Back in August 2021 we reported that Los Angeles Police Department had selected the FN 509 MRD-LE as its new LAPD duty pistol. FN America were awarded a contract to equip the entire department over the next five years. FN America have now announced that the first batch [Read More…]
Like the previous SHOT Shows there ae some night vision related products that are interesting but not really worth a separate article of them own. So rather than dismiss them see they are, the honorable mentions of the SHOT Show 2022 NVG Roundup. Friday Night Lights is [Read More…]
Good afternoon and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. As the sun sets on the Las Vegas desert, let’s take a look at some of the 2022 SHOT Show suppressors and accessories [Read More…]
B&T USA has just announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine – that combines features and characteristics from the B&T APC9, H&K MP5, and the AR-15 platforms. Critics of most blow-back operated pistol caliber carbines often note [Read More…]
Browning has published the list of products that are new for 2022. The list includes new versionss of X-Bolt bolt action rifle, BAR Mk3 centerfire and SA-22 rimfire semi-auto rifles, new Cynergy, Maxus II, Silver and A5 shotgun options as well as a couple of new models [Read More…]
XS Sights took a break from their namesake to bring a new tool to assist shooters that like to work on their AR-15 and AR-308 pattern rifles and pistols. XS Sights’ new AR Armorer’s Block is designed to work with both upper and lower receivers, compared to [Read More…]
Glock pistols are popular partially because of their legendary reliability and that is a selling point for Glock pistols many purists will not want to compromise. Timney Triggers has just introduced their latest product, the Glock Flat Trigger Shoe, which is a simple [Read More…]
EAA recently made waves with their MC P35 Hi-Power clone but it isn’t the only classic pistol design they have available. The MC BX, a Beretta 92/M9 clone is also available. The Girsan Regard MC BX is available in black and Flat Dark Earth finishes with G10 grips [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the new Griffin Armament EXPLORR ET3 T-300 rifle can. This week we have a mash up [Read More…]
If you’re a rimfire enthusiast like me you’ll be interested to know that TacSol has just added new Winter 2021/2022 Editions of their X-Ring Rifles with GRS Hunter Light Stocks to their current lineup of rimfire rifle offerings. The Boise, Idaho-based [Read More…]
California has seen its fair share of ups and downs when it comes to the availability of certain arms and even ammunition within the state for private citizens. Despite the struggles, companies like Rock River Arms are doing their best to get firearms that fit within [Read More…]
After teasing us at SHOT 2020, PSA has finally launched an upgraded version of their Dagger, a 9mm striker-fired pistol that is both optics-ready and suppressor-ready. At the current MSRP of $399, the PSA Dagger offers up an affordable carry pistol with features that [Read More…]
Crossbreed Holsters is known among concealed carry advocates for their SuperTuck which has become a staple, popular holster because of its hybrid nature. Long gone are the days where firearm owners look for holsters that are “fixed” in nature – they [Read More…]
Kimber have announced a range of improvements across their Micro 9 range of subcompact carry pistols. The news features include a mini compensator (the MC), new finishes and optics ready slides. The Micro 9 range has also expanded with several 3.15in RAPIDE pistols. [Read More…]
SB Tactical just released a new brace for the CZ Scorpion EVO. The SBTEVO-G2 brace more closely resembles the factory CZ Scorpion stock. Before this, you only had a modified MP5 folding brace or the collapsing PDW brace. But now you can have a brace that is more in line [Read More…]
Kimber have announced two additions to their RAPIDE line of 1911s. The new 1911 RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius models are chambered in 9x19mm, built on stainless-steel frames and have 5-inch match-grade barrels with a 1:16 left-hand twist. MSRP for both pistols [Read More…]
HatsanUSA’s PileDriver first appeared at SHOT 2020, the company describe the air rifle as “the market’s most powerful production PCP rifle.” With a 33in barrel and capable of producing 800 ft-lbs of energy, the PileDriver is available in .45 or .50 [Read More…]
Valhalla Tactical makes accessories like their Rukh and have been making their Baldr line of weapon light bodies for Surefire M300, Modlite and Streamlight HL-X. Well, now they are making a new version, their Rein Baldr Hybrid Kit adds more capacity and direct mounting [Read More…]
The easiest way to ensure strength and rigidity in a scope mount is to make it chonky, but then what’s the point in having a lightweight rifle? Finding the perfect balance between strength and weight is the goal, especially when using a magnified optic. Samson [Read More…]
AR pistols have become one of the most popular firearm trends in the United States over the last decade or so and I am not immune from the craze myself. While I fully understand the benefits, practicality, and reliability that a standard 16″ or 20″ AR rifle [Read More…]
The early version of the new Seekins Precision Havak HIT bolt-action rifle was shown at the SHOT Show 2020 and back then it was called Havak HT. Apparently, the company has been busy perfecting the design and almost two years later they finally added this chassis rifle [Read More…]
I love a true AR-15 rifle. The classic 20″ barrel with a rifle-length gas tube and rifle recoil system is a joy to shoot. One of my perpetual favorite rifles is an FN M-16A4 Military Collector model topped with a 3.5x ACOG. That rifle accompanies me on almost [Read More…]
DS Arms might be known for their FALs, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a few more tricks up their sleeves. They also produce complete firearms, AR uppers, magazines, and optics. The Designated Rifleman Optic (DRO) is the newest magnified optic from the [Read More…]
Alright alright, I know you may be surprised to see the guy that talks about old stuff and makes fun of all the tacticool folks out there reviewing a 300AAC Blackout pistol. I will own the fact that I really genuinely am usually disinterested in anything that looks like [Read More…]
One of my personal favorite firearms manufacturers, Volquartsen, has a great .22LR rifle specifically aimed at the limited class of steel challenge shooters. The Open Sight Volquartsen 22LR rifle is nearly as simple as it gets for a .22LR rifle – it has open [Read More…]
Last month in Texas I had a chance to try out the ATN ThOR 4 4-40x Thermal Rifle Scope. Thanks to the facilities at Mellon Creek Outfitters I had access to plenty of distance, and the opportunity to shoot both day and night with this optic. I mounted the ThOR 4 atop [Read More…]
Israeli Bul Armory has announced the launch of the new Bul Optics sub-brand and introduced the first two products of the new brand – the MS-1 and MS-2 handgun reflex sights. Both MS-1 and MS-2 are open-emitter sights with the former featuring a more rugged hood [Read More…]
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their BFR (Biggest Finest Revolver) revolver, Magnum Research has announced a limited edition version of this wheelgun. The 20th Anniversary BFR is chambered in .45-70 Government, the first production caliber of the BFR [Read More…]
One of the most popular precision firearms manufacturers west of the Mississippi has just released their latest versatile rifle – the Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout Rifle. Featuring a carbine length 16″ barrel, and chambered in 4 popular calibers often [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a new receiver set to start your next AR build, you might want to consider the recently released Zev Technologies REDACTED upper and lower receiver set. While most of you will know Zev Technologies for their handguns, they have now added the [Read More…]