With the burgeoning popularity of AR and AK pistols, SB Tactical has one of the most in-demand accessories on the market with their pistol braces. As their light continues to shine brighter there will always be those who go to great lengths to copy a good idea whether [Read More…]
Last month, our man Hrachya discussed the debut of factory subsonic 7.62×39 loads that are designed to cycle semiautomatic firearms like AK47 patterned rifles. The move is a tear-inducing moment for me, to take an iconic gun and set it up as a suppressor host, [Read More…]
PROOF Research announced today that they’ll be providing barrels to the DoD’s extended long range sniper program. These new Barrett MRAD rifles are chambered in Hornady’s new 300 PRC round (that I recently had a chance to try in a different rifle). Here’s [Read More…]
The theme of Today’s Photo Of The Day is the M40A6 Sniper Rifle. Made by Remington Arms and introduced in 1966 it has seen action in several conflicts. The M40A6 edition has been with the Marine Corps since the middle of June 2016. Just like the H&K MP5, [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 17th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, 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 and ask the question – is [Read More…]
The Glock pistol hardly needs an introduction. Its place in the pistol market has been firmly established over the last three decades between military, police and civilian usage. It’s been said that 65 percent of law enforcement agencies in the United States [Read More…]
The Liberator12k is a revolving 12 gauge shotgun which uses mostly 3D printed parts combined with easily available metal components including steel tubing for the barrel and chamber inserts. The basic idea behind the design is to allow anyone with a $200 3D printer to [Read More…]
It may seem counterintuitive to some shooters, but a backup reflex or red dot optic on top of a 1x variable optic does make sense. Competition shooters can transition between close and far targets without having take a hand off to move the magnification ring. Similarly, [Read More…]
Depending on your personality, upgrading a brand new pistol is either the very first thing you want to do or the last. Trust me on this one, make it your first upgrade. A few years ago I invested in both a Volquartsen hammer and sear for my MKIII and, before the [Read More…]
In this video, Brannon LeBouef, of NOLATAC and St Bernard Indoor Shooting Center, takes an early look at a prototype Naroh Arms N1 sub-compact 9mm pistol. Brannon, James, and Ryan try out this early version of the pistol. While Brannon is not a fan of “long stroke double action [Read More…]
Edelweiss Arms is running a monthly giveaway allowing you to enter a chance to win a P49 Swiss Army pistol valued at $3,000. Later designated as the P210, the P49 was first produced in 1947 and issued to the Swiss Army in 1949. Details, links and additional information [Read More…]
I heard how rewarding it was to build a “clone” rifle probably five or six years ago, so I decided to go for it and built an MK12 MOD 0 about four years ago. Clone rifles are a great way to build something you can use your imagination and learn a lot about [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – we take a look at a handmade knife and a double rifle. The double rifle is a 450 Express, marked “J Areschougs Malmö” (Malmoe, Sweden), but it is originally a German rifle made before 1892 according to the owner. The knife is a [Read More…]
Lately, I’ve had a number of conversations about different ways to keep your firearms in storage and how to maintain them. I think it’s pretty obvious the importance of firearm storage and having the ability to protect your firearms. Security is obviously a [Read More…]
Modular Driven Technologies has just announced the MDT Unimount, a rugged and repeatable optics mount for precision rifle shooters. Available for 34mm and 35mm scopes, the MDT Unimount features four high-strength lugs that all contact the Picatinny rail for stability. [Read More…]
Love M-LOK? Well, Springfield Armory now have you covered. They have introduced a new slim-line M-LOK handguard to their SAINT line of ARs. Here’s what Springfield Armory have to say about the new rifles: Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce new M-LOK [Read More…]
Davidson’s, one of the US’ largest firearms distributors, has announced a partnership with B&T USA for the distribution of B&T’s sought after products. B&T USA recently won the contract to provide the US Army’s new Sub Compact Weapon. [Read More…]
In case you didn’t know, Hudson Manufacturing is kaput. After lots of hype and build up the makers of the H9 pistol went under. However, the H9 will live on but as a replica airsoft gun. I just recently got into airsoft and I was browsing Evike when I spotted the [Read More…]
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the Icarus Precision ACE 365 aluminum grip modules for SIG Sauer P365 pistols. Recently, the company came up with the second version of this frame that lacks the palm swells on the grip. The new grip module is called ACE 365 V2.0. [Read More…]
The GSG-16 is the latest version of American Tactical Inc’s popular GSG-5 .22LR plinker. It is based off the same internals as a GSG-5 but has a new exterior housing to update the GSG into the GSG-16. GSG-16: The New GSG On The Block Just like the popular GSG-5, [Read More…]
This is the second article in a series of “Photo Of The Day”, where we admire pictures of Miniguns of various kinds and situations. The series is called Minigun Monday. Miniguns on a Monday – it’s as simple as that! Today we take a look at the GAU-17 [Read More…]
After moving out from behind enemy lines years ago, my first act was to divest myself of my high-end air guns and stock up on NFA items like suppressors. It was a wonderful feeling. But every so often I get the urge to pick up a new FX or Daystate PCP .25 caliber rifle. [Read More…]
Our friends at Ammunition Depot dropped us a note to let us know that they are plaintiffs in a lawsuit setup against the new California Ammo Law. Starting July 1, purchasing any amount of ammunition in California requires a criminal background check. The current process [Read More…]
For the last five years, ARMY-2019 have been the biggest military weapons exhibition in Eastern Europe. Unlike many other military shows that occur every two years, “Army” is an annual exhibition, so Russian firearms manufacturers have to come up with [Read More…]
If you see this little blaster first time, don’t worry, you don’t have vision issues – it indeed has two barrels. Moreover, it fires two rounds simultaneously upon a trigger pull – a type of firing that is defined as volley fire which is [Read More…]
Contrary to what some mainstream media outlets might portray, data from the American background check system ‘NICS’ shows that guns aren’t “icky” and the shooting sports is still a popular recreational activity. 2019 marks the first year that recorded more [Read More…]
The 5.56x45mm Carmel was introduced recently by IWI Israel. We haven’t really gotten a chance to get our hands on one until now when we caught up to IWI in Tel Aviv, Israel. No word yet on whether or not the rifle would be introduced to the U.S. commercial market but it does look like [Read More…]
The march towards 300 Blackout world domination continues! Ruger has just announced the AR-556 Pistol chambered in the heavier supersonic/subsonic crossover round. Details, specifications and other information can be found below. If I had the ear of the good people [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day shows a Heckler & Koch G28 DMR, fully loaded with accessories like the Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20×56, Aimpoint Micro T2 red dot as well with a Hensoldt NSV night sight attachment. To make the installation complete, there is an [Read More…]
Above, featuring TFB’s Picture Of The Day, we see a Polish PTS-M carrying Romanian Marines – all arms forward! – onto the beach during an amphibious assault exercise at Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. During the Distinguished Visitors Day in [Read More…]