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40 Cal Comeback? Gen5 GLOCK G22, G23 And G27 Have Arrived
Good morning, my name is Pete and I am an unapologetic GLOCK fan. I also have to admit that I recently purchased a LNIB Gen4 GLOCK 23. Do I think that .40 S&W is making a comeback? No way. But options are always nice. On a related topic, the Gen5 GLOCK G22, G23 and G27 […]
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Hi-Point C9 -100° Freeze Torture Test: Does it Work?
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves freezes a Hi-Point C9 – perhaps the cheapest 9mm semi-automatic handgun – in a cooler with -100 degree dry ice for roughly 12 hours before getting it out and testing its reliability. This is a gun that is known for being cheap but tough and reliable – so […]
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Patriotic Optics? The Limited Edition Riton Patrioptic
Riton Optics has just released the first in their line of U.S.A. assembled optics. The Riton Patrioptic is a limited edition low power variable optic (LPVO) with a little added flare for the patriots among us. The Riton Patrioptic 1-8×28 is limited edition optic and the first release of the U.S.A assembled line. Eyes on […]
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Debunking the Top 5 Appendix Carry Myths
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop debunks the top 5 appendix carry myths. Can you bend over when carrying appendix? Can you drive a car? Are you going to shoot yourself in the junk by accident? Why is Hop such a stalwart adherent to the dogma of appendix carry? Is he in a cult or […]
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New FN 509 Long Slide Available from Apex Tactical
Beginning on Tuesday, October 27th, owners of the FN 509 will be able to purchase the long-awaited 5″ long slide from Apex Tactical. The Apex Tactical Team has been hard at work developing this new FN 509 Long Slide that comes fully assembled and loaded down with features. New FN 509 Long Slide Available from […]
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Latest Addition to the Boyds Lineup – Sauer 100
The Sauer 100 was introduced by Sauer & Sohn back in 2016. Sauer & Sohn is the oldest firearms manufacturer that’s still active in Germany, which is why it’s so cool to see support for their weapons still on the market. The Sauer 100 has just been added to the long list of rifles with […]
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POTD: Heckler & Koch MR223 & 1976 Lincoln Continental
Photo Of The Day: Today we have a 1976 Lincoln Continental, painted in matt black. It’s powered by a 460 cu in (7.5 liter) Ford V8. To give you an idea of the size of this car, it became the longest automobiles ever produced by Ford Motor Company when they added the 5-mph bumpers in 1977. I […]
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Friday Night Lights: Rheinmetall Vario-Ray LLM
Rheinmetall is a German defense contractor. They make various military products like electro-optics, night vision and aiming systems. Earlier we saw the GN1 from SIMRAD which is now owned by Rheinmetall. Today we will take a look at their Vario-Ray LLM (Laser Light Module). Vario-Ray LLM In-depth Look We have posted about the LLM before. […]
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The New Shot Group Analyzer from AmmoMan.com
AmmoMan.com and the AmmoMan School of guns have just announced that they will be launching the 2.0 version of their Shot Group Analyzer. The Shot Group Analyzer is an online tool that any shooter can use to get a quick assessment of their accuracy. The Shot Group Analyzer will not only give you your group […]
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Top 5 Tips from Pro Trainers for New Gun Owners
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Thunder Ranch talking to two senior instructors, Chris and Tom, about the 5 best things new gun owners can do before or right after purchasing a gun for personal protection. Chris and Tom have extensive military and law enforcement experience prior to becoming trainers. They have […]
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TFB Review: Champion EasyBird Auto-Feed Doubles Trap
One of my favorite things in this world is trap shooting. When I had requested to review a trap thrower out of Champion Target’s thrower line up, I was not sure if anything would come of it. Happy and excited to tell you that I had a great opportunity to get to know one of […]
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Wheelgun Wednesday: 5 Reasons Why Revolvers are RAD
I am one of those millennial gun owners. Being on that fringe of 33 years old I like to align myself with modern technologies and a taste of the old school as well. If you looked into my gun safe you would see a pretty even collection of modern or polymer, semi-auto handguns as well as […]
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A Look Into Vietnamese Firearms Manufacturing in Z111 Factory
Vietnamese weapons aren’t particularly mainstream in the Western world, however, we catch a glimpse of them, from time to time. Recently Vlad showed us the latest products of the Z111 Factory, the STV-380 and SVT-215. Now, thanks to the TV channel VTVcab, and its YouTube presence, we can see a few of their details and […]
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Friday Night Lights: NVG Helmet Illumination
Just a little over a year ago I wrote about some accessories for helmets. That article focused on safety-oriented accessories. In it, I mentioned helmet illumination but those accessories were for safety and identification. This week on Friday Night Lights we will take a look at three options for a different type of helmet illumination. […]
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Full Review of the Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint to Thunder Ranch’s famous Counter Sniper Course to put it through its paces and see if it performs as advertised. This gun is the newest bolt-action rifle from Springfield and it is available in a number of configurations. Springfield’s description is […]
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POTD: Roger Stippling from Poland
As usual, we have selected some pictures for you today. By this time you know it, it’s TFB’s Photo Of The Day to keep you in a good mood. Get a coffee, take a break and enjoy a few minutes of this Glock painted so that it disappears on top of the Polish flag. The work […]
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Introducing the Adjustable Cheekpiece Magnus
This is an article for both of our readers who can afford the Gunwerks Magnus Rifle System. Gunwerks is known for their high-end hunting rifles and boast a wide variety of custom options from the factory. We have some good news for users of their rifles. The custom stock options have just been expanded. Gunwerks […]
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Modlite Releases ModButton Lite
Modlite has become the go-to weapon light for people who want the best performance. Their PLH and OKW outperform any other weapon light on the market for the same size package. They are based on the SureFire Dual Fuel Scout Light pattern so they can use the same bodies, mounts and tail caps. One minor […]
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French Army Adopt Airsoft HK416F-S For Training
The French Army uses the HK416F rifle. Eric B recently posted about their bayonets for said rifles. Well according to Retex, a French magazine, the French Army is getting airsoft rifles for training purposes. It is called the HK416F-S. The French army gives itself a replica of the HK 416 F rifle to perfect the […]
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The Tactical Relevance to B8 Targets
Many renowned instructors are using the B8 target in classes, but do we understand why? In a recent IG live, Steve Fisher went over some reasons we use B8 targets. It is obvious that a target with set dimensions gives a standard. This standard allows us to track our score and therefore analyze our score […]
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