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The new Scythe Ti is SilencerCo’s first all-titanium suppressor. It’s a .30 caliber can that comes in at 7oz and 6 inches long, and is rated all the way up to .300 RUM with no barrel length restrictions. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop and Luke visit Utah to check out the new suppressor and play a few holes of rifle golf.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the CRU Arms Temp, formerly known as the Crusader Arms Templar. This is a rifle designed for the Canadian firearms market, which has restrictions very different from those in the US. The guns we can buy are very different from the ones our syrup-chugging neighbors to the North can buy, and in some instances, they can even get stuff we don’t have here (but obviously those are harder to make a video about).

The TFBTV crew is a small but mighty one that I’m proud to be a member of. One of our newest videographers and editors, Patrick O, is here today to tell us all about himself and how he ended up joining the TFBTV crew! Patrick actually has a pretty extensive background with filming and photographing around firearms as he worked closely as a military photographer with lots of special forces units during their exercises. Most of his work can be found on DVIDS (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) but quite honestly his best work has been his editing, photo, and video work he’s done for TFBTV, TFB, and AllOutdoor.com (I might be a little biased with that statement). Either way, please give a warm welcome to someone who has been working with us for a better part of a year now, Patrick O of TFBTV.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop checks out the new optic-ready slide for the Kel-Tec P17. For just $199 you can get a replacement slide for the P17 that includes a pre-installed Crimson Trace red dot. The P17 is one of the cheapest among the recent crop of high-capacity rimfire pistols, and this slide brings it into competition with the SIG Sauer P322, FN 502, and the optics-ready models of the Taurus TX22. But can it survive even a modest round count?

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, gear, shooting sports, and ammunition types! Last week we talked about a recent upgrade that was released for the KelTec P17 pistol. The new optics-ready slide is a cool addition to the pistol’s capabilities but I’m still debating on whether or not it’s a solid recommendation from me as it puts the pistol on the same price scale as the much more reliable and durable SIG P322 or even the classic Ruger Mark IV Lite. If the price were a bit lower for the entire package, I’d say it would be 100% worth picking up – so maybe wait for a sale or something because it’s certainly a lot of fun for a compact lightweight 22LR pistol. Today we’re going to combine the rimfire world with the world of clone builds. As you might have guessed from the title, today we’re talking about the DPMS Model RFA2-KIT or “Kitty Kat.” This pint-sized AR was originally intended to be used by SWAT entry teams which explains the ridiculously short 7″ barrel – even if you’re losing a lot of velocities, 5.56 has more than enough speed left to cause some serious damage at ranges you’d typically encounter baddies at indoors. However, if you’ve built one of these, you know you’re not training to use it for a planned entry – you’re probably mag-dumping it like the rest of us – and that’s expensive. Today we’re going to go over some of my recent experiences combining both Hop’s clone of the DPMS Kitty Kat, as well as CCMG’s latest iteration of their BRAVO 22LR conversion kit – this winning combination makes playing around with the Kitty Kat just a tad bit less expensive, and a whole lot more fun.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop puts the new Ruger Ready Dot to the test. Primarily intended for use on the Ruger Max-9, the Ready Dot is a non-electronic, non-adjustable pistol optic. The large 15 MOA dot is illuminated by a fiber optic coil instead of a battery, and the zero is permanently set from the factory. Oh, and it costs less than a hundred bucks. Installing and using the Read Dot is very easy, but that’s not worth a lot if you can’t hit anything with it…

If there are two things he knows, James Reeves KNOWS guns and moms. Looking for the perfect self-defense handgun for your mom? In this video, we’ve curated a list of the top handguns specifically chosen with moms in mind. From easy handling to compact designs, these firearms prioritize comfort, reliability, and safety.

CORRECTION: As a heads up, Beretta does NOT recommend cocked and locked carry for this gun. According to an email I received, cocked-and-locked (hammer cocked with safety engaged) is not an intermediate position but, rather, is a transitional step where the safety lever stiffens against the decocking lever. While, at that point, the trigger bar should be disconnected – it’s not guaranteed. The safety worked in my pistol with the hammer cocked, but it may not work in yours. Be cautious.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop checks out the new SIG-Sauer M400 X-Series SDI. Don’t let the awful, terrible, truly indefensibly bad name fool you, the X-Series SDI is actually pretty cool. This AR adopts some of the improvements of SIG’s Spear LT rifle and is more full-featured than the older M400 Tread series rifles. But it also costs way more, so it really ought to be.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is talking POCKET ROCKETS: If you’re looking for the perfect pocket carry gun for concealed carry, then this video is for you. We’ll be discussing the top 5 handguns that are ideal for concealing in your pocket. We’ll be covering pistols like the Glock 42 and Glock 43, the Ruger LCP Max, the Kel-Tec P3AT, the Kahr CM9 and PM9, the SIG P365, Smith & Wesson 340 PD (and more), comparing their features to determine which ones offer the best balance of size, firepower, and reliability. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or just starting out, this video will provide valuable insight into choosing the right handgun for your needs. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the top 5 handguns for pocket carry.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop recaps his trip to the CMMG facility and range in Boonville, MO to shoot the new variants of the CMMG Dissent PDW. New for 2023, CMMG is expanding the Dissent lineup to include longer barrel lengths in 5.56 and .300 Blackout, as well as 9mm uppers in short and long barrel lengths using their radial delayed blowback system. You can also use the 9mm uppers on most of CMMG’s lowers, which means yes it does take Glock mags (so don’t ask).

Luke C. is back at the Ruger booth at NRAAM 2023 to talk to Brandon about the newest iteration of the Mark IV Lite 22/45 rimfire pistol lineup. This new version of the Mark IV Lite not only comes with its fresh yearly stylized look, this time Ruger is now including an RMSc pattern direct mount optic rail from the factory.

Luke C. is stopping by the Ruger booth at NRAAM 2023 to check out the new Ruger Super Wrangler that was released just shortly before the start of the NRA Annual Meetings. The new Ruger Super Wrangler combines some of the best features of the more expensive Single Six line of revolvers and the ruggedness and pricing of the Wrangler series to give customers a versatile plinking, hunting, and target-shooting single-action revolver.

In this video Hop braves the crowds to visit the Ruger booth at NRAAM 2023, to take a look at the new Ready Dot. This is a fiber optic powered pistol red dot that has no electronic components and doesn’t even have an adjustable zero. While intended for use with the Ruger MAX-9, the Ready Dot should also work with any pistol that has the Shield RMS-C optic cut.

C&H Precision, best known for making optics adapter plates and slide milling for direct mounting. New for 2023, they are introducing a complete range of pistol optics including an enclosed duty red dot, a large window competition focused dot, and an enclosed micro dot for concealed carry pistols.