Please check out the new low power optic from Eotech. The Vudu 1-8x is a solid choice for the 3-Gun crowd or the patrol officer looking to make those slightly longer shots with their duty rifle. Features excellent glass, illuminated reticle, fiber optic floating center dot, and capped turrets. [Read More…]
TFBTV got invited to attend a range day event for the American Suppressor Association just prior to the NRA Annual Meetings. Joel highlights new or interesting suppressor options from Rugged, Dead Air, Surefire, Gunwerks, and Daniel Defense. Let us know in the comments, who makes your favorite [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is reporting from NRAAM from the Glock booth with Shane Coley, talking about Glock’s newest release, the Glock 45 MOS. The Glock 45 is essentially a Glock 17 frame with a Glock 19 slide riding on top, like the Glock 19X. However, the Glock 45 MOS is an [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to the LWRCI booth and talks to an LWRCI engineer at the NRA Annual Meeting about their new and long-awaited SMG-45. The SMG-45 is a .45 caliber pistol caliber carbine or submachine gun that takes H&K UMP mags. And while the initial carbine will be [Read More…]
Check out the all new Henry Side Loading Gate Cowboy Carbine! Today Joel reviews and shoots the 30-30 and 38-55. Take a look at all the features and specifications. It was a ton of fun to shoot a gun that has such a rich and interesting history, and now a loading gate! ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
The Honey Badger is probably one of the most iconic firearms of the day. So much so that it has even infiltrated video games and can be found in Call of Duty. But what is it? It is the original 300 Blackout PDW (Personal Defense Weapon). Though in fairness, it was designed originally for a [Read More…]
The 610 is back! I’m a huge fan of The Centimeter and I also have a soft spot for Smith & Wesson revolvers. So I was excited when I found out that Smith & Wesson was bringing back the 610. The Model 610 is an N frame revolver chambered in 10mm Auto but it can […] Read More [Read More…]
How do you make the ultimate Glock competitor? You violate US patent law, of course! The Smith & Wesson Sigma series of pistols was introduced in the early 1990s with 9mm and .40 S&W variants to compete with the G17 and G22 respectively. The design was so similar to the Glock that the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews Kimber’s new single stack, striker fired Evo SP handgun. This is, of course, a welcome diversion from Kimber’s typical 1911 fare, but not the first time they’ve done it. Kimber made the Solo for several years prior to the Evo, later [Read More…]
The Glock evokes a lot of emotion from the TFB community. It’s amusing. You have people who are Glock haters, many times because the Glock is the “Toyota Camry” of the gun industry: Reliable, prolific, “boring.” And then you have the tuners who will modify their stock Glock beyond [Read More…]
Welcome back to another weekly deals post. As always feel free to let me know in the comments if you want to see more deals of one kind of thing or another. HK VP9 and a Free box of Hornady critical duty – $100 off What the deal is: Although influenced by other [Read More…]
In this Range Rental Report, Brannon LeBouef from the St Bernard Indoor Shooting Center and NOLATAC Training goes through the maintenance and breakage of three different Smith and Wesson M&P first generation guns based on their usage as range rentals over the last 5 years. The three pistols have [Read More…]
Today Joel reviews the new Saint Victor rifle and pistol from Springfield Armory. A very solid value that you can take out of the box and perform with instantly. Proprietary parts that help it shoot smooth with less recoil! Enjoy. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for [Read More…]
When we last left you, the discussion of choosing either subsonic or supersonic ammo for your 300BLK defensive weapon was in a full-on firefight. Some of you stated that you would pick heavier and quieter rounds to preserve situational awareness and communication [Read More…]
Welcome to the first installment of First Firearm series. We’re starting off in a slightly predictable way with considerations for your first Home Defense (HD) handgun. However, for those that aren’t ready or able to jump into concealed carry, having the ability to [Read More…]
Welcome to Mailroom #21, where James Reeves of TFBTV opens and reads your crappy letters and packages. WANT TO SEND IN MAIL? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA 70152 ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for details on our monthly gun giveaway. TFBTV is giving away [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James tests out SIG’s brand new P320X Compact. According to SIG’s press release: “Ergonomics and performance have become the standard of the P320 XSeries. Now, all of these features are available in an compact size. The P320 XCompact features a completely [Read More…]
The model of 1911 pistol is an American classic and has a long and illustrious history. While we can’t possibly cover everything about the 1911, today we’re going to look at some of the high points in the love affair that America has enjoyed with this iconic pistol. We make every effort to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James sinks a boat with an AK-47. James’ pal Mark found a Jon boat washed up on his property and James realized that this was a golden opportunity – to conduct “The Somali Pirate Test.” It is officially time to find out how many rounds from an AK it [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews Smith & Wesson’s MHS competitor, the M&P 2.0 5 inch model. From S&W’s press materials: The M&P M2.0 pistol, the newest innovation to the respected M&P polymer pistol line. Designed for personal, sporting, and professional use, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James takes you behind the scenes of the Outdoor Network program, Hollywood Weapons, which is also available for streaming on Netflix. As you will see from this mini-documentary, Hollywood Weapons is an excellent show for firearms enthusiasts, gun guys, special effects [Read More…]
The Glock evokes a lot of emotion from the TFB community. It’s amusing. You have people who are Glock haters, many times because the Glock is the “Toyota Camry” of the gun industry: Reliable, prolific, “boring.” And then you have the tuners [Read More…]
With a name like Kalashnikov USA, what kind of guns do you expect? Yes, the Soviet kind… I had the good fortune of going to check out their factory in Florida. Kalashnikov USA, while they used to be an importer, now is a manufacturer. They currently, 2019, produce their KS-12 Shotgun, [Read More…]
The Bren light machine gun was one of the more robust and successful light machine gun designs to see service in the Second World War among the Allied forces. During the war, it was even produced full scale not only in Britain but also in Canada and Australia where it saw extensive service with the [Read More…]
[SPOILERS AHEAD] In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews and rates the guns used in Netflix’s post-apocalyptic thriller, Bird Box, featuring Sandra Bullock. Bird Box puts quite a tactical spin on the genre because the good guys can’t use their eyes (or any imaging, for that matter) [Read More…]
In the past few years, we have drilled down into the netherworld of NFA laws, attempting to determine the subtle differences between short barreled rifles (SBRs), Any Other Weapons (AOWs) and simply firearms. We’ve also reviewed the new ATF accessory classification [Read More…]
In this episode, James discusses 6 reasons why the Galil ACE is better than the AK-47/AKM. According to IWI’s marketing materials: “The modernized Galil ACE is based upon the reliable mechanism of the original Galil rifle first developed by IMI in the late 1960s. Drawing inspiration from [Read More…]
In this video, James performs a full review of the updated Steyr AUG M3 A1. For the sake of reminiscing, here’s Alex C.’s description of this fine combat rifle: “The Steyr AUG has been around for quite a while. It was designed in the 1970s, an era where terrific advances in special [Read More…]
Welcome to Mailroom #20, where James Reeves of TFBTV opens and reads your crappy letters and packages. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to http://tfbtv.gun.team for details on our monthly gun giveaway. TFBTV is giving away one gun a month to a randomly selected $5-level (and higher) Patreon [Read More…]
Comparing the Springfield M1A to a Russian SKS. Joel shoots them and tries to determine how they stack up and which one is a better battle rifle. You may notice there’s very little discussion about the accuracy of these guns. You can expect a minute of man at distance and approximately two MOA [Read More…]
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