The ULTIMATE Top 5 Turkish Handgun List (ft. Kaya of Classic Firearms)
In this exciting episode of TFBTV, James Reeves teams up with Kaya from Classic Firearms to showcase the top 5 Turkish handguns. From 1911s and 2011s to striker-fired models and even a Beretta Cheetah clone, we dive into the best offerings from top Turkish brands like Girsan, Tisas, SAR, and Canik. Join us as we discuss the features, performance, and value of these impressive firearms. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or new to the world of handguns, this video has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this in-depth review and comparison of Turkish craftsmanship at its finest!
Which TFBTV Cast Member has the Best AR-15?
Join James Reeves and the TFBTV crew – Hop, Ryan, and Luke – as they take on the legendary Urban Rifle Course at Thunder Ranch. Each member brings their top AR-15, ready to prove their rifle’s superiority. Under the watchful eye of Jack Daniel, Thunder Ranch’s Director of Training, who has witnessed every conceivable malfunction and failure, the team will face rigorous testing. Jack will use his unparalleled experience to evaluate each rifle and crown the worst and best AR-15 from the group. THE WINNER GETS FIFTY BUCKS. Don’t miss this ultimate showdown of skill, equipment, and expertise.
Ultimate CZ Bren 2 Torture Test: Sand, Mud, and .300 Blackout!
Join James Reeves as he pushes the iconic Bren 2 to its limits in the ultimate torture test! Last summer, we were granted exclusive access to CZ’s factory, where we got our hands on one of the military variants of the Bren 2 set for retirement. But instead of a farewell, we subjected it to trials that would shake even the toughest firearms. We pushed the Bren 2 beyond its limits with sand, mud, water submersion, and impact testing. But we weren’t done yet. We loaded up this 5.56mm gun with .300 Blackout. How did it fare? Watch the video to find out.
Is the Spohr the Best Revolver Money Can Buy?
What is the Best Revolver Money Can Buy? James might have the answer. Join us as we explore the legacy behind the Spohr brand and its founder, Thomas Spohr. Renowned for their meticulous attention to details, Spohr revolvers are crafted with precision, utilizing top-tier materials and processes that set them apart from the competition.
Why I'm (Finally) Going to Try Carrying a Beretta PX4 for EDC
James Reeves might start carrying a Beretta PX4 Carry Compact for EDC. It took a while for him to come around and he’s still not so sure about it, but in this video, James dives deep into the LTT Beretta PX4 Storm, possibly his favorite compact pistol right now. From initial skepticism to falling in love with its performance, James shares the journey with this incredible firearm. Join him as he explores the features of the PX4 Storm Carry II, discusses his experience with Ernest Langdon, and compares it to other popular handguns. Is it worth the investment for a carry gun? Watch to find out!
[NRAAM 2024] Magpul's NEW Lever Action & SIG P320 Furniture
Magpul added another crop of new items to their catalog for 2024, just like they do every year, but this time it’s not just AR stocks and grips. First up, they have a new set of grip modules for the SIG P320 to go along with their P320-compatible AMAGs. Second, Magpul joins the year of the lever action with stocks and handguards for several patterns of lever guns. Hop and Luke visited to check them out but this time they got permission first.
[NRAAM 2024] G43X/48 SF? Shield Arms New Glock Chop Shop
Luke C is back for day 3 of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits to talk with Shield Arms about some of their latest products and services. Today Seth shares Shield Arms’ new ROC (Revolver Optics Conversion) mount – a no-mill option that easily attaches to your J-Frame revolvers (like the S&W 442) giving you an instant optics solution for iron-sighted revolvers. Shield Arms is also showcasing their new Split Rig – an easy on-and-off chest rig perfect for shooting prone, and finally their Grip Chop service for the Glock 48 and 43X. This service shaves off just enough of the grip to fit the new Shield Arms 10-round flush fit mag made specifically for their Grip Chop – Did they just invent the Glock 43X/48 SF?
[NRAAM 2024] Jerry Miculek's Tricked Out Race Revolver: The Model 327 WR
Luke C joins legendary competitive speed shooter Jerry Miculek at the 2024 NRA Show to talk about his new custom revolver from Smith & Wesson – the Model 327 WR. The Model 327 WR is a 9mm revolver with a lot of high-end lightweight materials baked into the design to make it lighter and quicker to handle in tandem with Jerry’s custom slick polished grips. Join Luke and Jerry today as they talk about the reasoning behind all of these design decisions for this special revolver celebrating his World Record (WR) revolver speed shooting achievements.
[NRAAM 2024] Mike Pappas NRAAM 2024 Dead Air Show and Tell
Join and Dead Air’s Mike Pappas as they go through the gamut of brand new Dead Air suppressors including the never-before-seen Lazarus 6mm ARC compatible suppressor, as well as the new NOMAX 33 .33 caliber lightweight beast. Stay tuned through till the end for a short inspirational from Mike Pappas.
