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Liemke Keiler Thermal Monoculars Now Available in the USA
Last year Blaser Group announced the acquisition of Liemke Thermal Optics. This means that Liemke joins brands like Mauser, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Rigby, Minox as well as the Blaser Group Wetzlar GmbH. Liemke may not be so well known in the USA, but they have been active in the market for thermal imaging technology since […]
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Primary Arms Adds New ACSS Gemini Reticle to GLx 2x Prism Scope
Fans of the Primary Arms series of Prism Optics will be happy to hear there is another reticle option now available for the GLx 2x Prism scope. The ACSS Gemini reticle has now been added to the lineup and is specifically designed around use for 9mm PCCs and pistols. The optic will be priced right […]
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The Easiest Rifle Accuracy Hack: Sling Techniques
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the easiest possible rifle accuracy hack – the best dollar-for-dollar improvement you can make to your rifle: The sling. James and the TFB crew go training with Blue Force Gear to talk about using your sling to make yourself a better shot, a safer shooter, and how […]
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POTD: The Kalashnikov AKV-521 Carbine with Interchangeable Uppers
Kalashnikov Group posted some interesting photos on Facebook, which will be the subject for today’s Photo Of The Day. For details on the background of this new rifle please check Hrachya’s article “Kalashnikov Concern Shows The Prototype of Upcoming 500-Series AKs – The AKV-521 Rifle“. Check the picture above and the details lasered on the uppers in […]
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Sako Carbon Wolf Long Term Review
Sako Carbon Wolf Review At SHOT 2018, I was having a blast looking through the Tikka/Sako wares. The most eye-catching of these to me was their new (at the time) Sako 85 Carbon Wolf sporting a striking adjustable RTM carbon fiber “soft touch” coated stock, as well as a fluted and threaded barrel. Upon lifting […]
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Friday Night Lights: SIG Echo3 Thermal Reflex Sight
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Friday Night Lights series. We are excited to announce that FNL is now sponsored by ATN Corp, manufacturers of night vision and thermal optics like the THOR LT. As with all of our sponsored series, Friday Night Lights will continue to bring you unbiased news and reviews […]
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NovX Ammo’s New Pentagon Personal Defense Rounds
Back in 2017, a new ammo brand called NovX came onto the scene. Their intended differentiators were supposed to be twofold: the use of Shell Shock NAS3 stainless steel/aluminum casings instead of standard brass, and the use of copper/polymer projectiles. NovX claimed that their designs, specs, and choice of these non-traditional materials had allowed them […]
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The Baghdad (Simonov-Iraqi): Iraq’s First Mass-Produced Service Rifle?
The Baghdad is a little known about rifle that is still extremely rare to come across both in the United States and even in Iraq. There are definitely more questions than answers when it comes to what we actually know about the rifle: It appears to have been built using the same machines and tooling […]
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Christensen Arms Introduces Their Modern Precision Pistol
Utah-based Christensen Arms have introduced the new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP). Weighing in at between 4.4 to 5.8lbs depending on calibre, the bolt action pistol offers precision in a package that can fit into a standard backpack. The pistol is available in 300BLK, .223 Rem, 6.5 Creed and .308 Winchester with barrel lengths ranging from […]
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POTD: GAU-21 Machine Gun in a MH-60S Knighthawk
I guess the opposite of sniping is machine gunning from an unsteady platform? Well, here we are on board an MH-60S Knighthawk behind a fully-loaded GAU-21 and I assume that anyone on the dangerous side of it dare to call it inaccurate. This is the topic for our Photo Of The Day and we have […]
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Underground Arms Watch – April 2021
Underground Arms Watch returns with a brief glance at recently seized craft-produced arms by law enforcement around the globe. Spanish police have released details of a raid on an illegal manufacturing operation in Tenerife which was conducted last September. It appears mostly Glock pistols were being assembled, presumably using smuggled parts to combine with 3D […]
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Is this AR-15 Regal or Ruined?
Welcome everyone to the 89th 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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Updated 3D Printed Survival Gun Chassis For Keystone Crickett + Public 3D Files
Some of you may recall the survival gun build by Booligan I covered last June. Well, Booligan continued to improve it and ended up with a much more streamlined version of that survival pistol built with the very affordable Keystone Cricket as the base firearm. Booligan’s new chassis design is built to be as light […]
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Primary Arms Now Offering Concealed Carry Handbags
While I am not a huge fan of off-body carry, I do understand how there can be certain circumstances where you can’t or wouldn’t want to carry a firearm on your person. For that purpose, off-body carry options have a place at the table when it comes to concealment options. Primary Arms are now offering […]
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POTD: U.S. Army Machine Guns in Poland
The location in this Photo Of The Day is Poland where we take a peek at the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Troops as they offer support by fire during an evaluation exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area in November last year. The 2nd Cavalry is a vital part of the enhanced forward presence Battle Group’s […]
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POTD: The Heckler & Koch SP5
Photo Of The Day – The word photograph is a combination of Greek words and means “drawing with light”. The word was invented by Sir John Herschel, over 180 years ago. When I think of “drawing with light” I’m more thinking of myself with a Minigun, shooting tracers into the darkness of a desert. Or […]
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TFB Review: Zaffiri Precision Glock 43 Slide and SRC Micro Red Dot
Thanks to my friend Jason for clueing me into Zaffiri Precision. They have been making their own custom slides and barrels for Glocks and last year branched out to SIG slides. Well, I got their ZPS.2-G43 slide and barrel to upgrade my Glock 43. I also got their SRC micro red dot which the slide […]
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POTD: Pulsar Thermal Clip-Ons and Thermal Sight on a Blaser R8
Photo Of The Day and we take a look at a bunch of thermal clip-ons and a thermal sight that were released recently. Above: Closest to the camera is the Pulsar Proton FXQ30, then the Krypton FXG50 and a Thermion 2 mounted on a Blaser R8 in .308 Win. Below you can see the Zero […]
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Friday Night Lights: ATN NVM14 – Entry Level Night Vision Monocular
Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Friday Night Lights series. We are excited to announce that FNL is now sponsored by ATN Corp, manufacturers of night vision and thermal optics like the THOR LT. As with all of our sponsored series, Friday Night Lights will continue to bring you unbiased news and reviews […]
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The Most Versatile AR on the Market: Ruger MPR 16
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new 16″ variant of the Ruger MPR. The MPR series is an upgraded version of Ruger’s mil-spec style AR-556 rifles. It boasts improved features like a free float M-LOK rail, and the Ruger Elite two-stage trigger. ««« GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star […]
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