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Review: Archon Mfg Glock Compensator
Having compensators on pistols is not exactly new. Competitors have been porting pistols for a very long time. Go look at any open division pistol in USPSA or IPSC. However, since the Roland Special came out, we have seen an increasing trend in compensators for Glocks. This has led to companies like Archon Mfg to […]
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Review: Unique AR’s Self Adjusting Unique Grip
After posting up the article about the Unique AR’s self-adjusting grip, Unique AR reached out and asked if I wanted to review their Unique Grip. I was intrigued by this grip and wanted to see what it could do. Unique Grip Modularity As advertised the grip does adjust to your hand. You just loosen the […]
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São Paulo Military Police Glock G22 Gen5 initial test setback
Following the recent arrival in Brazil of test samples of the .40 S&W Glock Gen5 pistol that emerged as the winner of a competition to supply 5,000 units to PMESP – Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo (São Paulo State Military Police), it has been disclosed that the very initial testing process, carried out […]
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Ruger 9mm PCC
The new Ruger 9mm PCC has generated a great deal of interest. People have been asking for a gun like this for years and Ruger listened. It is packed with features requested by shooters. A very special thanks to BROWNELL’S – check out their new Retro line here: https://www.brownells.com/.aspx/bapid=606/ClientPage/brownells-retro?utm_medium=external%20partners&utm_source=secondmedia&utm_campaign=2018_01_22_shotshow&utm_content=events Many THANKS to: Proxibid: Shop For […]
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Winchester Super Suppressed Ammunition
Winchester’s new line of ammo is expressly designed for use in silencers. It uses subsonic projectiles and is designed to leave less carbon and lead residue in your silencer. A very special thanks to BROWNELL’S – check out their new Retro line here: https://www.brownells.com/.aspx/bapid=606/ClientPage/brownells-retro?utm_medium=external%20partners&utm_source=secondmedia&utm_campaign=2018_01_22_shotshow&utm_content=events Many THANKS to: Proxibid: Shop For Home Defense Pistols Online Here […]
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Fenix TK35 Ultimate Edition (UE) for 2018
I confess that after almost 9 years of using, obsessing over, and writing reviews of “high-end” flashlights I’ve become somewhat jaded. Gone are the days when Surefire and Streamlight dominated the flashlight market. Now we have boutique manufacturers making titanium, brass, copper and exotic metal beauties…we have an onslaught of original and copycat designs from […]
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TFB Review: Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum® .357 Magnum
There is a lot of love for semi-auto pistols nowadays, but it is hard to beat the reliability, power and clean manufacturing of a revolver. In this TFB Review, we take a look at the stout Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum® .357 Magnum with a 2 3/4″ barrel. model 66 Specifications The Smith & […]
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10 Reasons Why Vz. 58 is NOT an AK
No, Vz. 58 is not an AK version. The recently released video by Kalashnikov Media was just a good additional source to start talking about this topic. This rifle is so many times confused with the AK, that even Kalashnikov Media dedicated a separate video in their video series called “Kalashnikov: Around the World” to tell the […]
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SILENCER SATURDAY #7: The Sound Of Silence
Thanks for coming back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday – where the most important sound is silence. Besides a few odds and ends, today we will take a look at a few manufacturers located outside of the United States. Because of U.S. importation restrictions, the sale of foreign made suppressors is limited to military, government and […]
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TFBTV Hits 400,000 Subscribers!
Lately, TFBTV has made a habit of hitting significant landmarks on significant holidays. On New Year’s Eve 2017/18, TFBTV crossed the 100 million view threshold. Right on the heels of this achievement, Mardi Gras Day, February 13, 2018, TFBTV earned its 400,000th subscriber. Miles, Andrew, Corey, Mike, and James all appreciate your continued support and viewership […]
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Rent-A-Reticle: Optic Rental Business
Jarod of Parker Mountain Machine makes accessories for a various firearms. He has focused on the SCAR platform and branched out to CZ scorpions. Now he offers a variety of slide cuts and RMR cuts for various pistols. Well now he has started a new venture called Rent-A-Reticle that rents out optics. If you like […]
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Advertising: For Those Who’d Drink Their Own Urine, the RDB Survival
What we would do “if we had to” hopefully we’ll never have to find out. In the last edition of Recoil magazine (and perhaps elsewhere, but that’s where I found this image) KelTec suggests their ad that people who would drink their own urine also should get their 5,56 mm RDB Survival bullpup firearm. Now […]
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POTD: Übung Eiskristall 2018
The Mountaineering Brigade 23 “Bavaria“, which is specialized in infantry fighting in difficult to extreme terrain. They operate at high altitudes and under harsh climatic and weather conditions and is stationed in five locations in southern Bavaria with 5,300 soldiers. The brigade has some unique range of tasks in the German Army and therefore also […]
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How to Make Gun Videos: Shooting Your Gun Part II
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves walks you through the process of capturing great video indoors and outdoors. Filming shooting-action videos and videos of your guns is often a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be if you are willing to manually control your camera. Just put your camera in manual filming mode […]
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Frame Mounted Pistol Compensator Coming Soon
Joel Pirela of Pirela Weapon’s Division is an avid knife fanatic and shooter. He and Nemesis Knives are collaborating on making a frame mounted pistol compensator. Compensators on pistols help counter act muzzle climb and are often attached to the gun using a threaded barrel. The benefit of a frame mounted compensator is that it […]
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Brazilian LE agencies shopping abroad for pistols
After long decades of mainly using pistols locally made by Forjas Taurus, Brazilian LE agencies have been turning their attention to products from overseas manufacturers, mainly in the wake of multiple reports of technical/safety issues with the “bull brand” weapons. It should be recalled that IMBEL – Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil has been […]
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[SHOT 2018] TFB TOP FIVE – Ammo And Accessories
Nearly at the end of our 2018 SHOT Show TFB Coverage is the catchall category for anything without a serial number. Like the baubles in a Christmas stocking, sometimes the coolest gifts are small and inexpensive (some are just small). Check out some of the most popular ammo and accessories from this year’s show. And […]
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[GAOS 2018] American Range Sytems Brought Out The Coffin
American Range Systems makes bullet traps for shooting ranges. But their bullet traps are not just for ranges. They are used by manufacturers, importers and anyone who tests firearms. Their latest weapon testing system is this large Coffin sized container which is humorously named The Coffin. The Coffin was developed after user feedback. One of […]
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A Rare, Titanium AK Silencer: The Arsenal + Gemtech ARS30-1 Suppressor
The Arsenal ARS30-1 made its public/dealer debut at the 2017 NASGW Wholesaler Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Made by Gemtech, the ARS30 is obviously purpose-built for the AK47/AK74 platform but is capable of withstanding a variety of calibers and barrel lengths. Constructed of titanium, it weighs in at 19.5 ounces and features a quick disconnect […]
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[GAOS 2018] Future Forged 1.2oz Light Weight AR Grip And AFG
While walking down the aisles of the Great American Outdoor Show, I have to admit I was suckered into Future Forged’s tag line “Lightest AR Grip In The World”.It drew me in and when I picked up their Vektor grip, it truly was the lightest weight grip I have ever felt. As soon as I […]
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