[NRAAM 2024] The NEW Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X
Over the last few months, Streamlight has been quietly stepping up the output on a number of their weapon lights. The latest model to get this treatment is the TLR-7; the new TLR-7 HL-X is a dual-fuel version of Streamlight’s weapon light for compact handguns and has more lumens and candela than the previous version. Hop stopped by the Streamlight booth at NRAAM 2024 to check out their new crop of lights.
[NRAAM 2024] BOE Suppressors Mod-1 Nested Monocore Modular Suppressor
Luke C is at the National Rifle Association’s 153rd Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas checking out the new BOE Suppressors booth and their new user-serviceable nested monocore modular suppressor – the BOE Mod-1. The Mod-1 is a modification of their Ultra Compact Suppressor lineup. Like their predecessors, the Mod-1 lineup is rated for magnum hunting calibers like 375 H&H or 338RUM. The Mod-1 lineup has improved thermal dispersion, has thicker wear surfaces and can be configured to fit any aftermarket QD setup with 1.375-24 threads. BOE Model-1 should be available for purchase for around $1,200 around the end of June 2024.
[NRAAM 2024] Colt's Big Bears: The New Kodiak, Grizzly Magnum Revolvers
Luke C is back on the floor at NRAAM 20204 talking with Jess from Colt about some of their new revolvers. In addition to a new 8″ long variant of the ever-popular Python line of revolvers, Colt is also re-releasing and updating the compact Viper, and introducing two new Bear-themed revolvers with the new Kodiak and Grizzly magnum revolvers.
[NRAAM 2024] SIG-Sauer is an App Developer Now?
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop and Phil Strader struggle with technology and respecting personal space. The new SIG Connect app works in conjunction with a sensor module and reactive targets that sense hits and relay them to your phone to track hits, scores, and timing. The app has built-in drills and games that work with SIG’s special reactive targets, but it can also be used to track hits on any printable target. The former is mostly aimed at indoor shooting ranges that may want to add a special challenge to one of their lanes, while the latter is more suited for the individual shooter.
[NRAAM 2024] The S&W GVAC, now in .300 Blackout
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop visits the Smith & Wesson booth at NRAAM 2024 to check out the new short barreled .300 Blackout version of the S&W/Gemtech GVAC upper. The GVAC system is a bore evacuator that significantly reduces gas blowback to the shooter’s face, which works well in conjunction with Gemtech’s new reduced back pressure suppressor series.
[NRAAM 2024] Trijicon's NEW 2024 REAP-IR and IR-HUNTER Thermals
New for 2024, Trijicon has revamped their lineup of thermal weapon sights. The REAP-IR and IR-HUNTER thermals have improved image processing and onboard recording capability. As before, both versions are available with three sizes of objective lenses with the larger lenses having more base magnification.
[NRAAM 2024] NEW Taurus & Heritage Revolvers for 2024
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop visits Taurus to check out their new Taurus and Heritage revolvers for 2024. The Taurus offerings include a single action only cowboy gun in .45 Colt and .357 Magnum, as well as a new 856 TORO chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. Taurus’ sister company Heritage has a new retro detective-style snub-nose revolver with a little noir flair.
[NRAAM 2024] The Fusion Firearms 20X11 – Yes It Takes Glock Mags
[Luke is at NRAAM 2024 in Dallas, Texas checking out the Fusion Firearms booth and their brand new 2011-style pistol that takes Glock mags. The Fusion Firearms 20X11 pistol is currently available in a 4.5” model but will soon be expanded to include 5” variants. Each 20×11 is compatible with Glock OEM and aftermarket 17 round magazines and retails for about $1,100 making it a more affordable option for those seeking a 2011-style pistol.
[NRAAM 2024] The NEW Shadow Systems CR920X
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop visits the Shadow Systems booth at the NRA Annual Meeting 2024 to check out the new CR920X. This is a new version of the CR920 micro double stack, with a longer grip that can accommodate a 15-round flush fit magazine or an 18-round extended magazine. The CR920X still has the same optics cut compatible with K-cut red dots, and is available as the flagship Elite model or the more entry-level Foundation model.
[NRAAM 2024] World's Lightest Semi-Auto 22LR? MBGL GOAT-15
For day 2 of the NRA 2024 Annual Meetings and Expo, Luke C is back on the showroom floor with Mountain Billy Gun Labs (formerly Wee 1 Tactical) to talk about their ultra tiny and ultra-light 80% scale AR-15 the GOAT-15. Intended for plinkers and smaller individuals, the GOAT-15 features the same familiar controls of the AR-15, with enhanced safety features that make it great for younger shooters.
