![[IWA 2022] A Turkish Keymaster? The Akdas AK12 UBS](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/vlcsnap-00002-2-660x260.jpg)
Masterkey-style shotguns are very well known within the United States but they are also a rare find within the wilds of the firearms community. This is due mostly because of ATF regulations that turn such a shortened underslung shotgun into a short-barreled shotgun [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James is at the Akdas booth to see their new Akdas UBS or “under barrel shotgun.” Like the famed Masterkey, this shotgun will mount to an accessory rail on the bottom of a rifle with an appropriately sized Picatinny rail handguard, plus it has some [Read More…]
Tungsten shot has been extremely popular in recent years for all sorts of hunting applications including Turkey hunting. In an effort to further expand their product lineup and coverage options for their customers, Fiocchi has just announced the introduction of their [Read More…]
Last time we had a look at Tactical Imports Corp. (Ontario, Canada) we enjoyed a Type 81 LMG. In this Photo Of The Day, we’re going bullpup AND shotgun at the same time. Here we have the HG-105 shotgun. The manufacturer is Tracker Arms and this is a [Read More…]
Those that live in California know just how difficult it is to get a lot of the same firearms that we have in most of the rest of the country. However, that hasn’t stopped firearms manufacturers from trying to help out those who live in states like California by [Read More…]
With so many new shooters joining our community over the past few years, it’s important to have options to accommodate them all. Many of the new shooters are women and young people, both of which are oftentimes smaller in stature. This was likely not something [Read More…]
The Benelli Magnifico Set of Five was first revealed at the recent 2022 Safari Club International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. As you can imagine, these shotguns are made from the finest materials, engraved and made by hand. Think the opposite of a lot of the [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 129th 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 [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show with Rock Island Armory to see the new VRF14. According to RIA: “The VRF14 is the first semi-automatic short barrel firearm of its kind. It boasts a familiar pistol-style grip so you can shoot 12GA shells from the hip. And if the 5-round magazine isn’t enough, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Four Peaks talking about the Adler Arms HT108T retro/modern pump shotgun. It has an MSRP of $400.00. According to Four Peaks: “The HT-108T is no “me too” pump action shotgun. With its high grade Turkish walnut stocks and tungsten cerakote [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] NEW Mesa Tactical RMR Co-Witness Sureshell Carrier](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RMR-closeup-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] NEW Mesa Tactical RMR Co-Witness Mount for Benelli M4 Mesa Tactical is known for their wide range of shotgun accessories. Their Sureshell carrier has become the de facto standard sidesaddle mount for most law enforcement shotguns. It features a picatinny top [Read More…]
Today at SHOT 2022’s Industry Day at the Range, Umarex unveiled their brand new Primal 20. Airguns have been carving themselves a niche in the hunting market and Umarex is one of the big names in that area. Their newest offering is a 20-gauge slug firing airgun. [Read More…]
Browning has published the list of products that are new for 2022. The list includes new versionss of X-Bolt bolt action rifle, BAR Mk3 centerfire and SA-22 rimfire semi-auto rifles, new Cynergy, Maxus II, Silver and A5 shotgun options as well as a couple of new models [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: The Derya MK-12 semi-automatic shotgun from Turkey has become increasingly popular in sports and target shooting. They now just released a new drum magazine which is worth sharing some pictures of. While forbidden in some competitions like IPSC Shotgun [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves subjects the Citadel ATAC aka Citadel Bosshog aka Citadel Warthog from Legacy Sports International to a 500-round torture test to see how durable and reliable this budget shotgun is. At Just $176, this semiauto costs less than most pump shotguns, but can it [Read More…]
In this first part of a two-part review of the cheapest semi-auto shotgun money can buy, James Reeves reviews the $176 Citadel 12 gauge made in Turkey. This gun is also known as the Citadel ATAC, Citadel Warthog, Citadel Boss Hog or Bosshog. The CItadel ATAC is made in Turkey like so many budget [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the new Griffin Armament EXPLORR ET3 T-300 rifle can. This week we have a mash up [Read More…]
There’s nothing like an old pump shotgun. Well, maybe a new semi-automatic one with a 12+1 capacity! That’s exactly what we’re talking about with the new 940 Pro Snow Goose from Mossberg. In the same family, the 940 Pro Waterfowl Shotgun is [Read More…]
If you discuss home defense scenarios with fellow firearms owners, you will almost certainly get a wide variety of ideas and responses. People’s chosen defensive firearms, planning, and training will vary significantly based on their individual backgrounds and a [Read More…]
TriStar Arms and their popular Bristol side-by-side shotguns have just received two new variants to the lineup – both in 16 gauge. Billed as a balance of “Beauty, Elegance, and Performance” the Bristol lineup of shotguns has been a popular go-to [Read More…]
APEX Ammunition has announced their Upland Bird TSS shotshells are now available. The new non-toxic handloaded, ultra-high density Tungsten Super Shot loads have an MSRP of $49.99 – $65.99 (per 10 round box). APEX Ammunition have made Upland Bird available in [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 121st 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 [Read More…]
With governments increasingly tackling potential sources of environmental pollution, we’re seeing ammunition manufacturers being required to offer greener options. Fiocchi Munizioni, together with the recently acquired Baschieri & Pellagri, is acting [Read More…]
Following the tragic shooting death of the cinematographer of the movie “Rust“, Alec Baldwin Tweeted “Every film/TV set that uses guns, fake or otherwise, should have a police officer on set, hired by the production, to specifically monitor weapons [Read More…]
For the environmentally-conscious hunters out there, perhaps for our Japanese friends who have seen recent sanctions on lead-based ammunition, HEVI Shot has just announced the addition of a new non-toxic dove hunting load for avian hunters. The new HEVI-Hammer [Read More…]
TacSol and Volquarsten have some competition with Radical Firearms’ relatively new RF-22. Designed as an out-of-the-box accurized semiauto rimfire, the RF-22 features a Picatinny rail integrated with the receiver, a machined bolt and a match-grade threaded [Read More…]
The legendary Mossberg 590 has just received an all-new lineup that is now compatible with a wide variety of shotgun shells from 3″ magnums all the way down to the tiny 1.75″ mini shells. The new Mossberg 590s shotgun features a redesigned elevator and bolt [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop previews the newest model of the venerable Mossberg 590 shotgun: the 590S. The Mossberg 590S is everything you know and love about the 590, but with some internal tweaks that allow it to reliably cycle mini shells without the use of an adapter. The new 590S, and 590S [Read More…]
On October 18, 2021, Smith & Wesson issued an important safety recall notice for the M&P12 shotgun. Two shotguns in the field developed barrel cracks. The M&P12 safety recall includes every S&W shotgun manufactured prior to October 15, 2021. Detailed [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I happened to do a little [Read More…]
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