition in Germany was Vectronix Shooting Solutions as a new business unit of Safran Vectronix, and their new VECTOR X rangefinding binoculars in 8×42, 10×42 and 12×42. I think that [Read More…]
James Reeves is at IWA 2024 talking to Turkish manufacturer Akdas about their SAM carbine. The SAM is a Turkish short stroke piston operated carbine that is similar to the SIG MCX in that they use similar operating systems, AR-type magazines, similar stock options that interface to a 1913 receiver [Read More…]
Good morning TFBTV fans. This post serves as a friendly reminder that you have a small window of time remaining to enter the TFB and 5.11 ENFORCE TAC and IWA Sweepstakes. Prizes included in the potential $2,500 haul include backpacks, bags, and pants. Lots and lots of [Read More…]
James Reeves is at IWA Outdoor Classics where he stumbled upon the first roller delayed pistol he’s seen in decades, the Vigrand 007. While this is an interesting design, like most roller-delayed firearms, it won’t be cheap. According to Vigrand’s website about the V007: “The [Read More…]
This is a review of the Sightmark Citadel 1-10×24 HDR. This is an affordable riflescope for short- to mid-range shooting and hunting. It comes either with a CR1 reticle (for close- to mid-range shooting and quick target acquisition) or an HDR reticle, great for [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: I had my revelation about ten years ago, when will you have yours? That’s when I started learning about night vision and thermals, and it’s an ongoing journey. Back then everything I wanted was way too expensive – or couldn’t be sold to [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world. Last week we checked out the very rare British-made Birmingham Small Arms “Ralock” 22LR semi-auto rifle. A lot of you who had one [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have announced the release of their new M&P 15 Sport III. The Sport III weighs 6.52 lbs, has a 16-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist rate and a 15-inch free-floated M-LOK handguard. The M&P 15 Sport III has an MSRP of $799. Smith & Wesson @ [Read More…]
James Reeves visits his friend Ben at Bul Armory to talk about the new Bul Armory double stack 1911-style pistols coming for 2024 including revamps of old models, some new models, and a new mounting system. See the new and improved Bul Armory Ultralight pistol for concealed carry, the new EDC pistol [Read More…]
Join James Reeves at IWA 2024 as he speaks with Créapeiron about their super-premium Elysien pistol. This marvel boasts a 9×19 caliber with a 19-round capacity, encapsulated in a design where nature meets innovation. With a 125mm barrel and weighing in at 1150g without the magazine, the [Read More…]
Join James Reeves as he takes you through a journey at IWA 2024, straight from the heart of the action. In this episode, James sits down with the prestigious Italian firearms manufacturer, Tanfoglio, to discuss their latest innovation in the world of high-end 1911 pistols. Get up close and personal [Read More…]
Join James Reeves for an exclusive deep-dive into Heckler & Koch’s latest innovation, the MR308 A6, at EnforceTac 2024. In this special episode, James sits down with H&K’s rep and German military veteran, Hans, to uncover the cutting-edge features, design philosophy, and tactical [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 pulled out an old favorite – the MK12 and the Allen Engineering AEM5 .223 [Read More…]
Premium optic mount and accessory manufacturer, Unity Tactical, is introducing their own magnifier and swing mount combo in 2024! While Unity Tactical is known for making top-tier mounts, this is their first foray into the optic magnifier game, so it should be exciting. And while we don’t have [Read More…]
James Reeves is with his good friend, Kaya of Classic Firearms to get a brief overview of the MPT 76 and the MPT 76 SH (“Light” variant) .308 battle rifle from SAR aka Sarsilmaz. Per SAR: The MPT 76 SH series is “the modern infantry rifle of the Turkish army, designed and produced [Read More…]
Savage Arms is typically associated with high-quality but economically priced hunting rifles but at IWA 2024, they are unveiling a high-end collaborative ultra-lightweight rifle with participation from Proof Research and MDT. The rifle will use an MDT chassis with carbon fiber elements and a folding [Read More…]
Genesis has been making big waves in the commercial market with their semi-auto shotguns, but now it has been awarded a federal contract for this, the Genesis MBS or Modern Breaching Shotgun. A short-barrelled, short profile, big performance semi-auto that’s small but easy to use, the MBS is a [Read More…]
Welcome back to another face-off review. This week, I wanted to take a look at some of the compensated pistol options on the market. Some of the most popular currently are the SIG Sauer P320 Spectre Comp and the PMM (Parker Mountain Machine) JTTC Dual Compensator. At [Read More…]
You’re watching and reading TFB’s Photo Of The Day, and we have a belt-fed monster on display. It’s made by Ohio Ordnance Works and REAPR stands for Recoil Enhanced Automatic Precision Rifle. They call it a revolution for modern military general [Read More…]
James Reeves is at Panzer Arms’ booth at IWA 2024 to look at the shortest mag-fed shotgun he’s seen in a while: The Panzer Arms Super Short SS12. Interestingly, this shotgun has a spring-loaded pump handle that returns the pump to the forward position after it is retracted. It’s [Read More…]
Volker Precision has been working to expand the Beretta 92/M9 aftermarket options for a couple years now. They recently announced their newest products with the Beretta 92 Magwell attachment and their magazine base plates. These new additions join Volker [Read More…]
In this interview at Enforce Tac 2024 with Heckler & Koch, James Reeves delves into the exceptional features of the new HK 421 light machine gun. The discussion highlights the gun’s advanced technical specifications, such as its cutting-edge gas-operated system that enhances reliability [Read More…]
James Reeves is at the Heckler & Koch booth to speak with his friend, Hans, about the new H&K G39 rifle. The H&K G39 is an ultra-high-tech version of the H&K 437. This is a compact .300 Blackout carbine designed for German special forces using an adjustable short stroke gas piston [Read More…]
In this interview at EnforceTac 2024, James Reeves sits down with Unity Tactical to dive deep into their groundbreaking product, the Unity Gas Cap. This innovative accessory, designed for SureFire Scout-style weapon lights, brings the future of switching technology to the forefront with its LINK™ [Read More…]
This is a review of the Infiray Outdoor Tube TS60 which was introduced just now at the IWA OutdoorClassics 2024 exhibition in Germany. TFB got an exclusive opportunity to try it out about two months before its official release, and here’s the story in words and [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and we take a look at the new SIG Sauer SG 750 in 6.5 Creedmoor. According to SIG Sauer, in October 2017, the U.S. Special Operations Command determined that the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge has the best probability of hitting at distances of 1,000 m (1,094 [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about carrying in your vehicle as well as ways to safely store your firearms in a vehicle. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here.. This week, with the weather [Read More…]
Spuhr is always on the cutting edge with optics mounting and this new setup manufactured for a Dutch government contract is no exception. A brilliant, robust, but lightweight integration of the Aimpoint Micro, plus the Aimpoint magnifier in a QD/swing mount combo, plus a functional backup iron sight [Read More…]