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POTD: Team TFB (Identify the guns & helmets)
Four TFBers got together this weekend in Texas to shoot a selection of historical weapons. From Left to Right: Ian McCollum, of Forgotten Weapons and TFB, Alex C of TFBTV, Nate F of TFB, Patrick R of TFBTV. Expect to see their exploits soon on TFBTV and on Ian’s awesome Forgotten Weapons channel. Can you identify all […]
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Beta Mag CZ Scorpion Test
No info on this video but it seems like it functions. On a facebook group, someone thinks that the person who made this work, converted a Glock beta mag. I have a Scorpion and a Glock 17. The mags are nothing alike. I could see it possible to convert a Colt 9mm beta mag.
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Uber Bans Drivers & Riders From Carrying Guns
Even after a successful and lawful gun use, Uber has decided to ban its riders and its drivers from legally carrying guns. Uber Technologies says it is banning firearms of any kind during rides arranged through the Uber platform, and drivers or riders who violate the rule may lose access to the platform. The rules […]
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QBZ-97 flat-top Keymod Model and Custom Color Variant
In my previous two TFB articles on the latest development of the Chinese QBZ-95 family of bullpup rifles, I mentioned that there’s a flat-top model in the work as part of the QBZ 95-1 Plus. Recently, the information on that flat-top model was reveled on the Emei Firearms website. Emei, named after the Emei Mountain […]
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New Hand Deprimer From Frankford Arsenal
Reloading spent cartridge isn’t just about saving money, it’s a technique often used to create specifically hand-loaded rounds. Thanks to careful hand-loading techniques from outdoorsmen such as Elmer Keith we have rounds like the .44 Magnum; without innovation, the gun industry would be seriously lacking in both firearms and ammo. It’s gained popularity especially as […]
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Blitzkrieg Components Tritium Chevron Sight
Blitzkrieg Components makes a pretty sweet replacement chevron front sight post for the AR-15, last year they released a night sight version. They just released their new Tritium Dot version. Their “Luminescent” night sight model needed to be charged by a light source before use, their new Tritium Dot version doesn’t need a charge and […]
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KAK Industries CZ Scorpion Adapter
With the popularity of the CZ Scorpion Evo3, parts from CZUSA is sold out. So step in third party. KAK Industries makes a buffer tube adapter for the CZ Scorpion out of 6061 Aluminum and anodized black. Here it is with their shockwave buffer tube. The buffer tube adapter sells for $50 on […]
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New Steel Target From Birchwood Casey
When it comes to spending time with your favorite rifle, there are two absolute truths: there’s no such thing as too much ammunition or too much target practice. If you enjoy a little auditory feedback with your target practice, odds are you’re a fan of steel targets, and there’s a new one out from Birchwood […]
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Weekend Photo: Aero Precision M5
Andy, who blogs at GunPath.com, sent us a photo of his AR-10 style rifle chambered in .308 Win. It was build with an Aero Precision M5 .308 stripped lower with factory FDE Cerakote, Aero Precision assembled upper receiver with Aero Precision 16″ .308 stainless steel barrel with a mid-length gas system and Lancer Nitrous compensator. The stock is […]
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Weekend Photo: A handsome pair
Frank sent us a photo of his good looking P58 Naval Rifle and New Model Army reproductions. He writes … In an age of black rifles, polymer handguns, and tacticool, it’s always nice to take a step back and see where everything came from. Some guns don’t need a purpose other than fun and nice looks. The rifle […]
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Weekend Photo: Long Range Lancer
Dan sent us a photo of his very nifty Lancer L30 LTR chambered in .308 Win. He writes … Some F-Class and Long Range Practice in Mifflin, PA with Some Coworkers. Lancer L30 LTR in 308 Win. Bartelin 24″, 1-11.25 Twist Barrel Chambered in 308 Win Match Rubber City Armory, High Pressure Bolt SLR Adjustable Gas […]
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Weekend Photo: What Kind of Gun Did We Shoot?
Below is a picture of some spent brass from a recent TFB writers’ shoot. Over at The Firearm Blog’s Instagram and Twitter pages, we ask our readers: What gun did this brass come from? Here is the hint for our readers: The ammunition was designed and made in America, and was never adopted by any military […]
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Weekend Photo: A good low budget rifle
Glenn writes … For any guys who see and read this if you are low budget like me, disabled and living on severely fixed income an SKS is a great cheap gun with tons of accessories on the market. This is my factory 26 Chinese SKS with ATI folding stock in destroyer grey, with bi-pod foregrip, […]
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Flamethrower Vs. Gatorade… Because Science
Our friend Andrew at GY6vids takes a flamethrower to bottles of Gatorade … so that you don’t have to. The results were surprising (or at least to me they were, but I was not much of a firebug as a kid, I was too busy shooting to get round to burning stuff).
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Kinetic Concealment Holster Combo Packs
Kinetic Concealment announced new Holster Combo Packs that allow a shooter to get two different modes of carry out of a single rig. The packs come with an inside the waistband backer and an outside the waistband backer. Then by swapping the shells, the owner can move from one style to another depending on their […]
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TFB’s Very Own Live Ammo Feed!
You may have noticed that we haven’t produced the weekly ammo post in a couple of months. Some of you were probably like “Thank goodness!”. But for those of you that sent email wondering where it had gone (which was definitely a few), I would like to introduce you to it’s replacement, the TFB Ammo Feed. […]
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Big Horn Armory Model 90: Lever Action .460 Magnum
Big Horn Armory announced the new Model 90 lever action rifle chambered in .460 Smith & Wesson Magnum. These rifles are CNC machined using modern technology with inspiration from the classic Winchester 1886 and 1892 lever guns. Receivers are made of hardened 17-4 stainless steel and come in one of three finishes: matte stainless, hunter […]
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POTD: The Kalashnikov Concern PL-14 Pistol
Today’s POTD is a photo taken by Russian shooter Irina Mareeva of the new Kalashnikov Concern PL-14 Pistol. This photo shows the ergonomics of the new pistol with its Glock-like grip angle. Here is a comparison with the Glock that I put together. The Glock is red, the PL-14 is blue (they are not necessarily to scale and the […]
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Fast Draw From TRex Arms Sidecar
Jarret Fawbush aka @truexodus demonstrates a quick draw from his Trex Arms Sidecar AIWB holster. The Trex Arms Sidecar retails for $130-$135 depending on the options you choose. You can find them here on their website.
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AutoTargets: “Shooting Reinvented”
There are a lot of different target systems either on the market or available soon. One of the new, upcoming ones, AutoTargets, looks promising. It is billed as a “digital reactive target system” with which you can (from their materials): Receive instant feedback on your shooting performance with our free app for your Android tablet/phone. […]
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