TFB’s Top 10 Gun Guy Movies from the 1980s Welcome back to the TFB Cinema room! The ’80s were a time of Big Hair, Short Shorts, Glam Rock and of course Big Guns. With the Cold War winding down following the close of the Vietnam War, movie audiences still [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves takes a look at the new S&W M&P 2.0 Subcompact, which is the smallest doublestack of the M&P line of pistols, and it now features the full suite of S&W M&P 2.0 upgrades including the upgraded trigger, grip texture, and slide work. James [Read More…]
OuterImpact is proud to announce the newest additions to the Modular Red Dot Adapter (M.R.A.) line of products. The OuterImpact M.R.A. line of adapter plates gives shooters an easy to install option for mounting mini red dot sights onto their Ruger American pistols and [Read More…]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone and thank you for joining us for another addition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of quality affordable suppressors, firearms and accessories. Last week we [Read More…]
Since the introduction of the 509, FN America have steadily expanded the line with midsize and optics ready options. The 509 line has no expanded to include a Compact MRD Optics-Ready variant, the pistol has a 3.7-inch barrel and a compact slide. The 509 Compact will [Read More…]
Surplus M17 pistols? Already? You’re probably thinking ‘but they’ve only just adopted the Modular Handgun System.’ You’re right but the reason these M17s are now available as surplus is because the US Army has decided to transition away [Read More…]
It’s been a hot minute since Taurus had a full-size striker-fired pistol in their lineup, but the G3 is finally here! In this episode of TFB TV, Hop shoots the Taurus G3 to see how it compares to Taurus’ own TH9, and to find out if it can punch above its price bracket. Taurus G3 [Read More…]
The Diamondback: Colt’s Smaller snake Welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. In today’s article, we are looking at the Python’s lesser known and more diminutive cousin, the Colt Diamondback. Built on Colt’s D frame, [Read More…]
Outlaw Ordnance and the Kahr Firearms Group have teamed up to bring the firearm industry some pretty gnarly custom pistols in the last couple of years, and they are at it again. Magnum Research has dropped their 2nd “Warrior Traditions” pistol with the [Read More…]
As usual, shortly after the end of another Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction, the list of prices realized was published and we examined it to find out what lots were the most appealing in collectors’ eyes and were sold at the highest prices. Like any RIAC [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 36th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many excellent series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, where have you been? This is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the [Read More…]
Field stripping Glock pistols is a toolless procedure as simplified as it can possibly be. However, further disassembly does require use of tools. Particularly, in case of disassembling the slide, you’ll need some tool (a pin punch, a small screwdriver or [Read More…]
Shadow Systems developed a pistol that has impressed what was a rather…..skeptical eye. The Shadow Systems MR918 has been a fun review, a review that reminded me of the challenge of remaining subjective. I took this review and started my research before the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves brings you a FULL REVIEW of the NEW Glock 44 direct from the Glock Factory in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. Here’s the complete rundown and range session. Read more at: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/16/glock-44/ See also this FAQ shamelessly [Read More…]
XS Sights is well known for making pistol, shotgun and rifle sights, as well as mounts for optics and backup sights. Their latest set of pistol sights, the RadioActive Material, or RAM Night Sights, focuses on providing a sight set designed to work both day and [Read More…]
If you’ve been overcome with the desire to purchase one of Zev Technologies’ new O.Z9 modular handguns, you’ve got a golden opportunity here. The Zev Technologies Trade In Program allows current Gen 3, 4 and 5 unmodified Glock handguns to be traded in [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has released a new series of 1911 pistols called EXPERIOR. As the company describes, “the EXPERIOR lineup takes the lead as the most fully-optioned series we offer, showcasing nearly every tactical, functional and cosmetic option as a standard [Read More…]
Ruger has filed for a patent on their popular .22 LR pistol that would strongly suggest that they’re currently working on an integrally suppressed Ruger 22/45. Judging by the patent photos, it appears that this adaptation may be released as a host 22/45 pistol that is [Read More…]
When we talk about upgrading our carry guns, there’s always the debate of swapping out various parts and carrying it daily on your person. Whether it’s a new set of sights, new barrel, magazine release, or aftermarket trigger, there will always be benefits [Read More…]
Ruger Single Six Convertible .22 Today on Wheelgun Wednesday, we are taking a quick look at the Ruger Single Six “Convertible” in .22WMR. A “New Model” beginning production in 1973, this revolver came with both .22LR and .22WMR cylinders. [Read More…]
In the last three or four months, I have been making an effort to go out and shoot with strangers in public ranges either outside or the various indoor ranges in Michigan. It’s fairly easy to become comfortable shooting on private land with the same group of [Read More…]
In the last couple of weeks TFB was able to get an exclusive look at Smith & Wesson’s latest offering to the concealed carry market: The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ. This new offering from Smith & Wesson seeks to upgrade the firepower of the [Read More…]
There is an all-new pistol brace backplate available for Masterpiece Arms MPA30DMG and MPA30SST pistols. Made by EZ Accuracy, the backplate attaches directly to the Masterpiece Arms pistol and allows you to mount any brace that is compatible with a Picatinny rail. This [Read More…]
M&P 2.0 Subcompact The 2nd generation of the classic M&P series has finally made its way to the compact-sized pistol category. Although the general look and performance largely remain the same, Smith & Wesson has added a couple of new features to keep the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you a teaser of the NEW Glock 44 before he visits the Glock Factory in Vienna to get the complete rundown and range session. Shamelessly lifted from TFB Editor Pete’s article on the G44 @ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/10/glock-g44/ [Read More…]
Rimfire is life – a recurring mantra on The Firearm Blog. And when an apex predator firearms manufacturer with a deep portfolio of world class defensive pistols changes course to focus on the .22LR cartridge, our beliefs become even more solidified. Today we get [Read More…]
My SIG Sauer P320 X-Five has been my main range handgun for about a year now. I’ve grown very fond of the striker-fired handgun but always wanted to try and bring it to the next level. I installed a Gray Guns adjustable flat trigger in my P226 Elite and it [Read More…]
There is no question that Hi-Point firearms have made a name for themselves by providing law-abiding citizens with affordable and functional firearms. With an average out the door price of about $150, the pistol can provide those in dire need of a self-defense weapon [Read More…]
This month’s edition of Pawn Shop Finds is by far one of the worst and most interesting pawn shop finds I have found yet. Last week, I was up in the bad part of town in Muskegon Heights which is not known for being the nicest part of West Michigan. I came across a [Read More…]
The Twitter account for KommandoStore just revealed that in 2020 they are going to be the exclusive importer of Mateba Firearms into the US. No details have been provided so far on how many models may be part of the import deal, however, it is clear that the 6 Unica [Read More…]
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