In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits the Franchi Booth of EOS (European Outdoor Show) to check out the cookbooks, club music, women – oh yeah – and the guns. Bruno walks James through the Franchi Momentum series of bolt-action rifles, an inexpensive but well-made Italian bolt [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EOS, the European Outdoor Show, at the Garmin booth to talk about the only real, legit tactical watch out there: The Garmin Tactix 7. Some models include a ballistics calculator, night vision modes, and jumpmaster modes. Per Garmin’s materials on [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EOS, the European Outdoor Show. Fabio of Beretta shows James the new Beretta 2022 gear and clothing lineup, including a jacket famously worn by one of Zelensky’s bodyguards. Have you ever wanted to dress like an onion and stuff a pizza in your game [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the EOS our European Outdoor Show visiting Beretta to see the new Beretta Ultraleggero. Per Beretta’s materials on the Ultraleggero: The Ultraleggero begins a whole new chapter in the history of lightweight over-and-under shotguns, pushing the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting the Benelli booth at EOS or the European Outdoor Show to speak with Benelli engineers about the new Benelli 828U featuring the BE.S.T. (Benelli Surface Treatment) finish, a remarkable new coating that is rustproof and guaranteed for 25 years. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Ricardo, Project Manager and Engineer for Beretta, about the new BRX-1. The BRX-1 is a new straight-pull rifle designed to incredibly high standards in Italy by Beretta. The BRX-1 has been in production in Europe since late 2021, but because demand [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves takes you on a personal tour of IWA 2022 and he brings you to the 5 best booths of the show from some of your favorite manufacturers at this massive German gun show. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by […] [Read More…]
![[IWA 2022] Krieghoff: The King of Thailand](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220305_121048-copy-660x260.png)
It is the annual tradition of the Krieghoff company to produce one of their guns as a particularly artistic masterpiece and to present it to the world as “Gun of the Year“. “For us, it’s primarily about showing the skills and passion of our [Read More…]
![[IWA 2022] Anschütz: Beyond the Gold](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220303_123020-660x260.png)
As it is known, Anschütz completely scooped gold at the Olympics this year; all gold medals in biathlon were won with weapons from the company. A performance that caused quite a stir and led to a closer look at the guns used. Although with a market share of 97%, this [Read More…]
![[IWA 2022] Chiappa Firearms Releases New 9mm and .45 ACP 1911 Models - Superior Black Model (TFBTV)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Chiappa_1911_05-660x260.jpg)
Chiappa Firearms from Italy showed at IWA 2022 a new line of Italian-made, full-size 1911 models. These will soon be available in 2 finishes and 3 levels, for a total of five different configurations. More Chiappa Firearms @ TFB: TFB Armorer’s Bench: Chiappa [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is ranking the 5 best long guns, rifles, and shotguns displayed at the SHOT Show of Europe – IWA 2022. See what new long guns are coming to the market from European manufacturers this year. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV [Read More…]
When you hear about revolvers from Germany these days, you probably think of high-end, luxury guns. Carefully crafted marvels of engineering and workmanship. Magnificent showpieces with appropriate price tags. But this was not always the case. A long time ago, when [Read More…]
Revo Arms, from Italy, is a new player in the firearm manufacturing world, and in IWA they debuted their first product: the IS-9 striker-fired pistol. The polymer-framed handgun offers a good deal of desirable features and it follows the European trend of targeting a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Nuremberg, Germany to attend IWA Outdoor Classics, a huge outdoor and firearms expo that’s basically the European SHOT Show. There were lots of cool handguns and rifles, many of which you can’t get in the United States (at least *yet*). [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the beautiful CZ booth for IWA 2022 to see the amazing diversity of the new CZ 600 lineup of bolt action rifles. From hunting to marksmanship, to tactical options, there’s something for everyone in the new CZ 600 line. Check out this video for more. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with the guys at Pulsar about their new high-quality thermal optics for 2022. Check the video to see the new entries to Pulsar’s already comprehensive line of products. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar [Read More…]
The popular Grand Power Stribog is…popular. It’s had several updates over the years but perhaps none so significant as this: Glock magazine compatibility. James Reeves got to check out the Glock mag compatible version at IWA 2022, and he brings the info to you. ««« GUN AND GEAR [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 visiting with IWI to talk about the IWI Jericho II, IWI’s update to its legendary Israeli classic service pistol. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if you enjoy our program, and consider [Read More…]
After almost no traveling for about two years, I was really looking forward to this year’s edition of Enforce Tac and IWA OutdoorClassics 2022 in Nürnberg, Germany. Enforce Tac is a two-day trade fair for security agencies, where only law enforcement and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Desert Tech Germany at IWA 2022 to talk about the ridiculous hoops Germans must go through to get a Desert Tech MDR bullpup rifle. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if you enjoy our program, and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 speaking with STP or Sport Target Pistols, German makers of high-end 1911s and 2011s for recreational and tournament shooters alike. They are pricey, but they are also of top-shelf build quality and handsome to boot. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 at the Spohr booth speaking with Thomas Spohr, the founder of Spohr revolvers. Spohr started working on tuning Smith & Wesson revolvers before deciding to make his own wheelguns. These are top-of-the-line, premium German handguns, and Mr. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 visiting Akdas Arms, a Turkish manufacturer, who is making the Akdas SA-9. The SA-9 incorporates elements of the Heckler & Koch MP5, SIG MPX, and the AR-15, all in one gun. Check today’s video for more information on this [Read More…]
![[IWA 2022] Umarex's Glock Paintball and Air Pistols](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220303_105720-660x260.png)
Glocks are very popular, a statement that can earn someone the title of “Captain Obvious”. It is still true, though. So it should not come as a surprise to anyone that the German gunmaker Umarex is giving this pistol its very special attention and opening up [Read More…]
![[IWA 2022] Brownells: The WWSD Crosses the Pond!](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220305_121647-660x260.png)
If you have been a long-time reader of TFB, the WWSD (What Would Stoner Do) rifle should be familiar to you. In short, it is a project of the two YouTube channels Forgotten Weapons and InRange, in which they tried to follow Eugene Stoner’s original vision for the [Read More…]
A particularly innovative product at the Shot Show this year was the Holosun SCS, a solar-charging system for its red dot sights. With its ability to use sunlight to power the device and charge its battery, it has the potential to be a perpetually powered optic. No [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 visiting the B&T booth to have a look at the new B&T SPC9 in rifle length configuration. This version is civilian legal and does not require a tax stamp for a stock. Additionally, B&T plans to use this model to make a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Tanfoglio booth at IWA 2022 with Mr. Tanfoglio himself to discuss Tanfoglio’s new ultra-accurate straight-pull chassis-based sniper rifle, the Tanfoglio TTR Sniper. See today’s video for more details on this incredible Italian system. [Read More…]
What would you do if a business partner suddenly went bankrupt, and you were left with a large pile of bills. The correct answer is, of course: Fine, then I’ll do it myself! And that’s how Janz Präzisionstechnik came to its weapons division. More from IWA [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Bul Armory at IWA to see their AR-9, the Bul BL-9, a 9mm, Glock magazine fed AR-15 that is a match-tuned race machine. According to Bul’s press materials: After years of development, prototypes and tuning, our entry to the Pistol Caliber Carbine [Read More…]