Wheelgun Wednesday: Enduring Legacy of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 
AKs from Finland. Part 4: RK 95, The Last of the Clan 
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Colt Magic or Ruined Classic? 
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TFB Weekly Web Deals 86: Deals for April 22nd, 2024 
Okay… Okay… I admit it. I bought an R51 and right now, I regret it. *Note- This was a personal purchase of a retail model. TFB’s formal evaluation pistol has been on hold since its release with no ETA. At the NRA show in 2014, I was keen to get my [Read More…]
Yes, you read that right. A Colt 1911 chambered in .38 Special. Not .38 Super, but .38 Special. A customer brought this gun into my local gun shop and was looking for ammo to feed it. Luckily he brought some of his old ammo with him. The Colt 1911 belonged to his father [Read More…]
MasterPiece Arms is now shipping the MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle Gen II. The new rifle is an updated version of the original MPAR 556 that began shipping in 2013. The Gen II rifles add these features: bolt hold open one piece extruded aluminum handguard four position [Read More…]
As one of the younger members of the TFB staff, it allows me to have a unique perspective into our great hobby by regularly going shooting with people of all ages and backgrounds, and I really enjoy the diversity. When you go with the younger crowd, the name of the game [Read More…]
Red State Tactical has the new TangoDown/Vickers Tactical upgrades for the Glock 42. They have a magazine release and an extended base plate. They are currently out of stock at the moment however you can request to be notified and be put on a waiting list. I went [Read More…]
Not content to sit on their laurels and ride the success of the Tavor, IWI has collaborated again with the IDF to develop the .338 Lapua “DAN” Sniper Rifle. Incorporating the latest must-have features for a tactical precision weapon, the DAN is mounted to [Read More…]
For those out there with $550 burning a hole in their pocket, there is now a limited 100 pistol run of the MasterPiece Arms 930SST available. Featuring several upgrades, each one will also have a X/100 serial number and certificate of authenticity. Check out the [Read More…]
Traditions Performance Firearms is now shipping a striker-fired muzzleloading rifle called the Vortek StrikerFire LDR. The gun allows the shooter to cock the striker by pushing in a button, and to de-cock it by pressing a recessed release button. According to [Read More…]
Here is a video by H&K showing off the new H&K VP9. The VP9 will use the same mags as the H&K P30. They claim that the VP9 will have a superior trigger over other strikerfire handguns.
The quality of comments on TFB has been declining. Almost every single post we get a someone shouting “TFB WAS PAID TO DO THIS REVIEW”. I have said it before and I am going to say it again in the most unambiguous way possible: TFB and its writers [Read More…]
A company, Protecht, has made a bullet resistant blanket for children. They claim the blankets can resists up to 90% of bullets used in recent school shootings. I am rather dubious of their claims about protection from Tornados. I don’t see how compromised [Read More…]
I have worked in the firearms industry for some time now. I have also worked retail firearms, and have immediate family that still does. I know that it seems to always escape people, but firearms are not toys and should be treated safely and with respect. But there [Read More…]
The G42 was loaned to me by a faithful employee of my local range, Hillside Shooting Sports in Roanoke, IN. Thanks, Rocky! I love gun shop guys, especially the ones at my local shop. Just about every time I walk in they have something new for me to try, get my hands on, [Read More…]
Primary Weapons Systems recently debuted their new line of direct impingement (DI) AR-15s they’re calling the Modern Musket. PWS is known for their long-stroke piston driven AR-15 rifles but have since entered the DI AR-15 market last month with the release of [Read More…]
Before you sigh at yet another “tactical” product, hold your breath for a moment. The Beaten Zone A.T.C.H. takes the extended charging handle latch to a whole new, even bigger level. Made of the usual top-notch materials, the A.T.C.H. comes in three [Read More…]
SilencerCo and Noveske Rifleworks are now partnering on a number of projects: All Noveske rifles will use a SilencerCo Trifecta RS flash hider or muzzle brake Noveske will manufacture the SilencerCo lowers for a promotion previously run by SilencerCo. SilencerCo [Read More…]
Kit Up! posted about a new collaboration between Raven Concealment and Ares Gear. The Moduloader five shell plate system. It is an Ares Gear 5 shell velcro panel and the Raven Concealment Moduloader platform that attaches to your belt. The Ares Gear velcro panel can [Read More…]
My friend sent me a message on Sunday night. “Would you be interested in some bullet proof glass?” He then sends me this picture. “They are 2 inches thick.” I immediately said yes and that we can test them the next morning. They were left behind [Read More…]
KnifeRight.org has released a new app designed to help those with knives to navigate the legal quagmire of knife laws that are out there. But there are two problems that I have with the app. First and foremost, its a $1.99 app in the Google Play store. Not all [Read More…]
If you can say “Hornady’s Lock-N-Load Magnum Sonic Care Cleaner” ten times in a row quickly without failing, then good for you! The name aside, I was excited to review their sonic cleaner because as much as I love shooting guns, I really dislike [Read More…]
So there are a metric ton of AR and AK accessory manufacturers out there. Some of them are awesome and churn out great stuff regularly, and some of them are straight crap. There are all sorts of little companies here and there that are super niche and other large guys [Read More…]
I was talking with Larry Vickers last week on the subject of pistol sights. Specifically I wanted to talk with him about the new Glock sights he worked on with Wilson Combat. Larry told me he prefers a rear sight with a fairly wide U notch and a fiber optic front sight. [Read More…]
With the demand for ARs and accessories finally starting to quiet down, its refreshing to see manufacturers turning their attention to other platforms. Truglo has released new front sights for dedicated rimfire pistols. CNC -machined, the sights stand about .445″ [Read More…]
In a recent Denver Post article, the reporters addressed the potential problems of white lights mounted on handguns based on their research of accidental shootings by police officers. Do weapon mounted lights increase the likelihood of an accidental shooting, or is [Read More…]
Caldwell of Battenfeld Technologies has released their AR-15 Mag Charger system, designed to work with 50 round boxes of 5.56/.223 to load magazines quickly. With ammo in the charger system, each push of the plunger, the charger loads 5 rounds and advances the feed tray [Read More…]
NRA Media Lab breaks down the shootout scene from the movie Heat. They want to see if some of the aspects of the shootout are legitimate. They focus on the shooting, moving and communicating aspect of the shootout.
This is the second installment of the “Odd Guns” series I started last month when I covered the VP70z pistol, and I figured that I might as well keep the 9mm train rolling. Honestly I have some truly odd guns, but the Calico may well take the cake as the [Read More…]
Utterly mesmerizing. A promotional video released by Swisstek, a CNC lathe/machine company showcases the machining of a 8630 steel AR-15/M-16 bolt. The video is at roughly 3x speed, but I believe it adds to the fascination. It certainly lends more appreciate for the [Read More…]
On Legally Armed America, three ladies shoot and review four .380 acp pistols. They look at a Ruger LCP, S&W Bodyguard, Colt XSP Mustang and the Glock 42. Not surprisingly, the S&W Bodyguard was the least liked out of the four handguns. I have met many people [Read More…]
Dan Dolbee, over at The Shooter’s Log, wrote an article about Immediate Action Drills. Immediate Action Drills is practicing to clear a malfunction. There are times when the unexpected happens and only a few can rise up from a fall like this woman. However [Read More…]
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