Stoeger snow goose: a 10 round winter optimized hunting shotgun New for 2021 from Stoeger is a special winter optimized hunting shotgun with an eye towards snow geese hunting. With the addition of their 10 round magazine tube from their M3K 3Gun Freedom series model, [Read More…]
As usual, in this very unusual SHOT Show, we are seeing not only new firearms being revealed, but also quite a few other tools and accessories. Here we take a brief look at the 2021 releases from the American knife brand SOG. Terminus XR LTE 30% lighter than a standard [Read More…]
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Winchester is expanding their Silvertip defensive ammunition line, which used to be only a handgun ammunition brand, to also include centerfire rifle and rimfire categories. The company has released three Silvertip rifle cartridges (.223 Remington, .300 Blackout and [Read More…]
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Winchester has expanded their Defender line of ammunition by introducing a new 5.56x45mm load, 20 and 12 gauge buckshot loads and by adding the .350 Legend cartridge to this defensive ammo family. Let’s take a quick look at each of the new Winchester Defender [Read More…]
Since prehistory, hunters have covered their bodies and faces in materials to camouflage themselves from their prey. When you’re putting food on the table, you want as many advantages as possible. Combining both of these ideas, Browning has introduced the 12 [Read More…]
Looking for a high-end thermal spotter or thermal binocular? Pulsar keep pushing out new models with higher specifications and those looking for top performance should now be on the lookout for the word “Pro Series“. Two new models join the line-up: [Read More…]
For the first time in many years, the TFB staff are not on location in the Nevada desert for the third week of January. With all the work, logistics, headaches and potential disasters that come along with each SHOT Show, it really is a great time and we enjoy bringing [Read More…]
The Winchester Model 70 is available in more configurations than there are flavors of Starburst. This year’s SHOT Show brings us a few more juicy flavors. This one, in particular, is the Winchester Model 70 Extreme TrueTimber VSX MB. The Rifleman’s rifle is now [Read More…]
Stoeger introduced the full-size STR-9 back in January 2019. For the virtual SHOT Show 2021, they have announced a fully-featured version called the STR-9S Combat Pistol. Their aim is for the new model to be an all-around solution for everyday carry, home defense or [Read More…]
The Howa Mini Action Gets even lighter New from Legacy Sports International this year is the Howa Carbon Fiber Stalker. The stock itself comes from a collaboration between Howa and Stocky’s, an American gunstock maker. Stocky’s has this to say about [Read More…]
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Like their sister company Winchester which SHOT Show Special firearms we covered yesterday, Browning has also released a number of limited edition guns for the SHOT Show 2021. These guns differ from their standard, catalog counterparts by unique finishes, furniture and [Read More…]
Pistols chambered in .22LR have been slaying tin cans in the backyard for decades. This, however, is not your Grandpappy’s .22. In the rimfire competition world, few names conjure the feeling of solid, sleek, and precise like Volquartsen. If you are a fan of their [Read More…]
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Winchester Repeating Arms has released the list of their SHOT Show Special firearms. These are limited edition versions of their products that can’t be found in the company’s regular catalog. The dealers can order Winchester SHOT Show Special guns during the [Read More…]
Until recently, not many subcompact carry guns came equipped with rails. Because of this, some people either carried a larger handgun, or opted to have no light. However, with the introduction of pistols like the SIG P365, Springfield Armory Hellcat, and Glock 43X and [Read More…]
If you missed your shot at purchasing Cabot’s twin meteorite 1911’s, there is still hope for you to buy a high-end pistol from the Pennsylvania-based company. Today we’re looking at the newly introduced Cabot Apocalypse. When the Apocalypse was first [Read More…]
Winchester Ammunition has announced the release of a new defensive handgun ammunition line called USA Ready Defense. Compared to the USA Ready training and practice ammunition that uses flat nose FMJ bullets, the USA Ready Defense ammo is loaded with jacketed [Read More…]
I always want to see the cool new tech that comes out of SHOT Show, and I think that’s the case for most of us. One thing that’s often overlooked is the basics. Iron sights have been around since the beginning of firearms history, and I don’t think [Read More…]
By now most SHOT Show attendees and other interested parties are aware that SHOT 2021 has sadly been cancelled. Although the NSSF tried their best to find a way to carry on in spite of the ‘Rona and its related responses, unfortunately as of October 30th, there [Read More…]
SHOT Show 2021…Cancelled?!? List of things COVID-19 has taken from me, personally: Spring trip to Portugal with my wife My would-have-been-first IWA Dive bars Group Yoga class My Grandmother But most importantly, it has taken SHOT Show 2021 from us. TFB had an [Read More…]
We were all hoping this headline wouldn’t come, but as of the morning of Friday, October 30th, it’s official. the 2021 SHOT Show is Cancelled according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, after previous indications that the event would go on with [Read More…]
In January of this year, SHOT Show 2020 went on just as so many had before. Throngs of industry professionals milled about, discussing the next big things for firearms, ammo, optics, shooting accessories, and more. As the months of Coronavirus precautions have continued [Read More…]
Today on TFBTV, James Reeves looks at Gemtech’s quietest 9mm suppressor ever, the Gemtech Lunar 9. How does it perform on the S&W M&P 2.0 and the Heckler & Koch SP-5 / MP5? Check today’s video to see (hear?) for yourself. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out [Read More…]
As the sun began to set in the southern Nevada desert, Industry Day at the Range came to a close. The targets were taken down, the firearms stowed and the products started making their way to the SHOT Show floor. Most would call it in, go grab a bite to eat and maybe [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2020, I stopped by the Super Vel Ammunition booth and learned about the latest developments in their Hush Puppy Project. The products of this project include silencers with wipes and handguns featuring external slide locking levers that allow having utmost [Read More…]
One of the coolest things at IWI’s 2020 SHOT Show booth wasn’t a new gun, like the IWI Zion or their very cool bullpup shotgun, but something a little older, something that couldn’t even fire a shot if it wanted to -an instructional cutaway of a Tavor [Read More…]
What was the best gear from SHOT 2020? In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about the five best bits of kit that he liked at SHOT Show 2020. There was a LOT there – did you see anything you liked? Let us know in the comments. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Show Time, James reviews the BEST SMGs and pistol caliber carbines from SHOT 2020. Do you agree with his list? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our [Read More…]
Uberti U.S.A announces the Dalton, an 1873 Single Action Army pistol based on a pistol custom ordered for the outlaw Bob Dalton. With intricate engraving, a beautiful blued finish, and simulated pearl grips it’s sure to turn heads. Uberti’s new Courteney stalking rifle is one of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Mike Pappas of Dead Air Silencers to talk about the new Dead Air Nomad-L and to crush McDonald’s Sausage and Egg McMuffins. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and [Read More…]
The Italian Firearms Group shows off Pedersoli’s beautiful, period-correct flintlock Howdah pistol and announces F.A.I.R.’s new youth and women’s shotgun, the Giovanni. Both guns will be available later this year. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon [Read More…]