Leica has introduced several new products among which the most interesting one is arguably the Fortis 6 scope. It is available in two versions: 1-6×24 and 2-12×50. Leica describes these scopes as “The new benchmark in the 6x zoom class“. [Read More…]
Soldier Systems reported that FK BRNO has developed a polymer framed, multi-caliber version of their Field Pistol, which they unveiled at the IWA 2019 show in Germany. The standard 7.5mmFK model has a steel frame, but TFB’s Rusty reported during SHOT 2019, the [Read More…]
Today’s Picture is from Beretta Defense Technologies. I think the pistol is a Beretta APX, but I have been wrong many times before. Anyway, the real point here is the dry fire training and the coin exercise. Have you ever tried this exercise? To be honest, I have [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and thanks for coming back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday. This week we continue our dive into the Advanced Armament Corp (AAC) TI-RAID 30 and a bit of subsonic 300 blackout decibel metering. That’s 300 AAC Blackout to you. We’ve got both the [Read More…]
Tom Bostic of TommyBuilt Tactical is a legend in gun building (and other stuff), specifically when it comes to Heckler & Koch. TFB’s Nicholas C wrote this story about the G36 last year. Here we’re going to look at an HK SL8 into HK XM8 build, inspired [Read More…]
Crimson Trace has released information on their upcoming Laserguard models for the Sig P365: the Laserguard LG-442 with red laser and LG-442G with a green laser. Both models are listed on Crimson Trace’s website and indicate they estimate availability around [Read More…]
It’s all too seldom we get high-quality reference style photographs of military firearms. They are usually pictured where they usually belong; in the field, painted, partially hidden or out of focus. Today’s pictures are different and provide a great look at [Read More…]
A tiny 9 The new Kimber Micro 9 ESV is one of the latest additions to Kimber’s Micro 9 line of pistols. Like other Micro 9’s, the ESV has a steel slide and aluminum frame, and is an upscaled version of their Micro chambered in .380. The unique features of [Read More…]
The US Army selected SIG Sauer’s Modular Handgun System entry back in 2017 and since then the full-size sidearm has begun to reach active units. Some controversy regarding reliability initially surrounded the XM17 but a recent report from the Director of [Read More…]
Falke and Schmeisser are sister companies and that is the reason why they were exhibiting in the same booth at SHOT Show 2019. This German optics manufacturer brought to the show their new Falke LE Gen 2 reflex sight. Let’s see what features it has. The Falke LE [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have added an upgraded version of their Model 442 revolver to their Performance Center line. The new Performance Center 442 double action only revolver has a two-tone finish with a polished cylinder, screws and trigger. The new revolver, designed [Read More…]
It’s remarkable, but TFB has not covered Fix It Sticks until now. To the best of my knowledge, back in 2013, they started as a popular Kickstarter campaign and successfully came to market with a clever modular tool system. A lot of cyclists use them, but their [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2019 coverage, James visits SCCY’s booth to see what they have new for SHOT 2019. Apparently, SCCY is introducing a new doublestack .380 CPX-3 that appears to compete with the new S&W M&P .380 in that it isn’t designed to be as small as [Read More…]
On the Sunday before this year’s SHOT Show, TFB and TFBTV were invited to attend the Sig Sauer Range Day at the Clark County Shooting Complex about 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas. The complex itself was incredible, with bays that catered to every type of shooter [Read More…]
At Range Day, Magpul had some CZ Scorpions with their latest upgrades. They also had their new D50 .308 drum magazine feeding some AR-10 style rifles. Unfortunately the Magpul MP5 was just a prototype so it was only on display on the show floor. The first thing I [Read More…]
Magpul have introduced their 27 round, 9x19mm Glock PMAG. The PMAG 27 GL9 joins the companies Glock Series of products and joins their 10, 12, 15 and 17 round Glock magazines. The new magazine offers has optimized feed geometry, meets competition length requirements and [Read More…]
Revolver evolver At range day this year, I took the opportunity to shoot some new handguns from Kimber. First up was their new K6s DASA 3″ and 2″ revolver. As the name intimates, this revolver has an exposed hammer that can be manually cocked for single [Read More…]
The talk of SHOT Show, and leading up to it, has been the NEW Mossberg MC1 sc 9mm perfectly suited for concealed carry. This is the 1st handgun that Mossberg has produced in 100 years. So aside from the fact that the MC1 sc 9mm is a solid carry option it has been [Read More…]
More affordable quality from SCCy SCCY, known for manufacturing American made, very affordable firearms, brought their new CPX-3 to SHOT 2019. Like the other CPX’s this one is chambered in .380, with a 1:16 twist barrel. The CPX-3 does, of course, have a few [Read More…]
I am always glad to see a well established manufacturer continue to refine their products as well as move forward with new ones. From what I saw XS Sights is doing just that. The big dot sight is certainly nothing new. I have been using one is some form or [Read More…]
One of the benefits of the AR15 rifle is how easy it is to operate. Of course, I know this firearm better than any so it’s easy to say. But I also teach total beginners on the AR15, and can see how fast they learn the controls. The positives is that you can focus [Read More…]
Pistol with a punch Shooting the 7.5 FK Field Pistol has been a goal of mine since I learned about the platform. Unfortunately, this power handgun is a rare specimen in the wild. At SHOT this year, FK BRNO was kind enough to give us ample trigger time both [Read More…]
Steyr Arms have announced a new version of their Scout Rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The new chambering joins the line of light, handy bolt actions. The new 6.5 Creedmoor chambered rifle joins other calibres in the Scout Rifle line which include .223 Remington, 243 [Read More…]
The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 must be selling well. At least well enough for Magpul to start making magazines and accessories for it. Someone found a market need to feed. The upcoming Magpul EVO parts are all easy to install. No need to mention the magazine, but the grip and [Read More…]
If you follow what’s going on here at TFB you know about the Spuhr accessories for the Heckler & Koch G3. I shot a prototype of the system a few years ago, mounted on the Swedish Ak4 (HK G3) with an Aimpoint CS as the main optic. I have little or no experience [Read More…]
Steiner USA will have a new Reflex Sight available early 2019 called the DRS 1X (Defendu Reflex Sight). As reflex sights in general it is focused for targets at close range, but with a small 2 MOA dot in the middle you should be able to engage targets into the medium [Read More…]
Today’s Photo goes in the color RED. Let’s start with the main attraction – a CZ SP01 enhanced with LOK Grips and Truglo TFX Pro Sights. I presume we have a lot of people who read TFB that also like knives and buy one every now and then? When the gun [Read More…]
FN America have announced the launch of a new model in their 509 family, a mid sized carry pistol. FN have also confirmed that the FN Tactical will also be available in a matte black finish in 2019. The new mid size, chambered in 9x19mm, has a four inch slide and a [Read More…]
Pop quiz: What was the first firearm that Mossberg manufactured? If you guessed a pistol, you have some bragging rights in the comments section. (If you said a shotgun, you clearly miss obvious clues…) Mossberg got their start with the “Brownie”, a four-shot [Read More…]
Flat Dark Earth, the JP Rifles PCS-12 and the Microtech SOCOM Alpha together is today’s theme. Shooting a major caliber, like the .308 Win pictured, in practical shooting competition is not going to help you in any way. The Swarovski Z6i with BRI-I reticle. Nice [Read More…]
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