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Charter Arms Backpacker
Lew Horton Distributing announced a special edition revolver from Charter Arms. Called the Backpacker, the new wheelgun is a Bulldog with a stainless steel frame and 2.5″ ported barrel. The grips are smooth walnut and “Backpacker” is etched on the left side of the barrel. This edition is limited to only 50 units. As with standard Bulldog […]
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Tac Strike Pocket Carry Holster
Rob of Tac Strike collaborated with Peters Custom Holsters to make a holster for pocket carry. It has a clever hook design to act like an Emerson wave on a knife. The hook will catch on the corner of the pocket on the draw, so the holster stays in the pocket and separates from the […]
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Modified Inside Waistband Conceal Carry
Here is a video I found on Facebook. It was posted in a Philippine Shooters Club group page. The gun looks to be in some sort of holster but I cannot find any information on it. The concept is unique and with his gut, he gains an extra level of retention LOL. Having the […]
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I.O. Inc Factory Visit
I.O. or Inter Ordnance Inc, is mainly known as a manufacturer of AKs in the budget market segment. The company was started in 1995 as a military surplus importer. They eventually started to build East German pattern AKs a number of years back. TFB was invited to their 2nd Annual Buyer and Writer event at […]
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Greater Hunting Options From Stag Arms
An increasing number of companies are offering greater hunting choices, and Stag Arms is coming out with theirs just in time for some of the biggest seasons of the year. Stag Arms already has some nice guns for hunters and sport shooters alike, and now they’re making it even better. New from Stag Arms are what the company […]
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Century Arms Yugo PAP M92 AK Pistol Review
Ever since ATF approved the arm support brace, rifle-caliber pistols have become wildly popular. For the AK pattern rifle-caliber pistol, one of the best on the market is Century Arms Yugo PAP M92. It’s very affordable and surprisingly nicely made for under $500. After having one for a few months, I have to say […]
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Review: SIG Sauer Introduces The Legion Series & The New Legion P-229
I imagine this short video peaked your curiosity as much as it did mine the first time I saw it! A few weeks ago I was contacted by the SIG rep and asked if I would like to take part in the Legion introduction. Of course I had no idea what “Legion” was but it […]
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DP-12 – Double-Barrel Bullpup Shotgun by LAV
After listening to Larry chat about the shotgun all week at the class (review coming) where Larry showed he was quite the fan, the video on the DP-12 has finally gone live on the double-barreled 12-gauge. With the quick two-shot capability, the DP-12 easily demolishes a variety of entertaining targets including water tanks and steel. I […]
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Vepr12 Ejection Port Fireball
Here is a video my friend Brian Miller shared with me. He is testing out a new muzzle brake, he made for his Vepr 12. Check out the second shot. A sizable fireball come out of the ejection port. Is the bolt opening too soon and unburnt powder is escaping out of the ejection port? […]
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New 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum Cartridge
Weatherby announced the introduction of a new cartridge that the company calls the fastest production 6.5 cartridge in the world. The new 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum has muzzle velocities ranging from 3,395 – 3,531 fps depending on the load. Weatherby will support the new ammunition with its rifle line including the new Mark V Accumark rifles. […]
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DEZ Arms Highlight
During Bullpup 2015 much of the attention was paid to the automatic and older stuff that made up most of the firing line. However on the far right, DEZ Arms was there with one of their .308 rifles all set up for anybody willing to wait in the line to fire it. Compared to the […]
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Aero Precision Acquires VG6 Precision
My friend Jayden Jung created VG6 Precision. He makes some of the best muzzle brakes on the market. Well, White Wolf Capitol LLC, has announced that Aero Precision has acquired Jayden’s company. Jayden announced the news on VG6’s facebook page. Both Aero and VG6 are great companies I wish them all the best […]
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American Bullpup startups
Tavors, SA80s, FAMASs, AUGs, QBZ 95s. Whether for better or worse, the majority of bullpup weapon systems in the world are manufactured and in use by countries and militaries outside of the United States. Sure there was the Bushmaster M17S way back when, and now we have Keltec’s shotguns and rifles, in addition to the ever […]
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Deep South Precision MSRs Available In Mossy Oak
Deep South Precision, Inc., a company that makes it its business to specialize in the customization of its rifles, will be producing MSRs in Mossy Oak. The camo finish use is the result of an agreement Deep South struck with Hass Outdoors, Inc., the company that owns the licensing rights to the Mossy Oak patterns being […]
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hickok45 Reviews the SIG MPX Suppressed
The SIG MPX-SD has been making the media rounds not only because it’s a cool gun but because it’s internally suppressed. Thanks to companies like SIG and SilencerCo, the push to make suppressors more readily available is greater than ever. The technology is certainly advancing as well with guns like the SIG MPX-SD and SilencerCo’s […]
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Last Chance to Opt-out of Remington Class Action Settlement
Last year Remington recalled Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with X-Mark Pro (“XMP”) triggers manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. With the Model 700 being a very popular rifle worldwide, this may have been the largest firearms recall in history. Unsurprisingly, soon after this recall was announced class action lawyers sued the company. These […]
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.458 Socom Full-Auto – Expensive & Awesome
While I have never shot the .458, I find it alluring as a big-bore cartridge. Quickly gaining a following within the MSR market, the cartridge balances a wide range of capabilities and bullet weights to create a versatile package.Unfortunately, this growth in popularity has stretched its manufacturing base, with many loadings and parts difficult to […]
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POTD: Is there such thing as too many guns? yes …
I stumped upon this photo on a Google image search earlier this week. Ian at Forgotten Weapons blogged it a few ago. This young Russian is carrying two M1895 revolvers, a PPsh, six hand grenades and a belt of ammunition… and that is just what is on the outside of his coat! In case you […]
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The Genie Is Out Of The Bottle
Whatever one thinks of the proliferation of firearms, it’s a fact that the technology needed to make reliable, effective weapons is well in hand. Even at the lowest levels of industrial capability firearms are practical, manufacturable items, and even fully automatic ones. Weapons with a great deal of firepower can be made from simple, off-the-shelf items […]
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TFBTV Update, and Thank You!
Well here we are: We have surpassed 50,000 subscribers and TFBTV is really picking up, and we only have you all to thank! We just wanted to make a quick video as a thank you and let everyone know what is coming up. We are all really excited about the future of this channel. Alex, James, […]
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