Burning AK Test (Part 1)
On May 20th, 2015 we promised to destroy/catch on fire an AK74. We were looking forward to seeing where the gun either failed or the handguards melted/ignited. The following ensued.
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Top 5 AK Variants
The famous Avtomat Kalashnikova has been copied and adapted by many nations and organizations, but some shine above the rest. In this episode of TFBTV, we take a look at our 5 favorites and explain why we chose the ones we did. Guns featured: Galil AK74M Yugo M70 Finnish RK 62 76. Serbian Zastava [Read More…]
TFBTV Musical Garands
TFBTV Presents: The Blue Danube Waltz (In 30-06). That harmonious ping produced by the ejection of an en-bloc clip is music to our ears, so why not set it to a nice tune? We do hope you enjoy! This recording (sans the Garands) of the Blue Danube Waltz was played by the Finnish orchestra [Read More…]
TFB TV: Ruger Mini-14 Tactical in .300 AAC Blackout Review (with YHM Phantom Silencer)
In this TFB TV video, James reviews Ruger’s new Mini-14 Tactical in .300 AAC Blackout. The Mini-14 lends itself to a suppressor specialized round such as .300 Blackout because the Mini always has been a piston fired rifle, making it a cleaner-operating gun than systems such as the direct [Read More…]
Shooting The Pedersen Rifle (The Rifle That Almost Became the M1)
With special guests Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons and Nathaniel F. of our own TFB, Alex and Patrick take a look at a rare Pedersen model PB Autoloader. This rifle almost beat the Garand to become the US military service rifle of WWII, and would have changed the evolution of military firearms for [Read More…]
Thompson Vs. MP40 Shootout
The American Thompson SMG and the German MP40 went against one another on both the Western and Eastern Fronts in World War II. The United States used the Thompson as its standard SMG for the bulk of the conflict, while the Red Army made use of several that they had acquired under lend-Lease. The [Read More…]
5 Great, but Overlooked, Semi Automatic Rifles
Most American shooters are very fond of their AR15s or AK pattern rifles, but in this episode of TFBTV we take a look at some lesser known competitors that a great majority of the shooting public are not generally aware of. Firearm featured: Gwinn Bushmaster Rifle Beretta AR70 Daewoo K1A1 Robinson [Read More…]
Claymore’s Adventures: Making a video with Colt Defense (1985) (UPDATE: Video Online)
Well the day is here. In this video all the fans from The firearms Blog can now see Claymore as he really looks with no masking. I found this after it was sitting in my closet for years and remembered that Steve was getting into posting firearms videos and thought I [Read More…]
TFBTV: Alex & Patrick’s Mad Minute Attempts
A while back Steve issued the TFBTV Mad Minute Challenge to try and see which of TFB’s readers is the handiest behind the mighty Lee-Enfield rifle. Read Steve’s blog post to learn about the history of the “mad minute“. Inspired by historical accounts of soldiers of the Empire [Read More…]
Top 5 Service Pistols
A wiser man than us once said, “The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should have never laid down”. This however doesn’t mean that pistols do not have their niches and fill roles where a long gun is too cumbersome or unnecessary. In this installment of [Read More…]
Can You Guess That Gun Sound?
Some firearms make incredibly iconic sounds that enthusiasts the world over can recognize immediately. Are you one of these folks? Well, try and get all five as laid out if this video! One of them is so iconic, if you have been a gun guy (or girl) for longer than a couple of months, we […] [Read More…]
Is this the end of TFB?
