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NEW Dead Air Nomad Titanium Silencer Review at Thunder Ranch!
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the all-titanium Dead Air Nomad Ti silencer/suppressor. First thing’s first: If you want to run this can on a 5.56mm/.223 rifle with shorter than a 12.5″ barrel OR on a full auto OR if you just like mag dumping, this is NOT the can for you. If […]
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POTD: Close-In Weapons System (CIWS)
Photo Of The Day – A close-in weapon system, or CIWS for short, is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which may have penetrated the outer defenses. It looks a bit like R2D2 in Star Wars when it has its full suite of panels on. It works well […]
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Jard’s Side Charge AR-15 Upper Receivers And Bolt Carriers
This Side Charge AR-15 Upper Receiver and Bolt Carriers aren’t exactly a new offering from Jard, although we haven’t yet covered it here at TFB. Jard’s Side Charge upper receiver and bolt carrier are designed to be able to disassemble without the use of tools by way of a slot that allows the side charging […]
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POTD: UZI in Special Forces Weapons Course
Photo Of The Day – We are back in what may be one of the most popular classes. Unfortunately, most people cannot take it, but at least we’re able to enjoy this picture. I think you share my view that we need more Uzi content, and here we see it on full-auto on the Special Forces […]
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SIG SAUER Introduces M400 TREAD COIL Rifle
SIG Sauer has just announced the M400 TREAD COIL, a new and enhanced version of their popular ready-out-of-the-box TREAD series of rifles. SIG Sauer describes the new rifle as “a new standard of performance and value in the AR market”. The new TREAD COIL comes with a ROMEO5 TREAD red dot optic, a Matchlite Duo trigger, and a […]
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India’s AK-203 Program Delayed
We have been closely following India’s tentative steps towards modernisation of her Army’s small arms and the replacement of the INSAS rifle. It seemed that with the selection of Kalashnikov Concern’s AK-203 that India had selected a rifle suited to its soldier’s needs but recent reports suggest that the progress toward beginning production of the […]
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Breaking News: ATF’s Secret Brace Ban
Here we go again. If you recall, the ATF, unfortunately, has a history of backpedaling pre-established decisions and interpretations of the law and later changing their minds. The Bump Stock Ban is a great example where they took a pre-established firearm accessory and changed the narrative to claim that they are now considered machine guns. […]
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Torture Testing an Expensive 1911: How Does the Alchemy .45 Do?
Brannon LeBouef of NOLATAC and the St Bernard Indoor Shooting Center reports back after 6 months and over 1000 rounds with the Alchemy Custom Weaponry “Brimstone” 1911 from Cabot Guns, in 45 ACP, in the Concealed Carry Officer size. This is a high-end custom 1911 handcrafted by a single gunsmith. This gun is flat out […]
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The Selection of Germany’s Next Service Rifle Delayed Again
It probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone that the decision on which supplier that will deliver the next standard assault rifle for the German Army has reportedly been delayed once again. According to several German news outlets the program has once again been delayed. What is surprising is that the COVID-19 Coronavirus is […]
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May 2020 Destroys NICS Records of Any Year since Program Introduction
It seems that 2020 is heating up in the gun world as last month we just witnessed the highest number of NICS checks in the FBI’s history for the month of May. Throughout 2020, federal background checks have continued to increase due to various circumstances across the nation. However, May 2020 in particular seems to […]
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TFB Review: Primary Arms SLx MD-25 Red Dot Sight
Primary Arms red dots are some of the most popular entry-level optics in the industry. They have come out with a new sight for their SLx line of red dots. The SLx MD-25 is a 25mm microdot that is budget-friendly but offers a great field of view compared to their other micro red dots and […]
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NEW Star Destroyer! Remington R2Mi 50 BMG Bolt-Action Rifle
Amidst the doldrums of quarantine, Remington has positioned themselves to release a NEW .50 Cal with the Remington R2Mi 50 BMG bolt-action rifle! This rifle is set to be produced out of their Sturgis, South Dakota facility and is meant to replace the Bushmaster .50 BMG which was a part of their portfolio of rifles […]
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WOOX Introduces the AX1 – Tomahawk-style Hand Axe
Welcome to TFB – The Feller’s Blog, the best online resource for all your questions about axes, knives and lumbersexual gear! Well, no, not really, but indeed here we take a detour from firearms to have a look at a new hand axe. The AX1 is a new product by the young outdoor oriented company […]
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Cabot Guns Offers Pre-order Special on Dellatorre and Lanzo from Sandrin Knives
Cabot Guns, our favorite purveyor of guns we can’t afford, started in 2016 a collaboration with Sandrin Knives of Italy. We saw here a taste of it, on a high-end custom knife matching the level of Cabot Guns 1911 creations. Now we get the chance to order more usable and affordable EDC models, at a […]
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TFB Review: KRISS Vector 22 – SDP & CRB
Earlier this year, KRISS USA announced that they would be coming out with their Vector 22. They came out with a carbine (CRB) and pistol (SDP) version of their popular KRISS Vector line of firearms but these are chambered in .22LR. KRISS USA sent their Vector 22 CRB and SDP-SB in for review. KRISS Vector […]
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Glow In The Dark – The OBi Grip
Due to increasing request (I’m guilty as charged) Old Balls Inc. have added their unique grip for public purchase. Old Balls Inc. are the original designers of the Ckye-Pod (bipod) and they are a premium MDT dealer.As you may know, if you read our article, MDT acquired the CKYE-POD bipod in 2019. The OBi grip […]
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Mailroom #29: Thanks for Inviting Me to Your Wedding (NSFW)
In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James gets invited to a wedding that happened a year ago, goes on a rant about toxic pesticides in our plants, gets drunk (again), curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language. Want to send something in? TFBTV Mail Room: PO BOX 52288 New Orleans, LA 70152 ««« […]
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POTD: U.S. SOF Weapons Training in Germany
Photo Of The Day – Established by TFB in 2014 this is our way to show carefully selected photographs on a daily basis. As a bonus, you get a short story and hopefully, you’ll see something new. Today the U.S. Special Operations Command Europe shows off some of their firepower. Above you see an operator firing […]
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Kenny G. Made A Custom Ruger PCSH-41 (PPSH X PC Carbine Hybrid)
Ever since the Ruger PC Carbine came out, fans have been wanting a wooden stock. Then Ruger came out with their free-float handguard version of the Ruger PC Carbine and the desire for a wooden stock intensified. Recently on the Ruger PCC Owners Group on Facebook, Kenneth G., aka Kenny G. (not the famous saxophonist), […]
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TFBTV: BUL Armory SAS II Ultra-Light Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the BUL Armory SAS II Ultra-Light. The BUL Armory SAS II UL is a 2011 (or double stack 1911) that he thought he was going to hate – no, that he wanted to hate. The BUL Armory SAS II UL is a polymer/alloy/steel hybrid made specifically to […]
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