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THE HI-POWER IS BACK! NEW Springfield SA-35 Hi-Power Pistol Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Springfield SA-35 Hi-Power clone. Springfield pulled out all of the stops making this clone and even tweaked the original design to improve upon its weaknesses. Mainly, the original magazine safety has been removed, allowing Springfield’s version to have a much better trigger. The hammer has […]
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New Mossberg 590s Mini-Shell Compatible Pump Action Shotguns
The legendary Mossberg 590 has just received an all-new lineup that is now compatible with a wide variety of shotgun shells from 3″ magnums all the way down to the tiny 1.75″ mini shells. The new Mossberg 590s shotgun features a redesigned elevator and bolt slide as well as an energy-absorbing bumper for maximum flexibility […]
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NEW Mossberg MC2SC Optics Ready Micro 9mm – Review
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new optics-ready Mossberg MC2SC. This double-stack micro 9mm carry handgun has a standard capacity of 11 rounds and a super low optics cut that allows the factory iron sights to cowitness through a red dot. This is the first pistol in the Mossberg MC series that it’s […]
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The NEW Mossberg 590S Eats Anything
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop previews the newest model of the venerable Mossberg 590 shotgun: the 590S. The Mossberg 590S is everything you know and love about the 590, but with some internal tweaks that allow it to reliably cycle mini shells without the use of an adapter. The new 590S, and 590S Shockwave […]
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NEW Subcompact Mossberg MC2sc Double-Stack 9mm Pistol
A new subcompact 9mm pistol has just hit the market from Mossberg – the MC2sc. The MC2sc is the next iteration in the MC series of 9mm pistol but this model adds more capacity and features to the lineup in ways previous iterations of the MC never did. The MC1sc was released during a time […]
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NEW Rifle Dynamics “700 Mid” AK-47 and Red Oktober Edition
In this first episode of TFBTV Show Time, it’s October 23, 2021, and James Reeves is hanging out with Nick at Rifle Dynamics to talk about Red Oktober, and to get an introduction to Rifle Dynamics’ newest AK, the as-yet-unreleased Rifle Dynamics 700 Mid AK, as well as the very limited edition, one of ten […]
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POTD: East Meets West in Saber Junction 2021
The first online photograph is said to have been published by Tim Berners-Lee in 1992. It’s uncertain how many were actually able to see that image at the time, but probably not a lot. Luckily TFB’s Photo Of The Day is a lot more popular and anyone with an Internet connection is welcome to visit. […]
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Friday Night Lights: Simrad KN203 Clip-On Night Vision
Welcome back you nocturnal enthusiasts to another Friday Night Lights. Today we take a look at the Norwegian Simrad KN203. It is a night vision clip-on for weapon use. Friday Night Lights is sponsored by ATN Corp, manufacturers of night vision and thermal optics like the THOR LT. As with all of our sponsored series, Friday […]
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Hands-On: Crimson Trace Hardline Pro 6-24×50 FFP MIL ILL Scope
Down in Refugio, Texas at Bridle Iron South Training Facility the crew of TFB and TFBTV were onsite to try out some ATN and Crimson Trace products. Like many of you, I only know of Crimson Trace from their history of laser systems. Well, they are making traditional scopes and one of them piqued my […]
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Celebrate Friday, October 22nd (RUGER DAY) With TFB
Happy RUGER (10/22) Day everybody! As a lot of you know, rimfire is one of my favorite subsections of the firearms world and I absolutely love getting out and ringing steel with my 10/22 rifles and pistols.TFB is always happy to celebrate the handy little rimfire rifle. In a lot of ways, the ubiquitous 10/22 […]
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The New LevAR Ratcheting Charging Handle from Springfield Armory
I’ll admit it. I’ve succumbed to the temptation to buy some pretty cheap ammo over the last year and a half and while I’d like to say that most of that ammo would run fine through all of my ARs, it sometimes just isn’t the case. Removing a stuck casing can be a bit of an […]
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Christensen Arms Introduces The Ridgeline Scout Rifle
One of the most popular precision firearms manufacturers west of the Mississippi has just released their latest versatile rifle – the Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout Rifle. Featuring a carbine length 16″ barrel, and chambered in 4 popular calibers often used for small to mid-sized game hunting, the new Ridgeline Scout is loaded with features that […]
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Lithuania Buys More HK G36s
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced that more Heckler & Koch G36 rifles are set to be procured with a new contract agreed. The number of rifles to be procured by Lithuania hasn’t been announced but the contract is worth 19 million Euros (or $22 million). Both the Lithuanian Army and Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer […]
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Wheelgun Wednesday: Revolvers in The Sky
The Mistakes and Mis-Steps of Revolvers in Aviation Nothing quite conveys the power of close air support as much as the low growl of the A-10 Warthog’s GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon, or the buzz of the GAU2/A. Certainly, there are some revolving cannons that have a storied record in the sky. There are a few […]
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The New 450 Bushmaster Rifle from Bushmaster Firearms
The 450 Bushmaster is a straight-walled 45 caliber rifle cartridge featuring a rebated rim and intended for use in the AR-15 platform with little more than a barrel and bolt change. Inspired by Jeff Cooper, the 450 Bushmaster has gained a popular following for its heavy-hitting nature against large game animals and for its wide […]
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Zeiss Introduces New Generation of V8 Riflescopes
With the driven hunt season just around the corner, Zeiss seems to be on fire with new releases for all sorts of hunting and sports shooting. Just a few days ago, the Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scope was released, and it’s now time for the Zeiss V8 family of riflescopes to get an upgrade. […]
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Beretta Launches BRX1 Straight-Pull Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle
Beretta has been quite active with new releases lately. While most of the new products are extensions of a pre-existing lineage, the new BRX1 rifle is a completely novel development. The hunting rifle is based on an original straight-pull bolt-action configuration and it appears to be targeted to the market of European hunters. Beretta @ […]
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SOCOM’s New Mk22 Sniper Rifle: The Barrett MRAD
In this episode of TFB TV, James Reeves goes to Surefire’s Precision-a-Palooza at Accuracy 1st in Canadian, Texas. James gets to spend a day behind the Barrett MRAD, the rifle that was just selected by US SOCOM as the new Mk22 sniper rifle. We learn the ropes of shooting through the wind with Todd and […]
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POTD: I Spy – Exercise Archipelago Endeavor with U.S. Marines
I Spy – Another edition of TFB’s Photo Of The Day: Join the U.S. Marines and see the World, in this case the Archipelago around Stockholm, Sweden. Or stay at home, in front of the safety of your keyboard and screen and take a look at these pictures. Today we have U.S. Marines with the 1st […]
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The Rimfire Report: The Space Age Whitney Wolverine 22LR Pistol
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world. In this series, we often look at the various firearms, ammunition, and practices observed within this small corner of the firearms world and I absolutely love everything about it. This week I had my attention brought to a […]
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