[SHOT 2022] It's Not a Shotgun! The RIA Semi-Auto 12 Gauge VRF14 "Firearm"
James Reeves is at SHOT Show with Rock Island Armory to see the new VRF14. According to RIA:
[SHOT 2022] WEE1 Tactical JR-15 Rifle
Shown for the first time at SHOT Show 2022 was WEE1 Tactical’s JR-15 rifle. It’s designed to be a perfect scaled-down replica of the AR platform with youth shooters in mind. I had a chance to sit down with Eric from WEE1 Tactical to talk about the new AR-pattern 22lr platform.
New Gear from Spiritus Systems [SHOT Show 2022]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Spiritus Systems booth to check their new Micro Fight rig updates as well as other new soft gear from the boys at Spiritus.
[SHOT 2022] QUAD STACK AR-15 with 53 Round Capacity: Desert Tech Quattro 15
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Desert Tech booth to see the new Quattro-15. The Quattro-15 lower receiver accepts the Quadmag-53, Desert Tech’s 53 round magazine and standard AR pattern mags. The Quattro-15 lower receiver is drop in capable will all standard AR-15 upper receivers.
[SHOT 2022] Get My Belt! The FN M249S Returns For All Your Crew-Served Needs
At the last four SHOT Shows I have longingly fondled the FN 249S semiautomatic belt-fed rifles. I have made wishes while blowing out birthday candles, on shooting stars, and on pulled wishbones. In 2020 I even asked Santa (publicly) for an FDE Para version and the bastard stiffed me hard. And so, at the beginning of 2022, I sit here, sans crew-served weapon. However, there is first-world problem hope – FN has just announced the return of the M249S series.
[SHOT 2022] Adler Arms HT-108T Retro-Modern Pump Shotgun
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Four Peaks talking about the Adler Arms HT108T retro/modern pump shotgun. It has an MSRP of $400.00.
[SHOT 2022] KCI USA Introduces B&T 9mm Magazine
KCI USA showed off their new magazine for the B&T 9mm series of guns. Bottom line up front: suggested retail is $34.99 for a 30-round magazine, and they should be available within the next month. All KCI magazines are manufactured in Korea, but tested in the US. KCI said they have done extensive drop testing on this new magazine, and they had numerous videos of it being dropped from all angles on all sides.
[SHOT 2022] New Rifle And Pistol Products From XS Sights
XS Sights has expanded their lineup of night sights, armorer’s tools, and lever action scope mounts for 2022. The “Armorers Block for AR Platforms Gen 2” adds several improvements to the original armorer’s block. It works with both AR-15 and AR-10 upper and lower receivers, allowing them to be secured to a vise without damage. XS states that their block works with many varieties of .308 ARs, including AR-10, SR-25 and DMPS GII patterns. Pins to secure uppers to the block are included, along with a fitting screw for the AR-15 lower. The block is made from 6061 T-6 aluminum, and retails for $83.
[SHOT 2022] The Next Generation of Revolver Speed Strips From Zeta6
Zeta6 manufactures and sells an innovative line of speed strips and speed loaders for 5- and 6-shot revolvers. Speed strips have been sold for many years by various companies, but Zeta6 is a relative newcomer to the market. The Zeta6 lineup breaks down into three main product types: strips, clips, and paks.
SILENCER SATURDAY #212: 2022 SHOT Show Suppressors
Good afternoon and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. As the sun sets on the Las Vegas desert, let’s take a look at some of the 2022 SHOT Show suppressors and accessories seen by the TFB staff. As with many manufacturers, most silencer companies spent the last few years focused on manufacturing current models and keep up with demand. Let’s take a look at some of the interesting suppressors and gear found on the show floor.
[SHOT 2022] Barnaul Subsonic 9mm Ammunition
At the SHOT Show 2022 Industry Day at the Range, MKS Supply brought the recently released Barnaul subsonic 9x19mm ammunition and offered to test it in a suppressed full-auto 9mm AR … few things are more fun than that! Let’s see what specs this subsonic 9mm ammunition has.
