Good morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the very capable YHM Turbo K. Last week we got a preview of the HUXWRX FLOW 556k suppressor that was just announced as the winner of the FBI HRT [Read More…]
Volquartsen Firearms is very well known in the rimfire market for their high-quality, accurate pistols often used for varmint hunting or competition shooting. Volquartsen has just announced the addition of the new Scorpion-X to their line of complete pistols. The new [Read More…]
1911 pistols, as old and outdated as they’re, still have a solid foothold within the firearms community. The combination of historical reference, elegant design, and familiar performance is what makes 1911s popular to this day. Knoxville TN based importer Tisas [Read More…]
If you look at training courses offered by some of the larger companies, one of the most common courses you see is some sort of vehicle CQB class. I will be the first one to admit that I’ve taken some of these courses and they are typically higher-level shooting [Read More…]
Icarus Precision has introduced the ACE 365 EVO series of SIG P365 grip modules. The new EVO series currently includes two grip modules – ACE 365 XL EVO and ACE 365 PMM EVO. The XL EVO grip module has a dust cover flush fitting the length of a SIG P365 XL slide. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop and Luke take a trip to New Hampshire to shoot the brand new SIG P365 X-Macro, and run it through some action pistol competition stages. With a slightly larger frame than a P365XL and a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds, the X-Macro is set to push the size [Read More…]
It seems that capacity is still king – at least in SIG’s mind. SIG Sauer had myself and TFBTV’s Hop out to their new SIG Experience Center back in July 2022 to get the low-down on not only the new SEC but also their latest compact handgun – the [Read More…]
Eemann Tech, a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, was founded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the IPSC/Competition shooting arena. The main field of activity is manufacturing high-quality spare and tuning parts, steel targets and accessories for [Read More…]
One of the biggest pet peeves of mine when it comes to optics-equipped firearms is the sheer amount of different mounting footprint options on the market. Although it can be largely distilled down into maybe 4 or 5 different core patterns that all optics use, it’s [Read More…]
SK Customs is well known for producing highly stylized and customized handguns generally honoring or venerating a particular group of people or individuals who have had a great impact on history. Their latest project is the new Limited Edition Purple Heart Commemorative [Read More…]
Langdon Tactical Technology is teaming up with the folks over at Heckler & Koch to add to LTT’s existing lineup of fine aftermarket pistol and parts offerings. The new LTT HK P30 Series will feature Langdon Tactical’s premium level of customization which [Read More…]
European American Armory Corporation have announced a new addition to their line of Girsan-made Hi-Power clones, the MC P35 PI. EAA describes the MC P35 PI as being “easy to carry and conceal”. Hi-Powers @ TFB: [SHOT 2022] The Modern Hi-Power, the EAA/Girsan MC [Read More…]
Over the last few years, the SIG Sauer P320 has been growing in popularity in the market thanks to the ability to switch out frames and slides to create a handgun truly customized to you. A few years ago, I even wrote about the one handgun I would choose if I could only [Read More…]
Replica airguns or airsoft pistols are a lot of fun for backyard target shooting, force-on-force training, or even just as a fun and inexpensive way to pass the time without heading to the range. SIG Sauer has just announced the release of their newest air pistol, the [Read More…]
Throughout all the articles I’ve written on TFB, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve written about things you should carry on your person. What isn’t talked about are some of the things that shouldn’t be carried on you when carrying a [Read More…]
The U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Secure Transportation are set to procure ZEV’s OZ-9 X Combat. A notice of intent to procure was posted on SAM.gov announcing that the Office of Secure Transportation are [Read More…]
The Springfield Armory Hellcat is one of the most popular high-capacity micro 9mm pistols on the market. It is already available in several versions, including “OSP” optics-ready versions and Flat Dark Earth models. New two-tone models will soon be available [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world! The OpenTop 11/22 has been a semi-frequent topic of discussion here at TFB. Developed originally by Sebastian Unger and put into production [Read More…]
Canik USA recently unveiled a new line within the METE series of pistols, the Canik METE Pro, which has a few additional features over the standard line. The new Canik METE Pro series will feature aggressive slide serrations, a fluted and threaded stainless steel [Read More…]
Savage Arms Stance subcompact pistols, which previously shipped with one 7 and one 8-round magazine, have expanded their choices across the entire line of pistols to include models that ship with one 7 and one 10-round magazine. This option is available in all color, [Read More…]
The Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 pistol has been a great success over the years being adopted both by private citizens and law enforcement agencies for its reliability, accuracy, and relative price for performance. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce the [Read More…]
Practical shooting organizations have been in existence within the United States for over 70 years at this point and arguably longer if you include competitive Olympic shooting sports. However, with the increase in popularity and affordability of handguns, sports like [Read More…]
A quality slide kit can take a lot of the waiting and the work out of upgrading a standard non-optic ready slide. ZEV Technologies has just announced the introduction and availability of their new ZEV Duty Slide Kits that come ready from the factory to accept any optic [Read More…]
When it comes to the more affordable side of civilian reproductions of classic firearms, few names are as well known as Tisas, a Turkish firearms manufacturer with a US branch in Knoxville, TN. Tisas is proud to introduce their new walnut gripped 1911A1 pistols. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tackles the Glock vs 1911 question. This isn’t the first time or the last time that a “Glock or 1911” video has been or is going to be on YouTube, but it’s definitely the best time. This video features renowned instructor and 1911 guru [Read More…]
In commemoration of their 45th anniversary, Wilson Combat has released limited edition CQB 1911 pistols that have classic features from the times when the company was just established. Particularly, old-school features seen in these retro pistols include an upswept [Read More…]
When looking at self-defense training, the vast majority of people will focus on closer engagements with their carry handgun. This is widely accepted since the most common self-defense shootings are very close quarters for a short amount of time. The recent mall [Read More…]
Continuing their crusade to bring fast, highly visible aiming solutions to daily concealed carriers, Viridian Weapon Tech has just announced the introduction of new Springfield Hellcat PRO E SERIES Green Laser sights. Viridian claims that the latest iteration of their E [Read More…]
Today is the National Moon Day! 53 years ago, on July 20, 1969, the Lunar Module Eagle of Apollo 11 spaceflight landed on the surface of Earth’s only natural satellite. A little over six hours after the landing (which was already July 21st UTC), Neil Armstrong, the [Read More…]
Whether you’re into it for the sheer amount of customization options or you’re optimizing for a one-and-done competition gun, SIG Sauer has just announced the addition of LOK Grips GRIDLOCK grip sets to the SIG P320 FCU Studio. LOK Grips specializes in [Read More…]