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Innovative Arms Integrally Suppressed Ruger MKIV

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 09:09

Innovative Arms just announced something that is on the top of my want/wish list. The silencer and firearms manufacturer has upgraded their line of integrally suppressed firearms to include the new Ruger MKIV rimfire pistol. Using a monocore baffle stack, the team at Innovative Arms has included the  seamless upper/barrel/tube design that makes for a […]

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Discreet Ballistics – Precision Machined Projectiles

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 06:08

Even though shooting quietly is a passion of mine, I have yet to break into the world of suppressed 300BLK. I’m also not ashamed to admit that I had to review the definition of ballistic coefficient (BC) before writing this post. What I learned in my limited research is that there are companies who are […]

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BANKRUPT: Gander Mountain Weighing their Options

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 06:08

Gander Mountain is continuing down the same path that we have seen other industry giants take lately.  The destination is not a desirable one either. Gander Mountain is preparing to file for bankruptcy likely by the end of this month. Sports Authority and Sports Chalet have both filed for bankruptcy this past year as well. […]

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StripLULA Upgrade for RUAG Clips

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 05:00

If you are like me and still have a large amount of 5.56mm ammo loaded on  stripper clips for easier storage and magazine loading, this newly updated release from magLULA might catch your attention. The makers of the now inconic magazine loader/unloader devices have updated their stripLULA to now include loading from the grey polymer “RUAG” […]

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$2M In Counterfeit GLOCK Magazines Seized By CBP

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 04:00

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is charged with protecting the United States from threats crossing international borders. Besides physical threats from terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons of mass destruction, the men and women in blue protect American consumers and industry from intellectual property violations and counterfeit goods. In this case, an estimated 70,000 fake […]

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Mini-Arms: Tactical Lego Action

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 02:11

There are plenty of examples of people building replica guns and accessories from Lego parts. But, have you seen what the folks at Mini-Arms are creating? I had a chance to catch up with one of the guys representing Mini-Arms at the recent SHOT Show in Las Vegas. On display were about two dozen different Lego […]

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A Pair of S&W Combat Magnums

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 02:00

Smith & Wesson rolled out a number of new wheelguns this year. Two of those are given the revered Combat Magnum name. One is a Model 66; the other is a Model 69. Model 66 Combat Magnum The new Model 66 Combat Magnum is a K-frame revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum. As with other […]

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High Tower Armory’s HiPoint Carbine Bullpup Stock Teaser

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 00:58

High Tower Armory is known for making bullpup stock kits for the 10-22. They make a P90 styled kit to drop in a 10-22 barrels action and making it into a bullpup. Well now they are working on a bullpup kit for the HiPoint Carbine. Third stock kit is called the MBS 95. Not exactly […]

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POTD: Classic Colts

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 00:57

Yesterday I met a machinist that is a bit into firearms. He showed me some classic Colts that he inherited.   Colt Officer’s Model Match   Keith also has the second National Match .38 Special 1911 I have seen. The first one can be seen here.   The next Colt classic is his father’s bullseye […]

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USAF M16A2 Cobolt Trainer

Wed, 02/22/2017 - 12:01

The U.S. Air Force recently posted solicitation for 150 M4 training rifles coming from Olympic Arms, under the name of Cobolt. This is not at all to be confused with the high end competition AR company similarly named Cobalt. It turns out that the Air Force has been using these trainers for some time now, especially during […]

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The Bag Jack from Lyman

Tue, 02/21/2017 - 15:05

Lyman’s got a new product that is designed to help you when shooting from a bench; it is called the Bag Jack. In simple terms, it is a scissor jack platform that can be used to raise your front bag rest. This allows you to get the perfect height for the rifle you are using […]

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POTD: That’s A Lot Of Brass

Tue, 02/21/2017 - 14:00

Dave C. shared this photo of some brass he is processing. His son Cullen is helping him go through the approximate 88k rounds of once fired brass. Do you guys reload? Do you process this much brass?

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BNTI Arms Warrior Series 7.62×39 AR

Tue, 02/21/2017 - 13:00

BNTI Arms is a Jacksonville, FL based company that is releasing a dedicated 7.62x39mm AR15 to the public called the AR/AK 7.62 BA Beast Optics Ready Rifle. The company has previously focused on .308 Win and 5.56x45mm NATO rifles in the past and this will be the first 7.62x39mm rifle released. Interestingly the company appears to […]

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3-D Printed .22LR Form 1 Suppressor

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 05:00

I am willing to bet that when the National Firearms Act of 1934 was enacted, no one in the the government, firearms industry or the general public envisioned technologies like 3-D printers being used to create gun parts. Let alone being used to make silencers. Eighty years later, a machine simple enough to be run […]

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NEW: TangoDown iO MRO Protective Cover

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 04:00

TangoDown has developed a slim fit protective cover for the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO). Designed to take the impact of bumps and abrasions, the lightweight polyurethane cover comes in black or FDE but can be dipped or painted with most coverings. For $35, the iO cover is cheap insurance for your pricey optic. TangoDown iO […]

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Uberti’s 1858 Buffalo Bill Centennial

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 02:11

On January 10, 1917, William “Buffalo Bill” Cody died. A larger than life figure of the time, Buffalo Bill’s life was tied to the firearm. First as scout for the US Army in the Utah War and then as a private in the 7th Kansas Cavalry during the Civil War. After the Civil War, he […]

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OKC Dozier Strike Knife

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 02:00

Ontario Knife Company (aka: OKC) announced a new Bob Dozier designed knife for 2017. Called the Dozier Strike Knife, this is a lock back folder designed for every day carry. According to the company, the ideal EDC knife should be “slim, durable and just the right size to handle any task.” The knife has a […]

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So What Happens if the Hearing Protection Act Passes? – My Opinion

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 23:53

While TFB endeavors to avoid the politics itself, we do deal with the fallout of various political decisions. California’s new “gun control” laws being a perfect example of it, prompting innovation for “features” that previously that did not exist. Another is the Hearing Protection Act, which is having ramifications within the market today, intentional or […]

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Magtech 9mm 147 gr Bonded JHP (Ammo & Gel Test Review)

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 15:30

Introduced in 2016, the Magtech 9mm 147 gr Bonded JHP has a chemically bonded jacket which prevents fragmentation. In TFBTV’s first ammunition review, Andrew discusses the round, its construction and performance in ballistic gel and though water. Thanks to our sponsors:  Ventura Munitions – Retailer of quality ammunition.  Proxibid – Shop For Home Defense Pistols Online Here

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Surprising Rifle Accuracy Commercial

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 15:20

Saw this posted on Facebook. It is a commercial with a surprise ending. Watch the video below first. Ok, did you watch the video? You weren’t expecting that were you? I sure did not. Kudos to Doppelherz for a cool commercial. Does anyone recognize the make and model? It sort of looks like a Savage […]

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