HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Bronze Steampunk or Engraved Junk?

Welcome everyone to the 188th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has a Fudd appeal?  Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Cold War Crossover or at Loss Over?

Welcome everyone to the 158th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has a Fudd appeal?  Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.

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POTD: Springfield Waypoint .308 in MDT Chassis + Vortex Razor 3-18x

Photo Of The Day: What do you think about shooting groups? Do you get stressed out or is it more like yoga? Here is a .3″ group with 3 shots at 100 yards. The rifle is a Springfield Waypoint 308, mounted in an MDT Chassis. The riflescope is a Vortex Razor 3-18x in a Spuhr mount. Rex Silentium manufactured the suppressor, and the specific model is called MG10. Bipod support from B&T Atlas.

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Springfield Armory 9mm XD-M 35 Round Extended Magazine

If you’ve ever been out at the range and thought to yourself, “I love shooting my XD-M but I just need more capacity like some other polymer-framed pistols”, I’ve got good news for you! Springfield Armory is releasing a new 9mm XD-M 35 Round Extended Magazine.  Current offerings for the XD-M include 10, 19 (with different sized backstrap extensions), 20, and 22 round examples as well as 13 and 14 round magazines for your compact.

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POTD: The Springfield Armory SA-35

Photo Of The Day: Last week Springfield Armory announced their new SA-35, but we missed one great picture – the one above! This is Springfield Armory’s version of the Browning P-35, also known as the Hi-Power. It features improved ergonomics with a remade hammer, extended safety and modern sights. It also comes reasonably priced with an MSRP of $699.

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Custom Match or Fudd Road Rash?

Welcome everyone to the 116th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has a Fudd appeal?  Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.

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The New LevAR Ratcheting Charging Handle from Springfield Armory

I’ll admit it. I’ve succumbed to the temptation to buy some pretty cheap ammo over the last year and a half and while I’d like to say that most of that ammo would run fine through all of my ARs, it sometimes just isn’t the case. Removing a stuck casing can be a bit of an ordeal sometimes and while mortaring your AR is a viable method of clearing it, it’s not always optimal, and sometimes it can damage your rifle if done improperly. Cue in the new Springfield Amory LevAR ratcheting charging handle. The new charging handle works like a traditional charging handle but also features a new ratcheting feature that aids in clearing your firearm with stubborn or stuck cases.

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