Lately, TFBTV has made a habit of hitting significant landmarks on significant holidays. On New Year’s Eve 2017/18, TFBTV crossed the 100 million view threshold. Right on the heels of this achievement, Mardi Gras Day, February 13, 2018, TFBTV earned its 400,000th [Read More…]
SHOT’s tough. Not only is it demanding of your time and patience, but it’s physically challenging, as the TFBTV cast is usually up at 7am every day to film video, and then they cut that day’s video until 2am or later. Wash, rinse, and repeat that [Read More…]
Hudson Manufacturing has just released their new H9A pistol. It is an aluminum-framed version of the striker fired double stack Hudson H9 pistol chambered in 9x19mm. The original Hudson H9 has a steel frame with interchangeable G10 made grips, while the H9A will be half a pound lighter than the 34 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James goes HANDS ON with an exclusive look at PTR’s new PTR-9 roller-locking pistol. For more info, check out this article from Pete, TFB’s Managing Editor: (See https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/01/22/ptr-9c-roller-delayed-pistol/) “After years of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Industry Day at the Range coverage, James visits Matt Hornback at the Howa tent to talk about some new chassis rifles. Info on these new rigs from Howa’s site: *The Howa Bravo* The Howa Bravo provides the essential chassis benefits combined with conventional [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the top 5 guns that 2017 brought us. 2017 was a generally flat year for new product introductions. SHOT Show darlings, the Hudson H9 and the KelTec RDB Survival Rifle, didn’t get to shelves this year, and there wasn’t much in the way of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the brand new Gen 5 Glock 26 – Glock’s subcompact doublestack 9mm “baby Glock.” James goes over the features, and discusses why you might want this subcompact Glock, or why you might not? Glock’s press release is as [Read More…]
Of course, TFBTV got their hands on the Glock 19X before the press embargo date of January 2, and we got to run it through the wringer and compare it to the Gen 5 guns. James give a brief overview and review of GLOCK’s newest pistol, the Glock 19X. The 19X will be released on […] [Read More…]
It seemed like only yesterday when myself, Steve Johnson, and Alex C. started TFBTV on January 20 at SHOT Show 2015. Steve and Alex have moved on, but despite the loss of a top-tier executive producer and a personality with an enviable arsenal, the channel has seen [Read More…]
Getting ready to crack their 100 million views milestone, TFBTV has come a long way in just under three years. The channel has added new hosts, debuted exclusive review guns, educated us with historical and scientific episodes, and entertained us with fan-supplied [Read More…]
Happy Holidays, TFBTV viewers! James, Miles, Andrew, and Mike the Bloke wanted to wish all of you a merry Christmas in this video. We truly appreciate our viewers, subscribers, Patreon supporters, and sponsors. TFBTV has 99 million views over the past 3 years, and it’s all because of you guys. [Read More…]
Hey Everyone, With Steve Johnson retiring, I’ll be heading up TFBTV. Steve, Alex Capps, and I kicked off TFBTV on January 20, 2015, which was Day 1 of SHOT Show 2015. Our third anniversary is closing in on us, and in that time, TFBTV has grown from nothing to almost [Read More…]
As part of a star-studded cast (i.e. James Reeves), Tim Harmsen from the Military Arms Channel traveled to Slovenia for a tour of AREX’s pistol manufacturing facility. Besides a detailed look at the AREX Rex Zero-1, the new tournament-ready Rex Alpha and quality time [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James looks at the luxurious FK BRNO Field Pistol in 7.5mm FK. According to FK BRNO: “The 7.5 FK Field Pistol is a single action, tilting barrel type mechanism, with a proprietary recoil attenuating system. This is not a modified design of another product or pistol [Read More…]
Pumpkin spice has taken over. Pumpkin spice coffee, laundry detergent, cookies, even tampons. This is out of control. I’ll tell you the problem with the scientific power that you’re using here: it didn’t require any discipline to attain it. You read what others had done and you took the next [Read More…]