[SHOT 2022] Four Peaks Importing the Czech CSV-9 Pistol/SMG
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Four Peaks discussing the import of the CSV-9. This is a handy little Glock-mag-compatible subgun, but at $2,000, is this pistol caliber carbine worth the spend?
DSA FAL Sniper System: An Accurized FAL [SHOT Show 2022]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at the SHOT Show 2022 DSA booth talking with the guys from DSA about their new accurized FAL rifle.
[SHOT 2022] MDT's New Rifle Chassis and Comp Brake
Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) introduced three new rifle chassis at SHOT this year. Each is purpose-built and top of the line.
[SHOT 2022] New Strike Industries Accessories
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at Strike Industries to see their new collection of accessories for 2022.
[SHOT 2022] CAA Releases AGADA PCC and Gen3 Micro Conversion Kit
CAA has been showing off their new 9mm PCC, the AGADA, as well as their new Gen3 Micro Conversion Kit (MCK).
[SHOT 2022] PSA's New Dagger Micro 9mm Pistol and Rock 57 Pistol
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at Palmetto State Armory to see the new 9mm Dagger Micro, an ultra-compact 9mm pistol and the Rock 57, PSA’s new 5.7mm pistol. Check the video for details.
[SHOT 2022] Black Collar Arms MBA Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Jeremy of Black Collar Arms about Black Collar’s new straight pull bolt action rifle, the MBA.
[SHOT 2022] NEW Standard Manufacturing SG-9 Pistol
At Industry Day at the Range, Standard Manufacturing unveiled their newest SG9 pistol. This new striker-fired offering comes in both a regular and optics-ready version. The pistols featured fully ambidextrous controls, and feature an ambi safety lever on each side. Rather than using a stamped steel chassis, the SG9 is built around a solid block chassis of 4140 steel. This is then surrounded by a glass-reinforced polymer frame that features an interchangeable backstrap for various hand sizes. The slide and barrel are also machined from 4140 stainless steel in an effort to make the pistol more accurate and robust. The SG9 is slated to be released by Standard Manufacturing within the next three months. The optics-ready version comes with an MSRP of $749, and the non-optics-ready version comes in with an MSRP of $649.
[SHOT 2022] Silencer Central Banish 46 & Banish 338 Suppressors
Hop is at SHOT Show 2022 Range Day to speak to Silencer Central about their new Banish 46 and 338 suppressors.
[SHOT 2022] Smith and Wesson's new M&P Volunteer
Smith and Wesson’s famous M&P series of AR-15s has a new addition to the lineup. The brand new M&P Volunteer.
[SHOT 2022] EOTech's New Night Vision Gear
In this episode of TFBTV, resident NOD nerd Hop visits with EOTech to discuss their new night vision gear.
[SHOT 2022] Leupold Shows off Patrol 6HD
[SHOT 2022] Zeiss Precision LRP S5 Scopes
This year at SHOT Show Zeiss is showing off their brand new LRP S5 rifle scopes. These high-performance rifle scopes are aimed at the hunting and long-range precision shooting markets.
[SHOT 2022] NEW Kalashnikov USA KR-101 .223/5.56mm AK
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Kalashnikov USA booth to check out their new KR-101 .223/5.56mm AK.
[SHOT 2022] 6.8 TVC Cartridge and Guns to be Available Commercially
True Velocity has announced that their composite-cased 6.8 TVC cartridge that was developed for the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program is approved by SAAMI and will soon become commercially available. Along with the commercial release of the cartridge, Beretta, Daniel Defense and Lewis Machine & Tool will offer firearms chambered in this cartridge.
[SHOT 2022] LMT Getting into the PCC Game: The LMT MARS L-9
LMT unveiled the newest addition to its lineup with the MARS-L9. The L9 incorporates features from the legendary MARS family of rifles and looks to make a big splash in the PCC market.
[SHOT 2022] EOTech is Now Making a Pistol Red Dot: The NEW EOTech EFLX
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at the EOTech booth to see the new EOTech EFLX.