At the beginning of the year we got a sneak peak at the Nocturn Industries UANVB-OC, aka the Samurai. Well they are branching out with more housings such as their metal Manticore and Chimera bridge. Nocturn had their metal Manticore out on display. You can already see [Read More…]
Just before SHOT Show began FN America announced the expansion of their 5XX series with two new calibers 10mm and .45 ACP. On the first day of the Show we headed to FN to take a look at the new pistols. Both pistols are suppressor ready with 4.71-inch recessed [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at SHOT Show 2023 Industry Day at the Range when, all of a sudden, he’s approached by the guys at Olympia Arms to try out a really strange, reciprocating barrel AR-10 that allegedly has less recoil than a 5.56mm AR-15. Is it true? ««« GEAR USED IN [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Pristine Actions at Industry Range Day](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_094021-660x260.jpg)
Pristine Actions produces bolt action receivers for custom rifle builds. They attended Industry Day at the Range and had rifles build on their actions available for use. [SHOT 2023] Pristine Actions at Industry Range Day The Pristine Action is sort of an improved [Read More…]
GPO-USA are set to enter the compact reflex sight market with their Spectra Reflex Dot. With integrated motion sensor tripped on/off, a built-in photo sensor which adjusts the brightness of the 3mm red dot depending on the light conditions and an estimated 25,000 hours [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New 6 ARC, 6.5 PRC, and 10mm Loads From Black Hills](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_091819-660x260.jpg)
Black Hills Ammunition has a reputation for making high quality ammunition. They now offer a 6 ARC and 6.5 PRC load in their Black Hills Gold lineup. Also new this year is a 10mm load with their HoneyBadger branding. [SHOT 2023] New 6 ARC, 6.5 PRC, and 10mm Loads From [Read More…]
Back at SHOT 2020 we tried Wilkinson Tactical’s AR shotgun. This year we caught up with them again at this year’s Industry at the Range Day and they ran us through their new models and their conversion combo that allows the lower to be used with either a [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_093507-660x260.jpg)
Hi-Lux Optics had a few new optics on display at Shot Show 2023. Though they may be best known for their vintage scopes, the do offer modern options as well. [SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics First up is the PR5 5-25×56. This first focal [Read More…]
As previously reported on TFB, new this year from Glock will be a Davidson’s dealer exclusive Gunsite G45. Designed as a collaboration between Glock, Gunsite and Holosun, the Gunsite G45 was designed to be a robust fighting pistol in the vein of what Col. Jeff [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Underfolders and More from Zastava USA](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TFB_Zasatava2023_6-660x260.jpeg)
Zastava USA had all kinds of new things in the works for 2023. First and most prominent,will be the addition to their catalogue of true underfolding ZPAPM70’s in the M70AB configuration, complete with bayonet lug. In addition to being a true underfolder [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Thunder Beast Arms BFC 50 BMG Suppressor](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_100132-660x260.jpg)
SHOT Show 2023 is in full swing and Thunder Beast Arms brought their newest BFC 50 BMG suppressor. Not one to shy away from a challenge, the Thunder Beast BFC boasts multiple configurations in order to optimize the suppressor for noise and recoil reduction. I had a [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New 77-Grain .224 Bullets And Ammunition From Mead Industries](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_094030-660x260.jpg)
Mead Industries produces projectiles and ammunition under their own branding, and as a supplier for other brands. Mead announced a new 77-grain boat tailed hollow point .224″ bullet at SHOT 2023. [SHOT 2023] New 77-Grain .224 Bullets And Ammunition From Mead [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_141318-660x260.jpg)
Smith & Wesson chose SHOT Show 2023 to unveil their new M&P 5.7 pistol. This feature-packed pistol sports a factory-threaded barrel and magazines that carry a whopping 22 rounds. I had a chance to look over the M&P 5.7 on the show floor today and [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Shadow Systems CR920P, DR920L, And Compensator](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_102421-660x260.jpg)
Shadow Systems showed off a few new models of 9mm pistols at Industry Day at the Range 2023. Their pistols share quite a bit of DNA with Glocks, but add features more often associated with custom modifications. [SHOT 2023] New Shadow Systems Pistols The new [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Dead Air's New Mojave 9 Suppressor](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_092307-660x260.jpg)
