The MATEBA Autorevolver, thanks to some media exposure, uniqueness and limited availability, has gained a cult status among firearm enthusiasts. In the anticipation of hopefully seeing newly manufactured models on the market, here we get the chance to have a close look [Read More…]
For 2020 Browning has introduced a new addition to the X-Bolt family of bolt-action rifles that merges the unique feel of walnut wood with the practicality of an adjustable cheekpiece and other features added to make it an ideal companion for your hunting adventures. [Read More…]
Check out the brand new SIG Cross Bolt Action! 6.8 lbs, two-stage 3lb match trigger, completely adjustable buttstock, side folder for compact carry, available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and SIG’s own .277 Fury cartridge. It could be the perfect backcountry precision hunting rifle. What [Read More…]
First off, I sincerely apologize for my clickbait title – I am mostly poking fun at a site that loves to use out-of-this-world headlines. Literally. But in all honesty, the GSL Phoenix (formerly the Gemtech MK-9K) could possibly be the best submachine gun silencer [Read More…]
CMMG had a number of new entries at their booth this year in their 300 Banshee series of AR pistols with telescoping braces. Of note is their 9x19mm conversion upper receiver that when paired with a Magpul PMAG and conversion spring/follower allows shooters to use their existing PMAG magazines [Read More…]
At SHOT Show most of the hype is in the main hall. That’s where you’ll find Glock, Sig Sauer, Magpul, Mossberg, Smith & Wesson, Brownells and the rest of the big boys. Off to the sides and under the main hall are where the small and medium sized [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] SafeShoot](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200124_105309-660x260.jpg)
I had the opportunity to speak with the creators of SafeShoot this year at SHOT Show 2020. The system they’ve come up with aims to prevent friendly fire incidents for hunters, law enforcement and the military. At SHOT Show 2020, SafeShoot had a live demo of the [Read More…]
American Reserve Munitions A.R.M are anything but conventional. They are based out of Horseshoe Bend Idaho and specialize in exotic ammunition production for their own company as well as OEM production. Most of their projectiles are lead-free, not for the [Read More…]
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True Velocity and Sierra Bullets have partnered to introduce composite cased commercial ammunition that should be available in 2020. The cartridges will be composed of True Velocity’s steel-base polymer cases loaded with Sierra bullets. This ammunition will be [Read More…]
This year’s SHOT Show was the first to have models representing all three of the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program prototypes. SIG Sauer had prototypes on display at their stand (which TFB got our first look at back in September at DSEI 2019) [Read More…]
This year’s SHOT Show was the first to have models representing all three of the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program prototypes. While SIG had actual prototypes on display (which TFB got our first look at back in September at DSEI 2019) both [Read More…]
Brannon LeBouef, from #nolatac, sat down with Heckler and Koch at the #shotshow2020 range day for #tfbtv to talk about their new offerings. Primarily they were showcasing their SP5 which technically came out a few months ago and James Reeves did a full video on. That is essentially a “civilian [Read More…]
The big draw at Lancer Systems’ range day lane was of course the 9x19mm Laugo Alien pistol which they’re importing from the Czech Republic. They had a table absolutely full of them and it was a blast to finally put some rounds through one after reading about [Read More…]
Tyrant Designs, known for their high-quality upgrades for AR-15s and common polymer pistols, has a few new components they debuted at SHOT Show 2020 to keep our firearms stylin’ and functioning at their best. We have previously reviewed components on TFB like the [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] The new Henry X Lever Action](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/P1210535-1-660x260.jpg)
The Henry X Series : From Concept to Reality Since the original concept gun of Henry’s X series debuted at NRAAM 2018, interest has been so high that Henry made the X Series a reality. One notable improvement in the receiver of the production Henry X Rifles is [Read More…]
Remington had a massive presence to showcase its 100th anniversary at this year’s SHOT Show. In addition to showcasing the massive lineup and legacy, Remington also debuted two new variants to the 700 series of pistols and rifles. Remington 700 PCR Enhanced One [Read More…]
SIG SAUER showcased a massive new lineup at SHOT Show 2020. On display were both military and civilian variants of SIG’s ever-growing lineup of firearms and accessories. Of all the firearms on display, here’s what’s new to the SIG lineup. New SIG [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…]
![[SHOT 2020] Mossberg MC2c](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_Mossberg_6-660x260.jpg)
Whats new from MOssberg New from Mossberg this year is a compact pistol, their MC2c. With a 13 and 15 round magazine capacity, these pleasing pistols shot very well at range day. MSRP is right around $490, and tritium sighted or manual safety models are also [Read More…]
Every year at SHOT Show there are the hype guns, the long awaited guns, and the just plain cool guns. But sometimes we’re also treated to guns which are a little unusual, unconventional or outright odd. Well The single shot pistol from Altor Corp is certainly [Read More…]
At SHOT 2020 today Yankee Hill Machine Co showed off three new suppressors that we at TFB have been excited about ever since their announcement. Yankee Hill Machine Co – Resonator K, Nitro N20, R9 Suppressors Resonator K Suppressor The Resonator K has been a [Read More…]
During SHOT 2020’s industry day at the range, Heckler & Koch unveiled the new Optics Ready VP9. The new VP9 uses the existing full-size VP9 while adding a couple notable improvements. As the name implies, the optics ready VP9 accommodates a wide variety of [Read More…]
Don’t go winchester, get winchester… New Rifle Rounds First up in the “new” department from Winchester ammunition this year is two new loads for their .350 Legend straight walled cartridge. The first is a 160gr PowerMax Bonded bullet moving at [Read More…]
TFB’s Photo Of The Day and we take another look at the Mark 19 40 mm Grenade Launcher. This Mk19 has a rather interesting sight mounted. I do not know the make or model for sure, but perhaps a AN/PAS-13B Thermal Weapon Sight. U.S. Army Reserve Troop List Unit [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and thanks for joking us for another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine. Two dozen of TFB’s staff are either on the ground or in transit to Las Vegas, home of the AVN Awards. Wait, wrong event – SHOT [Read More…]
Something that is often lost on people, is the fact that the first firearm Mossberg ever made was actually a pistol. And after their well received MC1 subcompact pistol, they are back at it with the MC2c. The MC2c is a compact double-stack 9mm pistol. Streamlined for concealed carry with a thin [Read More…]
For those of us on the double-action bandwagon that have been waiting for Colt to produce something in a large-frame like the wheelguns of old, this is it. Colt has been taking their sweet time starting with the smaller, snubby Cobra offerings and have finally built [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have announced that their light weight medium machine gun, the MG 338, has been purchased by US Special Operations Command (US SOCOM). The guns weigh under 20lbs and are chambered in .338 Norma Magnum giving the gun an effective range out to 2000 metres. The [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day is an MP40 in 9×19 mm together with some other German “parts”. The picture used with permission thanks to Schrombo – check his Instagram out in the link provided. Schrombo wrote: I‘m channeling my inner (and outer) German [Read More…]
There are a lot of things going on in France at the moment. Apart from the French Army ordering 75,000 Glock 17 Gen 5s (some suppressed) and 2,600 FN SCAR-H PR DMR rifles (again suppressed, by B&T) with high-end accessories like Schmidt & Bender scopes, thermals [Read More…]
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