In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at TriggrCon 2023 with Rob Curtis to talk about the Lionheart Vulcan 9, a modernized version of the South Korean military’s pistol, the proven Daewoo K5 or DP51. The neatest part about this pistol is its “double action plus” [Read More…]
A common anti-Second Amendment talking point is that the Founding Fathers couldn’t possibly have imagined the evolution that firearms have seen since they had a key role in founding the United States. Of course, we know that to be untrue, due to the letter written to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at Watchtower Firearms speaking with them about their new double stack 1911/2011 style pistol. This model is a collaboration with @PewView and is (almost) literally guaranteed to be the smoothest 2011 at the show. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at TriggrCon 2023 talking to the guys from SDS Imports about their new range of Tisas 1911s. From budget reproduction USGI 1911s to tricked-out and Wicked-out 9mm 1911s, Tisas is bringing a handful of new models to the USA. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
Angled Spade Technologies (AST) is excited to announce what they think will solve one of the industry’s most hot-button issues surrounding the SIG Sauer P320 platform. The new AST Fire Control Upgrade Kit is an aftermarket solution that allows for direct [Read More…]
While being almost 25 years old, The Boondock Saints, a violent tale of two brothers cleansing their hometown streets of Boston is certainly a cult classic as it spawned too many sequels that did not live up to the quality of the first entry. Throughout the film, there [Read More…]
I’ve had the opportunity to test out, shoot, and own pretty much every single iteration of the 9mm micro-compact category of pistols. Since the introduction of the SIG Sauer P365, every company has strived to match the groundbreaking and quite honestly [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week I talked about some of the rules people choose to break when they concealed carry for one reason or another. If you happened to miss that, be sure to check out the link here to give it a read. This [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms is proud to announce the newest addition to its growing lineup of FX-19 pistol options. The new FX-19 LT series includes non-threaded match series flame-fluted barrels, two different slide profiles to choose from, and an RMR/507C optics cut complete with [Read More…]
Accuracy X, Inc., a company known for handcrafted 1911s that typically cost more than most teenagers’ first and maybe even second cars has some new items coming to market. For those unaware, Accuracy X makes some incredibly high-end firearms. They started out with [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week we compared the YHM Turbo lineup with the YHM Fat Cat on 5.56 semiautomatic hosts. This [Read More…]
Welcome back to another TFB Review. Today, we will be looking at the extended review of my TYPE-A EG11 pistol from TYPE-A Rifle Company. In the last couple of years, several companies have come out with their version of the high-end 2011-style firearm. Everyone from Dan [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the best to worst carry positions when concealing a firearm. If you happened to miss that article, click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to go over a few [Read More…]
Taurus has always had the reputation of being one of the more budget-friendly companies out there whether you’re into revolvers, rimfire pistols, or micro-compact handguns. While Taurus excels in the affordability department, on the sophistication and feature side [Read More…]
ADIHEX is an important regional show that each year gathers outdoor and firearm companies in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Playing on its own turf, CARACAL usually displays its wide catalog and finds the opportunity to reveal new models, such as UAE-inspired Merkel hunting rifles and [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the biggest mistakes concealed carriers make when starting out. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. For this week’s topic, I wanted [Read More…]
Canik is launching a new Canik Creations variation of their popular TP9SF pistols in Cerakote flavors. Honestly, these are some really good-looking camos in my opinion. Canik has been delivering a lot of gun for the money for some time now but it’s nice to see [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: TFB’s James Reeves recently wrote an article about the CZ Shadow 2 Compact, and I have to say that the Czech really know how to tease me and most likely the majority of the gun community to make another purchase. The new pistol is certainly [Read More…]
Taurus have announced the introduction of their full-size, polymer frame TS9. The pistol weighs in at 35.2oz unloaded, has a 4-inch barrel, is ambidextrous and comes with two 17-round magazines and 4 backstraps. MSRP for the new pistol is $499.99. Here’s what [Read More…]
Last year I had the opportunity to visit the John M. Browning Museum in Ogden, Utah and I was thrilled to see Browning’s hammerless 1911 prototype on display. Very little has been written about the development of this particular pistol. The pistol is briefly [Read More…]
Last week we took a look at the “St Michael’s Banderole” pistol from Cabot Guns OAK (One-Of-A-Kind) Collection. Today we have another masterpiece from this collection of deluxe 1911-style handguns – The Phoenix pistol. As its name implies, the design [Read More…]
James Reeves puts the Springfield Echelon pistol to the test at Thunder Ranch. James subjects the Echelon to a 3 day Thunder Ranch advanced pistol course plus a battery of somewhat unrealistic dirt tests. James, Ryan, and the staff and students have pushed about 3,000 rounds through this gun without [Read More…]
In the world of 45 ACP pistols, there are a number of options as well as styles to choose from on the market today, whether that’s a classic 1911-style firearm or something modern like an HK45 or the new FN 545. What most people overlook Is the Glock line of 45 [Read More…]
Cabot Guns have added another masterpiece to their OAK (One-Of-A-Kind) Collection of deluxe 1911-style pistols. Dubbed the St Michael’s Banderole, this 9mm pistol is made of Damascus steels from Jason Morrisey and Robert Eggerling, is fitted with meteorite-made [Read More…]
The Indian branch of Webley & Scott have just announced a new pistol for the Indian firearm market, the WP20 Fox Pistol, which is chambered in .32 ACP. In 2020, Webley began setting up shop and producing their iconic MKIV revolver as part of the Made In India [Read More…]
Alchemy Custom Weaponry, a division of Cabot Guns, have released the shorter Commander-length version of their Quantico HiCap 2011-style 9mm pistol. Other than the slide and barrel length (4.25″ vs 5″), the Quantico HiCap Carry is identical to its [Read More…]
CZ just released the CZ Shadow 2 Compact this morning, and the full details can be found here on CZ’s website. I was lucky enough to see the CZ Shadow 2 Compact when I was in Nuremberg at IWA 2023 this year. Champion shooter Eric Grauffel himself walked me [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with CZ Pro Shooter Eric Grauffel at the CZ booth in IWA. James was lucky enough to get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at CZ’s new top-tier carry gun, the CZ Shadow 2 Compact. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is totally different and totally the same at [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the importance of magazines when it comes to your carry pistol. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to talk about [Read More…]
At SHOT Show in January of this year, Smith & Wesson busted out their take on a 5.7x28mm pistol in the form of the M&P 5.7. The 5.7 series began much like the Ford Model T’s black color scheme, but Smith & Wesson has just announced they’re adding [Read More…]
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