In this episode of TFBTV, James visits Colt in Day 1 of the SHOT Show Expo. Colt is re-launching their revolver line with the 6-round, small-frame, all-steel Cobra revolver. Also, Colt is re-invigorating the 10mm legend, the Delta Elite, with a formal re-launch and an additional model with a [Read More…]
If you are at SHOT Show and ventured into the law enforcement section of the first floor, you likely came across Evike Manufacturing Group, EMG. They have amassed in one area probably the coolest collection of arms in all of SHOT Show. The only kicker is that they are [Read More…]
The Century Arms C39v2 Red Army Standard is a 100% American-made AK. It has a standard 16.5-inch metric-threadded barrel with a prorietary Chevron compensator which directs gasses upwards to reduce recoil-induce barrel rise and help the shooter keep the sights on the [Read More…]
The Ruger Mark I, Mark II, and Mark III pistols are probably THE iconic rimfire handguns. Countless shooters have fired them over the years, and more take their first cracks with one of them every single day. The new Mark IV line, while looking very much like the Mark [Read More…]
Although this is the first year that DSG Arms has a booth at SHOT, they are no strangers to the show. If you don’t already know. DSG is a large supplier, distributor and retailer based in Fort Worth, Texas. Priding themselves in comprehensive support to the law [Read More…]
You know that MP5 sub gun upper that has been floating around the internet? We got a chance to handle those 3d printed prototypes and get more information about what they are and what the future holds for them. Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down Your Perfect Rifle On Proxibid.com [Read More…]
How do you make the excellent Ruger Precision Rifle better than it already is? Easy. Chamber it in a flat shooting, wind resistant cartridge like 6mm Creedmoor. Patrick also take a look at the new Mark 4 22/45 LITE to see how Ruger updated his favorite rimfire handgun. Thanks to our sponsors: [Read More…]
Patrick takes a closer look at the new Creed and the hugely popular Q5 Match from Walther. The Creed is a bargan with an MSRP of only $399 and is ideal for new shooters, the Q5 Match on the other hand is perfect for all skill levels. Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down […] [Read More…]
Patrick takes the first shots with the brand new, highly anticipated Colt Cobra Revolver and the brand new Colt Gold Cup 1911 chambered in 9mm. Check out of coverage of SHOT Show 2017 for more of this years hottest guns! Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down Your Perfect Rifle On [Read More…]
This episode Patrick gets a chance to shoot the brand new to market Caracal Model F as well as their outstanding, military grade AR-15 rifles. Check out continuing coverage of SHOT Shot 2017! Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down Your Perfect Rifle On Proxibid.com Ventura [Read More…]
In the midst of a sea of 2017 SHOT Show attendees, I was lucky enough to get a personal tour of the Surefire booth and their new products from none other than Andrew Wright, Surefire Public Relations. Quick side note: it is a pretty surreal experience to talk [Read More…]
Just last week, Magpul announced the X-22 Backpacker. It is a new variant of their X-22 Hunter Takedown stock but it is designed for backpacking out into the woods. Almost like a survival rifle. The handguard has been shortened and the stock has been altered so that you [Read More…]
While visiting the booth at Kel-Tec to check out the new Survival RDB and KSG-25, something caught my eye along the display wall of guns. It was a CMR-30 with a long handguard. I was surprised because I had made something very similar back in December 2015 and posted it [Read More…]
One thing I enjoy during SHOT Show is the plethora of custom “boutique” Ar-15 patterned rifles. One company that never fails to show off some very custom rifles is Billet Rifle Systems. Billet Rifle Systems is famous for their Independence Rifle, and the [Read More…]
Recently, it has become a priority for manufacturers of new striker-fired pistols to furnish their offerings with triggers they perceive as “better” than the competition (generally meaning Glock, the still-reigning heavyweight champion of the striker-fired [Read More…]
Since I have been attending SHOT, one booth I always look forward to is the Magpul booth. This year, Magpul celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Magpul PMAG. To celebrate the anniversary, Magpul had an exhibit that showed the evolution of the PMAG. The wall included [Read More…]
Not everything at shot is some new sexy product (or some new variant of something common). This year Brownells hosted a very under-attended event at their booth that showcased a number of guns that were used in movies and TV shows. Larry Zanoff, of Independent Studio [Read More…]
Earlier last year, during the dry fire training series I did, I was able to run the Salted Earth Atlas 8 training units for a short couple of weeks (Salted Earth needed the test units back early). I was sad because they ended up being a pretty useful component and I was [Read More…]
SHOT 2107 Day 1 has come to an end. Below are some pictures of Day 1 of SHOT show.
Nestled in the back of the first floor of the 2017 SHOT Show, in a 1900-series booth shared with another company, was a solitary representative sitting behind two very interesting looking precision rifles, both bolt-action bullpups. This was the booth – half [Read More…]
Battenfeld Technologies was acquired by the American Outdoor Brands Company back when AOBC was still Smith & Wesson Holdings Company. AOBC owns Smith & Wesson, the firearms maker, so it is no surprise that Battenfeld would take advantage of the name recognition [Read More…]
Ever since the gun leaked onto the internet a few weeks ago, the Taurus Spectrum has been a topic of conversation in many online gun forums. People have speculated about the new pistols and weighed in on what they thought of Taurus in general. Now that the SHOT Show is [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms is making some of the lightest barrel setups in the industry with their newest offerings for 2017. Both their barrels and muzzle attachments have tremendously shaved down on weight in comparison to their competitors. The SLIMLINE barrels are a pencil thin [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James gets to try some of Beretta’s high end sporting and hunting shotguns, including a model equipped with Aimpoint’s new S1 reflex optic, specifically designed to mount on the vented rib of most high end sporting shotguns. Many THANKS to: Ventura Munitions: [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James talks to Aguila’s people about their mini-shells. Although the mini-shells are not brand new, Aguila was pushing them hard (they had distributed several boxes to range day vendors and manufacturers) and they were one of the more talked about products this year. [Read More…]
With the Kel-Tec RDB’s arriving on store shelves and a healthy supply of RFB’s across the market, Kel-Tec has expanded the RDB-C line to include their new survival model. Built with a 16″ barrel, and 26.1 inch over-all length, it’s designed an [Read More…]
In continuing SHOT 2017 coverage at industry range day, James visits the Taurus/Rossi range to discuss expansions to the Curve line of pistols and the Rossi R92 lever gun line. James tries out the new Curve Viridian in .380, the Rossi R92 lever action in .38spl, and briefly discusses Taurus’ [Read More…]
James checks in with DSA on the SHOT Show floor, Day One of SHOT. DSA has exciting new offerings on the complete rifle and accessory side. First, DSA is modernizing their FAL line – “bringing them into the 21st century” – with front-to-back upgrades including titanium [Read More…]
At the 2017 SHOT Show Kel-Tec showed off their new RDB Survival bullpup rifle. The RDB Survival is based off the RDB C which is a pistol gripless California compliant (hence the C) version of the Kel-Tec RDB bullpup rifle which does have a pistol grip. We posted about [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James checks in with Daniel Defense to see what new ARs DD is dropping this year. First up is the V7s, a factory short barrel rifle with an 11.5″ barrel using an M-Lok variant of DD’s successful slim handguard system Next, DD shows us the new DD5 V2 18″ [Read More…]
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