Compensators used to be something you’d only ever find on competition-oriented guns. It seems as the concealed carry community has grown, however, more and more people are opting to train and carry pistols with compensators on them. It is for this reason that [Read More…]
I remember when the goal of all new cellphones was to be as compact as possible, even if that meant the buttons were almost impossible to use. Since then, there has been a trend of phones getting bigger, as people are seeing the benefit of choosing added capability [Read More…]
Big is back. Shooters have been shying away from small guns and opting for compact but capable micro-compacts. Springfield Armory’s entrance into the micro-compact market was a huge success with the introduction of the Hellcat. With that success comes more [Read More…]
A safety recall has been issued by Kimber Manufacturing in regards to their striker-fired R7 Mako handgun. The R7 Mako safety recall was announced on February 23rd and applies to R7 models that were shipped between January 10th, 2022, and February 14th, 2022. The R7 [Read More…]
My inbox was hit with an email that was sure to make Malcolm Reynolds, Jayne Cobb, and River Tam all feel very shiny. This is the newest custom 1911 from Cabot Guns, the Serenity 1911. Cabot Guns news @ TFB: Cabot Guns Releases Lineup For 2022 Gun of the Month Club [Read More…]
The long-lived 1911 pistol line still continues to see massive popularity amongst gun owners today with tons of aftermarket support as well as new variations and updates to the popular platform. Springfield Armory has just announced their new 1911 Operator pistol adding [Read More…]
Springfield Armory is proud to announce the introduction of their latest 1911 pattern pistol – the Springfield Armory Ronin EMP. The Ronin EMP will be chambered in 9mm and will feature all the same great concealed carry features from the Springfield EMP lineup of [Read More…]
As winter approaches, new challenges enter the concealed carry arena. Heavy clothing on a bad guy and four-legged predator attacks while hunting means that many of us opt for more potent calibers. The ebb and flow of 10mm’s popularity aside, there is no debate [Read More…]
I’ve been shooting competitively for a couple years now. I haven’t taken it too seriously and the number of matches I’ve attended is still in the single digits. In all of those competitions, I’ve shot my mostly stock third-generation Glock 19. [Read More…]
Fans of the Canik TP9 series won’t shut up about them, and for good reason. Canik’s pistols have been a big surprise over the last few years, impressing even some of the most seasoned shooters. Springboarding off of that success and listening to customer [Read More…]
Many of us love and appreciate classic designs like the 1911. However, we understand that these classic designs are due for some modern upgrades. Without disturbing the precise and pleasing lines of the 1911 pistol, Nighthawk Custom has done just that. Including small [Read More…]
Equinox is a time of the year in which day and night are about equal in duration. Just as the equinox is in nature, the SIG Custom Works 1911 Equinox is about 50% light, 50% dark, and 100% striking. This custom, full-size 1911 is available now and deserves a look. The [Read More…]
In quarter 4 of last year, Lone Wolf released their Guardian Pistol, a pistol aimed at newer shooters that could be bundled with training classes. Now, Lone Wolf is offering up its latest handgun – the Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) pistol which has been [Read More…]
Gunbroker.com is a great place to find both new and used guns for almost any application. Whether you’re looking for a handgun for self-defense or a rifle for hunting, there will probably be something for you on the Gunbroker auction site. Gunbroker recently [Read More…]
If you missed your shot at purchasing Cabot’s twin meteorite 1911’s, there is still hope for you to buy a high-end pistol from the Pennsylvania-based company. Today we’re looking at the newly introduced Cabot Apocalypse. When the Apocalypse was first [Read More…]
Welcome to the TFB Debate Club, where two writers climb into their spider holes and trade volleys on two sides of a hot topic. Last time we met Nick and I sparred off on shooting suppressed versus shooting unsuppressed – I argued against silencer use, a painful [Read More…]
SIG Sauer‘s momentum has been growing in recent years. The US military has adopted their M17 and M18 handguns, based on the P320 series, to replace the aging Beretta M9. SIG has achieved tremendous success in the concealed carry market with their P365 and P365XL [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has been releasing a lot of new stuff. If you saw James Reeves’s recent visit to SIG, Sauer New Hampshire, you’re probably as excited about the new SIG Custom Works as the rest of us pistol guys. The potential to customize a fresh FCU is borderline [Read More…]
A new world record handgun shot has been made by former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Victor Avila. The shot took place during a 90-minute shooting session where the results were recorded by several methods including GPS and laser ranging devices. The world [Read More…]
Welcome back folks to another Featured Deals of the Quarantine. As always please feel free to leave me a comment if you want me to hunt down something you’ve been looking for but can’t find. Without any further ado, let’s get to the deals. CZ P-09 [Read More…]
In a press conference held on January 7th, 2020, Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Missouri announced that the city government was suing Jimenez Arms, Inc. Several co-defendants were named in the lawsuit along with Jimenez, including some local Kansas City-area [Read More…]
Overwatch Precision‘s primary offering has been Glock parts, most notably their “TAC” trigger kits. Last fall they even released a tongue-in-cheek seasonal “Pumpkin Spice” edition. Now Overwatch is expanding their offerings by bringing some [Read More…]
Shadow Systems developed a pistol that has impressed what was a rather…..skeptical eye. The Shadow Systems MR918 has been a fun review, a review that reminded me of the challenge of remaining subjective. I took this review and started my research before the [Read More…]
Have you ever had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt for firearms? Whether you have or haven’t, join us and cheer on the one guy that is on a bitter-sweet quest. Redditor Jayheag7’s (hereafter referred to as “Jay”) grandfather [Read More…]
Every year the advent of fall brings changing leaves, cooler weather, football, and of course: the return of the seemingly ubiquitous #PumpkinSpice craze. While it started primarily with pumpkin spice lattes, the autumnal flavor and accompanying orange color themes [Read More…]
When looking for concealment holsters, it looks like a fairly straight forward process, but there are thousands of variations to pick from. I went through several different holsters before settling on the model I use with a claw attached. I get a lot of questions on [Read More…]
When I was younger, I heard a ton of different negative arguments about carrying a handgun inside your pocket. I decided to start pocket carrying about eight years ago and I’ve definitely have learned things along the way. Pocket carrying is like anything else and [Read More…]
Carrying a handgun concealed can be challenging at first because you typically have a semi-heavy object riding around on your pants. Once you start to conceal carry a handgun, there are a few different ways to carry the gun daily. Now I know there are more ways than [Read More…]
One thing I’ve learned when working in various gun stores for a side job is the struggle left-handed shooters have to go through. Left-handed people have to either find a fully ambidextrous handgun or learn to manipulate the handgun with their wrong handed [Read More…]
When it comes to the gun community, we all love talking about what’s new and exciting. While I love talking about the newest and greatest from the industry, training with your firearm is one of the most important aspects of concealed carry. I will be the first to [Read More…]