Well, we all knew eventually BATFE would come down on it… Enough people kept sending letters asking or “misusing” the brace and posting about how this was a way around the SBR issue that the Technology Branch made a definitive ruling, revoking all [Read More…]
Despite swirling rumors that Sig Arm Brace is now illegal to shoulder (its not), companies such as Phase 5 Tactical are forging ahead with new products directly related to the system. The brace is known for sliding over the complete stock, making it not suitable for [Read More…]
Last time we reported about a company trying to use a Sig Brace on a Short Barreled Shotgun. I never understood what they were thinking as there is no pistol version for a shotgun. A SBS is still a SBS or AOW. Well another company is trying to capitalize on Sig’s [Read More…]
A post on Shooting Sports Retailer mentions a ruling on using the SB15 Sig Brace and that shooting it from the shoulder is a no-go. However this applies only to shotguns. “The submitted weapon, as described and depicted above … is not a ‘firearm’ as defined by [Read More…]
The SIGTac SB15 pistol stabilizing brace has been a huge hit for Sig Sauer, everyone seems to be rocking the braces on their AR and AK pistols. Well did you know their gen 2 version is already out and at retailers? I saw the pictures of them floating around a while [Read More…]
JerkingTheTrigger has created a step-by-step tutorial for shooters who are looking to move their Sig Sauer arm brace from one pistol receiver extension tube to another tube. The secret? Boil the brace. Tools needed? Minimal: Stretched out SB15 Brace Soup/Stock Pot [Read More…]
Duane Liptak, Jr., the Director of Product Management & Marketing at MagPul Industies, responded to a thread on M4Carbine telegraphing the companies intent on “Arm Braces”. Direct Quote below: More braces and more opinion requests might just hasten an [Read More…]
The surprise ruling by the ATF has opened a significant market to gun manufacturers in the United States. When I was at the NRA show, I was just starting to get a hint of the many good things to come. PTR Industries (G3 Clones), Sig Sauer, and other brands were starting [Read More…]
Before you complain, yes I agree, TFB content has been too legal heavy in the past couple of weeks. But this morning when I got the ATF letter I thought it would be beneficial to the community to post it. This letter affirms that it is perfectly legal for a shooter to [Read More…]
The Century Arms SB-47 is a “Stabilizing Brace” for AK pistols. It looks and functions almost exactly like the SIG SB15 Stabilizing Brace Pistol we reviewed a few weeks ago. Like the SIG SB15, the SB-47 is BATFE approved and requires no tax stamp, [Read More…]
If you are like me, you remember seeing the Sig SB15 a while back and thinking “hey they hacked the NFA”. Of course we all know how it is supposed to be used, but let us get real and look at this objectively: Sig made an “arm brace” and got ATF [Read More…]
If there is anything worth doing then someone has definitely overdone it. This may or may not be the case with Grey Birch’s latest collaboration with ASTRA Defense Group. Together the companies have produced the new Grey Birch x ASTRA Defense LDR Caron Rifle, a [Read More…]
Bear Creek Arsenal has a new 9mm AR pistol with no buffer tube. This new bufferless design incorporates a patent-pending blowback bolt carrier group. And yes, it takes Glock mags! Bear Creek @ TFB: TFB Review: Bear Creek 300 Win Mag Huntmaster TFB Review: Bear Creek [Read More…]
Luth-AR has a range of new upper receivers featuring their Fractional Twist barrels. These new uppers have 20-inch barrels with a 1-8 1/2 twist rate. This specialized twist rate is stated to be ideal for a wide range of bullet weights. AR-15 @ TFB: SILENCER SATURDAY [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 121. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 82! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 81! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 118. Each week we’ll be bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
There were some snakes in the weeds at SHOT Show 2024, but you had to be looking for them to find one. What we’re metaphorically speaking to is the unveiling of NEW Colt Blued Python offerings in .357 Magnum after a 28-year hiatus. While some people adore the [Read More…]
Maxim Defense have introduced two new chamberings for their PDX-SD – .300BLK and 7.62x39mm. The PDX-SD has an integrated system with a short suppressor with an outer diameter of 2.25 inches and a length of 7.4 inches. The gun is 7.6 lbs total and has an overall [Read More…]
9mm PCCs have been one of the fastest-growing sub-sections of the firearms industry and with so many offerings out there already, it’s hard to stand out. When I first heard about Extar USA and their virtually all-polymer firearms, I was almost certain that they [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we reviewed our suppressor coverage from the 2024 SHOT Show. As we wait for the new [Read More…]
Both Remington and Federal Ammunition introduced new lines of ammunition at the 2024 SHOT Show. Federal expanded its portfolio by building on the Fusion series. The new offerings aim to enhance shooting accuracy and range, equipped with a polymer tip that improves the [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 77! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking [Read More…]
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Stocky’s Stocks, a leading name in firearm stock manufacturing, unveiled its latest addition: the ST5 stock at the SHOT 2024. The highly-anticipated product is a carbon fiber beauty and is tailored explicitly for Rem 700 actions at the initial stage. With a price [Read More…]
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After a long wait, the famed “Kitty Kat” is making a grand comeback at DPMS, a subsidiary of the PSA family of companies known for its top-tier firearms. Best identified by its 7-inch barrel and pistol-length gas system, the re-emergence of the Kitty Kat has [Read More…]
Matador Arms recently announced an update to their pistol caliber carbine lineup, featuring significant enhancements and a focus on Glock magazine compatibility. At SHOT Show 2024, they launched the MAT-9GLR, a Glock Lower Receiver designed to integrate with their [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2024, Falkor Defense unveiled its first .50-caliber bolt-action rifle. Known for building bolt-action rifles based on Remington 700-style actions, the company has now ventured into the big-bore category amid growing demand from the shooting community. [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory came out swinging this year at SHOT Show with a ton of prototype and concept guns. Hop stopped by to take a look at the most talked about concept so far: the X5.7 PDW. The X5.7 is chambered in 5.7x28mm like PSA’s own Rock pistol and uses the same magazines. Some aspects [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2024, Global Ordnance introduced two new firearms that cater to the preferences of different shooting enthusiasts: the Monolith rifle and a .45 ACP version of the Stribog. The Global Ordnance Monolith, produced in partnership with Foxtrot Mike Products, is [Read More…]
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