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They say that the pen is mightier than the sword. That could be the case, especially when you are talking about the Braverman Stinger. In the early 90’s RJ Braverman had a dream of making that saying a reality. Braverman teamed up with the American Derringer Company to produce this James Bond [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, we try out the latest macho beers, James grants one viewer’s long time wish, opens a package from Austria, gets called a dick a couple of times, and receives a parcel from his friends at Skeli Arms. ☆☆Companies featured in this episode:☆☆ ☆Jonathan [Read More…]
The CZ Scorpion Evo 3 made a heck of a splash when it was introduced in 2010 and an even bigger splash when it hit the US market in 2015. In this episode of TFB TV, Patrick gets a chance to put some ammo through a factory machine gun and really get acquainted with the […] Read More [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James puts the rumor that the Mini-14 is inherently inaccurate to the test. While the earlier Mini-14s were not very accurate, Ruger has undertaken a series of improvements, starting with the 580-prefix serialed rifles, to increase accuracy. But did it actually work? PLEASE [Read More…]
The H&R Handi Rifle is one of those guns that we all kind of looked over for years, that is until AAC teamed up with them to put out the AAC .300 Blackout H&R Handi Rifle. The single shot rifle used to be in just about every gun shop in America until H&R closed. Patrick […] [Read More…]
We shoot Speer 357 Sig 125gr Gold Dot jacketed hollow point ammunition from a Glock22 with a 4.5″ Storm Lake .357 Sig barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy it at Ventura Munitions. Thanks to our sponsors: [Read More…]
Ever wondered if there was a reason for putting a red dot sight onto a pistol? In this TFBTV episode, Patrick talks about his top 5 reasons for considering a red dot on your pistol. The fact is, the timer doesn’t lie and every time Patrick has pitted irons against a red dot, the red […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James is reporting from Slovenia. Slovenian gun company, Arex, invited TFBTV to tour the Arex factory, where it manufactures virtually every single component of the Rex Zero 1 in house, including the hammer-forged barrels, anodized aluminum frames, and hand assembled [Read More…]
The Remington 552 Speedmaster offered shooters a semi-auto rimfire rifle that was capable of cycling three types of ammunition depending on the needs of the shooter. At the time it was introduced, the .22 short was the most economical means of target shooting and was far more prevalent than its [Read More…]
We shoot Sig Sauer 10mm 180 gr V-Crown ammunition from an EAA Witness with a 4.5″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Guns in this video: EAA (Tanfoglio) Witness Thanks to our sponsors: Ventura [Read More…]
It’s no secret, the Glock isn’t perfect. Could there really be 8 reasons why the 1911 is better than Glock? Probably not, but Patrick tries like hell to come up with a couple legitimate reasons in this episode of TFBTV. Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Shop For Home Defense [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James takes up his favorite subject again – concealable 9mm pistols. While James has put out a few CCW top-fives in the past, this time, he’s discussing the very specific category of single stack 9mm handguns designed specifically for concealed carry, which [Read More…]
Created during the Iran-Iraq War, the Tabuk Sniper is one of those oddballs of historical firearms. Although referred to as a “Sniper” rifle, it really never was one to begin with. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, the rifle was intended as a squad or platoon support weapon to compliment the RPK [Read More…]
Sorry guys! It’s been a few weeks because James went to visit Glock HQ in Smyrna, then went to Oregon to see the total eclipse, and then went to Slovenia to visit Arex and Polenar Tactical – all in three weeks. We’re going to catch up the mailroom ASAP! Note that Patreon supporters [Read More…]
We shoot HSM .44mag 300gr XTP ammunition from a Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum with a 4″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy it at Ventura Munitions: Guns in this video: S&W Model 69 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James meets with Walker, the sales director for FIME Group (importer of the Rex Zero 1), and Marin, the head of development at Arex, too discuss two new pistols. The most significant debut is the Alpha. The Alpha is meant to be an out-of-the-box competition gun: It has a 5 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses whether or not carrying a large caliber handgun is a good idea for defending the person against large predators (in particular, brown bears), alternatives to a handgun, the logistics of using one (including a quick-draw-and-shoot test!), the types of [Read More…]
Essentially Yugoslavian 7.62x39mm M70B1 rifles, the Tabuk series of small arms were produced in Iraq, with the help of Yugoslavian engineers in the late 1970s, just in time for the Iran-Iraq conflict that endured for an agonizing decade afterward. There were different iterations of the Tabuk, the [Read More…]
In earlier episodes, Patrick has shown you how he builds an AR-15 lower receiver as well as how he assembles an upper receiver, now it is time to start with a baseline review of the completed rifle before we start tearing it up and torturing it to death. Make sure you make your suggestions as [Read More…]
In this very special episode of TFBTV, James has the privilege of introducing you the Glock’s new Generation 5 series of pistols. James was asked to visit Glock Headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia and shoot a case of ammunition through the new Gen. 5 Glock 17 and 19 at the Glock Operator Course [Read More…]
If you are looking for a super powerful carry revolver, the Smith & Wesson 360 might just be your next gun. Weighing in at only 14.9 ounces, the scandium frame won’t weigh you down making you more likely to carry everytime you leave the house. The .357 Magnum has the highest one shot stop [Read More…]
Like many Vets these days, Steve Russell was very frustrated that he or any of the soldiers under his command couldn’t actually bring back captured rifles from their campaigns overseas, unlike previous generations of American infantrymen. So if you can’t bring back rifles, maybe the next [Read More…]
For the fans of 10mm, the choices of affordable handguns chambered in the hard-hitting cartridge is a bit on the slim side. In the episode of TFB TV, Patrick takes the Ruger SR1911 in 10mm out to the range and puts some rounds down range. The SR1911 has some solid features given the price point [Read More…]
We shoot Fiocchi .38spl 125gr XTP ammunition from a Smith & Wesson Model 13-2 with a 4″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy this round at Ventura Munitions. Guns in this video: S&W Model 13-2 [Read More…]
Mike takes a look at a very old Swiss favourite, about which much incorrect information abounds – the Schmidt-Rubin M1889 rifle in 7.5×53.5mm GP90 calibre. A smokeless calibre. Yes, you heard that right – smokeless. Turns out all the books that say “semismokeless” are [Read More…]
There is a ton of really great reasons to buy a Ruger Precision Rifle, but Patrick tends to think that the rifle might be too good. So good in fact that it could have possibly damaged the precision rifle market …. or did it? Patrick talks about 5 reasons that the Ruger Precision Rifle has [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James is at GLOCK USA in Smyrna, GA to shoot the Glock Operator’s Course…and run the Glock 18c ragged. James interviews Chris Edwards, Glock USA’s rangemaster, and gets hands-on instruction on the proper use of the Glock 18 from Glock’s extremely [Read More…]
We shoot Fiocchi .38spl 125gr XTP ammunition from a Smith & Wesson Airweight Model 638 snub nose revolver with a 2″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy it at Ventura Munitions. Thanks to our sponsors: [Read More…]
★Companies Featured in this Episode★ » https://ammobin.ca/ – Open Source Website In this episode of the TFBTV Mailbag, Episode 4, James continues down the dark, disgusting road that is fruit beers; opens absolutely gorgeous viewer art; and receives one of the most thoughtful gifts he is [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James serves up the counterpoint to his earlier video, “8 Reasons Why the Ruger Mini-14 is Better Than the AR15” (see it here: https://youtu.be/GIZALtOcMf0). In this video, James goes over 8 ways the AR15 simply outclasses the Ruger Mini-14, with plenty of [Read More…]
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