I was sure that I was going to hate this pistol. Single action, a manual safety, an aluminum frame, and of course hammer-fired, all mean that I was solidly out of my comfort zone with Smith & Wesson’s new CSX 9mm carry pistol. What boomer asked for this [Read More…]
Viridian have introduced a new addition to their E Series Red Laser Sight range for the brand new Savage Arms Stance pistol. The sight has a 6-hour battery life, black body and a range of up to 25 yards in daylight. Available now with an MSRP of $132.00. [Read More…]
In recent years, Colt has brought back several legendary pieces from their Snake Line of double-action revolvers, now a new hatchling is added to the family: the short-barrel Colt Python. With the addition of this more CCW-oriented option, the Phyton is now offered in 3 [Read More…]
Having shot my first real Steel Challenge Competition last year (with some medals), I’m on the lookout to improve the performance of my firearms for this style of shooting. For instance, my .22LR rifle was way too heavy and due to the lack of a proper handgun, I [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews (and mini-torture tests) the (super-leaked) NEW Smith & Wesson CSX, or “Chief’s Special X”. Is this just a metal S&W Shield Plus? No – it’s also hammer fired. And single action only. And smaller. And lighter. And [Read More…]
In a bit of a recent gun-industry surprise, Smith & Wesson has just introduced the new CSX micro-compact pistol. The new metal-framed single-action pistol will initially come chambered in 9mm and will feature a unique aluminum alloy frame complete with ambidextrous [Read More…]
When it comes to documenting firearms, photos and videos help. I have been wanting a way to film firearms at high speed. However, most high-speed cameras are rather expensive. But there is an affordable option called the Chronos. I purchased one last October before they [Read More…]
My inbox was hit with an email that was sure to make Malcolm Reynolds, Jayne Cobb, and River Tam all feel very shiny. This is the newest custom 1911 from Cabot Guns, the Serenity 1911. Cabot Guns news @ TFB: Cabot Guns Releases Lineup For 2022 Gun of the Month Club [Read More…]
The single stack 9mm market hasn’t completely gone to the wayside yet. Springfield Armory recently introduces new optics-ready versions of their XD-S MOD.2 pistols in an effort to meet the demands of modern concealed carriers. I was able to receive a copy of the [Read More…]
Ruger have announced the addition of three new models to their Wrangler line of .22LR single-action revolvers. The new models feature a 3.75″ cold hammer-forged barrel and a Birdshead grip frame. They are available in three Cerakote colors – black, silver [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about rimfire firearms, ammunition, sports, accessories, and practices. The Ruger 10/22 is a firearm that has seen an overwhelming amount of aftermarket support since its [Read More…]
If you’re familiar with Cabot Guns, a high-end firearms manufacturer that mainly focuses on 1911 pistols, you might be aware of their Gun of the Month Club. Every month for a year, members are delivered a new firearm. All of the guns are limited runs, and only [Read More…]
Many of you will know Mischief Machine from either TFB or TFBTV. We’ve posted about Mischief Machine’s products before and Mischief Machine even sent in a couple samples of their 3D printed EDC pocket flashlight mounts to TFBTV mailroom for James to try out. [Read More…]
The Galand family gave the world two prominent firearms designers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Charles-François and his son, René. The elder Galand was responsible for one the most “modern” and fast to reload repeating pistol designs of the [Read More…]
Glock pistols are popular partially because of their legendary reliability and that is a selling point for Glock pistols many purists will not want to compromise. Timney Triggers has just introduced their latest product, the Glock Flat Trigger Shoe, which is a simple [Read More…]
There have been many innovations in the muzzleloader industry in the past few years. SilencerCo brought us the “Maxim 50” — history’s first (and only briefly 50-state legal) integrally suppressed muzzleloading rifle: Next, there was the Federal [Read More…]
EAA recently made waves with their MC P35 Hi-Power clone but it isn’t the only classic pistol design they have available. The MC BX, a Beretta 92/M9 clone is also available. The Girsan Regard MC BX is available in black and Flat Dark Earth finishes with G10 grips [Read More…]
SDS Imports began importing the PX-9 Gen 2 back in July and have now announced that Gen 3 is available. The new PX-9 Gen 3 pistols are available in black, OD Green and Flat Dark Earth finishes in duty and tactical pistol models. The non-threaded duty models have [Read More…]
During every gun rush, it always goes through my head the amount of things I should have bought while I could have gotten them. There’s a number of things that are trickling back into stock so it’s never a bad idea to stock up on things you need before [Read More…]
It’s crazy to me how often I get asked if there are any tips that can make carrying a concealed handgun easier. I’m probably asked this three or four times weekly from new concealed carriers. With Covid and everything else going on in the world, there are [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the SIG Sauer P230. Introduced in 1977, the SIG Sauer P230 was made to be a new and improved PPK. Sharing many similarities with the Walther PPK/S, this tiny fixed barrel .380 was lighter and more functional than the older PPK, and it saw some success [Read More…]
Over the last few years, there have been a number of legendary models from gun companies being brought into the modern times with the inclusion of optic cuts and upgraded sights as well as tuning specific parts of a firearm. This is exactly the case with the new SIG [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, where we take a look at anything and everything wheelgunnery has (or had) to offer. This week, we’ll recap the 2021 revolvers and gear to see what manufacturers brought to the table, which was actually a lot. For those [Read More…]
Savage Arms has just introduced their new micro-compact EDC handgun, the Stance 9mm pistol. With the introduction of the Stance, Savage marks their return to the arena of concealed carry and self-defense-oriented handguns and according to a press release by Savage, will [Read More…]
The .22 Long Rifle cartridge is perfect for two applications: fun and dispatching varmints. Set in a platform that’s equally suited for both, the caliber truly shines. The new Volquartsen ENV Pistol appears to be exactly that. Volquartsen news @ TFB: POTD: WWII [Read More…]
You’ve heard of Night Stand Duty guns, but what about Christmas Tree Protection Duty guns? Of course, I was just being facetious in regards to this sweet, festive photo I found from Instagrammer, @aviatorsarmory, but I did a search just for kicks and found that [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, ammo sports, and mysteries. Recently I’ve been going through a bunch of .22LR handguns that are well known for either their [Read More…]
The long-lived 1911 pistol line still continues to see massive popularity amongst gun owners today with tons of aftermarket support as well as new variations and updates to the popular platform. Springfield Armory has just announced their new 1911 Operator pistol adding [Read More…]
Springfield Armory continue to expand their optic-ready range with the .45 ACP XD-M Elite 3.8” Compact OSP. Hot on the heels of the New XD-S Mod.2 OSP Variants announced last month, the 45 ACP XD-M Elite 3.8” Compact OSP offers 10+1 capacity, a 3.8″ [Read More…]
Micro-compact carry pistols have become probably one of the most oversaturated parts of the firearms market right next to AR-15’s. While I used the term oversaturated, I don’t necessarily think that is such a bad thing, it just means we have lots of options [Read More…]