If you’re looking to hone in your accuracy for this year’s fall hunting season, you might want to look into this new offering from Grizzly Targets. Grizzly Targets is now offering what they call the Double Vital Hunting Target. The steel target is made of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves chats with Jack Carr about the pistols and holsters that Jack – a former Navy SEAL and a New York Times best-selling author – carries on a day to day basis. And note that these two carry nerds are filming this video from Clint and Heidi [Read More…]
Good afternoon readers and thanks for joining us for another edition of Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 suppressor. Last week we got a peek at impressively quiet, integrally suppressed, bolt action 9mm rifle from [Read More…]
What is old is new again. Drawing from classic SIG Sauer pistols like the P226 and the P229, the latest P320 to leave the SIG Custom Shop utilizes a metal frame rather than the standard polymer lower found on the over one million P320 pistols manufactured, sold and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets his hands on SIG’s newest pistol, the SIG P320 AXG. It’s no secret that SIG has been cranking out new variants of the P320 given the modular nature of the platform, but this one is SIGnificantly different than prior iterations. The P320 AXG is the [Read More…]
The Taurus TX22 has been a hit with rimfire shooters since its release back in 2019. TFBTV presenter Hop has also reviewed the TX22 and shared his thoughts on the 22LR 16 shot pistol. Taurus has now introduced the Viridian Essential Red Laser Sight for the TX22 which [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you to the Battle of the Bills, an invitation-only Surefire training event, where a 25-year S.W.A.T. professional, Bill Blowers of Tap Rack Tactical, showed trainees the ropes on how to become a better, more skilled AR-15 shooter. Grab your AR, a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits SIG Sauer HQ in New Hampshire to talk about the new SIG M18X – the next evolution of the SIG P320 in the U.S. Military’s M17 and M18 program. This upgrade kit adds some performance features to the M18 pistol, which features are borrowed from [Read More…]
The Bergara BXR is a precision-oriented clone of the Ruger 10/22 available with a fluted steel barrel, or carbon fiber wrapped barrel. The BXR promises to deliver the match accuracy of an expensive custom rimfire rifle, for the price of a slightly less expensive custom rimfire rifle. In this episode [Read More…]
Good afternoon fellow suppressor lovers and welcome to the pumpkin spice edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R9 pistol, carbine and rifle suppressor. Last week we discussed the pros and cons of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James visits Thunder Ranch and speaks with the guys from Aero about their big SHOT Show unveiling of their as-yet-unnamed pistol caliber carbine AR-15. As of right now, they have a prototype up and running with 20,000 rounds through it, and James got to try it out at the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop explains why you shouldn’t buy a single stack handgun for concealed carry. With the advent of high capacity slimline pistols like the SIG P365 or Springfield Hellcat, and increasing adoption of appendix carry, you don’t have to settle for 6 + 1 rounds of 9mm [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves explores the SIG P210. James has a review copy of the SIG P210 Standard model, which is the new, all-stainless steel version made in the United States. Most P210 fans are well acquainted with and very fond of the carbon steel classic Swiss SIG P210, a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the first generation Walther P99 and the Magnum Research MR9 Eagle. Is the Magnum Research clone better than a real P99? Should James Bond have switched back to the PPK after the Brosnan era? Does anybody remember the Smith & Wesson SW99? Probably not. ««« [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Bill Rapier, 20 year Navy SEAL and owner of AmTac Shooting (https://www.amtacshooting.com/) teaches James Reeves, Seattle Cop Chris Tran (@christranfiveoh), Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical, and Andrew Wright of Surefire how to handle a carjacker who has entered your vehicle [Read More…]
An opportunity arose to review the new Ghost Gunner 3 from Defense Distributed and I swooped on it like a boomer on a 1911. The Ghost Gunner 3 is a completely new machine from its predecessors. Like the Daft Punk song, the GG3 is Harder, Better, Faster. Besides [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with Surefire to talk about their brand new light made SPECIFICALLY for ultra compacts like the Glock 43X, Glock 48, SIG P365XL, and Springfield Armory Hellcat. Is the new Surefire XSC the best ultracompact light on the market today? You be the judge [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop revisits the Taurus G3C for a proper review. After a few more months and a few hundred more rounds, Hop asks if the G3C is accurate, reliable, and worth buying compared to other budget pistols. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and [Read More…]
NEW GLOCK DAY! In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with the gang at Lipsey’s to talk about their exclusive, retro, throwback Gen 1 Glock 17, the Glock 17 P80. The P80 is a faithful replication of the original Gen 1 Glock 17 that has been thoughtfully planned out, down to a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the FN that time forgot: the Forty-Nine. This pistol was FN’s first polymer-framed striker-fired pistol, with a very heavy DAO trigger intended to appeal to police agencies. Shockingly, it didn’t work, and the Forty-Nine is one of the least [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 62nd 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 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shares some tips for training on a budget and getting the most bang for your buck at the range. First, we go over some ways to make your rounds count when you have limited ammo. Then we cover some accessible, low round count pistol drills you can do with […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Beretta 92X Compact. This is a smaller and modernized version of the famous Beretta 92, with more features, better ergonomics, and maybe a better trigger? The venerated old-school Beretta 92 was good enough for John McClane and Martin Riggs in the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new Bushnell TRS-26, a budget red dot with a 50,000 hour battery life. The TRS-26 is the updated replacement for Bushnell’s TRS-25, one of the original and best budget red dots on the market. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our [Read More…]
This episode of TFBTV is an interview with SIG Sauer where James Reeves asks Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at SIG, these 20-ish questions that Patreon and SubscribeStar supporters mailed in. James nerds out in this interview and Tom gives us the details on the SIG MPX (maybe in 10mm?), The [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James complains about IPAs, how busy he is, why people whoOwho complain about being busy are lame, gets drunk (again), curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language. Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA 70152 ««« [Read More…]
In the second part of the AR-9 on a Budget series, Hop talks about BCGs, buffer weights, barrels, and how to tune a reliable AR-9 for cheap. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! We [Read More…]
There are many good ways to flex on people at the range or on social media. You may choose to show off night vision equipment like TFB writer Nick, mountainous piles of suppressors like Editor-in-Chief Pete, or reveal an alarming amount of thigh meat like short shorts [Read More…]
Following on the heels of last year’s SP5 release, H&K has just announced the release of the SP5K PDW – an MP5K PDW for those of us without deep pockets or OP orders from Uncle Sam. Like the SP5, the SP5K PDW is about as close as you can get to owning the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reveals the H&K SP5K-PDW. The SP5K-PDW is, essentially, a civilian version of the H&K MP5K-PDW, which is, itself, an improved version of the H&K MP5K, which in turn is a shortened version of the H&K MP5. In other words, the SP5K-PDW is a [Read More…]
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