It seems like every year there is a new hip bandwagon of color, accessorizing, or even a certain caliber that gun lovers all need to jump over. In prior years it was everything FDE (Flat Dark Earth) or zombies or the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge which is still riding high. [Read More…]
Last month, our man Hrachya discussed the debut of factory subsonic 7.62×39 loads that are designed to cycle semiautomatic firearms like AK47 patterned rifles. The move is a tear-inducing moment for me, to take an iconic gun and set it up as a suppressor host, [Read More…]
It may seem counterintuitive to some shooters, but a backup reflex or red dot optic on top of a 1x variable optic does make sense. Competition shooters can transition between close and far targets without having take a hand off to move the magnification ring. Similarly, [Read More…]
Depending on your personality, upgrading a brand new pistol is either the very first thing you want to do or the last. Trust me on this one, make it your first upgrade. A few years ago I invested in both a Volquartsen hammer and sear for my MKIII and, before the [Read More…]
Modular Driven Technologies has just announced the MDT Unimount, a rugged and repeatable optics mount for precision rifle shooters. Available for 34mm and 35mm scopes, the MDT Unimount features four high-strength lugs that all contact the Picatinny rail for stability. [Read More…]
Love M-LOK? Well, Springfield Armory now have you covered. They have introduced a new slim-line M-LOK handguard to their SAINT line of ARs. Here’s what Springfield Armory have to say about the new rifles: Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce new M-LOK [Read More…]
In case you didn’t know, Hudson Manufacturing is kaput. After lots of hype and build up the makers of the H9 pistol went under. However, the H9 will live on but as a replica airsoft gun. I just recently got into airsoft and I was browsing Evike when I spotted the [Read More…]
After moving out from behind enemy lines years ago, my first act was to divest myself of my high-end air guns and stock up on NFA items like suppressors. It was a wonderful feeling. But every so often I get the urge to pick up a new FX or Daystate PCP .25 caliber rifle. [Read More…]
The march towards 300 Blackout world domination continues! Ruger has just announced the AR-556 Pistol chambered in the heavier supersonic/subsonic crossover round. Details, specifications and other information can be found below. If I had the ear of the good people [Read More…]
A few months ago, Strike Industries released a new Extended Magazine Plate, or EMP, for Glock full-sized magazines. The EMP is currently available for the Glock models 17 and 22 and will give an extra 6 or 5 round capacity respectively. The EMP kit also includes an [Read More…]
Ruger have announced the introduction of a new Ruger Custom Shop 1911, in .45 ACP, joining the SR1911 in 9mm. The pistols use Koenig Shooting Sports’ low-mass hammer and competition sear, flat-faced match trigger shoe, precision-machined Cylinder & Slide [Read More…]
Back in January TFB reported that ZEV Technologies were introducing their first pistol, the O.Z-9. ZEV have now announced that they will be releasing an O.Z-9 modular build kit using components from their design. The O.Z-9 Modular Build Kit (MBK) will offer a high level [Read More…]
Small pistols and small silencers go together like cold beer and salty peanuts. But, at the risk of stating the obvious, reducing the volume of a suppressor also decreases overall noise reduction – unless you have some way to seal off the end cap after the bullet [Read More…]
We here at TFB have been following the P365 XL since news of its launch broke back in May. Well, we can now confirm that SIG Sauer’s latest pistol is now shipping. The P365 XL has a longer barrel, frame and slide but retains the original P365’s grip size [Read More…]
A year and a half ago, Franklin Armory broke the gun internet – by announcing an AR15 rifle with a barrel less than 16” that does not require a National Firearms Act tax stamp. It was the equivalent of achieving absolute zero while simultaneously inventing cold [Read More…]
Ruger is releasing a spruced up* version of their popular Ruger American Rimfire rifles that feature the Go Wild Camo brush stock with bronze Cerakote barrel, Receiver and bolt handle. The new Go Wild Camo rifles are offered in .22lr, .22WMR and .17HMR and follow their [Read More…]
In the free world, like the United States Of America, companies can freely make and sell products to consumers. Capitalism isn’t perfect, but it is a part of what makes America great. So when Nike decided to kill their plans to release “Betsy Ross” themed sneakers [Read More…]
Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) is known for producing high-quality gear for the precision rifle shooter. Their ACC chassis system, that is now available in the CZ455 inletting, is respected by precision shooters for being both feature-rich and relatively affordable [Read More…]
This summer Taurus USA has unleashed a flurry of new handgun iterations that bring in more exotic looks, desired accessories, and specialty engraving to woo your wallets. These come through their staple models of the Taurus 92 9mm, Judge .45 Long Colt/.410 Gauge, and [Read More…]
Last year, we shared a lot of pictures from Swedish Ordnance and their showcase at EnforceTac in Germany. (TFB: Swedish Ordnance at EnforceTac 2018) They have now developed a speed loader for HK MP5 and G3 magazines, as well as AR15/M16/M4/STANAG magazines. I have seen [Read More…]
LongShot Mfg of Andover, New Jersey, specialize in the design and manufacturing of lightweight aluminum and alloy components that directly replace many of the original plastic components that often come as standard on firearms. They now have “Viper styled” [Read More…]
The Speer Gold Dot G2 line of hollow-point ammunition has been a staple for law enforcement and now it is finally available for the commercial market! Shooters have their choice of 3 predictable suspects in either 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. For 3 years now law [Read More…]
Browning has already lifted the veil off of their newly redesigned BPS shotguns for the upcoming year 2020 with more mindful features for hunting and shooting. One immediate improvement is the checkered grip surfaces on Walnut stock models and textured grip surfaces on [Read More…]
Are you looking for a Remington 700 chassis that is ultralight and includes all the features requested by top precision rifle shooters? Say no more. Q, of ‘The Fix’ fame, have just announced the release of the Side Chick, a sub 3 pound chassis for the 700 receiver [Read More…]
As Glock continues to grow out their line of Gen5 pistols so does Lasermax with their Guide Rod Lasers that fit inside. For those who might be unfamiliar with the concept, Lasermax produces a laser that is tucked neatly inside the guide rod/recoil assembly of various [Read More…]
For those who may be gearing up for western big game hunts this fall a new contender to the market is the Savage Arms 110 High Country. If you have been watching Savage Arms this last year you may have noticed that they are upgrading and re-doing all of their Model 110 [Read More…]
I have been searching for a compact precision rimfire setup for some time and I may have just found a big piece of the puzzle. Enoch Industries is officially announcing the ODIN Chassis System for 10/22 receivers that has the potential for a host of different rifle and [Read More…]
The Savage MSR-10 Precision Rifle is now out with dealers. By the looks of it, it’s a serious rifle for those who want to start precision rifle shooting with a semi-automatic, at a tempting price. I examined some of the details of the MSR-10, and there are a few [Read More…]
Savage Arms are based in Westfield, Massachusetts, and as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms, they provide a steady flow of new products. This one is a bit different, as it’s a hunting rifle paired with a 4-12x44mm Vortex Crossfire II rifle [Read More…]
As we start heading into the months of summer and more of us crawl out from our shooting dormancy, we will be looking to polish our former shooting skills. A lot of us join leagues at our local gun club, line up range days with friends, or turn to varmint hunting to [Read More…]
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