If you’re like me you like to keep your firearms in tip-top shape and clean as a whistle. Although I loathe cleaning my firearms and view it as more of a chore rather than something actually enjoyable, I do recognize the need to keep all of your firearms well [Read More…]
When the Gen5 Glocks were announced, reactions were a mixed bag. Some people welcomed changes like the flared magwell, while others either didn’t want it or thought it wasn’t enough. Well, for the people who wanted more flare in their lives, a new option now [Read More…]
Timney Triggers has released a new series of competition handgun triggers called Alpha. First in line in the Timney Alpha series is a new trigger for the Glock Gen 3 and Gen 4 pistols. Timney’s trigger bar and sear are Teflon nickel treated, with a pull weight of [Read More…]
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During TFB Gunfest last week, Jon Canipe of Magpul brought out a smorgasbord of new Magpul goodies. There was one item he did not have on hand but he was gracious enough to let us in on the secret. Since the news is out: Magpul is bringing back the FMG-9 with the help [Read More…]
It is Magpul week and Magpul is releasing new products every day this week. Today they are releasing two new 9mm drum magazines. The Magpul MP5 drum and Magpul Glock 17 drum. Magpul Glock 17 Drum Just last month Magpul released their CZ Scorpion PMAG D-50 EV9. Their [Read More…]
In this #GunFest2021 episode of TFBTV, James Reeves chats with Jon Canipe of Magpul about their new D50 Glock drum. This drum holds 50 rounds of 9mm and works in several 9mm Glocks. The guys hit the details including a brief review of the features, cost, and release date, as well as the specs of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James runs a Glock 43 + Glock 48 experiment: Does mating a Glock 43 frame with a Glock 48 upper give you Glock 19 performance with Glock 43 concealability? Watch today’s video to find out. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe [Read More…]
BULLMANN Tactical GmbH from Germany is offering a new Glock Trigger Safety. I first thought this product was intended to be used like a holster, but if seems that this bikini-style cover is intended as a safety device. The product has two wings that click into place [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James goes over the pros and cons of 3 of his favorite pistols: Glock 43, Glock 43X, and Glock 48. More importantly, James, Brannon, and Ryan test these three subcompact Glock pistols against each other at 10 feet, 20 feet, and 30 feet to see which performs the best in [Read More…]
We can all agree that sometimes the “Gucci Glock” modifications go much further than they need to. However, one upgrade is considered almost mandatory among many Glock shooters. The factory sights on a Glock leave a lot to be desired for some. Sure, [Read More…]
Umarex is the first company that was licensed by Glock to make replicas of their handguns. About three years ago, they released the first seven models of licensed Glock airsoft and BB guns and ever since they’ve been continuously adding replicas of other Glock [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the new Recover Tactical 20/20 Kit. The Recover 20/20 is a drop-in chassis kit with a folding brace for Glock pistols. It boasts more features than a Flux brace, and is more compact than a CAA Micro Chassis Kit, and is cheaper than either of […] [Read More…]
A trademark clash has seen Texas-based XS Sights rename one of their popular lines of tritium night sights. The RAM line will now be known as the R3D Night Sights, at the same time they are now introducing a new set of suppressor height for Glocks. Here’s XS [Read More…]
Good morning, my name is Pete and I am an unapologetic GLOCK fan. I also have to admit that I recently purchased a LNIB Gen4 GLOCK 23. Do I think that .40 S&W is making a comeback? No way. But options are always nice. On a related topic, the Gen5 GLOCK G22, G23 and [Read More…]
As you’re most likely aware, CMC Triggers offers drop-in triggers for the Glock as well as Glock Match Precision Barrels. They have now released a new aftermarket slide called the KRAGOS, from the Greek God. According to CMC Triggers, the KRAGOS slides are [Read More…]
Owners of Glock 48 and Glock 43X pistols take note: Taran Tactical has developed new basepads for the Shield Arms Magazines. The product will add 5 extra rounds of 9x19mm to your magazine, for a maximum of 20+1 rounds. This new basepad is machined out of billet [Read More…]
Do you love photography? We’ve been running our very special Photo Of The Day series for years, sharing great photos from around the World and the World of firearms onto the “doorstep” of the screen you’re looking at right now. Today we have a [Read More…]
Glock have announced that the US Coast Guard have selected and already begun to field the Glock 19 MOS as their new sidearm. The Glock will replace the venerable SIG P229DAK currently in service. The number of pistols to be procured has not been disclosed. Check out our [Read More…]
Police in Sydney, Australia have seized a partially 3D printed Glock 19 pistol after a raid on a Newtown home, the gun believed to have also been assembled with illegally imported parts. As only the slide, barrel and trigger components need to be smuggled in through the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James visits Thunder Ranch and speaks with the guys from Aero about their big SHOT Show unveiling of their as-yet-unnamed pistol caliber carbine AR-15. As of right now, they have a prototype up and running with 20,000 rounds through it, and James got to try it out at the [Read More…]
Glock is no stranger to a good lawsuit. For many years now, this titan of the handgun world has made repeated headlines for a smorgasbord of litigation. They’ve filed suit against others, they’ve been sued, and numerous times members (or former members) of [Read More…]
There’s no denying, the Glock 19 is one of the most popular handguns among people carrying concealed on a daily basis. When it comes to comparing various guns, the Glock 19 is the gold standard for capacity, weight, functionality and ease of use. Over the last few [Read More…]
Glock 44, the first rimfire pistol of the famous Austrian handgun manufacturer, was released right before SHOT Show 2020 and arguably was one of the most significant new products of the show. G44 has the same external dimensions as the G19 but it is a blowback pistol [Read More…]
By now most shooters are familiar with the major players in the weapon light game. Surefire set the standard, Modlite and Cloud Defensive continue to push the envelope, Streamlight offers viable budget-friendly alternatives, and a host of other manufacturers position [Read More…]
Happy Friday listeners and readers. As we get ready to celebrate the unofficial end of Summer, I thought we should cap off GLOCK week (retro P80 and updated slimline guns) with our SHOT show interview with product manager Jacob Witten. In this episode, we talked about [Read More…]
NEW GLOCK DAY! In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with the gang at Lipsey’s to talk about their exclusive, retro, throwback Gen 1 Glock 17, the Glock 17 P80. The P80 is a faithful replication of the original Gen 1 Glock 17 that has been thoughtfully planned out, down to a [Read More…]
We all have dreamed about having our own time machine. Some of us would travel back to witness historical events, visit with distant ancestors or to memorize next week’s winning lottery numbers. But those of us who are true firearms aficionados often drift off to [Read More…]
GLOCK first announced the new G43X/G48 Slimline Series about a year and a half ago to an enthusiastic crowd. Looking for a everyday carry gun that was more trim than the G26 but had better ergonomics (and has a larger mag capacity) than the pocket-size G43, the new [Read More…]
Airsoft guns have long been a great tool for not only fun but also training. The mostly harmless plastic BBs of airsoft guns serve as a passable amalgamation of live fire with a nonlethal impact to let the receiving end know they’ve been hit. Airsoft enthusiasts [Read More…]
Introduced back in January of 2019 at SHOT Show 2019, the GlockStore’s GSX100 frame is now shipping. The GSX100 is a G19X size frame (G19 length, G17 height) compatible with Gen 3 Glock 19 parts and taking Glock 17 magazines. Let’s take a closer look. The [Read More…]
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