[NRAAM 2024] A Magnetic Red Dot Mount from High End Defense
Today Luke C is at the High End Defense booth at NRAAM 2024 checking out their brand new magnetically attached red dot mount. This new mount takes your standard iron-sight-only pistol and quickly converts it to accept the High End Defense “Fox” mount and red dot. This allows you to quickly swap your optic from pistol to pistol, or quickly remove it for maintenance or replacement – all with magnets.
[NRAAM 2024] The NEW Anderson Frontline Series AR15s
In this episode of TFBTV Showtime, Hop is at the Anderson Manufacturing booth to check out their new Frontline series of AR15s. The Frontline series is based on Anderson’s Defender series of law enforcement rifles, and are available in multiple lengths with M-LOK or quad rail handguards.
[NRAAM 2024] Warbird American Made Level IIIA Soft Body Armor
Today Luke C. is with Matt from Warbird Protection to talk about their line of safety equipment, specifically their soft body armor which Matt has tested himself. Soft body armor is typically capable of stopping most handgun rounds up to and including the .44 Magnum. As you’ll see in today’s video, just like his dad, Matt is dedicated to proving that his body armor is not only NIJ-certified but capable of stopping bullets in real life through a live demonstration.
[NRAAM 2024] The NEW Taurus TX22 TORO is the best one yet
In this video, Hop is at NRAAM to check out the new Taurus TX22 TORO. This is a combination of all the best elements of the TX22 lineup, pairing the slide-mounted optic of the TX22 Compact with the heavier barrel of the TX22 Comp. And just for good measure, it comes with a new 22-round extended magazine.
NEW Flux Raider 365: Full Review & Accuracy Comparison
The FLUX Raider 365: The Ultimate Concealable 9mm PDW? James Reeves finally has his hands on the NEW FLUX Raider 365, the Raider for the SIG P365 FCU! In 2024, the market is booming with more pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) and chassis systems than ever before. Today, we’re bringing you an in-depth review of one of the most innovative additions to the lineup: the FLUX Raider 365. This is the smallest and thinnest 9mm PDW you can get, and it’s truly an on-body concealable platform.
The $500 Gun Collection? Best Picks for Budget Buyers
Join us on TFBTV as we tackle a unique challenge: assembling a functional and reliable gun collection with just $500. In this video, we dive into the best firearms you can get on a tight budget, exploring options for personal protection, home defense, and versatile shooting needs. From the rugged Mossberg Maverick 88 shotgun to the underrated CZ P10C handgun, discover how you can get the most bang for your buck without compromising on quality. Hear about some decent alternatives and why they might be worth considering. Don’t miss our tips, insights from industry experts like Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch, and a candid discussion on the realities of gun pricing in today’s market.
Watch this Video Before you Buy a CZ P-10 C
James Reeves is at CZ headquarters in the Czech Republic to unlock the secrets of the CZ P-10 series with an exclusive deep-dive video, featuring a one-on-one interview with a key CZ project manager who played a pivotal role in the development of the CZ P-10 pistols. Get an insider’s perspective on what makes the CZ P-10 a standout choice for firearm enthusiasts, focusing on its unparalleled reliability, durability, and rigorous testing processes. Whether you’re in the market for a new pistol or simply a fan of Czech craftsmanship, this video offers invaluable insights directly from the source. Don’t miss out on learning about the cutting-edge design and engineering that sets the CZ P-10 series apart from the competition. Perfect for anyone considering adding a CZ P-10 to their collection or interested in the latest in firearm innovation.
Building the Ultimate AK: Unlimited Budget
Dive into the world of elite firearm craftsmanship with our latest project: constructing the Ultimate Urban AK, where cost is no object. Join us on an unparalleled journey with the masters at Rifle Dynamics in Las Vegas, as we meticulously select and assemble the finest components to build not just a Kalashnikov, but a masterpiece. From choosing the perfect caliber for urban environments to the most ergonomic buttstock and furniture, precision-engineered triggers, and cutting-edge accessories, every detail is carefully considered to enhance performance, reliability, and aesthetics. This isn’t just any AK; it’s the epitome of what the iconic AK can become with no expense spared and no compromises made. Whether you’re a gun enthusiast, a collector, or someone who appreciates the art of fine craftsmanship, this video will take you behind the scenes of creating the ultimate AK, designed to be the best in its class. Witness the birth of the Ultimate Urban AK, where innovation meets tradition in the pursuit of perfection.
Beretta 30X Tomcat Deep Dive: Evolution, Comparisons, and Range Review
In this comprehensive review, James Reeves delves into the details of the Beretta 30X Tomcat, a modern .32 ACP iteration of the classic pocket pistol that has captivated shooters for years. Join us as we explore the nuances that set the 30X apart from its predecessor, the Beretta 3032 Tomcat, and see how it stacks up against popular competitors like the Kel-Tec P3AT and the Sig P365.