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POTD: U.S. Marines with the 12.7×108mm NSV Machine Gun
The hungriest beast of them all on this blog is our Photo Of The Day. It consumes hundreds of images every month, and it has been doing so for over 8 years. Today we have one of the coolest pictures for a while, just look at that NSV machine gun hammering those 12.7×108 mm rounds. In […]
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Friday Night Lights: Rifle Dynamics ROKC 2022 After Dark AAR
Are you an enthusiast of the dark as well as a Kalashnikov fan? Well, this week’s topic for Friday Night Lights might very well tantalize and entertain you. Last week we took a look at a budget entry-level thermal camera that uses smartphones to see and control it. Today we take a look at Rifle […]
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NEW Magpul BDA AR-15 Arm Brace
Magpul has expanded their lineup of stabilizing arm braces with the new BDA brace. It is fixed in a single position, unlike their other arm braces. More Magpul @ TFB: TFB Review: The Magpul RLS – Rifleman Loop Sling New Davidson’s Exclusive Savage 110 Magpul Hunter Ruger PC Carbine With Stealth Gray Magpul PC Backpacker […]
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What is the (Incredibly Rare) Steyr G62 Assault Rifle?
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with Brian Marshall of the Steyr Academy to shoot and chat about the Steyr G62 – basically, the H&K G36 perfected. The Heckler & Koch G36 is an amazing modern assault rifle, but Steyr – in collaboration with H&K, Wilcox, and Corax Defence – has improved upon […]
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POTD: Beretta AR-70/233 Sport
Photo Of The Day: If you happen to own a Beretta AR-70/233 Sport, you surely know you’re one of the very few people who have one as it was produced in very low numbers and imported to the U.S. in even lower quantities. Original caption: The Beretta AR-70/233 Sport is the semi-automatic civilian version of […]
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New Holosun P.ID Series of Weaponlights
Holosun has a new P.ID series of weaponlights (the abbreviation stands for Positive IDentification). In total there are four new models Holosun P.ID line – the P.ID, P.ID HC, P.ID Plus, and P.ID Dual. All models are milled from 7075 aluminum and are anodized. The P.ID’s use white light, and will attach to any MIL-STD […]
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The USGI Web Sling – More Than Just A Carrying Strap
The classic USGI web sling has been fielded on rifles since World War 2. It has seen action on the M-1 Garand, M-14, and M-16 rifles, and it provides both a method to carry a rifle and a loop sling for precision marksmanship use. Let’s take a closer look at this sling and its hidden […]
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POTD: M4 Range Day in South Korea
Every day, all year round, we at TFB publish at least one photo together with an explanation about what’s going on. We’ve been doing this for a very long time, almost 10 years. We call it Photo Of The Day and today we visit Camp Yongsan-Casey, the United States Army Garrison in South Korea. Soldiers […]
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Zastava M19 MCS: The Next Generation of AK47?
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is personally visiting Zastava headquarters in Serbia to test out the successor to the legendary M70: the brand new Zastava M19 MCS (Modular Combat System). From Zastava’s Serbian webpage about this next-generation AK: Following the trends in tactical requirements for the use of automatic rifles, Zastava Arms has […]
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POTD: Romeo and Juliet
This story of Juliet and her Romeo is not a one of woe at all. The Romeo and Juliet of today’s Photo Of The Day bring joy to people behind them and their union allows them to do things that neither could do separately – a perfect relationship, isn’t it? OK, enough poetry. What we […]
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New DeSantis IWB Holster for SIG P365 XMacro
Owners of the SIG P365 XMacro now have a new option for holstering, with the Slim-Tuk IWB from DeSantis. Made from Kydex, the Slim-Tuk is a minimal ambidextrous IWB holster with DeSantis’ tuck-able 360 C-Clip, for almost unlimited mounting options. For instance, you can reverse the carry from the right to the left hand. The […]
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TFB Weekly Web Deals 29: Parts to Stock Up On Now
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 29! It’s no secret that there are those out there that seek to restrict and reduce the amount and type of firearms, parts, and accessories that we have access to. If you keep your thumb on the news cycle closely, you’ll notice there is almost always some sort of […]
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POTD: Winter Is Coming…
Photo Of The Day: We see U.S. Marines patrol through strong winds and heavy snow during a comprehensive bilateral field training exercise. This was part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The FTX began with the Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) patrolling separately on […]
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TFB Armorer’s Bench: Commentary on The Colt 1877 Revolvers
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to take a bit of a risk and pick up a bucket list gun that does not have the best reputation. I of course am […]
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James Reeves’ Interview with Beretta’s GM, Carlo Ferlito
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves has the honor of interviewing Beretta’s general manager, Mr. Carlo Ferlito, asking him 20 viewer questions about Beretta. Questions include everything from future releases to new calibers, the history of Beretta’s lineup, and the status of current models. These questions were submitted by our supporters on Patreon, Utreon, […]
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TFB Review: The BRG9 Elite 9mm – Best Turkish Firearm Value?
I can hear the typing coming from a mile away even before any of you have read this first paragraph. “It’s from Turkey! Pass!” Yes, the BRG9 Elite is a not-so-subtle nod to the Springfield XD series of pistols but whereas the XD (aka the HS 2000) hails from the great country of Croatia, the BRG9 Elite […]
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POTD: U.S. Marines on The Island of Gotland
Photo Of The Day and we are off to an island called Gotland. This is Sweden’s largest island, and its location in the center of the Baltic Sea gives it great strategic importance, especially in times like these. The location is very important from a military standpoint, and despite being an island, the driving distance […]
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Friday Night Lights: InfiRay T2 Pro – Smartphone Thermal Sensor
It is Friday and that means another Friday Night Lights. Last week we talked about the Z-Bolt Blazer IR LED head. This week we take a look at an inexpensive thermal sensor that plugs directly into your phone. This one is made by InfiRay and they call it the T2 Pro. InfiRay Thermal @ TFB: […]
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B&T USA USW-G Gets National Stock Number (NSN)
B&T USA has just announced that its Universal Service Weapon chassis for the Glock small frame pistols (USW-G) has been assigned a National Stock Number. The USW-G works with the Glock 17 and 19 pistols with standard rails (Gen 3-5), and can quickly convert the pistol to a configuration with a folding stock for improved […]
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EOTech’s New OGL: On Gun Laser
On the recent Live Q or Die podcast, episode 88, Kevin Brittingham interviews Aaron Hampton on some new EOTech products. Near the end of the podcast, Aaron shows off their entry into the Multi-Function Aiming Laser (MFAL) world. The new EOTech OGL (On Gun Laser). Lasers @ TFB: Friday Night Lights: LaserMaxDefense PAiL Pistol Enhancer […]
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