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FFD – Fast Fire Device Simulates Full Auto For Glock
Here is an interesting device but it is shrouded in mystery. Colin Despins of Max Venom Product Group has a crowdfunding campaign to sell the Fast Fire Device (FFD). At the surface level, it looks like a Glock burst firing. Here is the video they have on their Indiegogo page. It does not show what […]
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Review: FLIR T50 ACTS (Advanced Combat Thermosight)
The FLIR T50 ACTS is a thermal weapon sight that is almost a decade old. But it does not feel out of date and has some interesting features that many modern day thermal sights do not have. The T50 is a clip-on thermal weapon sight designed for military and law enforcement. I have dabbled with […]
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Federal Premium Debuts Grand Slam Turkey Shells to Flatten Long Beards
Federal Premium has rolled out a new series of shotgun shells for turkey hunting as much of the US gears up for spring season hunts. The all-new Grand Slam turkey loads are going to be offered in your 3 likely suspects of 10 Gauge, 12 Gauge and 20 Gauge with payloads of 4 Shot, 5 […]
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.45 auto gel test: Prograde 185 gr Barnes TAC-XP
Solid copper hollow points typically offer excellent reliability and are a solid alternative to traditional, lead core jacketed hollow points, especially in locales where lead is banned. This test features a Springfield Armory standard, 5″ 1911A1 firing Prograde’s loading of Barnes 185 gr TAC-XP through four layers of denim to simulate heavy clothing as well […]
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Cry Havoc Tactical and the new Quick Release Barrel (QRB) Kit
The industry is packed with new personal defense weapons (PDW’s) in all shapes, calibers, and sizes with the intent of providing a small but controllable package that can be easily deployed and give a large force multiplier in a small package. While many give up a large amount of velocity and ballistic capability by shortening […]
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Getting Down with Kydex! How Kydex Holsters are Made
Kydex, or Boltaron, holsters are all the rage these days. But how are they actually made? With what tools and techniques do these excellent (or sometimes poor) IWB or OWB setups come from? In this episode we look at a local Kydex holster maker and go through all the steps it takes to bring one […]
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Russian FSB Alpha Group A in action. With some unexpected firearms
The closest I ever got to the Russian Alpha Team was my coffee mug which I bought on location in Russia. We see each other quite often! I chose the silver logotype, not the golden, and the coffee tastes excellent every time! Below: Russian Alpha Team coffee mug with TFB patch and Benchmade 2017 Limited […]
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Armalite on the State of the Industry and What’s Coming in 2018
During SHOT Show 2018, I asked Armalite, “What’s new for SHOW 2018?” While many companies brought new projects or talked about pending projects in the works, Armalite gave me an unexpected answer. Consistency is Key The representative at Armalite told me that they did not have any new products to bring to SHOT Show this […]
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KING Competition: Short Action Bars for Benelli Supernova & Nova
At the time of writing tihs, the World Shoot IPSC Shotgun in France is just 99 days away. The event in France is the 3:rd World Championship for IPSC Shotgun. At lof of competitors, including myself, are getting ready to fight for the medals (or just enjoy France at its best together with great people […]
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POTD: U.S. Marines in Arvidsjaur, Sweden
U.S. Marines have participated in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course. These pictures were taken by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek in January 2018, located in the North of Sweden. The location more exactly is Arvidsjaur, Sweden, where a lot of car manufacturers torture their upcoming and future cars and vehicles in the extreme winter. This […]
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Bond Arms Semi-Auto Bullpup 9
Bond Arms has long been known for their derringer-style pistols. Though diminutive in size, they still pack a punch. That’s why the Bond Arms Bullpup 9 is such a break-from-the-norm for the company. This year at SHOT Show, I got to talk to the owner of Bond Arms, Gordon Bond. What’s On the market now […]
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Sig Sauer Launches the New P365 and More
The Sig Sauer P365 was one of the most talked about semi auto pistols to SHOT Show this year. TFB sat down with Sig’s media team and got the low-down on the newest member of the Sig Sauer family. The Elephant in the Room The very first thing I noticed about the P365 is that […]
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Leaper’s/UTG Brings New Products to SHOT Show 2018
Leaper’s/UTG has come a LONG way since the days of airsoft parts and accessories. From their versatile handguards to their after-market stocks, the company has grown by leaps and bounds since it’s creation by a Taiwanese police officer who fell in love with the American dream in 1992. This year at SHOT Show, they brought […]
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Too Little Too Late: Japanese Type 100 Submachine Gun
Japan was perhaps the least prepared of all the powers during the Second World War to have an issued submachine gun in use by combat troops. Indeed the Japanese Type 100 only saw a production run of at maximum 30,000 weapons. A small fraction of the total amount of the Japanese Imperial Forces throughout the […]
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Daniel Defense Expands their Pistol Power Unveiling the DDM4V7 P
Daniel Defense has a history of manufacturing marvelous rifles and has even produced a few pistols. Their newest introduction like all others is made in the USA, but also melds a Law Tactical Folding Adapter as an additional upgrade. This pistol is the DDM4V7 P, and it has aptly received that name because it is […]
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Rothco Extends Thin Blue Line Clothing Lines
The folks at Rothco have always produced quality gear, concealed carry clothing, and survival accessories. This year at SHOT Show 2018, they included a line of “Grey Man” concealed carry clothing as well. True Grey Man Concealed Carry Rothco’s media representative stated that the trend nowadays was towards true concealed carry clothing. Many individuals are […]
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Quarter Circle 10 Redefining the PCC Market
Quarter Circle 10 – the company resulting from a cowgirl in Texas with a deadeye, steady trigger finger, and an attitude the size of state itself. Let’s take a look at what’s currently available and then what’s new for this specialist in the Pistol Caliber Carbine business… What’s Currently Available QC10 currently produces PCCs in […]
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Almost a Success, The Spanish AMELI Light Machine Gun
The AMELI light machine gun was Spain’s answer to what the Ministry of Defense needed in a squad automatic weapon, as a base of fire for the Spanish Infantry fire team. It was based on the late war German MG45 design, or as we see here, possibly just another version of the Mauser-CETME Light Machine […]
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MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA Micro Urban Tactical (MUT) Rifle
Georgia-based MasterPiece Arms (MPA) has introduced a new compact bolt action rifle, designed to be stored with a minimal footprint. The MUT or Micro Urban Tactical rifle has a number of features designed to reduce its overall length. The rifle is chambered in .308 and it is available both as a full-length rifle and in […]
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The new Elftmann Tactical Ultralight Aluminum Stock
The new Elftmann Tactical Ultralight Aluminum Stock was introduced at SHOT Show. I guess that by this time everyone is already familiar with the Elftmann’s triggers, and possibly their safety, but the minimalistic stock is brand new. As an “early adopter” I was lucky to get my hands on one, and you can see what […]
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