In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the 5.11 store in New Orleans, bringing you on a lil’ adventure to show you what five items James recommends for Black Friday 2023. 5.11 is holding a Veteran’s Day sale and a Black Friday sale this year, The Veteran’s Day sale, [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to EnforceTac 2023 and IWA 2023 in Nuremberg Germany to check out the hottest new Euro rifles and shotguns coming in 2023. There were some really good ones this year, but these 5 were the best (plus three honorable mentions!). Consider supporting us at [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, @James Reeves is at the LORIST show with @DumDum Darko to discuss what are the best five handguns in Serbia – for the money. This is tricky because some handguns are much more expensive in Serbia than in the United States, so when buying a handgun, the value [Read More…]
“Psst… hey kid, you want a revolver? Everyone’s doing it, you know you want to.” Welcome to another TFB Wheelgun Wednesday, where we explore the world of revolvers. This week’s edition will be more geared towards those who haven’t joined the revolver-owning [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is ranking the 5 best long guns, rifles, and shotguns displayed at the SHOT Show of Europe – IWA 2022. See what new long guns are coming to the market from European manufacturers this year. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about the 5 best rifles he saw at SHOT Show 2022. There were – surprisingly – some strong new Kalashnikov-type offerings, and two bolt actions that caught his eye this year. And even though we are a little tired of the AR-15, there was a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the top 5 best new guns that were introduced in 2021, along with three runners-up. There were great new pistols, rifles, and shotguns from SIG, B&T, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Ruger, and more – but which 5 were the best firearms [Read More…]
It’s been 5 years since we last ranked the top 5 underrated guns, thus, in this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves revisits the subject, but with a twist: 1) The guns must still be in production; 2) No two guns from the same manufacturer are in the list, and; 3) No guns from the 2016 […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop talks about the 5 best budget red dots on the market right now. If you’re new to the hobby, or just trying to set up a new carbine, here’s a list of affordable 5 red dots you should strongly consider. If the red dot you like didn’t make this […] [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, Hop debunks the top 5 appendix carry myths. Can you bend over when carrying appendix? Can you drive a car? Are you going to shoot yourself in the junk by accident? Why is Hop such a stalwart adherent to the dogma of appendix carry? Is he in a cult or […] Read [Read More…]
Let’s do this! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is yet another apocalypse-themed article by yours truly. I will admit to you that while reviewing Springfield’s MIL-SPEC Defend Your Legacy 1911 I was bitten by the Browning bug and picked my side if need be. I [Read More…]
Which guns are the most durable? In this episode of the “TFBTV Goes to Hollywood” series, James Reeves speaks with Larry Zanoff of Independent Studio Services about which of the 16,000 guns ISS keeps in inventory are the most reliable. ISS’s guns are rented out for Hollywood [Read More…]
At the beginning of last month, we took a look at some of the rarest and most obscure firearms consigned to the Spring 2020 Poulin Firearms Auction. Initially planned to be held in April, this auction was postponed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and took place in [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…]
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…]
I have made many, many mistakes in my life. Some are hysterical to look back on and make for great stories. Some cause me to physically cringe as I’m falling asleep and will remain unspoken until the day I die. Or get sufficiently drunk. Anyway. The point is, you [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews the TSA databases and the FAA traveler traffic reports to figure out which airports found the most guns at TSA security checkpoints in 2019. While it’s easy to predict which airports may have taken the most firearms from passengers, James dives deeper, [Read More…]
What was the best gear from SHOT 2020? In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about the five best bits of kit that he liked at SHOT Show 2020. There was a LOT there – did you see anything you liked? Let us know in the comments. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE […] [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s Show Time, James reviews the BEST SMGs and pistol caliber carbines from SHOT 2020. Do you agree with his list? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our [Read More…]
Subscribe to TFBTV Show Time here!: https://www.youtube.com/tfbtvshowtime In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses his 5 (really, 7) favorite long guns, rifles, shotguns, and etc. from SHOT Show 2020. What did you want to see make the list? Please tell us in the comments. Read more at: [Read More…]
Want to know what the top 5 handguns of SHOT Show 2020 are? In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about what he believes to be the five best handguns, pistols, and/or revolvers from SHOT Show 2020. It’s always so hard to decide – what will he choose? ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
THE 5 BEST .380 ROUNDS FOR SELF DEFENSE I wouldn’t carry a .380 in my ass if it had room for a tugboat. That’s what Clint Smith, notorious pater familias of Thunder Ranch said to me, probably within the first hour I’d ever met the man. Clint is one of the [Read More…]
Fantasy Glock survey!: https://forms.gle/ULyeK33MMTHM7SzL8 In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about his top 5 Fantasy Glocks. You know, Glocks that don’t exist, but should? We have some WILD ones in here today, someone check on James because we think he’s not doin’ so [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the best alternative and competitors to the Glock 19, as well as their shortcomings and what they do better than the Glock 19, if anything. These will all be 9mm compact polymer-framed handguns from reputable manufacturers. Any guesses? Read more at: [Read More…]
If you are unfamiliar with Triggrcon, it is an annual convention featuring a lot of great companies within the gun industry, held in Bellevue, Washington. It is also one of the few conventions that isn’t solely for industry members, meaning you can get tickets and attend. To include the range [Read More…]
In this special Top 5 Guns episode of TFBTV, James collaborates with Tim of Military Arms Channel to find out what 5 guns are Tim’s favorites. Tim is a gun scholar and quite a collector, so TFBTV viewers and Military Arms Channel viewers alike must watch this episode! ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s #NRAAM2019 coverage, James tells you which of the NEW guns from NRA Annual Meeting 2019 were his top 5 favorites. This list does NOT include rifles – check Joel Wise’s Top 5 Rifles from NRA vid for those. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» Go to [Read More…]
Continuing our series of articles about the most expensive firearms sold in the major US auctions, today we’ll take a look at the five most expensive lots sold in the Morphy Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting Auction that was held from October 30 to November [Read More…]
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