America is getting another hot Italian Import: the Beretta PMXs, a semiautomatic version of their 9x19mm PMX submachinegun. Though TFBTV’s James Reeves covered this development in May of 2022, Beretta brought this gun to SHOT 2023, bringing this development one [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SHOT Show Range Day with Rich Angstadt to discuss the Ruger 10/22 Vanquish, a ported, no-baffle, integrally suppressed Ruger 10/22 that will actually slow down supersonic .22LR to subsonic speeds. This is an incredibly quiet platform for a suppressor with [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves visits @SpiritusSystems ti see what’s new from the big bad wolf for 2023. Spiritus is launching a new backpack, new fanny pack, and some new Multicam Tropic gear for the new year. Check the vid. • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 [Read More…]
New this year from RIA USA is an American designed, American-made pistol with a lot of unique features: The 5.0 Pistol in 9x19mm. We got a chance to shoot this smooth operator at SHOT 2023 Industry Day at the Range. Let’s take a closer look: [SHOT 2023] [Read More…]
Last year EOTech started offering their own line of night vision and thermal imaging devices, and this year they are introducing their first ever Laser Aiming Module: the OGL or “On-Gun-Laser.” The OGL is a relatively compact and lightweight multifunction aiming laser, with a VCSEL [Read More…]
ATN CORP is coming out with their new Xtreme Definition Sensor 1064 ThOR Gen 5 XD series. With a whopping 1280×1024 60hz 12 micron thermal sensor. The 1280 ThOR Gen 5 XD has some new features over their previous ThOR optics. It will have a custom reticle builder. [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] YHM Fat Cat 5.56 Silencer](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_094755-660x260.jpg)
YHM announced their newest 5.56 suppressor, The Fat Cat, at SHOT Show 2023. The Fat Cat uses a smaller section at the rear that tapers into a larger suppressor body. This unique design allows The Fat Cat to be tucked under rails for a shorter overall length. The [Read More…]
Foxtrot Mike Products have a few new models of their FM-15 on display at SHOT Show. All models were the new and improved Gen 2 versions. [SHOT 2023] NEW Foxtrot Mike Products FM-15 Models FM Products is now offering more choices for furniture. Magpul’s [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Green Magazines And SILENCERS From DuraMag](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_100226-660x260.jpg)
Yes, you read that headline correctly: C-Products aka DuraMag is getting into the suppressor game. Don’t worry, they still make magazines too though. [SHOT 2023] New Green Magazines And SILENCERS From DuraMag Branching into silencers is a very recent decision, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New SOUNDGUARD Suppressors and Chassis Adapters from Daniel Defense](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_083325-660x260.jpg)
Daniel Defense unveiled their new SOUNDGUARD suppressor line as well as a folding stock adapter for their rifle chassis at SHOT Show 2023. Their new silencers are designed for minimal point of impact (POI) shift and are compatible with existing direct thread and QD [Read More…]
New for 2023 from Palmetto State Armory are AKS-74U (a.k.a. Krinkov) style pistols. PSA brought to SHOT Show 2023 the versions of their new Krinkovs chambered in 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm, which will be the first to hit the shelves, however, they will also be offering [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Suppressors, Firearms, and Imported SVDs from B&T](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_075324-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, B&T unveiled all-new suppressors, firearms, and imported SVD rifles. A whole host of different rifles, pistols, and machine guns were on display showcasing these new products. I had a chance to sit down with B&T and talk about what’s [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Stag Arms PURSUIT Bolt Gun (7)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Stag-Arms-PURSUIT-Bolt-Gun-7-660x260.jpg)
Added to the recently launched Pursuit line of Stag Arms hunting rifles is the new Pursuit bolt action rifle. At SHOT Show 2023, we had a chance to take a look at the pre-production versions of this rifle. Let’s see what features Stag Arms offers in this new bolt [Read More…]
Unveiled for the first time at SHOT Show 2023, Taurus is expanding their TORO (Taurus Optics Ready Option) lineup to include the 856 and 605 revolver. Taurus is also adding new revolver models to their Executive Grade lineup with the new Executive Grade Judge making its debut at this year’s [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at SHOT Show 2023 with Holosun to talk about their newest optic, the SCRS, a solar powered, no battery red dot built for rifles and carbines. No batteries, no problems, and wait till you hear about the price. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • [Read More…]
