Savage Arms has announced a NEW 320 Tactical FDE (Flat Dark Earth) pump-action shotgun to their already extensive lineup and declared that it is officially available. So, for everyone who is on the FDE bandwagon (like me), this may be a prime candidate to add to your [Read More…]
James Reeves is at Panzer Arms’ booth at IWA 2024 to look at the shortest mag-fed shotgun he’s seen in a while: The Panzer Arms Super Short SS12. Interestingly, this shotgun has a spring-loaded pump handle that returns the pump to the forward position after it is retracted. It’s [Read More…]
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Tristar has introduced a new collection of over/under shotguns, including the Cypher, Cypher Sporting, and Cypher X models, to its 2024 lineup. The company has also unveiled the Cobra III Super Compact pump-action shotgun alongside its new side-by-side offerings at SHOT [Read More…]
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Panzer Arms has revealed an innovative range of shotgun models at this year’s SHOT Show. The company, acclaimed for its unique and economical firearm designs, is set to make headway into the market with these newly-featured offerings providing affordable choices [Read More…]
James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 with Mossberg to discuss two European military contract breacher shotguns that were designed to the specs requested by two high-profile European units. There’s a Mossberg 590M variant and a simpler, less expensive (and less frills) Shockwave version. Both will [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with Jeremy Stafford of Mossberg to discuss the new Mossberg Professional Series 590A1 pump action and 940 semi-auto shotguns. These new versions include upgraded sights, a Cerakote finish, and a number of other features demanded by armed professionals for [Read More…]
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At SHOT Show 2024, prominent firearms manufacturer Mossberg unveiled two new additions to their shotgun lineup, the 940 Thunder Ranch and 590 Thunder Ranch. Both models share core features, combining a sharp aesthetic with impressive functionality, seamlessly matching [Read More…]
We’re back at the Palmetto State Armory booth to check out PSA’s new Modular Shotgun Concept – the PSA 570. The PSA 570 is a BYO (Build Your Own) shotgun concept that can be assembled with commonly available hand tools and also is compatible with already existing Remington 870 pump action [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at the PTR booth to talk about their new LE-oriented, short barrel AOW Mossberg-based shotguns, the PTR Jack and the PTR Breaker, a 2+1 and a 3+1 12 gauge, respectively. Enter to win the 5.11 SHOT Show 2024 Sweepstakes: 5.11 Tactical’s Win [Read More…]
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Expanding their extensive lineup of firearms, Khan Arms today introduced their new Matrix Inertial Semi-Auto Shotgun and a new line of PXS pump action shotguns chambered in .410 Bore. Known for about a quarter-century of crafting quality rifles and shotguns, the Turkish [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives you a sneak peek at the new Thunder Ranch Mossberg shotguns, including an interview with Clint Smith and Jack Daniel at Thunder Ranch about these new shotguns. The Thunder Ranch Mossberg 940 is a semi-auto tactical shotgun with full Cerakote, [Read More…]
Did the featured image catch your attention? Do you want to know more? Well, come on in. I acquired a somewhat obscure straight pull bolt action shotgun made by C-MORE called the M26 CMC. It is a competition variant of the more popular M26 MASS. Shotguns @ TFB: Heritage [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 219th 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…]
Wood-and-blued-steel tactical shotguns are back in style! But if you want firepower with a little less recoil, your sub-gauge options are limited. Now, Tokarev USA is bringing in the TX3 20HD A1 pump-action to offer that retro look with a bit less kick. Or if you want, [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 213th 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…]
Joining the ranks among a few other notable names within the bullpup shotgun scene is the new Escort BullTac pump-action bullpup shotgun. The new shotgun is capable of running up to 3″ shells, sports a standard length 18″ barrel, and an overall length of [Read More…]
Standard Manufacturing introduced the second generation of their DP-12 double-barrel pump-action bullpup shotgun. The differences between the DP-12 Gen II and the first-generation DP-12 shotguns are in the new contour of the barrels and the new patented [Read More…]
There’s something about those short shotguns, don’t you agree? In this Photo Of The Day, we’re here to admire the Mossberg Shockwave pump shotgun, with some American walnut from Woox. I’ve had my eyes on Woox for a while, and it’s almost [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 208th 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…]
Manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons, the Mossberg 590 is a popular pump-action shotgun. It’s used by the military as well as in law enforcement applications, but it’s also popular for home defense and sporting purposes. I’m sure that more than a [Read More…]
Oh, baby! We do short-barreled shotguns all too seldom here, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like them. Here’s a magnificent picture taken by Holt Works, and the Vang Comp 870 SBS. Here’s the part list to inspire yourself: @vangcomp [Read More…]
I recently acquired a Kel-Tech KS7 on sale and started to research upgrades for it. I came across Haga Defense KS7 upgrades in my search. Haga Defense has been making upgrades for a number of weapon platforms but I did not know they have upgrades for the KS7. So here [Read More…]
Vang Comp is renowned for its custom shotguns and the Vang Comp System, which provides reduced recoil and tighter patterns. Their latest product is a long gun transport case disguised to look like a folding chair cover. Now, you can keep that scattering close while [Read More…]
This week’s episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast features both Lucas D and Hop of TFB and TFBTV as we have a nice chat about shotguns. However, as indicated by the title, the topics in this episode are going to vary a bit as our beer supply dwindles and the early [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day features a KelTec KSG shotgun, which I rarely see in the wild, yet they turn up in law enforcement photos from time to time. The photos come from the French Police Nationale’s Facebook page on June 30, 2023. During late June and into [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to do a little woodworking. I apologize for the lack of Armorer’s Bench content [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives you a long-overdue review of the Mossberg 590A1. The Mossberg 590A1 is known for its durability: this shotgun has been tested and proven in some of the toughest environments, including military trials. It can handle a wide range of ammunition types and [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical, that California expat company now located in Reno, Is known for law enforcement- and home defense-ready upgrades for long guns. My first experience with their gear was installing their Sureshell shell carrier/rail combo on my Remington 870 Tactical [Read More…]
If you’re anything like me, then movies have been a huge influence on your love for firearms. Whether it’s classic movies like Heat, Die Hard, or True Lies, all of these movies made an impression on me when it comes to what I thought was a cool movie [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA visiting Prima Armi, the Italian distributor to see the SDM M870 Shorty, an inexpensive, short-barrel, pump action, mag-fed 12 gauge shotgun. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click [Read More…]
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