This episode of TFBTV is dedicated to Lake Fork Guy. Justin Rackley (Lake Fork Guy on YouTube) has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and doesn’t have the insurance to cover treatment. He and his wife have set up a webshop set up at https://makeeverycastcount.com; proceeds go to his treatment [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, we try out the latest macho beers, James grants one viewer’s long time wish, opens a package from Austria, gets called a dick a couple of times, and receives a parcel from his friends at Skeli Arms. ☆☆Companies featured in this episode:☆☆ ☆Jonathan [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James is reporting from Slovenia. Slovenian gun company, Arex, invited TFBTV to tour the Arex factory, where it manufactures virtually every single component of the Rex Zero 1 in house, including the hammer-forged barrels, anodized aluminum frames, and hand assembled [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James takes up his favorite subject again – concealable 9mm pistols. While James has put out a few CCW top-fives in the past, this time, he’s discussing the very specific category of single stack 9mm handguns designed specifically for concealed carry, which [Read More…]
Sorry guys! It’s been a few weeks because James went to visit Glock HQ in Smyrna, then went to Oregon to see the total eclipse, and then went to Slovenia to visit Arex and Polenar Tactical – all in three weeks. We’re going to catch up the mailroom ASAP! Note that Patreon supporters [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James meets with Walker, the sales director for FIME Group (importer of the Rex Zero 1), and Marin, the head of development at Arex, too discuss two new pistols. The most significant debut is the Alpha. The Alpha is meant to be an out-of-the-box competition gun: It has a 5 [Read More…]
Mike takes a look at a very old Swiss favourite, about which much incorrect information abounds – the Schmidt-Rubin M1889 rifle in 7.5×53.5mm GP90 calibre. A smokeless calibre. Yes, you heard that right – smokeless. Turns out all the books that say “semismokeless” are [Read More…]
★Companies Featured in this Episode★ » https://ammobin.ca/ – Open Source Website In this episode of the TFBTV Mailbag, Episode 4, James continues down the dark, disgusting road that is fruit beers; opens absolutely gorgeous viewer art; and receives one of the most thoughtful gifts he is [Read More…]
Only a few weeks ago, James opened the first piece of TFBTV fan mail, and now – the PO BOX was so full that the USPS had to withhold some of the mail! In this episode, James discusses what beer he’s drinking tonight (as is tradition now) and opens letters and packages from YOU. Want [Read More…]
Last Sunday, James opened the first piece of TFBTV fan mail and it was…underwhelming. He asked viewers to send in (almost) anything: packages, letters, goods that you want to promote, etc. …And the viewers heeded the call! James opens THREE letters and TWO packages in this episode of [Read More…]
TFBTV received their first piece of mail! In this episode of TFBTV, James has the exciting task of opening the first (and as you will see, probably the last) piece of TFBTV fan mail. If you want to see the TFBTV Mail Room continue, send something (not hazardous/illegal [without clearing with James [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses 8 traits of the humble Ruger Mini-14 that actually best the high-speed, low-drag AR15. James also gives viewers a brief history of the Mini-14, including a discussion of improvements that have been made to bolster the Mini-14’s notoriously poor [Read More…]
We’ve all heard that one of the perks of carrying a revolver is the ability to avoid the time necessary to draw and present by simply firing from concealment: In other words, blowing a hole through your jacket pocket. But does this tactic actually work? Or are you just ruining a perfectly good [Read More…]
SEE PART ONE HERE: https://youtu.be/r6_5YIrrbhU In this second episode of a two part TFBTV series, James compares four popular doublestack compact 9mm handguns: -Glock 26 -Smith & Wesson M&P9 Compact -Ruger American Compact -Kel-tec P11 James ranks each of these guns and assigns points [Read More…]
In this first episode of a two part TFBTV series, James compares four popular doublestack compact 9mm handguns: -Glock 26 -Smith & Wesson M&P9 Compact -Ruger American Compact -Kel-tec P11 James ranks each of these guns and assigns points based on the following criteria: Part I: Round 1: [Read More…]
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