As SIG ramp up their air gun offerings, the US Coast Guard’s official airsoft training pistol is now available commercially. The 6mm ProForce P229 fires biodegradable BBs, using Green Gas, at 295 fps. The airsoft pistol is currently only available in black and [Read More…]
While attending the Big Daddy Unlimited “Epic Shoot” 2019 in Savannah, Georgia hosted at the 17 South Rod and Gun Club we stopped by Microtech to check out their ‘wares and see what was new with them! One of their most intriguing pieces they brought [Read More…]
TFB received an exclusive invite from Jonathan Faulkner and the good folks at BDU to attend their 2nd Annual Big Daddy Unlimited “Epic Shoot” 2019 being hosted at the 17 South Rod and Gun Club in Savannah, Georgia. While visiting the many manufacturers in [Read More…]
Until I started writing this article I had never really thought about the fact that I actually own no less than three rifles from Ruger. All bought at MSRP, or above, in fact. Two Ruger semi-autos, one in 223 Rem and one in 9×19 mm. And one bolt-action in 308 Win [Read More…]
Oh boy! The fun they must have at Franklin Armory as they read Californian (and other states’) firearms legislation and invent new ideas and products. Recently they launched the “Title 1“, which technically was not a rifle, not a pistol and not a [Read More…]
Magpul is proud to introduce its latest advances in firearms furniture technology. The Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD. This bipod is able to mount on an Uncle Mike’s style sling swivel stud that is on almost every sporting rifle available on the market today. [Read More…]
The Schmidt & Bender hunting scope 3-21×50 Exos was introduced earlier this year, but are only now showing up. Apart from the introduction and description from the maker TFB have some really good pictures of the reticle from LongRange.sk. Below: Press picture [Read More…]
The subjects of firearms and triggers can go on for a long time. If you start discussing Glock and triggers the debate will go on forever. I have spent quite a lot of time with the Glock 17 Gen 4, and a little with the Gen 5 and I think the trigger is an improvement [Read More…]
To give people a hint of their new rifle, Bergara North America showed the public a picture of the magazine (see below). That does look a little strange, but it doesn’t take long before the average reader understands it’s a magazine for .22LR. [Read More…]
Springfield Armory is introducing a new pistol, belonging in the SAINT line. A line of rifles and PWDs which TFB has covered several times before. Since the word “price” is likely at least one of the reasons why you chose to read more about this pistol we [Read More…]
Introduction: Maven Optics, a direct to consumer scope company, has released the RS.3 for presale. The RS.3 is their 3rd rifle scope, hence the name. With more long-range shooters getting into hunting and more hunters getting into long-range shooting we are seeing [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer MPX Copperhead is now available with some new features, like an A2 flash-hider which is suppressor ready, all black color (in lieu of the Cerakote E190) and a 30 round magazine. You can check one of TFB’s previous articles on the MPX Copperhead here. [Read More…]
Introduction: Berger Bullets, a member of the Capstone Precision Group, announced the release of their new .22 caliber projectile. Weighing in at 85.5 grains it is the second heaviest bullet Berger offers for that caliber. It’s lighter weight allows it to be pushed [Read More…]
SIG Sauer’s ROMEO1 pistol red dot reflex sight has been around for a few years now, but this week SIG announced it would be joined by the new ROMEO1PRO claiming a new level of reliability and durability. Available in black and FDE with SIG claim the new red dot [Read More…]
RCBS was founded in 1943 by Fred T. Huntington in Oroville, California, and is the “Green” alternative for reloaders who don’t use Red or Blue. Just like when shooting, reloaders like features like accuracy and speed in their reloading kit. The new [Read More…]
Yesterday on social media, Magpul Industries posted an image featuring the scorpion-emblazoned jacket worn by Ryan Gosling’s character in the 2011 film “Drive”. They overlaid a date and teased “We’ve got good news for Scorpion fans [Read More…]
Legendary firearm manufacturer Smith & Wesson has just announced a new lineup of M&P 2.0 Subcompact Pistols. Chambered in 9mm, 40S&W and 45ACP, each caliber comes in a choice of with or without a manual thumb safety. Round capacity is 12+1 for the 9mm, 10+1 [Read More…]
Century Arms has just introduced the newest addition to the already impressive Canik line of handguns. The TP9 Elite Sub Compact (SC) is a concealable, lightweight, reliable, double stacked, striker-fired polymer pistol. This Canik Elite SC comes chambered in 9mm and [Read More…]
Walther Arms have introduced a new offering in their PPQ M2 line. If you’re a fan of Coyote Tan finished pistols Walther have you covered with thier new Coyote PPQ. Launched back in 2014, the PPQ M2 continues to be a popular choice and the new Coyote Tan option, [Read More…]
Walther have launched a conversion kit which can turn any of their standard PPQ line of pistols into a Q5 Match pistol ready for the local 3-gun match. The Q5 Match was first introduced back in 2016, with a steel framed version announced earlier this year. The kit [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of the launch of Springfield Armory’s new Hellcat 9x19mm micro-compact pistol Viridian Weapon Technologies have added a laser for the Hellcat to their E-Series line of carry and home defence lasers. The Viridian E-Series Laser for [Read More…]
Besides being one of the best values on the suppressor market, Yankee Hill Machine has always produced one of the slickest and easiest to use quick detach (QD) muzzle device systems available to the modern shooter. YHM has just upgraded their lineup to include the Mini [Read More…]
When it comes to sound level testing for gunshots, there is only one real set of criteria that matters: MILSTD Acoustic Noise Limits. Specifically the MIL-1474D and MIL-1474E standards. If you’re a suppressor/silencer nerd like myself, the MILSTD testing criteria [Read More…]
Backup Tactical has spent the last six months perfecting their Glock 48 Threaded Barrel. TFBTV covered the Glock 48 and 43X earlier this year so go check out that video if you’ve been living under a rock. The single-stack Glock 48 is noticeably thinner than its [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has been teasing us for the last month on social media that today they were going to debut a NEW “class leading firearm,” and now that day has arrived! Their new firearm has achieved a feat many of us did not believe was possible until [Read More…]
TargetVision of Pearland, Texas is a national leader in long-range target cameras. For the long-range shooter, getting a clear view of your shots can be a time-consuming hassle and TargetVision has the solution. Conceived by founders, Clay Rhoden, Richard Rhoden, and [Read More…]
When most people think of Savage Arms they think of their AccuTrigger, a left-hand friendly company, and an assortment of modern synthetic stocks for target shooters as well as hunters. There is another older crowd of firearm enthusiasts who remember Savage Arms for [Read More…]
Back in January ZEV Tech unveiled their first pistol, the O.Z-9. They have now introduced a compact version of the pistol – the O.Z-9 Compact. The new O.Z-9 C has similar dimensions to the Glock 19, with a 7.3″ overall length but with parts like [Read More…]
Mossberg have announced the introduction of the Predator in 6.5 PRC to their Patriot range of bolt action rifles. The Patriot Predator is suppressor-ready with a 5/8” threaded muzzle and comes in a number of stock options – both the FDE and Strata Camo stocks [Read More…]
Building on the success of their Radial Delayed Blowback system, CMMG has just dropped a 10mm Banshee into their pistol and short barrel rifle product lineup. The new “best millimeter” gun joins thirteen other Banshee caliber and magazine options, ranging from .22LR [Read More…]