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Friday Night Lights: SKEETIRX Micro Thermal Imaging Monocular
If you remember, one of the items on my ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS post was a SKEETIRX. Well Christmas came early thanks to my friend Earl. He lent me an old BAE Systems SKEETIRX and it definitely works as advertised. Let’s take a closer look at this tiny thermal monocular that packs a punch […]
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True Velocity Deliver Their Final NGSW 6.8mm Ammunition Shipment to the US Army
True Velocity have confirmed delivery of their final shipment of over 625,000 rounds of their 6.8mm hybrid ammunition for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program. True Velocity shared a photo of the shipment on pallets about to leave the factory with some of the production team posing next to it. True Velocity’s ammunition […]
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New Open Top Competition Holster from Safariland
The holster – where your gun is most likely going to stay most of the time when it’s outside the safe. It’s therefore quite important that you buy a holster that is made for your needs, and something you feel comfortable and overall happy with. If you compete in shooting sports you also know that […]
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Introducing the Glock 48X: Glock 19 Performance from a Subcompact Frame?
In this episode of TFBTV, James runs a Glock 43 + Glock 48 experiment: Does mating a Glock 43 frame with a Glock 48 upper give you Glock 19 performance with Glock 43 concealability? Watch today’s video to find out. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages […]
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The GClip – New Glock Trigger Safety from Bullmann Tactical
BULLMANN Tactical GmbH from Germany is offering a new Glock Trigger Safety. I first thought this product was intended to be used like a holster, but if seems that this bikini-style cover is intended as a safety device. The product has two wings that click into place encapsulating the trigger guard of the Glock. You […]
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CZ Introduces the TS2 Competition Pistol
CZ-USA continue their focus on the competitive shooting market with a new competition pistol, the Tactical Sport 2 (TS2). The new pistol was announced in Europe in November and is now available in the US. Designed with IPSC, USPSA, 3-Gun and Steel Challenge shooters in mind, the TS2 has a steel frame, aluminium grip panels and a […]
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TFB PSA: Avoiding Scams When Purchasing Ammunition Online
Ammunition is not only hard to come by these days but it is also extremely overpriced due to the numerous surrounding factors of this whirlwind of a year. While deals can be found here and there, it seems that for the time being, we are stuck with some grossly overinflated prices when it comes to […]
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Federal Premium Debuts NEW Hydra-Shok Deep in 380 Auto & 38 Special
Federal Premium keeps opening the flood gates on new products for 2021 and they continue that trend with additional offerings through their Hydra-Shok Deep line of ammunition with a 380 Auto Hydra-Shok Deep 99 Grain and 38 Special +P Hydra-Shok Deep 130 Grain. This will give concealed carry advocates of tiny handguns – snubby revolvers […]
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POTD: The MK38 25mm Machine Gun
The U.S. Navy calls their firearms whatever they like, so the MK38 (M242 Bushmaster), chambered in 25x137mm, is a Machine Gun and nothing else. That is the featured image in our Photo Of The Day taken on-board the USS Shiloh in the spring of 2020. Location: the Philippine Sea. The USS Shiloh (CG 67) is a […]
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SLx MD-20 Budget-Friendly Micro Red Dot from Primary Arms
Primary Arms has just announced the release of their latest offering to the optics community – the SLx MD-20 Micro Red Dot sight. The SLx MD-20 aims to be one of the most budget-friendly red dot sights on the market and boasts some incredible features and specifications. SLx MD-20 Budget-Friendly Micro Red Dot from Primary […]
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Cutting Edge CuRx Monolithic .22LR Bullets
At the beginning of the past year, we reported about the prototype machined copper .22LR bullets that were being developed by Cutting Edge Bullets. Fast forward a year and the company has just released the first product in their new line of machined .22LR bullets dubbed CuRx. Let’s take a closer look. This first member […]
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Straight Pull Rifle from Savage Arms – The IMPULSE
Say hello to IMPULSE, Savage Arms’ new straight-pull action. Instead of a traditional bolt, the Savage IMPULSE uses a bolt called Hexlock which has six hardened steel bearings that lock the bolt into the barrel extension. Once you fire the rifle and the pressure increases there Hexlock’s hold tightens, making sure that the bolt cannot […]
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TFB Review: Tyrant Designs Concept One and MOD v2 Grip Upgrades
Since buying entire guns has gone out of style for the time being most of us have had to find new ways to keep ourselves occupied in our favorite hobby. I’ve been recently taking a bit of time to try new accessories and upgrades on a few of my AR-15 pistols as well as some […]
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SIG P226 vs. Beretta 92: Which is the King of Metal 9mms?
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves compares the Beretta 92 to the SIG P226. Both of these guns are extremely well-made, reliable, successful pistols, but which one is the best? James digs into government reports and his own personal opinion to deliver this episode of TFBTV. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check […]
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POTD: M1A2 Abrams Tank in Live Fire Exercise
Let’s get things started for the new year! This Photo Of The Day should heat things up, with the muzzle blast almost looking like a flamethrower ready to melt some ice. We’re looking at M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks from A Company, 2-116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT), Idaho Army National Guard as they run […]
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POTD: Swedish Marines in “Archipelago Endeavor” Exercise
Photo Of The Day – and we’re kicking off with a KSP58 Machine Gun in the hands of a Swedish Marine above. This machine gun has been in use by the Swedish Armed Forces since 1958 and is essentially an FN Herstal MAG. The gun is chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It’s a fun fact that […]
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Wheelgun Wednesday: Need For Speed with the .22 Jet
Getting Fast with the S&W Model 53 I was taking a break at a hunting base camp resupplying to go after elk after a hard week of hunting mule deer in deep snow, when the camp cook brought out a revolver to show us after dinner. At first, I thought it was just a nice […]
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Lessons From Amazon: A Little Know-How Goes A Long Way
Have you ever ordered a gun-related tool or accessory on Amazon only to have some assembly or modification required? Reading product reviews can be a good source of entertainment in some cases, and cringe-worthy in others, as people give products a bad review for not fitting the intended purpose of the buyer. In numerous instances, […]
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Wilson Combat Expanding by 16,000 Square Feet Citing Surge in Demand
Wilson Combat – based out of Berryville, Arkansas – has officially broke ground on expanding their facility an additional 16,000 square feet citing a surge in demand for their products. This will create a 20% increase in their workforce once the expansion is complete and operational. Right now, Wilson Combat employs 200 people so this […]
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AREX Defense Announces Delta Gen 2 Striker-Fired Pistol
Slovenian firearms manufacturer AREX Defense is pleased to announce the latest iteration of their bestselling pistol, the Delta. Three brand new models of the pistol will be introduced with the Delta Gen 2 series with new customization options as well as all the great legacy features from the original Delta series. AREX Defense Announces Delta […]
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