In this episode of TFBTV, Hop previews the newest model of the venerable Mossberg 590 shotgun: the 590S. The Mossberg 590S is everything you know and love about the 590, but with some internal tweaks that allow it to reliably cycle mini shells without the use of an adapter. The new 590S, and 590S [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop and the TFB crew do some low-light and no-light shooting with the Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro series of combination white light/visible laser units. The CMR-204 and CMR-205 are for compact pistols, the CMR-207 is for full-size pistols, and the CMR-301 is for subguns [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tours Kel-Tec to find out how the Kel-Tec KSG is made. James takes you through the entire factory, from receiving (where raw materials are accepted) through machining, to assembly, and quality control. This is an interesting look at one of the most intriguing [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7, including a mini torture test of this premium AR-15. With an MSRP of $1,800 to $2,000, this review raises the question: Is this Daniel Defense AR-15 actually worth this amount of money? Really, is any super-premium $1,500 to [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Palmetto State Armory PA-10 Gen 3. This rifle is PSA’s take on the AR-10 or LR-308 platform; available with an 18″ or 20″ barrel, and a variety of trigger and handguard options. The out of the box features of the PA-10 are very basic, making [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves ranks the long guns (rifles, SMGs, and shotguns) of the movie HEAT, Michael Mann’s crime drama from the 1990s. In ranking the guns, James discusses the theoretical pros and cons of the different platforms seen in the film such as the FN FAL, Benelli M3, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Luis of Holosun about the new Holosun AEMS micro-reflex red dot sight. Per TFB author, Will P’s article about this optic: Holosun Optics has grown significantly in recent years, with some notable additions to their product lineup. An increasing [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews George Kellgren, posing 20 questions asked by TFBTV’s Subscribestar and Patreon supporters. In this video, we talk about all things Kel-Tec, including the Kel-Tec KSG, the RDB Survival, the P-11, the P-3AT, Grendel guns, and even George’s [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James Reeves and Josephine Reeves open your mail, including fresh next-day-air cold fruit beer, suggestive wedding invitations, designer holsters, and some butthole from Hungary who insults the god-king Drew Brees. WANT TO SEND IN MAIL? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves has the new Dead Air Primal suppressor in hand. Just released today, August 27, 2021, the Primal is a do-it-all can, and it will work with bullet diameters up to .458, and pressures up to .338 Lapua Magnum. This is a tough can that is full-auto rated, and [Read More…]
BOOYAH James Reeves is going to hit you baby one more time with another top guns of the decade video. This time, we are going straight into the 1990s, the second-best decade behind the 1980s. In this episode, we have more polymer-framed handguns, a shotgun, and two carbines, all invented in the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves has gone pazzo over the Beretta Cheetah series of firearms. After watching “Heat” he decided he would buy a 40-year-old Beretta 84 Cheetah .380 ACP and review it. Was this a huge mistake or does this compact .380 still have gas in the Vespa 40 years [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you the exhilarating second part to his “Poverty Tier Shotgun Review”. James bought a $400 Black Aces Tactical S MAX Pro semi-automatic shotgun a couple of weeks ago, rigged it with $100 of cheap parts he found online, and got it ready for [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James 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 GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SilencerCo speaking with Beaver, the in-house firearm expert, about five unusually good suppressor host guns. This video features a handful of guns that are not very common but work really well with suppressors for a number of different reasons. Check [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes over the top 5 rifles that are NOT an AR-15, but that ARE chambered in 5.56mm or .223 caliber like the AR-15 or M16. This was a tough list to make but James buckled down and did it anyways. Do you agree with this list of top […] Read More [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers the 5 most-asked questions from his comments about his gun gear including holsters, eye protection, chest rigs, watches, and more. So what are a few of James’ favorite things? James gets a rare opportunity to talk about guns AND gear he likes [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the brand new Ruger LCP MAX .380 pistol. According to Ruger, the LCP MAX is: “The latest upgrade to America’s favorite ultra-compact pistol: the LCP MAX. Chambered in .380 Auto, the Ruger LCP MAX fits 10+1 rounds into the same footprint as [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop pits the Ruger Max-9 against the Taurus GX4 to see which delivers a better value in the micro 9mm handgun category. Both pistols are about the same size and deliver similar capacity, but are otherwise very different. The Max-9 has an optics cut allowing for the mounting [Read More…]
There’s no question that the small frame .357 Magnum revolver is an EDC legend. Dependable, compact, and powerful, the snubnose revolver is still a popular choice for concealed carry over a century after the snubby was introduced. But should it be as popular as it is, still? Within the past [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers viewer questions about his setup for his Beretta 1301 shotgun that he used at the Thunder Ranch combat shotgun course. In particular, viewers asked about James’ chest rig, sidesaddle, and optic, how they worked, and his opinion of the gear. Check this [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Chassis rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Daniel Defense says that the Delta 5 Pro Chassis is the most accurate rifle for under $2,500, and it even comes with a half-MOA accuracy guarantee. James tests out the Delta 5 at none [Read More…]
The new Vortex Spitfire Gen II prism optics are lighter and smaller for the magnification than any other prism sight on the market. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Spitfire Gen II 5x prism sight, with a piggyback mounted Vortex Venom red dot; a package that has 5x magnification and two [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits SilencerCo to talk about the SilencerCo Maxim 9. James and Jake of SilencerCo talk about the past, present, and future of this ambitious project, and even shoot the only full-auto Maxim 9, which fires at a blistering 1,300 rounds per minute (the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves asks: “Are single stack handguns now obsolete?” It’s a fair question in view of the so-called “one and a half stack” micro compacts like the S&W Shield Plus, SIG P365, Springfield Hellcat, and Ruger MAX-9. These are all guns [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives TFBTV viewers a sneak preview of the new magazines that Shield Arms is releasing for the Glock 43X and 48 tomorrow. Not long ago, Shield Arms released the remarkable Shield Arms S15 magazine for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. The S15 mags hold FIFTEEN rounds [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves puts the Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun to the test with a 1,100 round review of this shotgun at Thunder Ranch during the Combat Shotgun Course. James initially wanted the Benelli M4 to use at the course but after he couldn’t get the Benelli for the class, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new Taurus GX4. The GX4 is Taurus’ entry into the micro doublestack 9mm pistol market, with a standard magazine capacity of 11 rounds of 9mm in a package barely larger than a Glock 43. It’s also the first Taurus semi-auto handgun with no manual [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is curious: How well does he shoot after he’s been drinking? Since guns and booze don’t mix, James uses drunk driver-simulation goggles to test it out. He also enlists the help of James Bond, an expert at drunk marksmanship, to test out this double [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch and asks him viewer questions submitted by Patreon and SubscribeStar supporters about everything from guns, to ‘Nam, to training. Clint passes on what he’s learned over the years in this vid. If you want in on [Read More…]
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