Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I happened to do a little [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we got a look at Dead Air’s new Primal multi-host silencer. Today we return with part 2 of [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. Last week we took you through all of the YHM rifle suppressor options. This week we get an [Read More…]
Maxim Defense have announced a new Urban Grey version of their PDX AR-pistol. The PDX was first introduced back in 2019 and has since been made available in a range of calibres including .300BLK, 5.56 NATO, and 7.62×39mm. Maxim Defense currently list the Urban Grey [Read More…]
Fans of the SIG M400 Snakebite will be happy to hear that there have been some SIGnificant improvements made to the TREAD lineup in the way of the new TREAD Snakebite SE. The new TREAD Snakebite SE offers the same great features as the TREAD Snakebite but with some [Read More…]
Skunkwerks, the special projects division of Gunwerks, came up with another limited-edition wonder rifle called The CUT. The goal of Skunkwerks engineers when creating The CUT was to design the lightest possible version of the Gunwerks ClymR rifle without compromising [Read More…]
Aaron Miesse, also known as “Chamberbrake” in the ELR (Extreme Long Range) world, is an impressive shooter. He can boast a number of serious shooting accomplishments, including some 2,780 yard impacts with a 375 CheyTac in competition, 10 for 10 in a [Read More…]
Utah-based Christensen Arms have introduced the new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP). Weighing in at between 4.4 to 5.8lbs depending on calibre, the bolt action pistol offers precision in a package that can fit into a standard backpack. The pistol is available in 300BLK, [Read More…]
Rock River Arms just introduced the RBG-1S Precision Bolt Action Rifle and now it’s time for a lightweight rifle in the AR platform called the Light Predator2L. The components are interesting, with a 16″ stainless steel fluted barrel, two-stage match trigger [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 80th 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…]
We all know by now that finding ammo on the shelves or in stock is like finding a needle in a haystack anymore. With 9mm and 5.56 Nato hitting all-time price records, it’s time to get creative and find an alternative caliber to train with at the range. I will be [Read More…]
CZ-USA’s newest entry to their long-standing 577 line is the 577 Eclipse. A new bolt gun with a synthetic stock, chambered in .308, 30-06 and 6.5 CM CZ-USA have aimed to make the rifle more affordable with an MSRP of $659. CZ-USA have put out a short video [Read More…]
Savage Arms have introduced a new series to their venerable 110 range of hunting rifles. The Backcountry Xtreme series includes six rifles with improved ergonomics and protective finishes. Two new rifles have been added to the series the Ultralite Camo and Timberline. [Read More…]
Battle Arms Development OIP2: Lightweight wonder or just a lightweight? My first exposure to Battle Arms Development’s OIP project was at SHOT 2019. It’s one thing to read press releases, it’s another thing entirely to test fire an example of a gun. [Read More…]
Continuing to expand the line of rifles dedicated to their new home, Wyoming, Weatherby has released another custom iteration of their iconic Mark V bolt action rifle called Mark V Cowpoke Edition. The rifle is painted in the colors of Wyoming Cowboys and also has the [Read More…]
The CMMG Banshee/Resolute line of PCCs is one of the more impressive systems that has come out lately. Instead of being straight blowback, it is a radial delayed blowback system. This enables the Banshee to be able to withstand higher pressure cartridges like 10mm [Read More…]
Southpaw shooters, do you often feel left out? Neglected? Forgotten? It’s understandable since the vast majority of firearms (as well as pretty much everything else in the world) are designed to cater to right-handed people. Given that left-handers only make up [Read More…]
Gunwerks, a company known for creating high-end precision bolt action rifles, has entered the dangerous game hunting rifle market by introducing the SKUHL rifle. The new Gunwerks SKUHL is designed to be a perfect tool for taking down the largest and most dangerous game [Read More…]
Over the last year, the Kalashnikov KP-9 has become increasingly popular in the gun market as a cheaper alternative to the MP5 clones and other AR-style PCC guns. I have finally had my KP-9 out of the ATF jail so it is an SBR and I finally was able to run it as an SBR [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of the introduction of their LAR-15Ms chambered in .350 Legend, Rock River Arms have announced another addition to their multi-calibre LAR-15M range, with a new hunting AR, chambered in .450 Bushmaster – describing it as a ‘Modern Straight [Read More…]
Illinois-based Rock River Arms have introduced a pair of new ARs chambered in .350 Legend. The carbines are aimed at the modern hunting rifle market and come with a free floated M-LOK handguard, low profile gas block and a Rock River two-stage trigger. Here’s what [Read More…]
I’ve always been one to believe that a compensator for ordinary pistols was somewhat pointless since there’s not much recoil from the rounds, to begin with. I’ve been using my P320 X-Five for about two years without any complaints. Things were great until [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, home of the new MARC Bolt Action Pistol Chassis in 300BLK and .308WIN. Last week we discussed one of my favorite topics in the firearms world – [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine. Yesterday marked the end of SHOT Show 2020 which is always an awesome, but grueling week of early mornings, late nights and dozens of miles [Read More…]
The latest and greatest from Texas-based Lantac USA at this year’s SHOT Show includes their new BMD2 blast mitigating muzzle device and their brand new 6.5 Grendel DMR and a 3-gun ready platform. BMD Gen2 The new BMD2 is available for pre-order now with units [Read More…]
Maxim Defense has broken into the firearms industry in a smashing fashion in recent years with their impressive collapsible braces as well as their PDX weapon system (as seen above). At SHOT Show 2020 they once again brought us something new with their Maxim Defense MDX [Read More…]
LWRC introduced refinements for both their REPR MKII rifles and for the SMG-45. Both products aren’t new to the market, but LWRC is looking to make their firearms even better. I had a chance to spend some time behind both these firearms Industry Range Day, as [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 37th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many excellent 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 [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 35th 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…]
The world of bolt action firearms has gotten a shot in the arm with the onset of modern bolt action pistols. Remington came out with their Remington 700CP bolt action pistol just after Q announced their Mini Fix pistol. This is largely due to the invention of the pistol [Read More…]