![[SIG Sauer 2023] SIG Sauer MCX Spear in 6.5 Creedmoor (2)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SIG-Sauer-2023-SIG-Sauer-MCX-Spear-in-6.5-Creedmoor-2-660x260.jpg)
Converting .308 Winchester gas guns to 6.5 Creedmoor is normally just a matter of barrel change. No wonder why every time a company introduces an AR10 pattern gun, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll be offering it in .308 Win and 6.5 CM. Well, the .277 Fury [Read More…]
Like every year, Strike Industries comes out swinging with a cornucopia of new accessories. They are expanding into different weapon platforms as well as improving others. Let’s take a look at the Strike Industries 2023 Lineup. I am sure you may have noticed the [Read More…]
Kimber are hosting the Boot Campaign, which focuses on the wellbeing of US military veterans. To raise money for the nonprofit charity Kimber, as they have in previous years, has introduced a pair of ‘Hero Custom’ firearms. A Hero Custom 1911, a Hero Custom [Read More…]
At this years SHOT Show ammunition manufacturer Fiocchi have introduced several new loads. Perhaps most interesting of these is their Hyperperformance 4.6x30mm. The round was originally developed for Heckler & Koch MP7 personal defense weapon and not many other [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9mm Pistol And Cerbat Bolt Action Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_101302-660x260.jpg)
Anderson Manufacturing is a major producer of AR-15 parts and guns, but they had other things on display at SHOT Show as well. [SHOT 2023] Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9mm Pistol And Cerbat Bolt Action Rifle First up is the Kiger 9C 9mm pistol. It is compatible with all [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 visiting with Phil Strader of Sig Sauer to talk about the newest variant of the SIG P365 Macro. A 17 round [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Arken EPL Long Range Hunting Scopes](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_092708-660x260.jpg)
Arken Optics displayed their EP Lightweight (EPL) scopes at SHOT Show 2023. The EPL is a departure from their previous scopes and is more suited to hunting use. [SHOT 2023] New Arken EPL Long Range Hunting Scopes Two magnification ranges are available in the EPL line, [Read More…]
Rock River Arms has made AR-15 rifles for many years, and continues to do so. Their newest release is the Ascendant series. [SHOT 2023] New Ascendant Rifles From Rock River Arms The Ascendant ATH (All Terrain Hunter) is designed as a precision hunting setup. RRA already [Read More…]
TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to check out their new products: http://bit.ly/3w8Z8Pe In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show Coverage, James Reeves is at IWI to discuss the Carmel rifle, which is coming to the USA in 2023, according to IWI (note that specs will vary [Read More…]
New for 2023, Taurus has added a compact variant to the TX22 lineup. The TX22 Compact has a standard capacity of 13 rounds and can directly mount an optic using the Holosun K footprint. It can also accept magazines from the full size TX22 and Competition, and retains the threaded barrel adapter for [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Hush Puppy Project and Super Vel Ammo](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_154300-660x260.jpg)
TFB has covered both the Hush Puppy Project and Super Vel ammo in previous SHOT Show posts and reviews. After a recent period of absence, they are back on the scene and were once again showing off their wares at SHOT 2023. [SHOT 2023] Hush Puppy Project and Super Vel [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Nightstick Weapon Lights For Micro 9 Pistols, Full Size Guns](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_151629-660x260.jpg)
Nightstick introduced the new TCM-5B and TCM-365 weapon lights for micro compact pistols, as well as some updates to other products at SHOT 2023. Let’s look at the specs and see what they bring to the table. [SHOT 2023] New Nightstick Weapon Lights For Micro 9 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting with B&T. B&T USA plans on importing the Hungarian FEG Dragunov rifles into the USA in 2023 – and the first batch is already here. There are a few hundred more coming in and they will all be available from B&T through their new [Read More…]
New for 2023 from IWI US is an American version of IWI’s Carmel rifle. With the same 2 position gas selector and cold hammer forged, chrome line free-floated barrel as the international Carmel, the US semiautomatic only version has some cosmetic differences that [Read More…]
This year at Shot Show Industry Day at the Range, Savage brought their new 1911 pistols in 3 different trims both with and without rails, and with Black Nitride, Stainless and two-tone schemes. Savage Also brought out their new A22 takedown and their carbon barreled [Read More…]
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