The reindeer Blitzen is one of Santa’s favorite flyers and according to the lore, the one that gives the other reindeer a boost of energy when he needs that sleigh to have a boost in speed and power. If you’re looking for a boost to your arsenal’s [Read More…]
SIG SAUER produces some of the most well-known models in the firearms world. In recent years, their P320 and P365 handguns have taken the market by storm. Some of their older models, like the P226 and P229, have been widely hailed for many years. Many of their [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…]
The Palmetto State Armory Dagger 9 Compact is a Glock 19 clone that can be had for just $300. It splits the difference between a Polymer 80 and a Generation 3 Glock, with a little bit of M&P 9 thrown in for good measure. In this episode of TFBV, Hop reviews the PSA Dagger 9 […] Read [Read More…]
As we progress through the month of November, nearly every firearms company and ammunition supplier has been priming up customers for their huge Black Friday sales. Since we are still so early in the month, I thought it appropriate to call these weekly roundups [Read More…]
Happy November everybody! Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday (yes even over Christmas) and it also happens to be one of the best times of the year to pick up sweet deals on guns, ammo, and gear for yourself, your friends, and your loved ones. We have a lot to [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and all of its cool ammunition, competitions, and firearms. This week I’ll be covering a rifle I had never run into before until several [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided to take a closer look [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has continued to gradually expand the capabilities of their popular P320 platform over the years and this has culminated in a pistol that has something for just about everyone. The SIG Sauer XCarry Legion pistol combines a compact-sized frame, a threaded [Read More…]
As the situation in Afghanistan continues to unfold, some people refuse to leave anyone behind. Operation Recovery aims to continue helping at-risk individuals get out of Afghanistan. With requests for aid numbering in the 4,000s, the recovery effort needs funding. [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical is in the business of making affordable AR-15 accessories and they’ve recently released a new set of magazines specifically designed for the 7.62×51 NATO cartridge. The new MFG Extreme Duty Magazines are now available for use with [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Palmetto State Armory PA-10 Gen 3. This rifle is PSA’s take on the AR-10 or LR-308 platform; available with an 18″ or 20″ barrel, and a variety of trigger and handguard options. The out of the box features of the PA-10 are very basic, making [Read More…]
Along with the Mexican American War and the Crimean War, the United States Civil War was a 19th-century proving ground of myriad new tactics and technologies of warfare, including the revolver. One of the primary debates within Confederate circles was whether to field [Read More…]
Over the years, TFB has occasionally posted some tidbits about a pistol called the TARA TM-9, starting way back in 2013. Since then, we’ve gotten occasional updates on this interesting 9mm hailing from the nation of Montenegro in southeastern Europe. Montenegro is [Read More…]
For the third year running, Anderson Manufacturing has once again claimed the #1 spot in “Miscellaneous Firearms Production.” This unprecedented accomplishment follows on the heels of two previous years where Anderson Manufacturing produced well over 300,000 [Read More…]
In my trips to the range, I have only dabbled in shooting steel. Everyone’s gateway metal target is rimfire spinners or resetting targets and those are really enjoyable. Can shooting a big AR500 silhouette really be any better? I’ll let you know below in my review [Read More…]
EOTech has just introduced its latest offering to the long-range shooting market – the Vudu 8-32×50 Second Focal Plane (SFP) Long-Range Riflescope. The new scope offers a maximum of 32X magnification for extremely precise holds, a 50mm objective lens for [Read More…]
Our fathers are special people in our lives. Our dads were generally the ones who taught us how to shoot, how to tie our shoes, and how to goof around. Whether it’s your own dad or your father-in-law or your son who has recently become a father, Father’s Day [Read More…]
Before we dispense with the traditional Memorial Day Deals posting I’d like to take a moment here to talk a little bit about Memorial Day. This will be a quick reminder of what this federal holiday is all about. Memorial Day-like observances have been going on as [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 94th 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 sweet [Read More…]
Springfield Armory is introducing the brand new XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP. This is a small striker-fired, optics-ready pistol with a capacity of 14+1 rounds of 9 mm. It works together with their new HEX Dragonfly or Wasp Red Dot as well as other brands of [Read More…]
At the Palmetto State Armory event The Gathering at The Sawmill, I was able to get a chance to look at and shoot at KRATE Tactical’s deck of cards. By deck of cards, I mean steel targets with each of the suits that you’d normally find in a deck of playing [Read More…]
While wandering around Vendor Village during The Gathering at the Sawmill in South Carolina, I came across the 1791 Gunleather booth. What drew me to the booth was the big bucket of steaming water they had on their display table. To my surprise, they weren’t [Read More…]
While attending the Gathering at the Sawmill event in South Carolina, I came across the Rossi booth and to my surprise, there were a couple of firearms there I had never seen before. A while back on The Rimfire Report, I covered a few pump-action style .22LR rifles [Read More…]
US Palm has come out with a production version of what has been a long-time inside joke within the AK owners community – a special edition Banana magazine. The Banana magazine is a refreshed version of the US Palm AK-30 magazine which claims to be the most [Read More…]
Performance Duty Pistol – The new flagship handgun from Walther Arms is intended for concealed carry or duty service and comes in either compact or full size with different slide lengths. The PDP is red dot ready, features a brand-new trigger and has deep [Read More…]
Back in 2013, we published an article telling about the first generation of the Montenegrin Tara TM-9 pistol. Since then this handgun has been revised and updated multiple times and its latest iteration is now available in the USA via a US distributor called TARA [Read More…]
Meprolight is a division of the SK Group, and a well-known manufacturer and global supplier of electro-optical and optical sights. In this article, we’ll focus on their new self-illuminated backup sights designed for the AR platform. You know, the sights that you [Read More…]
There are many critical parts of the AR-15 platform; the fire control group, the bolt, the gas key, the gas tube/block, to list a few, all need to be well-built and reliable. Often overlooked or otherwise taken for granted is the AR-15 magazine – a box with a [Read More…]
Each year we are gifted with further advancements in firearms technology. Sometimes these come in the way of improved materials and construction, and sometimes they come by mating two existing technologies together to create something new. While red dot optics on [Read More…]
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