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TFB Review: Trijicon Variable Combat Optic Gunsight
This is a guest post by Richard L., who is reviewing his personal VCOG. It is also Richard L.’s first guest post on TFB. We’ve reported on the VCOG when it first hit the market in 2013, and then again with an in-depth look at SHOT 2014. The Trijicon Variable Combat Optic Gunsight (VCOG) line […]
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POTD: You Might Need Knee Surgery
Thanks to Bryan S. for sharing this. Anything About Guns posted this up on their facebook page. Someone screwed a holster to the knee airbag of their vehicle. Why are people this dumb? The screws could have compromised the airbag but even worse is what happens to the holstered gun when the airbag goes off. […]
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NEW PISTOL: Sig Sauer Announces The P365
Sig Sauer has just announced the new P365 – a compact 9mm pistol designed to be the ultimate everyday carry handgun. A quick look at the specifications put in about the same size class as the G43, with a 10+1 round capacity. Magazine extensions are also available as well as a ‘slim rail’ for soon […]
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FN America Expands FN 15 Line with MD Compliant Rifles
Maryland residents now have two additional options for AR style rifles. FN America announced the company was now offering two “state compliant” FN 15 rifles that conform to the arbitrary firearm regulations imposed by the Old Line State. FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Carbine This AR style firearm has a 16″ barrel that is made […]
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The Glock 19X on TFBTV
Of course, TFBTV got their hands on the Glock 19X before the press embargo date of January 2, and we got to run it through the wringer and compare it to the Gen 5 guns. James give a brief overview and review of GLOCK’s newest pistol, the Glock 19X. The 19X will be released on […]
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TFB REVIEW: The New GLOCK G34 Gen5 MOS
Glock has begun to slowly expand their line-up of Gen5 models that are being transitioned in from the Gen4 series. Right now, they have the G17 and G19 as well as the just announced G26 Gen5 and the G34 Gen5 Modular Optic System (MOS) pistols. An argument could be made for 5 total with the […]
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High Desert Outdoor Research Full Metal Tikka T3 / T3X Trigger Guard
The Tikka T3 is a popular rifle with TFB writers because it represents amazing value. For about the same price as a basic Remington SPS the Tikka T3 gives you a stainless rifle, MOA guaranteed accuracy and a great trigger. Former TFB Writer Thomas Gomez has been a long time user of the Tikka T3 and has […]
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A Simply Excellent Solid Copper JHP: Asym .45 Auto 185gr TAC-XP Gel Test and Review
As much as the curmudgeons favor it, .45 Auto has a dirty little secret: its typically low velocity often causes it to perform poorly in heavy clothing. Some bullets do perform well, but many fail to expand when fired through heavy clothing. Calibers such as 9mm Parabellum benefit from higher muzzle velocity when fired from […]
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TFB’s TOP 5 – The Best Guns Of 2017
Let me start off by saying that this subjective list of TFB’s ‘Top 5’ best guns from 2017 is not rooted in scientific study nor is it the result of massive data crunching of user polls. The below guns were picked by general popularity, page views, innovative designs and overall accessibility. Point being, there were a lot of […]
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TFBTV Does It – 100 Million Views!
It seemed like only yesterday when myself, Steve Johnson, and Alex C. started TFBTV on January 20 at SHOT Show 2015. Steve and Alex have moved on, but despite the loss of a top-tier executive producer and a personality with an enviable arsenal, the channel has seen explosive growth: 380 thousand subscribers, over 800 years of total watch time, […]
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NEW RELEASE: Ruger Precision Rimfire Adapts Big-Bore Traits for Small-Bore Enthusiasts
Ruger has taken their wildly popular centerfire rifle, the Ruger Precision Rifle or RPR, and adapted it for small-bore enthusiasts with the newly unveiled Ruger Precision Rimfire chambered in .22 Long Rifle. This iteration of its bigger brother touches on many of the features that draw shooters to the Precision rifle. You have the fit and […]
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Sabatti Urban Sniper Rifle in USA
The Italian Firearms Group (IFG) announced it was now importing the Sabatti Urban Sniper rifle into the United States of America. According to IFG, the Sabatti Urban Sniper is a balance between extreme accuracy and a need for compact gun. It is chambered for either the .308 Win or the 6.5 Creedmoor. A 20″ barrel is […]
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Ruger’s New EC9s – An Economical Choice
Sturm, Ruger & Co. recently announced a new pistol called the EC9s that is an inexpensive alternative to another product in its line-up: the LC9s. The EC9s is a compact 9mm pistol that holds 7 rounds in a standard length magazine and uses a striker-fired system for a consistent trigger pull. It does have a […]
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Testing the “World’s Fastest” Production Pistol Ammo: The FK Brno 7.5mm 95 gr SCHP
We shoot 7.5mm FK 95 gr SCHP ammunition from a FK Brno 7.5mm with a 6″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Guns in this video: FK Brno 7.5mm Penetration: 33.1″ Retained weight: 84.9gr Velocities: 2,009 2,030 2,026 2,017 2,041 Average: 2,024.60 StdDev: 12.26 Min: 2,009 Max: […]
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TFB’s Top 10 Most Popular Reviews Of 2017
As we continue our steady march towards the new year, let’s take a glance back over our shoulder at the most popular reviews at TFB for 2017. As with news articles, TFB is blessed with a talented staff that collectively has a broad base of firearms and gear knowledge. Matchstick Guns, Dive Shorts and a […]
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Barrett Firearms Introduces REC10
While Barrett Firearms Manufacturing is best known for their .50 BMG anti-materiel rifles they also produce a series of AR-based designs, the REC7, offering both piston and direct gas impingement systems. While the REC7 is chambered in 5.56×45 or 6.8 SPC, Barrett has unveiled the new REC10 which chambers larger rounds including 7.62x51mm, .260 Remington, and 6.5 […]
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NEW RELEASE: Ruger PC Carbine In 9mm
Ruger has just announced the PC Carbine – a pistol caliber carbine chambered in 9mm. And to answer your most immediate question: YES, it takes GLOCK mags. As well as SR/Security-9 magazines with an included interchangeable magazine well. At an approximate street price in the mid $500 range, the PC Carbine appears to pack in […]
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NEW Thunder Beast Arms 556 Take Down Silencer
Known for their support of the precision rifle community and manufacturing the ULTRA series of suppressors, Thunder Beast Arms Corporation (TBAC) is announcing a new 556 Take Down rifle silencer. Designed for the SOCOM SURG Program – (Suppressor Upper Reciever Group) the new Take Down is a user serviceable suppressor for short barreled rifles. TBAC’s new […]
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Five Ways the H&K MP5 *AND* the SIG MPX Kinda Suck
This is the third of a three part series where we discuss why the H&K MP5 is better than the SIG MPX, how the MPX is better than the MP5, and finally, today we talk about how the MP5 and the MPX BOTH kinda suck. James is an avid pistol caliber carbine fan and loves […]
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TFB’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles Of 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, we here at TFB wanted to take a look at ten of the most popular articles posted in the past year. Our dedicated staff of writers does a great job of tracking breaking news, product releases and industry events before other outlets. And it’s been a busy year – from […]
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