Chris Cheng's Book Vs S&W .460 XVR

Chris Cheng take a look at the S&W .460 XVR revolver. It has a 12″ barrel and if an optic is mounted it is recommended to be zeroed at 200 yards.

Read more
SilencerCo Maxim 9 Now Available (VIDEO)

We’ve been reading and seeing a fair amount about the Maxim 9 from SilencerCo for the past few years. The time has finally come where their first pistol, an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol made from all SilencerCo parts, is now available for sale with an MSRP of $1499.

Read more
Speed Shooting the Can Cannon (VIDEO)

The Can Cannon by X Products is not a product you need. It’s a product you want. And that’s OK. It’s a super fun product that brings a great dynamic to the shooting community.

Read more
TFB's Chris Chen With Iraqveteran8888: 3-Gun Gear

TFB’s own Chris Cheng went on Iraqveteran8888’s YouTube channel to talk about his 3-gun gear preferences. Chris was on season 4 of Top Shot and also made a special appearance on the first and final episodes of the show’s fifth season, which was subtitled “All Stars”. He’s a fantastic shot and all-around nice guy; if you’re looking for advice on 3-gun gear, Chris is an excellent source.

Read more
Take Me Out to the Ballgame | Musical Targets

I’ve been having a great time shooting songs on the Musical Target system, there’s literally an endless list of songs and gun combinations. The fun has only begun!

Read more
Oakley's Secret Sauce (VIDEO)

Thanks to TFB, I had the distinct pleasure of being invited back to Oakley HQ in Southern California to get a better understanding of how Oakley utilizes technology to develop their products.

Read more
Shooting The Marines' Hymn | Musical Targets (VIDEO)

I had a ton of fun shooting The Marines’ Hymn with the Musical Targets system. I learned how to sing this song in elementary school and the tune has stuck with me ever since.

Read more
Shooting The Star Spangled Banner with Musical Targets

Who’s ready for the 4th of July weekend? Celebrate our nation’s independence by watching me shoot the Star Spangled Banner with an integrally suppressed Ruger 10/22.

Read more
Musical Targets: Mary Had a Little Lamb (VIDEO)

I’ve been waiting many moons to get my hands on a set of Musical Targets and I finally received them and built a homemade stand. The Musical Targets system is a set of steel plates cut thusly so that each plate emits a musical tone when shot. I received a two octave set which allows me to shoot in C and G Major, since I have an F#. They are considering adding more sharps and flats but this is a great start.

Read more
Shooting the Sphinx 3000 pistol (VIDEO)

The Sphinx 3000 pistol is a full-size pistol chambered in both 9mm and .45ACP. These Swiss-made pistols have been described as having the timing of a fine Swiss watch. I couldn’t agree more.

Read more
Hornady Armlock Box gun safe: Unboxing & Review (VIDEO)

Moving up one level in Hornady’s gun safe product line, I take a look at their “Armlock Box” gun safe.

Read more
Hornady Rapid Gun Safe: Unboxing & Review (VIDEO)

In my third Hornady gun safe unboxing & review video, I take a look at the Rapid Gun Safe which has multiple RFID options (bracelet, card, and key fob). Weighing in at 15.65 lbs, this safe has a lot more heft than it’s two smaller cousins.

Read more
Glock 43: An Interview with Glock

I had a chance to interview Glock’s PR and Communications Manager, Kie Wagner, at the NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee where Glock released the new Glock 43. Here’s a transcript of our recorded audio interview, only for readers here, on The Firearm Blog. Scroll to the end if you’d like to listen to the audio:

Read more
Hornady Tripoint gun safe: Unboxing & review (VIDEO)

Hornady not only makes some great ammo but they also have a gun safe product line.

Read more
Review: SilencerCo's EasyTrust – How easy is it?

I live in California (yes, yes, I know) and therefore am not allowed to own silencers here. However, I can own and use them in silencer-friendly states via an NFA trust. TFB previously covered the pros and cons of creating an NFA trust here. In short, yes, it seems to be worth it.

Read more