SHOT Show 2023 is in full swing and Dead Air Silencers took this opportunity to unveil their new Mojave 9 suppressor. Using 3D-printed titanium baffles, the modular Mojave 9 is a lightweight modular pistol can that carries the same durability specs that Dead Air is [Read More…]
2011s have been an extremely popular option for experienced shooters to pick up whether its for competition shooting or frequent range trips. Just in the last year a number of companies have released their own variant of the 2011 platform. TYPE-A Rifles has done just [Read More…]
New for 2023, SilencerCo is adding a low backpressure or “flow through” suppressor to their lineup. The new Velos LBP is a 5.56 optimized low backpressure can, and integrates a 3d printed inconel core, with welded stainless steel at the front and rear. It still features SiCo’s now [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show Industry at the Range day Holosun had a number of exciting optics on hand which won’t be available until later this year, but its great to know what’s in the pipeline. We’ve already looked at the promising new DRS TH and [Read More…]
TFB and TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT Show 2023 is proudly sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to check out their new products:http://bit.ly/3w8Z8Pe In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the S&W booth to see Smith & Wesson’s new 5.7mm pistol. The M&P5.7 is a great new [Read More…]
The venerable Walther P99 is being retired at 26 years of service, and Walther is paying tribute with a “Final Edition'” of the pistol. The Final Edition P99 is a generation 3 P99 with the Anti-stress trigger, and an OD green grip frame reminiscent of the original 1st generation P99. [Read More…]
TFB and TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT Show 2023 is proudly sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to check out their new products: http://bit.ly/3w8Z8Pe In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Sig Range Day to talk about he new enclosed optic from Sig’s electro optic division…and how [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, @JamesReeves visits with Henry Repeating Arms to see their new, old school-style pistol caliber carbine, the Henry Homesteader. Check this video out for more details on the new carbine, and yes, IT TAKES GLOCK MAGS. TFB and TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT Show 2023 is [Read More…]
Holosun had a surprise for us at this year’s SHOT Show Industry at the Range day – a pair of brand new prototype optics. The DRS family includes a thermal optic and a night vision optic. While the optics were marked DMS, Holosun told us they would likely be [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Safariland Announces the New SafariVault Duty Holster [EMBARGOED TILL 1/18 @9am PST]](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20221103_141633-660x260.jpg)
A couple of months back before SHOT Show 2023 was even a worry in my head I was invited out to Georgia where Safariland hosted a great event at Bill Rogers’ shooting school. This was fitting since Bill Rogers is essentially the father of the modern duty holster [Read More…]
Polymer80 had their full family of color matching 9x19mm pistols at SHOT Industry at the Range Day and we had the pleasure of putting a few rounds though them. As teased on their social media last week Polymer80 have unveiled their full range of PFC9, PFS9, and PFSC9 [Read More…]
New for 2023, the 6.5 Creedmoor joins the SIG MCX Spear lineup. The rifle will now be available in three calibers: .277 Fury, 7.62x51mm, and 6.5 Creedmoor. SIG plans to release caliber exchange kits for the Spear, and with the quick change barrel feature it will be easy to swap between the three [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Matrix Arms "Cage" AR-15 Dual Pump Handguard](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_101251-660x260.jpg)
Matrix Arms showed off their new Cage pump action handguard for AR-15 rifles at SHOT 2023 Industry Range Day. Matrix is based in New Hampshire and has been in business since 2015. They are an OEM for other manufacturers and have built products for over 100 variances. [Read More…]
Shot Show Industry Day saw a lot of new Revolvers from Taurus. Despite a gathering thunderstorm blowing into the area, we got to take some shots with these neat new wheelguns before lightning struck. Let’s take an initial look at the lineup! [SHOT 2023] Lots [Read More…]
SIM-X’s leadless ammunition offers some exciting possibilities. We caught up with them at the range today to try out some of their new pistol ammunition. SIM-X have been around for a few years but their product couldn’t be any more timely given the [Read More…]
RUBOX, a company from Poland, showcased their bullet trap ballistic wall system at this year’s SHOT Show Industry at the Range Day. The system uses a series of rubber boxes filled with aggregate to capture bullets from a range of calibers. RUBOX put on a [Read More…]
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