It’s coming down to that time of year where stocking stuffers, postcards and other small gifts of gratitude or thoughtfulness are in high demand. Just in time for the holiday season, StickyBolt has dropped their 4th release of gun themed stickers perfect for the [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 71st edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
When picking out a handgun for carrying concealed, it can be difficult to pick the perfect model. Whether it’s capacity, ascetics or how it feels in your hand. One thing people often don’t think about is the type of firearm that will best fit their body [Read More…]
I am one of those millennial gun owners. Being on that fringe of 33 years old I like to align myself with modern technologies and a taste of the old school as well. If you looked into my gun safe you would see a pretty even collection of modern or polymer, semi-auto [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – What we have here is the legendary DESERT EAGLE XIX with Golden Tiger Stripes. The Mark XIX Desert Eagle is Made in the USA by Magnum Research (of the Kahr Group). The pistol is gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol with a 7 round capacity in .50 [Read More…]
With most of the country is in some form of lockdown or self-quarantine due to the unfortunate coronavirus-19 (COVID-19), there has been something else sweeping across the United States in its wake: the Tiger King. You may or may not have heard of the Netflix special [Read More…]
This year Magnum Research is bringing their custom 1911s to the market with a Crusader and a Viking-themed 1911, in addition to their Presidential Donald Trump Desert Eagle. We were told that the Presidental handgun will be sent to the Donal Trump Presidental Library collection. The Crusader and [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Trump Thompson](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_KAHR_15-660x260.jpg)
FIrearms, not politics…Except maybe when politics are engraved on firearms Stopping by Kahr’s booth to check out new 6-shot cylinder BFR revolvers from Magnum Research, I instead was sidetracked by a few things – a massive, 17.5 inch barrelled .45-70 [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 32nd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Hollywood and Guns have had a long and storied (literally) history. Guns have been featured in the film in every era and every genre. From Action, Drama, Thrillers, Horror and even the dreaded rom-com, guns are found in every single one of them. Today we’re going [Read More…]
Thanks to an anonymous source for sending this cringeworthy content. On September 4, 2019, the 11 RGK (11th Special Forces Regiment) of Malaysia held a demonstration. This Malaysian body armor demonstration failure resulted in the death of a Major on his way to the [Read More…]
Over the last few months, I’ve been asking friends and other shooters a question over dinner or drinks at the bar. I always start out by setting a foundation explaining the concept. Let’s say you had to sell every handgun you own and had an unlimited budget [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 21th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’ here on TFB. If you missed any one of our other articles, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this gat a sweet deal or [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 20th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’. Wow, 20 editions already! HGFC is one of our many series here on TFB. If you missed any one of our other articles, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale [Read More…]
Usually, in the shooting community, there are two types of people. The first are the people who love big bore handguns either for hunting or just a range gun. The second are the people who see zero purposes to big bore handguns. Big bore handguns can be intimidating but [Read More…]
Magnum Research, the proud producers of huge handguns, is at it again with another goliath caliber in a revolver. Their newest endeavor is complete by bringing to market their BFR (Biggest, Finest Revolver) in the monstrous .500 Linebaugh cartridge. If we ignore rifle [Read More…]
Davidsons distributor has always been known for providing the firearms industry with some of the most attractive, early-release, and creative guns we have ever seen and 2019 is going to be no different! They were in attendance at SHOT Show and we made sure to swing by [Read More…]
About a year ago we published an article telling about a Belarusian PDW concept called Humble Bee. Victor Aster, the inventor and CAD designer of that weapon concept, has recently come up with a new project called Rocky Gun. The idea is to make sort of model kits that [Read More…]
The Kahr Firearms Group includes Kahrs Arms, Auto Ordnance and Magnum Research and they have been introducing a lot of commemorative 1911 pistols as of late. Their newest additions are the “Squadron,” a case-hardened model, and the “Pledge.” All [Read More…]
Many of you may be familiar with the H&K USP but did you know it has a bigger sibling and they were developed at the same time? In the early 1990s US SOCOM needed a new service pistol. They held the Offensive Handgun Weapon System trials. Only Colt and H&K [Read More…]
Defence Services Asia is one of the top five defence shows in the world. First held in 1988 and takes place once every two years, it has since grown over the past three decades. 2018 saw its 16th edition taking place in the newly built Malaysia International Trade and [Read More…]
It was only two months ago that Kahr Arms Group announced their “We the People” Desert Eagle 1911 in collaboration with Outlaw Ordnance. The curb appeal was through the roof with the custom cerakoted finish and premium features. The joint ventures will [Read More…]
A company you may have not heard of, but have absolutely seen their work in numerous films for decades is Independent Studio Services (ISS). This 3rd generation, family business got its start in 1977 by the way of Greg Bilson, Sr and the family business is making [Read More…]
Kahr Arms announced a new ST9 compact pistol that will be a limited run that will support the Beyond the Battlefield non-profit organization. This pistol is part of the TIG series, named after John Tiegen – a former Marine and CIA security team member who [Read More…]
There are things that certainly cause you to ask “what the heck were they thinking”? Well the Proud Right Winger Bicep Holster is a perfect example of ” [they] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they [Read More…]
The 2017 Association of the US Army annual meeting was the public debut of Israel’s new full caliber bullpup rifle, the Tavor 7. Announced in late June via IWI’s Facebook page, the Tavor 7 is a 7.62mm / .308 Winchester caliber semiautomatic bullpup rifle [Read More…]
I know, that HK USP45 looks wicked operator and it’s a lot easier to shoot well than your 638. But where is it right now? In your safe? Big handguns are more fun to shoot and we can shoot them much faster and more accurately than little guns. But most folks end up [Read More…]
Anyone carrying for over a decade has likely gone through quite a few magazine pouches. If one has carried a multitool daily, one has probably experienced the carrier wearing out or falling apart over time. I have had all kinds of pouches over the years: nylon, [Read More…]
Sometimes one just has to shake their head at the sheer level of stupidity we humans can wring upon ourselves. The latest example of someone who is likely related to Murphy is teenager Monalisa Perez who accidentally, nay, negligently shot her boyfriend 22-year-old [Read More…]
It is the summer of 1989 and I’m a kid on a family vacation traveling through Silverthorne, Colorado. Being huge Indiana Jones fans, we decide to beat the heat and and catch a matinee showing of ‘The Last Crusade’ for a second time. It was that [Read More…]
Your Privacy Choices