In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2022 to visit manufacturers and preview their new products. Bul Armory – a well-known 1911 manufacturer – is now producing a striker-fired polymer-framed “Glock type” pistol with much Glock part compatibility: The Axe series. [Read More…]
Get ready for more TFBTV Show Time as James and Ryan are in Nuremberg, Germany right now for the 2022 IWA Outdoor Classic. Think of it like a European SHOT Show – new guns and products from primarily European vendors and manufacturers. TFBTV is going to bring you as much coverage as the guys [Read More…]
One of the better pieces of news for Italian shooters last year was the release of 9mm Luger for sale to civilians. Until then, civilian gun owners had to be content with the commercial 9×21 mm caliber instead. The changed situation naturally raised the question [Read More…]
Straighter than an Arrow New for this year from Umarex is the Airsaber Elite X2, a 450fps airbow that generates 130 ft-lbs of energy. Accurate out past 100 yards, this airbow has serious power on tap. The most unique feature, however, is that this airbow is double [Read More…]
Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) introduced three new rifle chassis at SHOT this year. Each is purpose-built and top of the line. MDT’s Three New Rifle Chassis MDT this year introduced the HNT26, a lightweight bolt-action hunting chassis. The name, HNT26, comes [Read More…]
CAA has been showing off their new 9mm PCC, the AGADA, as well as their new Gen3 Micro Conversion Kit (MCK). CAA Releases AGADA PCC and Gen3 Micro Conversion Kit Rifles have remained largely the same basic configuration since the age of the matchlock. Essentially, all [Read More…]
Smith and Wesson’s famous M&P series of AR-15s has a new addition to the lineup. The brand new M&P Volunteer. Smith and Wesson’s new M&P Volunteer Smith and Wesson’s M&P series has been around for a long time, and they even recently [Read More…]
Leupold has introduced a new member of the LPVO family, the Patrol 6HD rifle scope. A 1-6×24 optic, the Patrol 6HD is lightweight, durable, and low-profile. Leupold Shows off Patrol 6HD The Leupold Patrol 6HD will feature Leupold’s professional-grade glass, a [Read More…]
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. Zeiss @ TFB: Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scopes With The Most Elevation TFB [Read More…]
What’s in a name? OSS, well known for their flow-through suppressors, rebranded to Huxwrx shortly before SHOT. IN fact, it was so close to the start of the event that they were a bit hard to find, still being listed as OSS on most SHOT resources. Per Huxwrx: [Read More…]
If you have been following my Friday Night Lights Series, you will have read up on Nocturn Industries. They have established themselves in the commercial night vision market as an up and coming night vision housing manufacturer and have gained the respect of many in the [Read More…]
Configure your Christensen any way you like it Christensen Arms’ big new release for 2022 is the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR). The core of the the MHR is a chassis containing the barreled action and magazine. Beyond that, one can select from four different [Read More…]
World-renowned body armor maker Hesco introduced three new ceramic plates at SHOT this year. The draw? They’re unbelievably light and thin. Hesco Unveils New Body-Armor Line Body armor is always a trade-off between weight/bulk and protection. The holy grail in [Read More…]
Armaspec is a noted producer of parts and accessories for the AR-15, AR-10, AK, and Glock platforms. This year at SHOT they were showing off their newest prototype. The Harmonics Tuner Muzzle Brake is exactly what the name suggests, a completely user-tunable muzzle [Read More…]
We’ve all made fun of Turkish clones of guns. I’m certainly guilty of it. But today I’m eating a little humble pie, as EAA imports the Girsan MC P35 Match, a Hi-Power with all the modern features. The Modern Hi-Power, the EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match [Read More…]
I have to admit to being a bit of a Radian fanboy. The Raptor charging handle is second to none in my opinion, and I have one in each of my ARs at home. It looks like there might be two more Radian products coming to my personal guns, the Ramjet barrel, and Afterburner [Read More…]
First Shots with the Girsan MCP35 Stopping by EAA’s booth at range day, their was a whole lotta of firearms to choose from. First off, I elected to try a few magazines with the Girsan MCP35, a Browning Hi-Power clone being imported by EAA. The MCP35 can be had in [Read More…]
I Heard it on the X New for 2022 from Browning is their X-Bolt Target rifle, in both standard and “Pro” trims. Officially the “X-Bolt Target Max Adjustable Suppressor Ready”, the X-Bolt target has a few features that differentiate it from other [Read More…]
Defensive Stance At SHOT 2022, we got a chance to handle and shoot the new Savage Stance 9mm pistol. Announced just over a month ago, the Stance is Savage’s first concealable semi-automatic pistol since 1928. Ranging from $479 to $561 MSRP, they represent [Read More…]
It seems like almost every company claims to give a “modern twist” to a “proven design” or somesuch, but Taylor’s & Co appear to have struck gold with their TC86. Taylor’s & Company 45-70 Takedown Levergun Taylor’s is [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory showed off a variety of new products today, including the widely rumored and eagerly anticipated 5.7 Rock handgun. They also had their PSAK-105 pistol that I shot yesterday, a PSAK in 5.56, and a clone of the Chinese “Spiker” AK in [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA was eager to show off their 5.56 KR-101 rifle on the SHOT show floor today. I spoke with Dave, Kalashnikov USA’s VP of marketing, about it. Kalashnikov USA Show off their KR-101 The good news for 5.56 AK fans is that the KR-101 is entering the [Read More…]
I know, I know. An ejection port cover? We want to see guns! Just hear me out. Magpul’s Enhanced Ejection Port Cover offers a meaningful quality of life improvement to the AR building community. Magpul Enhanced Ejection Port Cover (EEPC) Traditional ejection port [Read More…]
New Centerfire and Rimfire Rifles from Savage The new rifles on hand to shoot from Savage this year were the Impulse Elite Precision in 6.5 Creedmoor and the Model 64 Precision in .22lr. The Impulse Elite Precision was chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, and was fitted with a [Read More…]
What’s better than a .500 S&W Levergun? One that’s Threaded! New for this year from Big Horn Armory is the Model 89 Tactical. This .500 S&W chambered lever gun will feature a muzzle brake, scout scope mount, rear peep and front iron sights, and an [Read More…]
Today at SHOT 2022’s Industry Day at the Range, Umarex unveiled their brand new Primal 20. Airguns have been carving themselves a niche in the hunting market and Umarex is one of the big names in that area. Their newest offering is a 20-gauge slug firing airgun. [Read More…]
Today at Industry Day at the Range for SHOT 2022, Palmetto State Armory showed off their PSAK-105, a 5.45 AK variant. I got a chance to see and shoot it, and I have to say that I was very impressed. The staff at the booth also teased a 5.56 AK, but unfortunately did not [Read More…]
Walther Unveils PDP SD Pro Today at Shot Show’s Industry Day at the Range, Walther showed off for the first time their brand new PDP SD Pro. Walther’s PDP handgun was released in February of 2021 as a successor to the highly-regarded PPQ. The PDP provided a [Read More…]
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First Shots with Savage’s New 110PCS Today at NSSF’s Industry Day at the Range, I got a chance to take a few shots with Savage’s new 110 PCS bolt action pistol. Savage is no stranger to having a bolt handle and ejection port on opposite sides, as some [Read More…]
As the last installment of our brief overview of ADIHEX 2021, we will have a quick look at some of the eye-catching luxury pieces. It’s no surprise to anyone that a show in the Arabian Peninsula offers the chance to see some rather fancy firearms matching wealthy [Read More…]