The MR73 is coming back. Yes, you read that right. The legendary Manurhin MR73 revolver is being imported again into the United States, and this time it’s through the oldest gun manufacturer in the world, Beretta. James Reeves gets his hands on this $3,300 masterwork of a combat revolver built [Read More…]
This is the April 2021 Edition of TFBTV Mailroom, where James announces a HUGE father’s day giveaway for 5.11, a HUGE announcement from Glock, and a HUGE, HUUUUUUUUUGE PEN-15 update. Oh and he opens mail. Check it. Also, in case you missed it, my 2021 Summer Jams Playlist, “Slaps Like an [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is walking you through the ultimate method of summer carry. Carrying your EDC or a pistol in the summer is no walk on the beach, but the guys at TFB are here to help you, whether if it’s the beach, the lake, or the swimming hole, we’ve got [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the easiest possible rifle accuracy hack – the best dollar-for-dollar improvement you can make to your rifle: The sling. James and the TFB crew go training with Blue Force Gear to talk about using your sling to make yourself a better shot, a safer [Read More…]
The Baghdad is a little known about rifle that is still extremely rare to come across both in the United States and even in Iraq. There are definitely more questions than answers when it comes to what we actually know about the rifle: It appears to have been built using the same machines and tooling [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new 16″ variant of the Ruger MPR. The MPR series is an upgraded version of Ruger’s mil-spec style AR-556 rifles. It boasts improved features like a free float M-LOK rail, and the Ruger Elite two-stage trigger. ««« GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the new $100 Bushnell RXS-100 on a Taurus G3 TORO to find out if it can compete with pistol red dots costing up to five times as much. The RXS-100 and RXS-250 are two new pistol red dots from Bushnell that use the common Delta Point Pro mounting […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, old man James Reeves spends 20 straight minutes reminiscing about the good old days and the gats of yore. Once he stops going on about Hi-C, the G.I. Joe cartoon, Michael Jackson, and Wham! James gets around to the thing you really wanted to know about: What were the five [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses some tips for suppressing your MP5, more specifically for suppressing the MP5-K PDW (or SP5-K PDW). James reviewed the Heckler & Koch Operator’s Manual, H&K’s MP5 Armorer’s Manual, spoke with H&K engineers and customer [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV mailroom, James Reeves opens your packages and reads your shitty fan mail. NOTE: James is conducting an AMA (“ask me anything”) today on the TFBTV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/tfbtv/comments/mhmqd2/i_promised_you_an_ama_when_we_hit_1000/ Want to send [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews Ruger’s new MAX-9 Micro Compact 9mm. The MAX-9 holds 10+1 rounds of 9mm in a very small package and is reasonably priced with an MSRP below $500. But how does it compare to its competition, mainly the SIG P365, the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, [Read More…]
The Desert Tech MDRX has come a long way from being unveiled as a prototype at SHOT Show 2014 to being featured in games like Escape from Tarkov and the Tom Clancy series. James personally watched this Desert Tech rifle evolve with great interest, from its early days as the MDR to its newest [Read More…]
James has already tackled his top 5 favorite gun movies, so now it’s time to tackle the top 5 movie guns; that is the best specific guns from specific films. There’s no better place to film this episode than at Taran Tactical Innovations, just outside of Los Angeles. Taran Butler, gun [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new Taurus Model 856 Defender and compares it to the venerable Model 85 snub, and James’ haggard old EAA Windicator. The 856 Defender boasts a full three-finger grip, a six-shot .38 Special cylinder, and a 3″ barrel, as well as factory tritium [Read More…]
The original G3 and G3C are already two of the best handguns for the money, so putting a red dot on top lets them punch way above their weight class. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the new optics-ready Taurus G3 TORO with NODs. Taurus and night vision, the only two things I love […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves puts the new FK BRNO PSD through the paces with a 1,000 round mini-torture test using every weight of 7.5mm FK (at $1.50 a round) plus some 10mm rounds for good measure. The FK BRNO PSD is, essentially, a polymer-framed variant of the FK BRNO Field Pistol [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about 5 weird-ish revolvers for concealed carry. We aren’t discussing ZANY handguns like a Colt Single Action Army or a Nagant revolver – we are talking about wheelguns that are actually decent, viable carry options: They are just a little [Read More…]
It’s TFBTV Mailroom #37, February 2021. James opens “fan” mail and announces the gun and gear giveaway winners. 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 [Read More…]
The American-180 is a rare .22LR submachine gun developed in the 1960s which fires .22LR from a wind-up pan magazine. It originated with the Casull Model 290 that also used a flat pan magazine. Only 80 Casull M290s were built. The American-180 is an improved version of the Casull design. Today, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Jeff Carson of Aero Precision about the new Glock magazine fed Aero Precision Enhanced Pistol Carbine EPC-10. The EPC-10 is the larger, 10mm version of the EPC-9. Interestingly, this AR/PCC will have some compatibility with .40 S&W and .45 ACP. [Read More…]
In this sad episode of TFBTV, James Reeves takes an apolitical look at the past and present of the tenuous state of US gun control policy in order to predict, recommend, and price out what guns and accessories Americans should pick up today if they want to make sure they have the hardware that God [Read More…]
The new Taurus TX22 Competition is an optics ready version of the original TX22. The TX22 Competition is built on the same lower as the original, but with an extended barrel and slide, along with an optics base. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the TX22 Competition and tests the new Bushnell [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV‘s “lost” chapter of #GunFest2021 coverage, James Reeves speaks with Matt Hurt of Daniel Defense to get an exclusive look at the new DD5 308 SBR AR-10. This rifle has a number of proprietary features that should set it apart from its competition. Matt and [Read More…]
US Optics is best known for their expensive, high magnification rifle scopes, but they’ve recently expanded into red dots as well. The new offerings are the TSR-1X, a 20mm micro red dot for carbines, and the DRS series of pistol red dots. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the US Optics [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves undertakes a full review of the Zastava M90. The Zastava M90 is chambered in 5.56x45mm – the same round as the AR-15 – but has several other differences from the Zastava M70, including a three-position selectable gas regulator, a longer 18.25-inch [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a compact, single-stack, polymer-framed, hammer-fired, double-action/single-action carry gun, look no further than the new Springfield Armory XD-E. I’m serious, don’t waste your time looking. This is literally the only one on the market. In this episode of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV‘s #GunFest2021 coverage, James Reeves speaks with the guys at Blue Force Gear about additions to their plate carrier line and new belts for 2021. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with OSS to unveil their new pistol suppressor lineup, starting with the RAD-9 and the RAD-45. ««« GUN + GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» TFBTV is viewer supported and does not accept money for positive reviews of products. Please visit our Patreon and [Read More…]
GunFest 2021 is OVER. (Kind of.) TFBTV GunFest Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLTsr5AXoX20H3trdyUEw24UPljRAFXAa TFBTV ShowTime GunFest Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLutIUSbw1704qXkJgKLoBv12W8-g4YqF8 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:14 I call you a Butthole 00:47 The Truth [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV‘s #GunFest2021 coverage, James Reeves speaks with Joe of LMT about new LMT rifles, uppers and a new 2-stage trigger all being introduced by Lewis Machine & Tool for 2021. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if [Read More…]
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