Is it possible to like 1911s if you’re not a boomer? On this episode of TFBTV, Hop the Millennial shoots the Taurus 1911 Commander to find out. Taurus 1911 Commander Specs: Capacity: 8 (.45 ACP), 9 (9mm) Weight: 38oz Barrel Length: 4.2″ Height: 5.8″ Length: 8″ MSRP: $603.30 [Read More…]
Small carry guns are about as polarizing as the new Star Wars movies or which way the toilet paper roll goes when its time to refill. Depending on who you talk with, small guns will either be a great resource or completely useless. There’s plenty of arguments for [Read More…]
The Guns of Stranger Things Season 3 Earlier this year the Netflix original series Stranger Things debuted its highly anticipated 3rd season. While not specifically targeted at the gun-toting audience, Stranger Things brings plenty of firepower to the Home Screen. [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has released a new line of 1911 pistols called American Combat Pistol (ACP). The idea behind this new series is to offer the same top-notch Wilson Combat quality at a more affordable price point. How is that possible? The company reduced the number of [Read More…]
80 Percent Arms is the United State’s biggest producer of 80% firearms. They have a proven track record of providing their customers with new and unique products that have changed the nature of the 80% lower industry. Today, 80 Percent Arms is happy to announce [Read More…]
The new Kimber lineup for 2020 has just been announced, to include new offerings for their 1911’s, K6s revolvers, Micro 9’s and EVO SP’s. Since Kimber’s introduction of the K6s DASA revolvers several years ago, Kimber has become a do-it-all [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the Serbian made Zastava EZ-9 Compact to see if it can really serve as a budget alternative to a SIG P229. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! [Read More…]
I didn’t quite understand how polarizing the BUG gun ( Back Up Gun) debate was until I was out to dinner with six or seven friends a few weeks ago. My friends all had extremely strong feelings and reactions to a very simple question. Regardless of what you think [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the SCCY CPX-3 to see if it’s worth buying even if you’re not someone’s mom. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! We give away [Read More…]
Cabot Guns has announced that for 2020 they are launching a special project called Gun of the Month. The idea behind this program is to release a custom 1911 every month of the next year. These will be limited edition guns with only 20 of each month gun to be made. Each [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 32nd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Alchemy Custom Weaponry is now accepting custom commissions Alchemy Custom Weaponry (ACW) is a maker of handcrafted 1911’s. The handguns are designed by Rob Schauland – a master gunsmith. ACW is now offering limited availability full custom build projects. [Read More…]
Every year the advent of fall brings changing leaves, cooler weather, football, and of course: the return of the seemingly ubiquitous #PumpkinSpice craze. While it started primarily with pumpkin spice lattes, the autumnal flavor and accompanying orange color themes [Read More…]
The True Precision has announced their line of threaded and non-threaded barrels for the SIG P365 XL pistol. To say that the SIG P365 and the P365 XL have been gaining traction would be an understatement. Both SIG models have been featured here on TFB and already [Read More…]
Fantasy Glock survey!: https://forms.gle/ULyeK33MMTHM7SzL8 In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about his top 5 Fantasy Glocks. You know, Glocks that don’t exist, but should? We have some WILD ones in here today, someone check on James because we think he’s not doin’ so [Read More…]
Befuddled old men are fond of saying that revolvers are “six for sure” and insist that they cannot ever fail. But are revolvers really more reliable than self-loading handguns? Let’s find out by gettin’ dirty. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our [Read More…]
It’s not every day we get to tell you about a new handgun, but today we have the pleasure of introducing the DWX (Dan Wesson X). The model is a merge between a Dan Wesson and a CZ. Think of it as a pistol that uses the single-action trigger of a 1911 in [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Springfield Hellcat and compares it to the SIG P365. Both of these guns are ultra-compact doublestacks – truly the only guns of their type on the market. They are almost identical in size and weight and the capacity is similar: But which [Read More…]
The HK USP Compact holds a very special place in my heart. It was the first handgun I ever had and for the first five years, I shot the crap out of that gun. I think there’s always a special place in your heart for the first gun you own. The USP Compact was the [Read More…]
The new Kel-Tec P17 is set to dethrone the Taurus TX22 in size, weight, and most importantly: price. But only if it actually works. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop puts the P17 through its paces to see if it can hang with the big bulls. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out […] [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics, Washington Utah, have some good news for lovers of the 1911-based handguns. Over the years TFB have reported about the fancy and colorful rifles that Cobalt Kinetics have brought to the AR15 market, and it is now time for them to offer 1911s. There is [Read More…]
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I know you all just saw me on Monday but it’s back to our regularly scheduled Friday programming. As always please leave a comment if you want me to go hunt for a particular type of deal. “Compliant” Ruger AR-556 [Read More…]
Honestly, one question I get fairly often when talking about concealed carrying is whether or not to have multiple guns to carry depending on what you’re doing that given day. There are benefits of carrying different guns at different times of the year, but [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the CZ P10C and pits it against its obvious competition, the Glock 19. These guns have a lot in common and are almost the same size with the same features, and can even use the same holsters in many cases. Similarities aside, what are the differences [Read More…]
Hello my half a dozen faithful readers. I know you were all just utterly ambivalent when you didn’t see a DOTW post last Friday. But have no fear! It’s a special edition for Columbus Day and the first day of Sukkot for any other Jewish gun owners out there. [Read More…]
POTD, short for Photo Of The Day, is TFB’s recurring articles where we go to great length trying to find the best pictures out there. Today we take a look at a rather special Glock 19. In fact, there isn’t much Glock left in this Glock, as it’s been [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives a full review and comparison of the SIG P365 SAS against the SIG P365. Is the P365 SAS worth a look or an upgrade if you have the P365 already? Watch today and find out. According to SIG: “The P365SAS was designed for the serious CCW user […] [Read More…]
Most of our reviews here at TFB involve more modern products that are still available from manufacturers. However, after borrowing a family member’s Colt Woodsman, I was pleasantly surprised with it. Enough so, that I thought I’d report on it in case readers find [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 28th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series (and you’ve been missing out), this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the [Read More…]
Ah, Pumpkin Spice season – My favorite time of year. While the rest of the world is asking for an additional pump of high fructose corn syrup, hold the nutmeg, I feel the urge to retreat into the woods towards peaceful isolation – black coffee in hand. [Read More…]
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