Zeiss has been at the glass game since the mid-1800’s. With industry leading techniques in optoelectronics, lenses, microscopes, and many other highly technical fields, it should come as no surprise that they make a hell of a riflescope. With the new conquest [Read More…]
Since its introduction in 2009, the Marine Corps’ M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle has proven itself as an effective support weapon that offers more firepower and range than the Corps’ other squad level weapons, the M4 Carbine and M16A4 Rifle. This good [Read More…]
Surefire has been slowly releasing more new products even after the excitement of SHOT Show has settled. This includes 3 new flashlights with their MaxVision beam and high output LED. All 3 new models sell anywhere from roughly $120 – $300. While these may not be [Read More…]
Stealth Cam has a new series of trail cameras called the 4K Series. As the name suggests, these new cameras will record 4K resolution video. At launch, there is one camera in the series, though I expect we will see follow on products shortly. After all, 4K is the next [Read More…]
First they started selling ammunition, then they opened a retail gun store, then they started selling guns online and now the logical conclusion: tactical falconry. They are also manufacturing the first ever Falcon Night Hunter Owl Conversion Kit … Brownells, [Read More…]
Within the Leeds based Royal Armouries small arms collection in the United Kingdom there is a particular Soviet AK47 that is kept amongst the collection of other AKs. The serial number is ГЛ4027, in addition to a date stamp of 1953 with an Izhmash arms plant logo. [Read More…]
It is with a heavy heart that we at TFB bring news of the death of a true industry great: Jim Schatz has died. Jim’s career in the industry spanned four decades, and he served as a paratrooper (11B) with the 82nd Airborne, a shooter and instructor with the Army [Read More…]
ATN has introduced a remote control device for its Smart HD optics. This little device called X-TRAC (Tactical Remote Access Control) attaches to the weapon in a place convenient for the support hand to reach. It is a wireless controller and connects to the scope via [Read More…]
Is the Steyr 1907 Still Relevant? by Bob McGunwriter After 110 years of service, does the venerable Roth-Steyr, better known as simply “the 1907”, still have a place in the modern battlefield? In a world of American plastic handguns like the Colt [Read More…]
The 2017 SHOT Show has come and gone. This photo set will highlight some innovative products that I personally saw at the SHOT Show. This is my last SHOT related article for 2017. SHOT Show this year was a blast. A big thanks to my TFB colleagues, our Editors and most [Read More…]
You have to love the recent records and record attempts to shoot and hit further out, from all around the Globe. I hope this continues in 2017 an onward. TFB recently reported from Finland and France and now it’s time for some long range shooting from down under, [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of requesting an RFI for 36,000 thermal optics for GPMGs, Indian Army Infantry Procurement officials are putting out another RFI solicitation, this time for 5,000 rifles in .338 Lapua, no mention of scopes or thermal optics. In fact, the solicitation is [Read More…]
The advances that manufacturers have made in the development of lights and lasers in the past five to ten years is nothing short of amazing. I, like most of you, remember a time when attaching a weapon light to a firearm was a head-turning event at the range. [Read More…]
In the first two parts of this article on a new long range infantry rifle paradigm, we painted a picture of what sort of weapons would be needed to maximize the infantry’s long-range capability, in theory allowing them to achieve “overmatch” versus [Read More…]
Red Oktober is an entirely Kalashnikov themed competition that took place at Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range in St. George, Utah. It was primarily by Rifle Dynamics, along with a number of other industry sponsors that all pitched in to really support the two day [Read More…]
I recently purchased a used Glock 17C for a reasonable price. I got it just as a novelty and possibly for Action Match shooting. Since I have been playing around with PCC and Open Division handguns with compensators I wanted to see what the Glock 17C could do. I was [Read More…]
Last Saturday there was an attack in a Minnesota Mall. The suspect has been claimed to be part of ISIS. A report by a news agency linked to the Islamic State claimed on Sunday that a “soldier of the Islamic State” was behind a stabbing attack on Saturday night at a [Read More…]
Nothing like a little tongue-in-cheek humor to get one’s firearms motivation up. Re-Factor Tactical, purveyors of said motivation through patches, stickers, and various ballistic accessoreis have released their latest moto products, posters. The new posters are [Read More…]
My first introduction to LaRue Tactical gear came in 2005 after a Pat Rogers AK course – I started off weak but ended up taking the first-loser spot. The prize? A LaRue Tactical LT150 Aimpoint mount. That one mount spawned a whole new rifle, optic and more carbine [Read More…]
New product releases most often seem to be met with grumbling these days as opposed to optimism or applause. Not that this is unique to the gun community in the slightest, but it is certainly noticeable to us certified internet gun experts. So why do why do this, and should we? Transcript … [Read More…]
ATN announced a firmware update for its X-Sight II line of thermal rifle scopes. The update improves some existing features, squashes a few bugs and introduces a number of new features including a new reticle and ballistic calculator. New or Improved Features Smart [Read More…]
Earlier this month, Weaver officially launched a pair of new Grand Slam rifle scopes that use the company’s MultiStop turret. Both of the new scopes are variable power models, with one being a 4-16x 44mm model and the other being a 5-20x 50mm model. The MultiStop [Read More…]
Suppressors are one of the fastest growing parts of the firearms industry at the moment. And for good reason – given the right combination of host, suppressor and ammunition, shooting goes from fun to awesome. Besides that, they also just look cool. However, for [Read More…]
Remember the old original Coleman lanterns? Remember lantern fuel, mantles, etc.? A bit of a hassle, but they got the job done. Then along came battery powered incandescent lanterns…one of my favorites (remember this?) Today we have LED lanterns. There have been a [Read More…]
(Note – this light was supplied for review by Fenix Lighting. I am in no way endorsing the light nor the company and I am not compensated for doing the review. But it is only fair to recognize and thank them for sharing a sample so that TFB readers can learn about [Read More…]
I just received some additional information on license agreements presented to the defendants in the ongoing Mossberg patent lawsuit. Of course we reported the validity of that patent is very much in question which hasn’t changed. What’s interesting is since [Read More…]
SIG SAUER recently announced the introduction of the ECHO1 – a thermal reflex sight produced by its Electro-Optics division. According to the company, the new sight offers “military grade technology at consumer grade pricing.” At the heart of this [Read More…]
As part of the recent Russian re-armament program including the T-14 Armata man battle tank, the T-50 air superiority fighter, and the AK-12 and A545 rifles, the Federation has initiated a program for a new 5.45mm caliber squad support weapon, called [Read More…]
TrackingPoint is certainly trying to make the best of their turnaround. After accepting orders again in September of last year, the company has been on a tear working to expand their product offerings. After adding night-vision capability, the latest announcement is [Read More…]
I was invited to attend the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun match in Mesa, Arizona at the request of KE Arms. KE Arms is a manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of all things firearms. This year at Superstition Mountain was a nexus of “new things” that [Read More…]
