Hop is back at the FN booth for NRAAM 2023 show to talk about the new FN15 Guardian rifle. The Guardian is meant to be FN’s latest rifle offering that omits some of the more expensive components that are normally on their rifles, to give their customers a more budget-friendly option that still [Read More…]
FN has finally released an optics ready, double stack micro 9mm carry gun. The new FN Reflex is available with or without an optics cut, and with an 11 round flush fit or 15 round extended magazine. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. [Read More…]
Hi-Point is the first to market with a carbine chambered in the new .30 Super Carry cartridge! @Hoplopfheil is at the NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis and stopped by the Hi-Point booth to check it out, and see if the Yeet Canon is delayed again… ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • [Read More…]
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) showcased the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s (JGSDF) latest standard-issue rifle, the Type 20 Howa at the DSEI Japan expo held in Chiba from 15 to 17 March. Overt Defense was able to speak with [Read More…]
Bul Armory has been producing small arms for about a third of a century, since the Israeli operation’s founding in 1990. In the US, they’ve come to be probably most commonly known for their 1911s, notably their competition-purposed race guns. However, they [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to EnforceTac 2023 and IWA 2023 in Nuremberg Germany to check out the hottest new Euro rifles and shotguns coming in 2023. There were some really good ones this year, but these 5 were the best (plus three honorable mentions!). Consider supporting us at [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 visiting the Arex booth to hear about the new changes and additions to the Rex Zero One and Alpha lineup of pistols. Check this video for a full rundown of the upcoming changes to the Slovenian manufacturer’s lineup. ««« GEAR USED [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets a sneak peek at 5.11 Tactical’s new cold weather gear. As of now, this new, lightweight, high-tech cold weather set is only available in Europe, however, it is possible that this gear will be coming to the US. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves visits with the Finns of Silent Steel to hear (pun) about their high end European suppressors at EnforceTac. According to Silent Steel’s “About Us” page: Silent Steel is a Finnish producer of weapon parts and accessories. The [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 to get a rundown of the Haenel CR Series of short stroke piston operated AR-type carbines made in Germany. Check today’s video for more details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves runs down the Top 5 Handguns from IWA 2023 and EnforceTac 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. What are the 5 best handguns of the German SHOT Show 2023? You’ll just have to watch to find out. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/tfbtv ««« APPAREL IN THIS [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Sabatti booth. Sabatti is a 300-year-old barrel and firearm manufacturer, known outside of the US for making excellent bolt actions. However, this company is not well-known inside the US. That’s about to change, as [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA discussing Pulsar’s new Thermion rifle scopes coming for 2023. The new models include laser rangefinders and/or digital optic capability in addition to other features, such as BDCs, recording, and app interfacing. Check today’s video for [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA visiting a German company Donaustahl to see the minimalistic, modular, Odin 2 universal pistol chassis. By bolting onto the Picatinny rail, this accessory will work with almost any modern handgun. See the vid for more details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Primary Arms booth during IWA 2023 to look at Primary Arms’ new high-quality budget optics for 2023, including new scopes for rifles, prism optics, and a new pistol optic using the ACSS reticle. Check today’s video for details. ««« GEAR [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting Bergara to hear about their new Wilderness Thumbhole Carbon series of bolt-action hunting rifles. According to Bergara: The B-14 Wilderness Series® embody pure performance. Real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 to visit with MK Machining, an American company that manufactures high-end bolt action bullpup rifles and bullpup chassis. They can custom-build a bullpup with your barreled action or supply one for your custom build, and they make a phenomenal [Read More…]
James is back at IWA 2023 talking to STP (“Sport Target Pistols”) about their high-end 1911s and 2011s. In today’s episode, STP goes over the features of the extremely high-end German 2011, the STP Loki. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the CZ booth to visit Hakan Spuhr and check out his new BAM mount. According to Spuhr’s description: The Ballistic Adjustable Mount (BAM) is intended to provide Aimpoint M4 sight’s with multiple distance settings. It comes as standard with [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Slovenian manufacturer, Tinck Arms, to see their Perun X16 rifle. According to marketing materials about the Perun: A balanced mid-length General Purpose piston Rifle – This 16″ barreled 5.56 NATO chambered GPR is anything but your basic [Read More…]
Is that a SCAR? No, no it isn’t. But it kinda looks like one! James is at IWA 2023 visiting the Hunt Group to see the SCX12, a SCAR lookalike Turkish shotgun coming to the US. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below [Read More…]
One of the highlights each year is Heckler & Koch‘s booth at EnforceTac. It’s easy to underestimate this two-day exhibition and its importance for defense and homeland security. About 8,000 people from about 70 countries come to the Exhibition Centre [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Brownells booth to see the newest addition to its BRN-180 lineup, the BRN-180SH. According to Brownells Press Release: Brownells unveiled the BRN-180SH complete upper – the newest addition to the popular BRN-180 line – announcing [Read More…]
Zero Compromise Optics released their first-ever all-around and hunting-focused riflescope at IWA OutdoorClassics last week. The final touches are still in the works, but it’s been named ZC Hunter 1.7-12×50 and you can see a “live” image of it [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting BUL Armory to see their new additions and upgrades to popular firearms they make including the BUL Axe Hatchet series and BUL’s 2011 pistols, including the competition models. See today’s video for the full explanation. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Bergara to see their new B14² Crest Rifle at IWA 2023. Per Bergara’s webpage about the Crest: The new B14² CREST is a high performance ultralight rifle designed for long distance hunting, and especially mountain hunting. Built on a lightweight [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 at the Spohr booth speaking with Thomas Spohr, the founder of Spohr revolvers. Thomas started working on tuning Smith & Wesson revolvers before deciding to make his own wheelguns. These are top-of-the-line, premium German handguns. Spohr has [Read More…]
Recently Scandinavian Airguns changed its name to Scandinavian Arms, with the aim to offer premium shooting gear to airguns as well as normal firearms. In this move, they expanded beyond the airgun market and acquired the JET-01 firearms chassis system and accessories [Read More…]
Last year I reviewed the Concamo Ghosthood and some of the components in their Confusion Camouflage System. I was quite satisfied with the quality and performance of their products, and their camoflage which consists of 25 superimposed layers which create a “chaotic [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Francolin booth to talk about an odd shotgun that caught his eye: The Francolin XR-20, a 20 gauge revolver that is a carbine built around a revolver cylinder. It’s surprisingly well-made and surprisingly inexpensive, too. [Read More…]
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