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TFB Review: The New U.S. Optics TS-20X Scope
One of the newest additions to the U.S. Optics lineup is the TS-20X. Built for both long-range hunters and precision shooters alike, the TS-20X features a broad magnification range. The 2.5-20 power scope aims to be just a cut above your average Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO). This higher magnification range is paired with an […]
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POTD: USMC Night Ops
The USMC have shared some pretty arty photos from the recent Integrated Training Exercise 5-19 with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. The photos were taken at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California at the beginning of August by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez. The most striking images feature Lance Cpl. Eliott Wright, posing with his […]
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If I Could Only Own One Handgun – My Choice
Over the last few months, I’ve been asking friends and other shooters a question over dinner or drinks at the bar. I always start out by setting a foundation explaining the concept. Let’s say you had to sell every handgun you own and had an unlimited budget to buy one handgun. I always tell people […]
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TFB Step By Step: How To Shoot Long Range – The Guns
How To Shoot Long Range – The Guns Alright folks, with the introduction to How To Shoot Long Range out of the way, let’s begin discussing the gear necessary to make impacts at far distances. I do want to make it clear at the outset that nicer equipment doesn’t necessarily mean you will hit your […]
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New parts from Sterk Shooting for Tikka T1x & Sako Quad
Last time we mentioned Sterk Shooting from “down under”, it was on the topic of Interesting Tikka T3 upgrades from Sterk Shooting. This time we take a look at their new upgrades for the Tikka T1x as well as the Sako Quad. The new parts released are as follows: Tikka T1x Swept Ball Handle Tikka T1x […]
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Factory Tour: Preferred Barrel Blanks
Intro: Most shooters don’t really care where their stuff comes from or how it was made as long as it performs up to their standards. If this is you don’t waste your time reading this entire article, you just need to know that Preferred Barrel Blanks, out of Hurricane Utah, makes some darn good prefit/variable […]
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Steyr Arms USA Range Day at the CMP – Registration Opening Soon
Steyr Arms USA makes some top-notch firearms, but not everybody gets the opportunity to be able to handle, let alone shoot them, before diving in and purchasing one. Well, you might be in luck this July if you live near Alabama or are in the mood for a road trip. You could hit up the […]
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Rimfire Varmint Medicine – New CCI VNT .17 Mach 2 & .22 WMR
As we start heading into the months of summer and more of us crawl out from our shooting dormancy, we will be looking to polish our former shooting skills. A lot of us join leagues at our local gun club, line up range days with friends, or turn to varmint hunting to serve the dual […]
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John Wick’s FIRST Shots – Bond Arms WICKED 9mm
The firearm community’s infatuation with John Wick has hit a deafening pitch since the release of the 3rd movie. Very few movie-goers realize though that the first firearm John Wick reaches for is a Bond Arms Wicked 9mm derringer! Without giving away spoilers for those who still may have not seen the movie, before John Wick […]
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Ed Brown EVO-CCO9 Lightweight Pistol – Smallest, Thinnest, Lightest
Ed Brown has announced that their new EVO-CCO9 Lightweight 1911 pistol is now available. As the company states, this pistol is their “smallest, thinnest and lightest 1911 to date!“. Particularly, it is 7.5″ long 5″ high, has a slide width of .860” and weighs 27 oz with an inserted empty magazine. According to Ed Brown: […]
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Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 Now in .40 S&W
Springfield Armory have added a .40 S&W option to their XD-S Mod.2 line. The .40 calibre model joins the 9×19 and .45ACP chamberings, and offers a 6+1 or 7+1 capacity, weighing in at 22 oz. Here’s what Springfield Armory had to say about the new .40 XD-S: Springfield Armory’s most popular selling pistol, the XD-S Mod.2, […]
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First Firearm: First Revolver Calling Your Name?
In this episode of the First Firearm series, we’ll take a look at the things to consider when buying your first revolver. This series is dedicated to those that are new to gun ownership and looking for their first gun, or for those that are buying the first type of gun that we’re discussing. Let’s […]
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POTD: NAVY SEALs with Kalashnikovs
Know your enemy and your enemy’s weapon systems. This is the topic for Today’s Pictures, as the NAVY SEALs show off using Kalashnikovs in a very, very wet environment. Above, notice the water running out of the barrel and the magazine, and down the frogman’s beard. Considering how aggressive some of the ammunition I’ve used […]
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TFB FIELD STRIP: Walther P99 and Licensed Copies
Walther P99… I always wondered why this weapon wasn’t more popular back in the day. This pistol was used by James Bond (who apparently has the worst trigger discipline in history) and other movie characters. It came from a reputable manufacturer, was light and reasonably priced, received some favorable reviews, but never achieved the cult […]
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NEW Tyrant Designs SIG Sauer P365 T-Comp for LESS Recoil
Tyrant Designs is back at it again by bringing us another iteration of their truly unique muzzle brake that requires no set screws. They now have a P365 T-Comp available for SIG owners who want to lessen the recoil and muzzle rise while shooting. We at TFB actually had the opportunity to test and evaluate […]
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Brown Bear 7.62x39mm SUBSONIC Ammunition Now Available
K-VAR Corp. has announced that the new Brown Bear 7.62x39mm Subsonic ammunition is now available in the US. As in the case of other Brown Bear branded ammunition, the new subsonic 7.62x39mm ammo is also made in Russia by the Barnaul Cartridge Plant. Their plans to introduce these subsonic loads to the US market were […]
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June Safety Month: Glock’s #followthefour Firearm Safety Campaign
For those who are unaware, the month of June is not just the metaphorical start of summer, but it is also June Safety Month. A month in which the principles of safe firearm handling and storage practices are promoted, shared and passed on to many shooters both old and new in the gun community. One […]
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Reading Material: “Build A Custom 10/22® Step By Step” by Amilcar Hernandez
If you have ever wanted to build yourself a custom Ruger 10/22, but feared you might not have all of the information you need to get the project done, Amilcar Hernandez has written a conclusive book, “Build A Custom 10/22® Step By Step” to help you finish the job. Amilcar Hernandez is not foreign to building […]
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Why Are You People Obsessed With John Wick?
Gun nerds seem to have a serious crush on John Wick. What is it about this series of movies that makes it so interesting for gun people? High-speed camera Courtesy of Aimed Research https://www.aimed-research.com/high-speed-camera-rentals.php nboor@aimed-research.com 724-877-5472 ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» TFBTV is giving away one g u n per month to a randomly selected $5-level […]
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New .416 Rigby No. 2 Rimmed Hunting Cartridge
After over two decades since the introduction of their last cartridge, John Rigby and Co. have revealed a new hunting cartridge – the .416 Rigby No. 2. This new .416 caliber cartridge is basically the rimmed version of the .416 Rigby. The addition of the rim will make it more suitable for being chambered in double rifles […]
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