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12-Gauge Segmented Slug Showdown – PDX-1 vs. Hexolit-32
I know, I have a bit of a fanboy problem, but when you are as good and thorough as ShootingTheBull410, its hard not to be. Latest in his everlasting lexicon of ammunition tests is now my personal favorite; testing two types of segmented slugs. The first is the venerable PDX-1 line of defense ammunition, and […]
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POTD: A drone, a rifle and most importantly a hot breakfast
Beau, a reader of TFB from way back when I first started the blog, took this photo recently of the first hot meal he had eaten in two days. The rifle on the right is his standard M4 with an ACOG optic. The green bag contains night vision goggles. Everything is sitting on a TQG (10 Kilowatt […]
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The Wonderful Czech Vz. 52 Rifle
Previously here at TFB we discussed a well-designed and well-manufactured Czech rifle that made a big difference in the early history of selfloading rifles, the ZH-29. Tim of the Military Arms Channel discusses another Czech rifle that was a particular example of good engineering and sound implementation, the Czech Vz. 52: During the period of […]
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NeoMag Magnetic Pocket Mag Holders
Check out this new minimalist magnetic back-up mag holder from NeoMag. The pocket clip is made out of titanium with a powder coated machined aluminum and steel bracket. Your back-up magazine is then held onto the bracket with a neodymium magnet. They might not work with all magazines however, so be sure a magnet sticks […]
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Chuck’s CZ 75 Cutaway (GunLab)
Cutaway firearms are a weakness of mine, so I can’t help but share Chuck’s cutaway of a CZ 75 handgun. The CZ 75 is my favorite of the older metal-framed Wondernines, and I have fond memories of shooting an example that I used to own previously. The handgun combines much of the functionality of other […]
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TacRack Slide Racking Aid
If you’re a shooter that has issues racking the slide on your pistol the TacRack from Wright Shooting may be able to help you. Currently available for Glock and M&P pistols, the TacRack replaces your pistols striker retainer plate and has a handle that flairs out to the sides to help with racking, kind of […]
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EX Performance Stock for AR15
Adaptive Tactical announced the company is now selling a version of its EX Performance stock for the AR15/M4 style rifle. These new stocks are made of polymer and have the adjustment lever located so that accidental engagement is unlikely. A QD sling mounting point is located in the stock. Additionally, the stock has a rubber […]
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Free Training for US Military from LaserMax
LaserMax announced the company recently conducted a training course for members of the United States Army. The live fire training was conducted for soldiers deploying to Afghanistan. Excerpts from the training are shown in the video below: The instructor shown in the video is Joseph D’Ambrosia, the Training Coordinator for LaserMax. D’Ambrosia is a retired staff […]
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TFBTV: TriStar P100 CZ-75 Compact Clone Review
Tristar sent James their CZ-75 Compact clone, dubbed the Tristar P100, for evaluation and a review. James puts the P100 through the paces and goes over the specs and a short unboxing. Don’t forget to subscribe! The full transcript of this video follows … – Hey everybody, James again for TFB TV. Today we’ve got the […]
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New, Lightweight Barrel and Stock for Ruger 10/22 TD
Volquartsen is coming out with a new barrel and stock aftermarket option for the popular Ruger 10/22 Takedown. Volquartsen got its start back in 1974 in the basement of a rental house, and today they’ve certainly come a long way. Although they started out bluing guns they actually made their initial mark on the firearms […]
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BCM AR-15s in 300BLK on The Way
Bravo Company USA just announced on their Facebook page that they’ll be making AR-15s chambered in the popular .300 AAC Blackout cartridge soon. No word on pricing or a definite release date yet. I don’t have an AR-15 in 300BLK but I’m tempted to build one this year to see what all the fuss is […]
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POTD: An American AK5 (Full auto FN Carbine)
Joe shares another one of his nifty machine guns with us … Hey TFB awhile ago I sent in a photo of my FAL OSW I received such positive feed back I decided to share more, here is a few photos of my Full auto FN FNC that has been heavily modified. Essentially this is […]
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CMMG Adds FDE Color Option
CMMG is now offering flat dark earth (FDE) as a color option on two of its AR-style rifle lines: the Mk4 RCE and the Mk3 CBR. The Mk4 is a 5.56 platform (with the 300 BLK as an option.) The Mk3 is built around the .308 Win/7.61×51. The Mk4 with the FDE color comes in […]
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Nutshellz Groin Protector
Specializing in groin protection, the Nutshellz company recently posted this video showing their CEO getting shot by a .22 LR on the protective cup. Aside from being completely stupid and highly dangerous, the cup does appear to work with a low energy, light bullet. Of course, the video is part of a Kickstarter campaign to raise […]
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Black Canyon Labs SGS3 AR-Style Shotgun Safety
Ten years ago, I would have said this was a product searching for a problem, but now shooting competitively with shotguns of various kinds, I love the idea. This Black Canyon Labs SGS3 Shotgun Safety-Selector uses an AR-style stroke to turn the safety on and off. As such, your thumb can always disengage (and anyone […]
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Reloading the A-10 Warthog
Good to know the most manly of weapons needs an almost equal time to reload compared to its shooting as the men that operate it. It takes a crew of airmen over 30 minutes to reload the Gatling cannon on the Warthog. While the physical loading and unloading is done by machine, it takes a […]
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Strike One Pistol Update
Sooner State Arsenal sent out an e-mail with updated information on the Strike One pistols. According to the e-mail, the .40 S&W version of the Strike One handguns should ship to customers in the next two weeks. The .357 SIG version is expected in the fall of 2015. The company also stated that the first […]
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Hi-Lux Micromax B-Dot Torture Test
Earlier, Tim Yan posted his review on the Micro Max B Dot. Well the guys over at VSO Gun Chanel put a Leatherwood Hi-Lux Micro Max Bdot to the test.
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VZ. 58 Reviewed: A lefty-friendly semi-auto
Lefty’s Guns, a Youtube Channel that reviews left-handed shooter friendly products, has reviewed the Czech VZ. 58 aka. That Gun That Looks Like An AK But Isn’t. I was once emailed by a newspaper journalist asking me to identify a rifle. I ID’d it as a VZ. 58. He then replied the following day that […]
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Magpul Ronin 47 Motorcycle
Jay Leno interviews Mike Mayberry, Magpul co-owner and VP of Engineering, about the Magpul Ronin 47 bike they introduced at SHOT Show in 2010. The Ronin only went into limited production last year. The Ronin project began when Harley-Davidson announced they were ending the Buell brand. They purchased fifty Buell 1125 motorcycles from dealerships liquidating their Buell inventory and […]
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