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Swagger Bipods: New Bipods Available for 2021
Bipods – a dear subject for me as I have a dozen of them for various applications. Swagger Bipods now have several new products available, mainly developed for hunting and competition shooting, but also for tactical purposes. A new feature I haven’t seen before is the Swagger SFR10’s ability to adjust the flex tension allowing the […]
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British Army’s SA80A3 with NEW M-LOK Forend Spotted in the Wild
Last August we reported that the British Army was planning to make the move away from Heckler & Koch’s HKey (KeyMod) accessory attachment system to the M-LOK system with the ‘new’ SA80 A3. At the time our report was based on information from the August 2020 edition of the British Army’s Soldier magazine, now we have some photos […]
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ZRO Delta Releases New Ready Series 17.76 LVOA Rifle
ZRO Delta adds a new rifle to their Ready Series of AR-15 models, the 17.76 LVOA. Unlike other packages of the series, this rifle only has a limited number of selected accessories. Indeed it is intended to be a solid base for the user to customize at will. ZRO Delta @ TFB: New Recoil Reducing […]
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TFB Review: The New Taurus GX4 Sub-Compact 9mm Pistol
Taurus has just released what may very well be the most economical sub-compact 9mm pistol on the market so far. The Taurus GX4 is the company’s answer to similar pistols like the SIG P365, Springfield Hellcat, and Ruger MAX-9. I was sent a Taurus GX4 pistol a little over a month in advance of its […]
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Wheelgun Wednesday: S&W Model 610, 10mm Revolver
Welcome to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, where we look at the vast world of wheelgunnery. This week we’ll take a look at the S&W Model 610, 10mm revolver I had on loan from Smith & Wesson. The large, “N” framed S&W model 610 utilizes moon clips to extract the six rimless casings once they’ve been fired. […]
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SIG Introduces New P226 Optic Ready PRO-Cut Slide Assembly
Those of you who have been wanting to upgrade your stalwart SIG P226 pistols to fit a more modern aesthetic and function will be happy to hear that SIG has just released the new P226 PRO-Cut Optic ready slide assembly. The new PRO-Cut Slide Assembly is an out-of-the-box factory replacement for your standard P226 slide […]
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NEW Taurus GX4: The Next Generation Micro 9mm
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new Taurus GX4. The GX4 is Taurus’ entry into the micro doublestack 9mm pistol market, with a standard magazine capacity of 11 rounds of 9mm in a package barely larger than a Glock 43. It’s also the first Taurus semi-auto handgun with no manual safety lever because […]
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TFB Review: Hornady BLACK 6.5 Grendel
Hornady, one of America’s top quality ammunition manufacturers, has had success with their BLACK line of ammunition geared towards MSR platforms for a number of years. I’ve had great luck with their 7.62×39 loading, as well as with their excellent BLACK SBR 5.56 offering. Recently, I purchased some of the Hornady BLACK 6.5 Grendel 123gr ELD […]
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Spanish Treasure or Fool’s Gold?
Welcome everyone to the 93rd 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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Defending the 2nd Amendment in Style – The Bond Arms PT2A
Derringer pistols are a discrete way of packing heat no matter the occasion. Other than that, derringer-style pistols have also become somewhat of a conversation piece and Bond Arms is featuring their PT2A to show their support for the 2nd Amendment. The pistol will feature a stainless steel barrel, trigger guard, and frame as well […]
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Rifle Dynamics’ Red Oktober Is Back! ROKC21 Is On!
Rifle Dynamics has been hosting their Red Oktober Kalashnikov Competition (ROKC) since 2016. Sadly last year’s ROKC was cancelled due to COVID. Recently Rifle Dynamics announced that the premier US AK competition is back on, ROKC21 is coming this October 23-24. Red Oktober @ TFB: [Red Oktober 2016] A Kalashnikov themed Competition Red Oktober: Kalash […]
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Experiment: Effect of Drinking on Shooting Performance
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is curious: How well does he shoot after he’s been drinking? Since guns and booze don’t mix, James uses drunk driver-simulation goggles to test it out. He also enlists the help of James Bond, an expert at drunk marksmanship, to test out this double tall order. The gents […]
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Mauser 18 LR Chassis Bolt-Action Rifle
First introduced in 2018, the Mauser M18 is one of the newest bolt action rifles offered by the legendary German small arms brand. The latest iteration of this rifle is the Mauser 18 LR Chassis. This version stands out from the rest of the M18 family, which members have classic-profile polymer stocks, as it features […]
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POTD: Special Forces in Advanced Snowmobile Course
Freezing cold or a hot desert? Where would you rather spend your time? As a member of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) you may not always have a choice, but being able to transport yourself with the help of a snowmobile helps if all you see is snow. The Advanced Snowmobile Course teaches snowmobile […]
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SILENCER SATURDAY #177: Over The Barrel With The AMTAC MANTIS
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we stepped back a bit to look at the Q Honey Badger PDW and Thunder Chicken suppressor. This week we get to discuss one of my secret […]
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TFB FIELD STRIP: FN 1922 Pistol
Welcome to the TFB Field Strip series, where we dig in (literally) to any gun we can get our hands on. In this edition, we’ll be looking at the Fabrique Nationale or FN 1922 pistol designed by John Moses Browning. The 1922 pistol had quite a production run from 1922 (go figure) to 1983, and […]
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POTD: FN FNC & Barrett M82
Born in the 1970s, the Belgian FN FNC (Fabrique Nationale Carabine) was adopted by the Belgian Armed Forces in 1989 to replace the FN FAL. It is now being phased out and replaced by FN SCARs. The FNC was also adopted by the Swedish Armed Forces, and it is still in use. Sweden calls their […]
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Two to the Chest: Strike Gear Boogeyman Chest Rig and Accessories
Wearing a fully loaded plate carrier, helmet, battle belt, a rifle, and a pistol looks really cool. The problem is that that stuff gets heavy, and I’m rarely in the mood to carry it all. The other problem with all of that gear is that as a civilian, the chances of me ever using it […]
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Swampfox Announces New and Improved Liberator II Red Dot Sight
Swampfox Optics is a young company, having been founded less than three years ago on July 4th, 2018. In that short time, they have come to market with a wide variety of optics types. They offer several scope options, two prism models, pistol MRDS options, and some rifle-mounted red dots like the first-gen Liberator. They […]
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Gun Wisdom: I Ask Clint Smith Your Questions
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch and asks him viewer questions submitted by Patreon and SubscribeStar supporters about everything from guns, to ‘Nam, to training. Clint passes on what he’s learned over the years in this vid. If you want in on the fun, don’t forget to support […]
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