![[SHOT 2023] Vudoo Gun Works' New .22LR Magazines](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-25-at-21.23.03-660x260.jpg)
Vudoo Gun Works are well known for their series of .22LR rifles including the Ravage, Sinister and Apparition. For SHOT Show 2023, Vudoo Gun Works brought along three new prototype magazines for their rifles. The magazines come in three capacities: 5, 10 and 15 rounds [Read More…]
![[SIG Sauer 2023] SIG Sauer's New Romeo M17 Pistol Optic](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0688-660x260.jpeg)
Ahead of this year’s SHOT Show, SIG Sauer held an independent range day at the Clark County Shooting Complex and one of the brand new products showcased there was a new enclosed pistol red dot optic from SIG’s electro optics division – the Romeo M17. [Read More…]
TFB got the exclusive first look at Vudoo Gun Works’ brand new centerfire rifle – the Morpheus at this year’s SHOT Show. The new rifle arrived on the floor just a couple of hours before and we got to take a look at it. The Morpheus will initially be [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] BioAmmo Showcase Their Environmentally Friendly Shotgun Ammunition](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0043-660x260.jpeg)
At this year’s SHOT Show, there were a number of interesting ammunition manufacturers. One of which was BioAmmo from Spain. Their ammunition is specially designed for hunters and clay shooters looking for quality cartridges with maximum efficiency in terms of [Read More…]
![[SHOT Show 2023] Zenith Tease New 5.56 Roller-Delayed Rifles AND More!](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_0979-660x260.jpg)
Zenith have a number of pretty exciting products on the way ranging from new iterations of their ZF-5, piston-driven AR-15s and a range of new 5.56x5mm roller delayed rifles – modelled after the HK33 and HK53, and a 7.62x51mm G3 pattern rifle too. The ZF-5 PDW [Read More…]
New for 2023 is Franchi’s All Terrain Elite. The All terrain elite is a version of Franchi’s Momentum rifle that features 2-position iron sights, a long top rail, threaded barrel, and a midnight bronze cerakote finish. [SHOT 2023] Franchi’s new All [Read More…]
New for 2023 from IWI US is an American version of IWI’s Carmel rifle. With the same 2 position gas selector and cold hammer forged, chrome line free-floated barrel as the international Carmel, the US semiautomatic only version has some cosmetic differences that [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_093507-660x260.jpg)
Hi-Lux Optics had a few new optics on display at Shot Show 2023. Though they may be best known for their vintage scopes, the do offer modern options as well. [SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics First up is the PR5 5-25×56. This first focal [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_141318-660x260.jpg)
Smith & Wesson chose SHOT Show 2023 to unveil their new M&P 5.7 pistol. This feature-packed pistol sports a factory-threaded barrel and magazines that carry a whopping 22 rounds. I had a chance to look over the M&P 5.7 on the show floor today and [Read More…]
2011s have been an extremely popular option for experienced shooters to pick up whether its for competition shooting or frequent range trips. Just in the last year a number of companies have released their own variant of the 2011 platform. TYPE-A Rifles has done just [Read More…]
TFB and TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT Show 2023 is proudly sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to check out their new products:http://bit.ly/3w8Z8Pe In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the S&W booth to see Smith & Wesson’s new 5.7mm pistol. The M&P5.7 is a great new [Read More…]
Shot Show Industry Day saw a lot of new Revolvers from Taurus. Despite a gathering thunderstorm blowing into the area, we got to take some shots with these neat new wheelguns before lightning struck. Let’s take an initial look at the lineup! [SHOT 2023] Lots [Read More…]
A wet and windy day at the range couldn’t stop us from checking out one of the newest rifles on the line. The Bellator from Georgia-based 21st TEC is a new precision system developed for military, law enforcement and commercial customers. The Bellator is a [Read More…]
On the virtual eve of SHOT Show 2023, the Department of Justice is amending the regulations surrounding the clarification of firearms that constitute a rifle under federal law. At the heart of the ruling is the factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. [Read More…]
FN America have announced the expansion of their FN 5XX series, building on the FN 509, they are now introducing the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. Both pistols are suppressor ready with 4.71-inch recessed [Read More…]
Meopta Sports Optics is a dual Czech and American operation offering a spectrum of shooting-related optics. Their product catalog includes multiple series of rifle scopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, and more. One of their product lines is a collection of red dot [Read More…]
Joining the growing lineup of bolt-action rifles from Mossberg is the new Patriot LR Tactical. The new Patriot LR Tactical features the same twin-lug push-feed action, combined with a medium bull carbon steel threaded barrel to form a consistently reliable and accurate [Read More…]
Rossi revolvers are back. It’s been a few years since Rossi revolvers have been available but two new models will be available in the first half of 2023 – the 6-inch RM63 and the 4-inch RP63. Both revolvers will be available in stainless finish and chambered [Read More…]
I’ve never really been one to go for gimmicky triggers, and I always thought a two-stage trigger was just that – a gimmick. I had played around with a few at SHOT years ago and was basically pretty “meh” about the whole idea. RISE offered to send [Read More…]
In Part 1 of this article, I talked about craft-made guns and how the manufacturing industry of Pakistan is changing these days. Now it is time to talk about the gun laws of Pakistan and some of the most interesting imported guns you can find in Pakistani gun shops. [Read More…]
In a surprising turn of events, Colt announced the introduction of a bolt-action precision rifle. Since CZ’s acquisition of Colt in 2021, we have wondered in what directions we’d see Colt move and now it seems that Colt will be leveraging some of [Read More…]
Leupold’s new BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binoculars combine a laser rangefinder, ballistics software and the optics of a binocular into one unit. This will let you find and range targets at the same time, without having to switch gears and lose the opportunity. [Read More…]
In 2023 I’m going to give Gas Gun Precision Rifle Series a go in a few competitions, to see what a DMR-style rifle and myself can accomplish together. All the experts have always told me that gas guns aren’t accurate enough. Bolt actions are always going to [Read More…]
Hi-Point Firearms is a company with, shall we say, a bit of a reputation. Their budget-friendly products, which they call “the working man’s gun”, have become the quintessential meme guns. To their credit, they generally lean into this [Read More…]
Patriot Ordnance Factory, aka POF-USA, is best known for their AR-pattern rifles, particularly their piston-driven models. The Arizona-based operation began its existence in late founder Frank DeSomma’s garage, fueled by his experience as an aerospace engineer, [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. Since it is New Year’s Eve, I thought we could reflect back at the year in suppressors with a few of my [Read More…]
Thanks for joining us for our last TFB Wheelgun Wednesday of 2022, where we’ll take the pulse of the revolver market over the past year. We’ve also covered a number of high profile revolvers that have been auctioned off this year, so we’ll include some [Read More…]
Earlier this year Nocturn Industries teased a photo of their Chimera quadtube panoramic night vision goggle (PNVG). See the image below. The prototype used ANVIS10 eyepieces and RPO objective lenses. What was truly interesting was the fact this goggle housing is [Read More…]
There have been more than a few attempts made to modernize the venerable 1911 over the years. While the inimitable John Moses Browning’s 111-year-old original design has a veritable host of fanatical adherents who display no compunction in declaring that the 1911 [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer’s of the new YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. Last week we dove in to the FN M249S that is converted to 300BLK. Today, on Christmas Eve, we are going [Read More…]
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