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[SHOT 2018] ZRODelta Modular Aluminum Glock
ZRODELTA has a modular Glock clone with a metal grip. We already saw a metal Glock frame announced by Dasan. And while this is also an Aluminum frame, ZRODelta’s Genesis Z9 takes that idea a step further. The Genesis Z9 is a modular frame. We have seen interchangeable front and back straps on a gun […]
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[SHOT 2018] Christensen Arms: Hands-On with the Modern Precision Rifle
Cool promotional video aside, how does the Christensen Arms MPR handle? One of my must-see booths at SHOT in recent years is Christensen Arms. I have really liked seeing their innovations and implementations as a company, and seeing them progress from the bowels of the Sands convention center with one table, up to the main show […]
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[SHOT 2018] The Hi Point 10mm Carbine
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2018 coverage, James meets with Dave at Hi Point to discuss Hi-Point’s new 10mm carbine. As usual, it wil be affordably priced (MSRP is $389) and probably as reliable as it gets, if a little simple. Specs from Hi-Point: Barrel length: 17.5″ Overall length: 32″Weight: 7 lbs. Sights: […]
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[SHOT 2018] Franklin Armory Reformation Follow-Up: Performance and Ammo
In this SHOT 2018 Floor Day Interview, James gets further in depth with Jay Jacobson, the President of Franklin Armory, about the Franklin Armory Reformation, an 11.5″ AR15 with a standard buttstock that skirts the definition of “short barrel rifle” via omitting traditional rifling. Franklin also discusses Reformation-specific ammo that will give near-MOA accuracy from […]
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[SHOT 2018] What’s New At Samson MFG
Samson has been developing upgrades for the S&W M&P Shield. You will notice it is sporting a compensator that they call the Pocket Comp. The comp is actually universal for any 1/2×28 threaded barrel but it is designed to match the contours of the Shield. The pocket comp has a unique mounting method. Rather than […]
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[SHOT 2018] LMT Shorty 40 And LMT Suppressors
Remember the cut down 40mm LMT grenade launcher? So it is real and it is here at SHOT Show. I spoke with an LMT representative and the reasoning and purpose behind the shorter LMT launcher was to save weight and be shorter. But for what purpose would necessitate those needs? The answer was “Door Breaching”. […]
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[SHOT 2018] OSS Helical QD Silencers
In this episode of TFBTV, James speaks with OSS at SHOT Range Day about their 3-piece Gen 4 silencers and their new 1-piece Gen 5 Helical QD suppressors. They are lighter and several hundred dollars cheaper than the three-piece Gen 4. From OSS’s Website re: Helical SIlencers: SUPERIOR BACKPRESSURE REDUCTION Baffle suppressors block expanding gases […]
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[SHOT 2018] Kahr Teases Tactical Thompson Carbine
If you’re one of those people who think the Thompson submachine gun never should have gone away, then Kahr Arms (Auto Ordnance) has the gun for you. Displayed at their booth at the 2018 SHOT Show is a Thompson different than any of the other semiauto Thompson recreations in their catalog. Decked out in black […]
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[SHOT 2018] Recover Tactical
Recover Tactical has been working on accessorizing Glocks and S&W Shields. They have made themselves known for their 1911 grips, Beretta 92 grips and Glock Gen 1-2 rail. Well now they are looking at the rest of the gun and applying their ideas. They created this two piece charging handle for your stereotypical Glock handgun. […]
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[SHOT 2018] Agency Arms Event With Kalashnikov USA & Nighthawk
I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Agency Arms event out at the Las Vegas Pro Gun Club. There were some other manufacturers there letting invitees to shoot some of their guns along with a selection of Agency Arms’ line of pistols. I was curious to check out Agency Glocks and to see […]
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[SHOT 2018] DSA’s Inexpensive Steel and Titanium Glock Slides
In this episode of TFBTV’s Floor Day Coverage (Day 1), James talks to DSA’s sales manager, Marc, about DSA’s newest project: Glock slides. DSA is entering a not-too-crowded-but-growing market of manufacturers offering Glock slides. Ironically, with Glock frames from companies like Polymer 80 and Barrels from Lone Wolf or Backup Tactical and you can basically […]
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[SHOT 2018] CORE15 9mm PCC
Everyone is getting into the pistol caliber carbine business. Core15 has just entered the market with their C9 rifle and pistol. The pistols will come with the SB Tactical PDW brace while the rifle has a Magpul CTR stock.Their C9 receivers are made out of billet aluminum and use Glock magazines. What sets CORE15 apart […]
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[SHOT 2018] ODIN Works New AR Parts
Odin Works makes some of the better AR15 accessories out on the market. Their extended AR15 mag release has put them on the map as well as their extended 9mm PCC mag release. This year they have branched out a bit and have made scope rings. They will come in either 30mm or 34mm. On […]
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[SHOT 2018] Real Avid Puts the Hammer Down on Gun Cleaning
Remember in Tim Burton’s Batman when Jack Nicholson (as the Joker) says of the Caped Crusader, “Where does he get those wonderful toys?” I’m convinced that Batman’s toys must come from Real Avid. I’ve been a long-time fan of the company and have carried their products in our retail store for years. In fact, my […]
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[SHOT 2018] NEW rifles (and amazing new stocks) from SAKO
Finland? More like Win-land It seems every time I come by SAKO’s booth, I pick up a rifle that truly impresses me. This time, there were multiple guns, all built around their excellent Finnlight II adjustable stock technology. The 85 Finnlight 2 first caught my eye, due to the large square button set into its stock. […]
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[SHOT 2018] CMMG’s New .224 Valkyrie Precision Rifle and 9mm Glock Mag Guard AR
In this episode of TFBTV’s Range Day Coverage of SHOT 2018, James visits CMMG to have a look at their new Mk4 Precision Rifle in .224 Valkirie and the new 9mm Guard AR15, which is Glock mag compatible. From CMMG’s press releases: *CMMG Mk4 .224 Valkyrie* The new CMMG Mk4 rifle in 224 Valkyrie is […]
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[SHOT 2018] Aimshot Wireless Controlled Weapon Laser And Light
Aimshot makes inexpensive lights and lasers for firearms. They have a new weapon laser and weaponlight setup that comes with a wireless rail mounted remote tape switch. I was intrigued by a wireless switch since the cables on tape switches have a tendency to snag on things. This eliminated this problem. The wireless tapeswitch uses […]
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[SHOT 2018] FDM L5 Pseudo-Caseless Rifle
FD Munitions was up in the NEXT area of SHOT Show. These are the small kiosks just outside the Press Room and often have some really interesting firearm development products at the show. FD Munitions is developing a caseless rifle. At least that is what they claim it to be. True caseless ammo does not […]
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[SHOT 2018] Dasan Aluminum & 2011 Style Glock Lower
Dasan is a Korean manufacturer and they have been making Glock barrels well now they are making lowers for the Glock. They are starting with the Glock 19 and making their lower out of aluminum. There are some interesting designs going on in their lower. The mag catch is more like a 1911 style […]
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[SHOT 2018] Archangel QBD Stock For NON-Takedown Ruger 10/22
The Ruger 10/22 Takedown is one of the best features Ruger has done to the Ruger 10/22. And after Magpul released their backpacker stock it added more features to the 10/22 Takedown and made it more of a backpack gun. Well wouldn’t it be nice if you could turn your regular 10/22 and turn it […]
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