The SPC9 PDW SD is B&T’s ultra-compact integrally suppressed addition to the Special Purpose Carbine (SPC) lineup. Using the already popular APC9 lower, the SPC9 adds new hybrid controls and a hydraulic-buffer system. B&T was kind enough to send over [Read More…]
Back in January 2022, B&T USA announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine. Well, now they’ve introduced the SPC9 PDW SD. The new SPC9 PDW SD is a 9x19mm pistol caliber carbine. Essentially a short-barrelled rifle (SBR) with an integrally [Read More…]
Suppressor junkies rejoice! The latest 5.56 suppressor from B&T is finally shipping! The ROTEX-X Suppressor is a lightweight version of the ROTEX-V which is currently in use with NATO allies over in Europe. The ROTEX-X apparently maintains the same performance as [Read More…]
In my search for a few select models of Knight’s Armament rifle suppressors for reviews on TFB’s Silencer Saturday, I have contacted hundreds of FFL/SOT dealers across the United States hoping to get lucky and find one collecting dust on the shelf. I was pleasantly [Read More…]
Back in January B&T USA announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine, well now they’ve introduced a 16-inch barrel version. The new SPC9-16 is aimed primarily at the PCC competitor market while also offering a barrel which can get the best [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 various firearms, ammunition, shooting sports, and trends! A few weeks back SIG Sauer dropped the new SIG P322 22LR semi-automatic [Read More…]
If you’re a fan of the SIG Sauer P226 and want to try to bring it into the modern age and add a few extra features, then SIG Sauer and ZEV Tech have a new collaborative project for you. SIG Sauer and ZEV Tech are happy to introduce the new P226 ZEV which will come [Read More…]
Third Bay LLC‘s Ounce pistol was the most unusual non-prototype firearm this author saw at the SHOT Show 2022. Everything in this pistol is unusual for a semi-auto rimfire handgun – from the action type to the feeding mechanism and its folding design. We [Read More…]
On March 24th the ATF released an open letter to all Federal Firearms Licensees in regards to the purchase, selling, and possession of Forced Reset Triggers or FRTs. Although this probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, the letter is quite clear in its [Read More…]
A descendant from the Razor family of the suppressors, the new Razor556 from Rugged Suppressors is a lightweight, full-auto capable, reduced blowback suppressor. The new suppressor shares the same belt-fed rating that a lot of other Rugged suppressors carry and is also [Read More…]
Aluminum grip modules that replace the stock polymer grip modules of many striker-fired pistols are becoming increasingly popular. SIG Sauer and Icarus Precision have come together to give users a factory aluminum-framed option for both the SIG P320 and the P365 [Read More…]
Some of you may have heard that in recent days nearly everyone who has submitted a Form 1 to build a suppressor has been flat out denied by the ATF. Rumors of a mass denial started to stir on popular firearms forums and other online platforms such as the NFA subreddit [Read More…]
Gemtech has been hard at work developing new and interesting suppressor technologies for firearms owners. Last year, we saw Gemtech release an entire upper for the M&P 15-22 and now Gemtech is following that up with the release of the new MIST-22V signature [Read More…]
Less Recoil and More Control. Those are the two hallmarks of the new SIG Sauer P365-380 pistol that was just announced by SIG. The SIG P365-380 offers users all the same great features as the standard 9mm P365 pistols, fits into the same holsters, uses the same [Read More…]
SHOT Show 2022 was a blast for the TFB crew and for many of us, it’s not so much the guns and gear that we are excited to see but instead the relationships that we’ve built throughout the years at these types of shows. YHM has sponsored the TFB’s Silencer [Read More…]
Back in 2019, I had a unique opportunity to visit the SIG Sauer Electro-Optics facility in Woodburn, Oregon where the talented team stationed there were working hard on SIG’s next quality optic – the ROMEO2. The ROMEO2 Red Dot Sight is a unique optic that [Read More…]
Bul Optics, a division of Israeli Bul Armory, has added the third sight to their line of handgun red dot sights. The new RDS is called MS-3. We’ve previously reported about the launch of this sub-brand and their MS-1 and MS-2 sights. Let’s see what features [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 various guns, ammunition, history, and trends. It was somewhat refreshing to get back into the switch of things for the start of 2022 by [Read More…]
The concept of a suppressor wrap or suppressor cover isn’t a new one and technically the MODTAC Rigid suppressor cover isn’t new either. However, the cover is new for me and is also new to the Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro bolt action rifle. So what makes the [Read More…]
B&T USA has just announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine – that combines features and characteristics from the B&T APC9, H&K MP5, and the AR-15 platforms. Critics of most blow-back operated pistol caliber carbines often note [Read More…]
If you’re a rimfire enthusiast like me you’ll be interested to know that TacSol has just added new Winter 2021/2022 Editions of their X-Ring Rifles with GRS Hunter Light Stocks to their current lineup of rimfire rifle offerings. The Boise, Idaho-based [Read More…]
American Bison are a big part of this country’s history and it is no surprise that a company like Henry Repeating Arms would come out with a rifle in tribute to the majestic American Bison. The new Henry American Bison Tribute Rifle “Return of a [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson continues its evolution of the M&P lineup with the addition of 10mm M&P 2.0 polymer carry pistols. Offered in 4.6-inch and 4-inch barrel lengths and available with or without manual safeties, these new hand cannons are well suited for [Read More…]
No, that is not an Allen Engineering AEM5 over-the-barrel suppressor pictured above. That is an OCM5 from Otter Creek Labs, a relatively new and up-and-coming manufacturer causing a stir in the world of rifle suppressors. The quietest 5.56 silencer I have ever shot is [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 16! Working within the gun industry as a writer, I find myself jumping from subject to subject very often, and it’s not until I run into a review item or a specific rifle or pistol that I end up going down the hundreds of rabbit [Read More…]
Israeli Bul Armory has announced the launch of the new Bul Optics sub-brand and introduced the first two products of the new brand – the MS-1 and MS-2 handgun reflex sights. Both MS-1 and MS-2 are open-emitter sights with the former featuring a more rugged hood [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has continued to gradually expand the capabilities of their popular P320 platform over the years and this has culminated in a pistol that has something for just about everyone. The SIG Sauer XCarry Legion pistol combines a compact-sized frame, a threaded [Read More…]
The new Rugged Mustang .22LR suppressor was released at the perfect time of year. While our esteemed TFBTV star James Reeves loathes the autumn months, I’m the complete opposite. The mosquitoes are dying off, the foliage is worthy of an epic Bob Ross/Thomas [Read More…]
To the uninitiated, suppressing the 5.56/.223 AR-15 feels like a no-win scenario. As Ted Lasso might say it’s like drinking 3.2% beer as a teenager: half the fun, with all of the headache. In reality, however, a well-engineered 5.56mm suppressor will knock down most [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report, our ongoing series that is all about rimfire firearms, ammo, shooting sports, and anything else that falls into the rimfire category. This week I was browsing around Gunbroker.com and came across a [Read More…]