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POTD: The M16A4 Service Rifle
Photo Of The Day: At the range, where the cardboard targets never give up. They keep on coming wave after wave, in a completely fearless way. Above you see U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sutchen, a network administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, as he fires […]
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NEW B&T KH9 Covert: A Packable 9mm Carbine
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at B&T in Switzerland interviewing Karl Brugger about the NEW KH9 Covert. The original KH9 is a Swiss version of the Italian SITES Spectre SMG, a straight blowback 9mm pistol caliber carbine. However, the KH9 Covert has a couple of tricks up its sleeve compared to the […]
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TFB HANDS ON: The B&T KH9 Covert
During our recent trip to B&T AG in Switzerland, B&T unveiled their new KH9 Covert. This newest version will be made exclusively in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and will be imported into the U.S. in limited numbers as a pistol. I had the opportunity to sit down with B&T executives while in Switzerland to talk […]
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POTD: Republic of Korea Navy SEALs
The year 2022 started with a bang and lingers on, and our Photo Of The Day has never been so diversified. We’ve been from Novosibirsk, driven hunts to the Japanese jungle and we still have several months to go before the year is over. Today we have members of the Republic of Korea Navy Special […]
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Friday Night Lights: RPNVG Mono Adapter – Make Each Pod An NVG Monocular
Hello, low light enthusiast and welcome back to Friday Night Lights. Last week we took a look at Hollywood Night Vision Myths in Amazon Prime’s Terminal List. Well, this week we revisit the AB Night Vision RPNVG but focus on their new RPNVG Mono adapter. They convert the QD pods into a stand-alone monocular night […]
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CMP Announces Round 3 of 1911 Sales
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is gearing up to release another batch of US military surplus 1911 pistols. Round 3 began on September 1 and runs through September 30. The CMP 1911 program differs from traditional CMP rifle purchases but does have similar eligibility requirements. CMP @ TFB: New Rules for the 2022 CMP Smallbore Rifle […]
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New G-Stop Reversible Hand Stop from GrovTec
Hand stops, vertical foregrips, lights, lasers, bipods, and TAC-SACs all take up valuable and limited rail space. To help alleviate some of that crowded space on your favorite firearm, GrovTec has just announced the introduction of their new space-saving G-Stop reversible hand stop that only takes up 2″ of real space and can be flipped […]
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TFB B-Side Podcast: Night Vision Talk with TFB’s Nick C
You all know him and love him – Nick C! I’m really excited to finally have Nick C on the show to talk about night vision. Long-time readers of TFB will know that Nick has poured a lot of time, work, and broken parts into his weekly article series Friday Night Lights. Today we get to meet […]
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Wheelgun Wednesday: New Life For An Old Smith & Wesson 64
A while back, we featured the work of a French gunsmith, Cedric, on TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, in which he had worked his magic on a Smith & Wesson 617. Well, for one of his latest projects, he souped up a Smith & Wesson 64 revolver for a retired police officer that carried this revolver for […]
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The NEW FN Hi-Power Review (2022 Model)
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new FN Hi-Power, which has been completely overhauled for 2022. Yes, FN has re-engineered and re-released the legendary, original Hi-Power wonder nine pistol, thought by many to be one of the best 9mm handguns ever made. Even though the Hi-Power was released in 1935, this pistol […]
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TFB Review: Athlon HELOS BTR 4-20×50 IR FFP MOA Rifle Scope
The Athlon HELOS BTR rifle scope series comes in a wide variety of magnifications and objective lens sizes, but the one I’ve tested and reviewed here is the 4-20x50mm version with a Minute Of Angle (MOA) reticle and turrets. MIL reticle and turrets are also an option on all but one in the HELOS BTR […]
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Cold War Crossover or at Loss Over?
Welcome everyone to the 158th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has […]
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Osage County Guns Robbed In Smash and Grab Vehicle Attack
Osage County guns is a Missouri-based firearms store located approximately 45 west of St. Louis just off of Interstate 70. In the early morning on Saturday the 3rd of September, robbers drove a stolen Hyundai sedan through the entrance of the retail store causing not only significant damage but making off with firearms and accessories […]
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Pocket-size Cyberpunk SMG: The B&T TP380
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves looks at the ultra-compact, cyberpunky TP380. The TP380 is a .380 ACP pistol/PCC/SMG introduced by Swiss B&T (Brugger & Thomet) almost 10 years ago. Initially earmarked for the South American civilian market, B&T never obtained an export license for the guns and they sat on B&T’s shelves in […]
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POTD: Mortars! Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area
A great photo is often produced by being at the right time and place and using the perfect exposure. Today the photographer really managed to freeze the moment as the grenade exits the tube of the mortar. In today’s Photo Of The Day, we see U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Ramirez (left) and Spc. Michael Hatzioannou, […]
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Friday Night Lights: Hollywood Night Vision Myths – Amazon’s Terminal List
Welcome back. Last week we took a look at a thermal clip-on from Steiner. Well, this week we have another installment of Hollywood Night Vision Myths here at Friday Night Lights. This is where I pick apart a movie, TV show, or video game that uses night vision and point out if they did a […]
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Taylor Firearms Releases TC9 Series 9mm Revolvers
Single Action Six Shooters are fun firearms that feature classic designs and a familiar manual of arms for many recreational shooters. However, a lot of these revolvers are chambered in expensive straight-wall cartridges which can make them expensive to feed. Taylor’s Firearms is attempting to fix that with the latest additions to their lineup with […]
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POTD: M2 Bradley with M242 Bushmaster 25mm Autocannon
Photo Of The Day: We’re in Poland looking at troops with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Their Bradley fighting vehicle is firing the M242 Bushmaster 25mm autocannon in order to zero the vehicle’s weapons systems at a range. Below: Close-up of the dangerous end and muzzle blast. The M242 Bushmaster is […]
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NEW Wilson Combat SFT9 Pistol
Wilson Combat have announced a new pistol, the SFT9. Like their SFX9 or EDC X9 pistols, the new Wilson Combat SFT9 is based on the 1911 design but has a number of improved parts and new features that should make it more reliable and more adapted to modern shooters’ requirements. Let’s take a look at […]
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Bigger, Longer, and Optics Cut: The Taurus GX4 XL
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the Taurus GX4 again! The new GX4 XL model has a longer barrel and slide, mated to the same compact double stack frame as the original GX4. The longer slide and barrel means a longer sight radius and more muzzle velocity, but is it enough difference to make […]
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