The State Department is considering expanding rules to prevent US manufacturers, or US citizens, from publishing unclassified technical information relating to the manufacture of any weapons, including firearms and ammunition. If the information is distributed in [Read More…]
Shooting the Benelli M1 (Part 2)
To follow up with their brief commentary on the Benelli M1 shotgun, Alex and Patrick hit the range to evaluate these famous and well renowned shotguns. Yesterday we posted our Benelli M1 discussion video. If you missed that you can watch it here. Please don’t forget to subscribe to TFBTV. We [Read More…]
The Benelli M1: Discussion (Part 1)
As a prelude to an upcoming shooting video featuring the Benelli M1 shotgun, Alex and Patrick discuss this famous scattergun before putting it to the test! Part 2, where we take the Benelli shooting, will be posted tomorrow. **Correction: The Benelli M3 is not a gas breather, it is also an inertia [Read More…]
TFBTV: Tips for Cheap Targets (Recycled Lawn Signs)
I am pleased to introduce our first video from Miles, fresh out of the Marine Corps. In this video Miles takes a look at some field expedient and unconventional target systems through the use of recycled cardboard lawn signs, specifically political campaign signs, which are in abundance at the end [Read More…]
Top 5 Most Historically Significant Pistols
Some pistols are just downright iconic and have made an incredible mark on history and paved the way for future designs to manifest themselves. In this video, TFBTV explores 5 of the most important automatic handguns of all time! The full transcript is below … – Hello, this is [Read More…]
The German MP40 Submachine Gun
The MP40 SMG was a true workhorse for the German armed forces during the Second World War, and was the rival of firearms like the British Sten and American Thompson submachine guns. In this installment of TFBTV, we get behind one of these iconic weapons to demonstrate its form and function. Please [Read More…]
TFBTV: Top 5 Best Assault Rifles
An assault rifle has to meet a certain set of criteria: It must be select-fire and use an intermediate cartridge. In this video we explain what our favorites are, factoring in accuracy, controllability, and of course how easy it is to shoot. Also I anticipate this, so let me state it here: The AK is [Read More…]
The Mad Minute Challenge: A TFB Contest
To fully immerse yourself in history, sometimes you have to go out and make some yourself. With this in mind, we at TFB are announcing our Mad Minute Contest. Rules will for the contest will be laid out below, but first what is a Mad Minute? For that, we turn to Matt of Historical Firearms: [Read More…]
TFBTV: TriStar P100 CZ-75 Compact Clone Review
Tristar sent James their CZ-75 Compact clone, dubbed the Tristar P100, for evaluation and a review. James puts the P100 through the paces and goes over the specs and a short unboxing. Don’t forget to subscribe! The full transcript of this video follows … – Hey everybody, James [Read More…]
Top 5 Concealed Carry Guns
Self defense and firearms are often synonymous in today’s world, and here we talk about 5 firearms that we have come to trust as some of the best options available. Do you agree with our selection? If you do not (or if you did), let us know in the comments. As always, please subscribe so [Read More…]
The Unstoppable M240 Machine Gun (FN MAG)
Alex C. and Patrick R. take a look at the rugged M240B, known by many names around the world such as the C6 by Canada, the FN MAG/MAG58 by countless militaries, and the L7 by the British. This unstoppable machine is truly a rugged, incredibly reliable, and remarkably fun to shoot. **Permission was [Read More…]
TFBTV: Magpul PMAG17 GL9 Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James gets his hands on the brand new Magpul Glock magazine and goes over the basics before testing it. After shooting a case of ammo through it to determine its reliability, James then deals some damage to the GL9, even shooting it (twice!) with 5.56mm to see how tough [Read More…]
SI Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins Full Auto Heat Test
About a month ago I posted a install how-to and review of the Strike Industries Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins handguard. Some of the readers were curious about how well the Mega Fins dissipated heat, so while at the range I did an impromptu test. Admittedly it [Read More…]
Top 5 Most Awesomest Machineguns
Shooting a machinegun will almost always put a smile on your face, but highlighted here are what we believe are some of the most fun. While getting trigger time behind one of these lead dispensers is awesome, paying for ammo isn’t! Full subtitles are below and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE (subscribing [Read More…]
TFBTV: We Test The G36’s Alleged Accuracy Problems!
The German government has claimed that the G36 service rifle suffers from severe accuracy problems after being heated up by as little as 4 magazines on full auto. We set out to try and see for ourselves how much the rifle’s POI shifts and how much the group size increases after some heavy use! [Read More…]
TFBTV: (Comment) Myth Busting – Can You Shoot A Pistol Without an Extractor?
In response to a reader comment claiming that handguns will cycle reliably without an extractor, James decides to test this claim in a “mythbuster” style format with several variations, including use of a suppressor and an MP5 with a fluted chamber. Don’t forget to subscribe! The [Read More…]
TFBTV: Random Gun Cleaning Tips and Tricks
Everyone seems to have a different approach to cleaning and maintaining their firearms, and here we talk about our methods and a few tips and tricks regarding the less glamorous aspect of marksmanship! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Channel. It really does help us. Full English transcript is [Read More…]
TFBTV: 5 Best Surplus Rifles Under $500
Today we discuss 5 (or 6) great military surplus rifles that can be had for under $500. Sometimes you need to take a break from modernity to get a whole new great shooting experience! French subtitles thanks to Tempest, Russian subtitles thanks to Val. The full english transcript is below … [Read More…]
TFBTV: Japan’s Type 14 Nambu (or “How Patrick Might Have Lost His Foot”)
It served the Imperial Japanese military for 40 years and drew inspiration from several sturdy European designs of the day, so how well does the Type 14 work? Well, we set out to find out! Many thanks to Christian for the German subtitles and Osamu for the Japanese subtitles. Transcription below [Read More…]