The CMP and Tisas team up for a new series of retro-styled 1911A1 pistols, with retro mil-surp looks. These will be sold by the CMP to the public.
The Pennslvania State Police have once again chosen a new duty pistol. This time it's the Walther PDP, and they are configuring it with a red dot.
This video contains rare, exclusive footage inside the Beretta Italy factory, showing how the Beretta 92 pistol is made. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, to visit the oldest gun company in the world, Beretta. James brings you behind-the-scenes access to [Read More…]
As a child, there were several foods and dishes that loathed, and getting me to eat said food usually took the threat of a spanking if I didn’t. Since then, however, I’ve grown to love some of those foods which, now I can’t imagine not being part of my diet. [Read More…]
Right before Christmas, I received an exciting call from my local FFL. They had just received a TYPE-A EG-19 with my name on it. Naturally, I dropped whatever “probably important” task I was doing at the time and rushed over there to see this beauty in [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at normal problems people will have when it comes to carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take [Read More…]
Tisas USA, a division of SDS Imports, brings back the iconic Beretta Model 84 with the introduction of their Fatih B380. The Fatih 380 comes with a black Cerakote frame, slide, and small components, a hammer-forged barrel, wood grips, and ambidextrous safety, the Fatih [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range talking with the group form Shadow Systems about new entries they have to their Glock-type pistol lineup as well as the introduction of a clever new suppressor made by Shadow Systems. Shop James’ Outfits/Gear from SHOT Show 2024: [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk to the gents from SDS Imports about the faithful and parts-interchangeable Hi-Powers they are importing to the US. Shop James’ Outfits/Gear from SHOT Show 2024: https://www.511tactical.com/tfb.html Enter to win the 5.11 SHOT [Read More…]
James Reeves chats with Mike, one of the engineers from Daniel Defense, about the Daniel H9 pistol. This pistol, an evolution of the old Hudson H9, underwent massive changes in the almost four years it was in development. What did Daniel Defense have to do to the old Hudson H9 to bring it up to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to look at and shoot the new Tisas 5.7x28mm pistol that will be coming to the US. Initially unveiled at IWA 2023 in Europe, the Tisas 5.7 is now on its way to the […] Read More [Read More…]
James Reeves is at the SDS Imports tent at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range to talk about new MAC and Tisas 2011s being imported by SDS. These pistols are inexpensive but appear to be well-featured. Check the video and let us know in the comments if these have your interest. Shop [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 with his friend @Scuzi23 Michelle Viscusi to talk about the all-new Staccato C. According to Staccato, “The Staccato C is a 4-inch pistol that is the perfect all-purpose handgun. Small enough for concealed carry and big enough for on duty and home [Read More…]
Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) is visiting Rost Martin, a relatively new firearms company that started up less than 5 years ago. The company has decided to release its first firearm, the RM1C. Rost Martin is a veteran-owned company based out of Dallas, Texas, and just like anything else Texans do, [Read More…]
For more than half a century, Ed Brown has been in the business of improving guns. While the man himself retired in 2010, after many years of work on a variety of guns with a particular specialization in high-end 1911s, the company is still going strong under the care [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. In the last installment, we talked about carrying with layers when the weather starts to get colder. If you happened to miss that article last week, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I [Read More…]
STP, or Sport Target Pistol by Prommersberger, is a renowned German manufacturer known for its high-quality 2011 pistols, crafted with precision and expertise in handgun tuning. Founded by Karl Prommersberger, a master gunsmith with over three decades of experience, STP has made a significant mark [Read More…]
Tisas USA and SDS Imports have just announced a safety recall is in effect for five Tisas 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP and 10mm Auto. The announcement states that pistols within specific serial number ranges could potentially have the hammer follow the slide [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2024, Hop visited the Kriss USA booth to see the new 3rd generation Vector. The new gun is still available as a carbine, pistol, or SBR, and has a few changes to make it more appealing to buyers in 2024. The rear of the gun now has a short length of Picatinny […] Read More [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Free State Firearms LLC Releases Their Sentry Concealed Carry Pistol](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0584-1-660x260.jpg)
The Free State Firearms LLC Sentry 9mm 1911 concealed carry pistol, has been announced at SHOT Show 2024 as the latest addition to home defense options. Featuring an innovative authorization mechanism, this pistol aims to enhance safety by preventing unauthorized use. [Read More…]
Walther’s striker-fired PDP pistol series carries the slogan, “It’s your duty to be ready.” Ready for what? By the tone of their video marketing, duty. Whether that be to family and self for protection, or the public in the case of uniformed officers, PDP [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Alpha Foxtrot AF349C: Coming This Spring](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Compress_20240125_204507_7654-660x260.jpg)
Coming this spring, Georgia-based company Alpha Foxtrot is set to launch its new semi-auto pistol, the 7075-T6 aluminum-framed 9mm AF349C. Foreshadowing to hit the market by May 2024, the AF349C promises a ride on a new wave of progressive gun-making technology and a [Read More…]
James Reeves visits Kimber at SHOT Show 2024 to see their newest 1911-style pistol, the Kimber KDS9c. Per Kimber: The NEW KDS9c from Kimber is a testament to over 4 decades of the highest level of firearms manufacturing. The KDS9c was built from the ground up as a personal protection masterpiece. [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Stoeger STR-45 Offers Hard-Hitting Power In Full-sized Package](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Compress_20240125_191255_5044-660x260.jpg)
Stoeger Firearms, a longtime player in the industry, has launched a new power-packed full-sized handgun, the STR-45. This polymer-frame, striker-fired double-action semi-automatic handgun is stepping up to bring hard-hitting capabilities in a full-sized package. This [Read More…]
The ultra low bore axis Archon Type B pistol recently got a few upgrades and is now being brought to the US with help from PTR. @Hoplopfheil stopped by the PTR booth to check out the new features of the Gen II Archon Type B. The updated Type B has a modular frame system with […] Read More [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Franklin Armory G-S223 Binary Trigger and Slide for Third Generation .40 S&W Glock 22](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/04-11-660x260.jpg)
Franklin Armory, a popular firearms and accessories manufacturer, has unveiled its latest binary trigger system for Glock pistols, the G-S223. The new addition, which comes with an $899.99 price tag, brings their revolutionary binary system to the Third Generation .40 [Read More…]
During the SHOT Show 2024, Black Rain Ordnance introduced the new Frontline and Frontline Plus pistols as well as a new line of bolt action rifles. The Frontline and Frontline Plus series are Glock 19-pattern designs, compatible with many aftermarket parts and mags from [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] META Tactical Taurus G3 Apex Carbine Conversion](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1063-660x260.jpeg)
META Tactical, renowned globally for providing the first-ever pistol to bullpup kit, shows no sign of slowing down the innovation train; the team has recently added the Taurus G3 to their impressive lineup of products, and they introduced it at SHOT 2024. The [Read More…]
FN America announced an expansion of their FN 509 series pistol at the 2024 SHOT Show. The expansion includes new models, limited-edition colors and configurations, and compensator kits designed to enhance recoil mitigation. These releases mark the ongoing evolution of [Read More…]
Compact pistols are still a favored choice for many regarding CCW pistols. Even if you haven’t drunk the micro-compact KoolAid yet, you probably know there are now many options out there that fit this specific niche for concealed carriers. Rost Martin, a [Read More…]
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