The Meridian Defense Pestilence is one of four rifles from Meridian Defense Corp’s Apocalypse Series. Each of these rifles is handcrafted by using a mix of both imported and American parts. These special projects division “apocalypse” themed rifles [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has produced ARs for many years now. Their M&P 15 series has expanded to dozens of models, ranging from .22 rimfire plinkers, to standard .223 AR-15s, to large-frame camo-coated .308 versions, and more. Most of their offerings live more on the [Read More…]
Hand to Hand combat with the Heckler & Koch HK416F in our Photo Of The Day. This is the place if you’re looking for moments where a photographer captures soldiers and their firearms in interesting situations or places. Today we’re looking at the 35e [Read More…]
What do you get when you combine a bolt action with a revolver? The Thomas Patent Bolt Action Revolver Sometimes, combining two types of operation works out well. The Benelli M3, for instance, is both a pump-action and semiautomatic shotgun. The IWI Tavor TS12 is [Read More…]
It’s often been asked “why don’t GLOCK make rifles?” and time and time again we’ve heard rumours and even had a few hoaxes about a GLOCK Assault Rifle entering the market. But last month a couple of interesting new patents from GLOCK were [Read More…]
After the success of the Mark23 special, Jake from 1911 Syndicate asked if I would help him cover the HK G36C. Unknown to me, Jake had linked up with SK Arms who was bringing up not one, but two G36s. Happy to help wherever I was needed, I packed up the truck and [Read More…]
Precision Rimfire is quickly becoming a very popular discipline within the firearm world. I’ve personally started participating in the Rimfire Precision Rifle Series on the east coast of the United States and I can see why it has grown in popularity. Volquartsen [Read More…]
Type-A is a high-quality manufacturer of custom-built firearms and firearm parts. Type-A (BGD Defense) is proud to announce their latest addition to their rifle lineup. The CQBR Block II Resto-Mod Rifle aims to blend the classic quad rail look with modernized parts to [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Resonator and Resonator K line of rifle suppressors. Last week we got some time behind the Gemtech Integra .22LR [Read More…]
The new Savage Impulse is crazy cool. An ambidextrous straight-pull bolt action, even you left-handed peeps can share in the fun. Straight-pull bolt action is far from new technology, in fact, it is more than a hundred years old. Savage has decided to enter the game [Read More…]
The Ruger American Ranch Rifle (RARR) is a handy, affordable 16″ barrel bolt action that can be had in a number of chamberings. Weights range from 5.5-6lbs, depending on caliber, and though the default color scheme is a tan stock with a matte black receiver and [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 91st 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…]
At the end of a long press release about the news that Sweden is buying 200 tracked vehicles (BAE Systems/Hagglunds 410) someone hid this little gem about Sweden and Finland collaborating on a service rifle (machine-translated and edited): In September (2021), a [Read More…]
IWI USA released today a new version of its popular Galil ACE, the GEN II. This latest configuration is reportedly born to bring to the successful model improvement based on collecting user feedback. Indeed it brings to the table a few new features that most users will [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves introduces the IWI Galil ACE Gen 2. This version of the ACE takes the Galil ACE – which was introduced 13 years ago in 2008 – to its next, logical evolution, with a bevy of upgrades, tweaks, and new barrel and caliber options. What’s new with [Read More…]
Triggers for AR15 rifles: a simple yet so complex subject with as many opinions as there are people. Luth-AR now has a new single-stage drop-in trigger which is said to give a crisp, clean trigger break at around 3.5 lb. The drop-in functionality is something I really [Read More…]
Last week we reported about the launch of Bergara Small Batch, a new series of limited-edition firearms built in this Spanish company’s US branch in Georgia with their barreled actions and various aftermarket parts and accessories. Shortly after the introduction [Read More…]
Much digital ink has been spilled over the last several years regarding the US Army’s NGSW (Next Generation Squad Weapons) Program. Most of the rifles/carbines and machine guns currently employed by America’s soldiers are not particularly modern, by any [Read More…]
This is the April 2021 Edition of TFBTV Mailroom, where James announces a HUGE father’s day giveaway for 5.11, a HUGE announcement from Glock, and a HUGE, HUUUUUUUUUGE PEN-15 update. Oh and he opens mail. Check it. Also, in case you missed it, my 2021 Summer Jams Playlist, “Slaps Like an [Read More…]
The HK416 A7 is still not up on the HK website, I can only find the A5 version. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. For those who have been around TFB for a few years, may remember that we reported about it back in 2017 in “HK416 A7 to be called G95 by the [Read More…]
Nothing to do? Each day you are welcome to TFB’s selection of photo highlights. We call this Photo Of The Day and above we see a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist assigned to the 369th Chemical Company, 455th Chemical Brigade, 76th Operational [Read More…]
For this author, and I bet for many of our readers too, “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” is the best movie of the whole Terminator franchise. For 1991, the year it was released, it had amazing visual effects never seen before and many of the scenes and phrases [Read More…]
Bergara Small Batch is a new series of custom firearms recently announced by Bergara North America. Comparing to small batch whiskey, the company describes the guns that will be included in this series as “Refined in Spain, Barreled in Georgia” which [Read More…]
Ruger 10/22 rifles, pistols, and carbines are always fun to tinker with and one of the best ways to get the most customization out of a 10/22 build is to start with a good foundation. Grey Birch Solutions has launched their flagship product – the Foundation [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Established in 2014 this is TFB’s way to show carefully selected photographs on a daily basis. As a bonus, you get a short story and hopefully, you’ll learn something new. Today we’re looking at a Kriegsgewehr. Or is it a Sportsgewehr? It [Read More…]
The Henry brand has been synonymous with fine lever-action rifles since the days of the Wild West. As cartridges developed into a viable upgrade from older powder-and-ball ammunition during the middle of the 19th century, the need for quality firearms able to use these [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 90th 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…]
Faxon Firearms have just introduced a new line of barrels for the Ruger 10/22. I am a huge fan of the rifle and I often like to compare it to a teenager’s first car in the regard that that same teenager will almost inevitably change everything about it save for a [Read More…]
Griffin Armament is best known for their silencers. They’ve been putting out quality cans since their founding in 2006, and many of their models have enjoyed significant success. From their versatile Bushwacker 46, the user-configurable Optimus, their 30SD-K [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program offers vintage military rifles and pistols for sale from time to time for a purchase to the general public. In their latest site update, CMP warns against the use of certain types of .30-06 Springfield ammunition inside specific rifles [Read More…]