Did the featured image catch your attention? Do you want to know more? Well, come on in. I acquired a somewhat obscure straight pull bolt action shotgun made by C-MORE called the M26 CMC. It is a competition variant of the more popular M26 MASS. Shotguns @ TFB: Heritage [Read More…]
Heritage Manufacturing may be known for their rimfire revolvers, but they are becoming a full-spectrum cowboy firearm provider. The new Badlander shotgun is a classic side-by-side scattergun right out of the Wild West. It joins the Settler lever action and Rancher [Read More…]
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of a magnificent special project by Pietro Beretta Selection – the Beretta 486 Copernicus. This 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun is a tribute to the Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus who formulated [Read More…]
There is a load of shotgun shells out there that can completely change the task that your shotgun is capable of handling. Duplex loads can often help bridge the gap between two different tasks or ranges. Remington’s new Nitro-Steel Duplex load is a new [Read More…]
Federal Ammunition has a new shotgun load entering the market. This No. 1 Buckshot loading has 16 copper-plated pellets in every shell. Let’s take a detailed look at the rest of the features. More Ammo @ TFB: Composite-Cased 5.56 Ammunition From True Velocity [Read More…]
A new shotgun magazine extension may not sound like something newsworthy, however, Briley Manufacturing’s new HONEYCOMB extensions have a rather unusual design – they are skeletonized! Now, of course, dirt and debris will easily find their way into a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at the SDS Imports/Military Armament Corp. (MAC) booth to check out the latest Turknelli offering, the MAC 1014 Semi-Auto. The guys at MAC have been hard at work attempting to shore up the weak points in their previous semi-auto offerings and think [Read More…]
I recently acquired a Kel-Tech KS7 on sale and started to research upgrades for it. I came across Haga Defense KS7 upgrades in my search. Haga Defense has been making upgrades for a number of weapon platforms but I did not know they have upgrades for the KS7. So here [Read More…]
Vang Comp is renowned for its custom shotguns and the Vang Comp System, which provides reduced recoil and tighter patterns. Their latest product is a long gun transport case disguised to look like a folding chair cover. Now, you can keep that scattering close while [Read More…]
Retay Arms has unveiled its newest shotgun, the Gordion Compact. The Gordion Compact is a 20ga semi-auto shotgun that’ll ship in 24″ and 26″ barrel lengths. Here’s a closer look at the new Gordion compact semi-auto. Retay Arms @ TFB: New [Read More…]
Holland & Holland have introduced a new over-and-under shotgun dubbed Noble. This is apparently the first new product of this renowned British gunmaker since they were acquired by Beretta in 2021. Holland & Holland describe the Noble as a gun that brings [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day features a KelTec KSG shotgun, which I rarely see in the wild, yet they turn up in law enforcement photos from time to time. The photos come from the French Police Nationale’s Facebook page on June 30, 2023. During late June and into [Read More…]
Adding to the list of available accessories for the Beretta 1301 is the newest offering from Mesa Tactical – the Truckee forend. This M-LOK equipped forend is made from 6000 series aluminum, and high-temperature glass-filled nylon polymer end caps for durability, [Read More…]
Those who compete with shotguns know that every load is just a little bit different when it comes to 12 gauge. While there is a litany of options out there for those looking to defend their home, hunt deer, or even shoot birds out to extreme distances, there are very [Read More…]
This video is the ULTIMATE Beretta 1301 versus Beretta A300 Patrol comparison. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers this burning “1301 or A300” question with the help of three experts: famed shooter and gunsmith Ernest Langdon, the notorious second-generation shotgun instructor Matt [Read More…]
Remember the old ALOFS system? It was made in 1924 by Herman Alofs. It was a magazine tube autoloader that you can bolt onto a single-shot break action shotgun. Well a company in Turkey, Sulun Arms, is making modern versions called Auslof, and Canada is importing them. [Read More…]
GrovTec, a firearm accessories manufacturer, has launched a new product called the Tube Mount Picatinny Rail, designed to allow shooters to attach a wide range of accessories to any magazine tube on a Picatinny rail utilizing GrovTec’s existing Barrel Band system. [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical has been upgrading police shotguns for many years. Their range of accessories fits many popular models, including the legendary Benelli M4. But do those same parts also fit on a Turkish clone like the Aksa S4? Let’s find out! More Shotguns @ TFB: [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives you a long-overdue review of the Mossberg 590A1. The Mossberg 590A1 is known for its durability: this shotgun has been tested and proven in some of the toughest environments, including military trials. It can handle a wide range of ammunition types and [Read More…]
Is that a SCAR? No, no it isn’t. But it kinda looks like one! James is at IWA 2023 visiting the Hunt Group to see the SCX12, a SCAR lookalike Turkish shotgun coming to the US. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA visiting Prima Armi, the Italian distributor to see the SDM M870 Shorty, an inexpensive, short-barrel, pump action, mag-fed 12 gauge shotgun. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click [Read More…]
Beretta occasionally puts some effort into reminding the world that the oldest gunmaker still has in-house a top-notch custom shop capable of impressive masterpieces of artisan work. Again the chosen canvas is the premium O/U shotgun, the SL3, now declined in an [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the brand-new Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol. In this video review, James takes an in-depth look at the features and performance of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, including its operating system, features, design, and reliability. You’ll also see how [Read More…]
When it comes to suppressing a 12 gauge shotgun, there are not a lot of options. Most people know of the Salvo12 but it has its compromises. JK Armament has come out with their SGX shotgun suppressor and it is a lot lighter than the Salvo12. The SGX 12 gauge is [Read More…]
Apex Ammunition is excited to announce new limited-edition shotgun ammunition specially produced in partnership with the Mossy Oak brand to showcase their Shadow Grass Habitat camouflage pattern and also featuring a duplex load combining No. 3 Zinc and No. 8 TSS shot to [Read More…]
In today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of the Blaser F3 Brushed over and under 12 gauge shotgun from the Blaser Custom Shop. Unlike most of the other custom F3 shotguns that have sophisticated engraving motifs, the beauty of F3 Brushed is in the simplicity [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tests the Turknelli, that is the Turkish-made Benelli M4 tactical shotgun clone. At around $400, these budget shotguns are almost exact replicas of the real Benelli M4, but at one-fifth of the price. They’ve become very popular and there are a number of [Read More…]
This review started when I said mean things about Turkish shotguns online. My comments were generally targeting the gas-operated bullpup magazine-fed guns, but I have had a generally negative view of most Turkish shotguns. That opinion is based on a parade of Turk [Read More…]