If you follow our Silencer Saturday series here at TFB, you know that I am a fan of the more unique examples from the quiet side of the NFA world. I have a stable of standard suppressors, many of which are solid rimfire performers, but I will sometimes sacrifice [Read More…]
SilencerCo, as we currently know it, is no more. Or at least changing rapidly. CEO Josh Waldron and President Jonathan Shultz have stepped down from their senior leadership positions of the West Valley based silencer manufacturer. The news comes just weeks after former [Read More…]
Alex Pro Firearms (APF) is a small AR-15 manufacturer from Alexandria, MN. Recently in 2013, they decided to dive into the firearms market. APF may not be a household brand name when it comes to black guns, but they have a strong hometown backing throughout MN and much [Read More…]
Don’t look at me like that. Yes, it’s perfectly legal to build your own suppressor. Following the same process as you would to make a registered and legal short barreled rifle (SBR) or short barreled shotgun (SBS), you can build a device that will make your [Read More…]
Back in 2020, we had a look at some of the creations of Marco Rigido, the creative mind, and skilled hands, behind the M.R. New System Arms gunsmithing company. Earlier this year we had the chance for a visit to Marco’s workshop and we can offer you a glimpse of [Read More…]
Luth-AR has a range of new upper receivers featuring their Fractional Twist barrels. These new uppers have 20-inch barrels with a 1-8 1/2 twist rate. This specialized twist rate is stated to be ideal for a wide range of bullet weights. AR-15 @ TFB: SILENCER SATURDAY [Read More…]
The Griffin Armament SN-ACH Gen 2 Charging Handle (Suppressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle) is quite the mouthful and is now available (between the product name and that quip, how many sexual innuendos can we make by the end of this article?). If you do a lot [Read More…]
SIG SAUER has expanded its popular MCX lineup to include more than a dozen variants of both the SPEAR and Rattler models. They can be had in a variety of configurations, finishes, and calibers, all equipped with standard pistol grips – until now. SIG recently [Read More…]
Under the new Students First Safety Act, school staff would be allowed to be armed; many high schools would be required to have armed security officers.
The crew of Surefire LLC made their annual appearance at SHOT Show 2024 giving the TFB and TFBTV crews plenty of time to cover some of their latest products. While James covered the recent release of the Stiletto Pro II, I was able to get a closer look at the compact [Read More…]
Yankee Hill Machine (YHM), a manufacturer of firearms, suppressors, and firearm accessories, announced the release of the YHM Bad Larry suppressor, a new addition to their sound silencer line, tailored for long-range shooters who use .338 and other large calibers. YHM [Read More…]
SureFire, known for its range of flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, suppressors, and other tactical equipment, has announced the release of its latest products including the Surefire XR2 weapon light, CSM-07 and CSP-07 remote switches, and a new Stiletto EDC [Read More…]
SIG SAUER unveiled their MCX-SPEAR LT series of firearms in the fall of 2022, following up from the prior release of their large-frame SPEAR model. The original SPEAR is essentially the commercial version of their DoD Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program entry to [Read More…]
Additive Manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D Printing, is becoming increasingly mainstream in the production of firearms components and accessories. We’ve already seen commercial attempts at manufacturing polymer 3D-printed suppressors and now, thanks to [Read More…]
Our friends at Silencer Central sent over the details on H.R. 6352, the Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife and Recreation Act. This proposed bill would redirect National Firearms Act (NFA) making and transfer taxes from being deposited into the general treasury [Read More…]
One of the firearms I have been wanting to own is an affordable belt-fed. Unfortunately, the Fightlite MCR and the FN M249S are out of my price range. However, a Ciener Belt-Fed AR went up for sale last November by Sven of Manticore Arms so I bought it. In this article [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammunition, shooting sports, and history! In this installment, we’ll take a look at a rimfire 550-series SIG [Read More…]
After what seems like an eternity, SureFire has finally released its first-ever low back pressure suppressor – the new SOCOM RC3. Much like the previous two suppressors in the SOCOM line, the new RC3 boasts industry-leading durability, and near identical [Read More…]
Gemtech have announced the addition of a 7.62mm suppressor to their Abyss range. The full auto-rated can is made from 17-4PH Stainless Steel and 6AL4V Titanium and weighs in at 16.3oz. The Abyss 7.62 is designed for calibers ranging from 5.7X28 to 300WM. It is [Read More…]
HUXWRX Safety Company, formerly known as OSS Suppressors, has earned every right to say ‘I told you so’ to a large swath of the suppressor industry. While they may not have been the first, HUXWRX has been the champion of reduced back pressure technology via their [Read More…]
Griffin Armament have introduced the second generation of their AR-15 pattern rifles. The main difference of the new Griffin Armament MK2 family of rifles from the MK1 guns is the new lower receiver that has ambidextrous controls (magazine release button, bolt [Read More…]
Here is an interesting solution to timing muzzle devices. No more shims or crush washers. Forward Controls has an alternate solution called the NVTS (Nautilus Variable Timing System). Muzzle Devices @ TFB: New Hera Arms LINK Muzzle Device System Griffin GATE-LOK HUB [Read More…]
Support the American Suppressor Association Freedom Raffle by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win several prize packages. Raffle ends on July 31, 2023. Additional details can be found below. More @ TFB: SILENCER SATURDAY #257: Limit TOXIC EXPOSURE – The New [Read More…]
What’s old is new with Griffin Armament’s new GATE-LOK HUB Mount Interface 1.375×24. The A2 birdcage is often what you’ll find on factory AR-15s, and while some suppressors were built to be mounted on the birdcage now there’s a more [Read More…]
Do you have a moment to talk about the benefits of the 300BLK cartridge? Good. Specifically designed for use with a suppressor, subsonic 300BLK can be one of the most enjoyable rounds to shoot quietly. Also designed for interchangeability with the 5.56 AR-15 platform, a [Read More…]
How many Americans own guns? What kind of guns do they own? How many guns do they own? The 2021 National Firearm Survey by William English, Ph.D. at Georgetown University, sought to answer these questions and more. So let’s take a look at what the survey found. [Read More…]