In this episode of TFBTV filmed at Thunder Ranch, James Reeves interviews legendary trainer and good friend, Clint Smith, about his five favorite guns. Clint taps into a half-century of firearms training experience and his personal preferences to tell TFBTV viewers which guns he loves the most. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV – part of the “TFBTV Goes to Hollywood” series – James Reeves visits Larry Zanoff of Independent Studio Services to talk about the REAL gun (or guns, as it turns out) used by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry. Larry talks about the origin of the gun, how [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop compares all magazine and lower options for building an AR-9 on a budget. Reviewed and evaluated in this video are the Torkmag Magdapt adapter for Glock mags, KAK Industries adapter for Colt mags, Mean Arms Endomag 9mm conversion for PMAGs, and a dedicated lower made by [Read More…]
The Taurus G3C is a successor to the G2C and PT111 G2 that incorporates the improvements from the full-size G3 pistol. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes the new G3C to the range to see how it handles. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer SP2340 was introduced in the late 90s as the first pistol in the SIG Pro series, and SIG’s first polymer framed handgun. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop talks about the history of the SIG Pro and tests the SP2340 with a .357 SIG conversion barrel … even though it isn’t [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you episode two of “Thunder Rants”. This series captures bits and pieces of knowledge dropped by Clint Smith while James was visiting Clint at Thunder Ranch in Oregon. You’ve got gun knowledge, life knowledge, and Clint’s opinions [Read More…]
Can you get by with a budget LPVO? In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Burris RT-6 and Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x low power variable optics to see how they stack up. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, we look at firearms ownership in South Africa. We discuss how many and what types of firearms a person can own and the steps in the process of purchasing a firearm. We look at the different kinds of firearms licenses available (self-defense, sport, hunting and collecting), [Read More…]
IT’S BUBBA TACTICS TIME in this episode of TFBTV, when James Reeves breaks out the good ol’ fashioned Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30 and tells you about three must-have accessories for the platform. Stocks, sights, optics, mounts – we’ve got you covered. Note: As with every TFBTV [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James complains about the Olympics, explains the mysterious origins of the channel, gets drunk (again), curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language. Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA 70152 ««« GUN AND GEAR [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the new 8″ barreled version of the Ruger 10/22 Charger. This may be the ultimate plinker and range toy, but it could also be the perfect tactical .22. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves subjects a Glock 17 (Gen 5) 9mm pistol to seven hours in a cooler with -100 degree Fahrenheit dry ice for a sub-zero freezing torture test. The Glock was then removed from the icebox and shot immediately to see if the most reliable handgun of all time could [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the lightest .357 Magnum revolver ever made – the S&W 340PD. This gun, that weighs 11.8 ounces, is a full-power .357 Magnum. This is a small, light gun shooting a high-power cartridge, meaning that the recoil is going to be…noticeable. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the new Winchester Wildcat to see if it can dethrone the Marlin 795 as the ultimate budget .22 LR plinker. The new Wildcat is lighter than a Marlin 795, cheaper than a Ruger 10/22, and with a few tasty bonus features of its own like one button takedown, […] [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Behind The Gun podcast. Last week we spoke with two of TFB’s editors, Matt and Hrachya. This week we get a rare chance to nail down long-time TFB and TFBtv contibutor Miles Vining. Miles is a man-of-the-world who is [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the SB Tactical FS1913 aluminum strut brace and an upgraded version of the polymer strut brace with the Ruger PC Charger. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us [Read More…]
Lehigh Extreme Penetrator and Extreme Defense bullets have a lot of marketing force behind them but I’ve been skeptical for years. But a new, totally unscientific demonstration might change my mind. High-Speed Camera Courtesy of Aimed Research [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses five guns that need to make a comeback in the American market, and how they could be remixed a little bit to make them more functional or commercially attractive. Not to spoil any surprises, but we are looking at guns from Heckler & Koch, Glock, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James gets invited to a wedding that happened a year ago, goes on a rant about toxic pesticides in our plants, gets drunk (again), curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language. Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA [Read More…]
The annual TriggrCon firearms event held in Washington state has been canceled. Triggrcon is a 3-day event in Bellevue, Washington that showcases the newest, most innovative companies and products in the tactical firearms industry. Unfortunately, it has now been [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves ranks the six thinnest, smallest, MOST EFFICIENT single stack 9mm handguns for concealed carry by efficiency. In other words, which 9mm EDC pocket pistols are the most efficient carry guns based on capacity versus their size and weight? It’s a tough [Read More…]
In the year 2000, Beretta introduced a Y2K compliant cyberpunk subcompact pistol; the 9000S. Their first polymer handgun looks less like an Italian sports car, and more like a running shoe. But how does it shoot? In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the history of Beretta’s first and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the Remington R51; the gun so bad it killed Big Green. Is the updated R51 worth it for under $250? Or is it a worthless perversion of Pedersen’s perfect pistol? There’s only one way to find out. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE [Read More…]
Revolvers are obviously inferior to autoloading pistols in a general, overall sense for gunfighting and personal protection. But there are a handful of things revolvers do better than autos. Here are a few. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if [Read More…]
Yes, you guys probably already panic bought your guns, but James has advice for the Johnny-come-latelys to the gun game (and info for the next Chinese virus crisis). Background checks and gun buys were up 300% last week. There are brand new gun owners out there who panic buy firearms for the [Read More…]
In 2006 Beretta introduced the 90-TWO, a complete modernization of the 92FS pistol. But it didn’t catch on and was discontinued after only three years. Was there something wrong with it? Was it too ugly to survive? In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the 90-TWO and tries to figure out why it [Read More…]
Background checks and gun buys were up 300% last week. There are brand new gun owners out there who panic buy firearms for the flugaloo without any guidance whatsoever. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives advice to beginners on what the best guns are for personal defense and tells you why. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV mailroom, James Reeves opens and reads your shitty email and packages, builds the PEN-15 with the help of Mark the Ruiner, and reveals it on NATIONAL TELEVISION (or just YouTube, but you know what we meant). Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes the brand new Ruger PC Charger for a spin. The PC Charger is a pistol variant of the Ruger PC Carbine, much like the original Charger is a pistol variant of the 10/22. When fully kitted out with a brace and red dot, the PC Charger is a […] Read More [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes (another) Kel-Tec P17 to the range to see if the kinks have been ironed out. Is the third time a charm? Or is Hop demonstrating a troubling inability to learn from his mistakes? Let’s find out! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our [Read More…]
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