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The Rare, No-Bullshit Tactical Watch: The Garmin Tactix 7

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 17:58

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EOS, the European Outdoor Show, at the Garmin booth to talk about the only real, legit tactical watch out there: The Garmin Tactix 7. Some models include a ballistics calculator, night vision modes, and jumpmaster modes. Per Garmin’s materials on these watches: The rugged tactix 7 […]

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IWI Releases the Masada Slim 13-Round Micro Compact 9mm Pistol

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 17:27

Well, that was sudden. Out of nowhere, it seems that IWI has released a new version of the IWI Masada handgun – the Masada Slim. This new pistol was announced via the company’s social media outlets on Friday and looks to be up to date with all the features and specifications that other major handgun […]

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Zelensky’s Bodyguards Wearing New Beretta 2022 Gear?

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 13:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EOS, the European Outdoor Show. Fabio of Beretta shows James the new Beretta 2022 gear and clothing lineup, including a jacket famously worn by one of Zelensky’s bodyguards. Have you ever wanted to dress like an onion and stuff a pizza in your game bag? Then […]

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The New Shield Arms Glock 43X/48 Premium Magwell

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 12:00

Most of you will know Shield Arms for their novel 15-round flush-fit magazines for the Glock 43X and 48 pistols. The S15 magazine took what was already a great handgun and turned it into a contender that could keep up with guns released shortly after that featured 12-rounds or more as standard magazine capacities. Now […]

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Rifle Dynamics Slow-Motion AK Rifles

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 19:00

Last month I helped Eric of Rifle Dynamics film some slow-motion AK rifles using my Chronos 1.4 high-speed camera. They wanted some slow-motion footage for research purposes but also for promotional and marketing use. Plus, who doesn’t want to see guns in slow motion? Rifle Dynamics @ TFB: Rifle Dynamics Quickhatch AK Pistol NEW Rifle […]

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ULTRALIGHT Beretta Over Under: The “Ultraleggero”

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the EOS our European Outdoor Show visiting Beretta to see the new Beretta Ultraleggero. Per Beretta’s materials on the Ultraleggero: The Ultraleggero begins a whole new chapter in the history of lightweight over-and-under shotguns, pushing the boundaries of design beyond all previous imagination; delivering the strength […]

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TFB Review: ORYX Chassis for Remington 700 LA

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 19:00

The MDT ORYX Chassis appears to be a product that is gaining a lot of momentum. In my gunshop, I have had a couple customers mention it in conversations. Most were liking the price point and took a “wait and see” attitude. The chassis has been on the market for a few years so, many […]

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No-Rust Benelli 828U Over-Under with BE.S.T. Finish

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 13:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting the Benelli booth at EOS or the European Outdoor Show to speak with Benelli engineers about the new Benelli 828U featuring the BE.S.T. (Benelli Surface Treatment) finish, a remarkable new coating that is rustproof and guaranteed for 25 years. According to Benelli’s marketing materials relative to […]

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New Grey Birch Solutions LaChassis T1X

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 09:00

Just a few days after the big announcement of the new LaChassis TKD for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown platform, Grey Birch is now offering the LaChassis for the Tikka T1X. Basically, if you like the features from either the Foundation or LaChassis options but just want them on a Tikka T1X, the LaChassis T1X is […]

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NEW Beretta BRX-1 Straight Pull Rifle Coming to the U.S.

Mon, 05/02/2022 - 13:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Ricardo, Project Manager and Engineer for Beretta, about the new BRX-1. The BRX-1 is a new straight-pull rifle designed to incredibly high standards in Italy by Beretta. The BRX-1 has been in production in Europe since late 2021, but because demand has far outstripped the production capability […]

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TFB Weekly Web Deals 6: 22LR Rimfire Ammunition

Mon, 05/02/2022 - 08:00

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 6. In the past, we didn’t have the same flexibility with Amazon deals to get the word out about ammunition deals and sales online. Now that we do, I figured it might be good to start off with some 22LR rimfire ammunition to help satisfy your plinking needs. Rimfire […]

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POTD: The LMT MARS-L in New Zealand

Sun, 05/01/2022 - 18:30

Photo Of The Day and it’s time for a visit to New Zealand. Apart from the soldiers, the “star” here is the LMT MARS-L produced by Lewis Machine & Tool Company. Note the Monolithic Rail Platform. The rifle now serves as the standard service rifle of the New Zealand Army. It’s available in two different […]

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The Beretta PMXs 9mm Pistol Soon To Be Released In The USA

Sun, 05/01/2022 - 13:08

A few months ago Beretta released in Europe the semiautomatic version of its newest submachine gun, the PMX. This civilian version of the new main firearm of the Italian Carabinieri, named PMXs, had no known delivery schedule to the USA. We now have confirmation that it will soon reach the American market. Beretta @ TFB: […]

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BIG NEWS! The Beretta PMXs Carbine is Coming to the USA

Sun, 05/01/2022 - 13:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EOS in Verona, Italy to cover an exciting announcement from Beretta: Finally, the Beretta PMXs carbine is coming to the USA. This NATO-standard tested, Carabinieri-issued SMG/PCC is the modern evolution of the TEC-9 and the B&T P26. The PMX/PMXs is a straight blowback carbine that has […]

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SILENCER SATURDAY #226: The MCX Virtus Piston System

Sat, 04/30/2022 - 08:42

Good morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber rifle suppressor. Last week we got another look at the awesome B&T STATION SIX9 pistol and the seriously quiet wiped suppressor. This week we take a look at the MCX Virtus piston […]

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POTD: Croatian BOV-3 with Triple M55A4B1 20mm Cannons

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 18:30

Welcome back to the Photo Of The Day! Today we visit sunny Croatia and have a look (above) at Croatian Army soldiers engaging targets from their BOV-3 armored vehicles. According to Wikipedia, the BOV-3 is an air defense version of the BOV armored vehicle with triple M55A4B1 20mm cannons. You can find more info on the […]

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TFB Review: Wilson Combat SFX9 15-Round Carry Pistol

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 19:00

Wilson Combat has always been a company unafraid to let people know exactly what they produce as a company, with uncompromising quality and extreme precision.  They have also never been afraid to ask premium prices for their work.  Most Wilson firearms are 2500 dollars or more depending on how you spec them out.  So when […]

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Walther PDP F-Series: Engineered for Women’s Hands

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 10:00

What did that old deodorant ad say? “Strong enough for a man, made for a woman”. However you may feel about that, Walther has engineered the PDP F-Series specifically for female shooters and those out there with smaller hands. More from Walther @ TFB: [SHOT 2022] Walther Unveils PDP SD Pro TFB Review: Walther PDP Pistol […]

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New SAR9 Compact X Pistol from SAR USA

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 10:00

SAR USA has a new striker-fired pistol called the SAR9 Compact X. The SAR9 Compact X features a compact size for concealability, a polymer frame and a 4″ forged steel barrel and slide with lightening cuts. The “X package” features a Cerakoted slide with a matching color frame on some models. There is a choice of […]

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US Army Discusses NGSW

Tue, 04/26/2022 - 19:00

On 19 April, the US Army announced that SIG Sauer had won the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) competition with its 6.8mm hybrid ammunition, MCX Spear and LMG-6.8 selected to equip the US Army’s close combat forces. The Department of Defense held a Media Round Table event at the Pentagon discussing the NGSW program and how the newly selected weapon […]

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