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Silencer Saturday #452: Silent But Deadly Subsonic Rifle Match

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . Precision rifle competition is one of the most popular shooting games these days, and a recent match in Utah may have been the first of its kind. The Silent But Deadly match was a PRS-style competition for suppressed […]

Why People Love The Smith & Wesson 5906

There is a growing roar for Smith & Wesson to bring back the 3rd generation of metal-framed pistols, with a particular interest in the classic 5906 series. The classic non-railed versions were discontinued back in 1999, with the railed versions discontinued back in 2004. So after 20 years, why are people constantly yelling at the Smith & Wesson marketing team online to bring back the […]

POTD: Overwatch From Above, Boarding Party Below

This Photo of the Day has a lot going on, just the way we like it. Some training days need more real estate than others. During a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit turned the surrounding sea and airspace into one crowded stage.

Fudd Friday: Why Are Y’all Sleeping On The .243?

Like so many hunting calibers of the 20th century, particularly in the sub-30 caliber segment, the .243 Winchester is a descendant of wildcatter experimentation. As early as the 1940s, Warren Page was experimenting with .243-caliber rounds, and when the Winchester .308 was released in the early 1950s, he necked down the case, jammed a quarter-bore bullet in there, and wrote it up in magazine […]

Trijicon REAP-IR-50 LRF – Thermal Riflescope With New 1024×768 Sensor

Trijicon has announced the REAP-IR-50 thermal riflescope series, an all-new platform combining high-resolution thermal imaging, media capture, wireless connectivity and an available integrated laser rangefinder. The REAP-IR line has until now been offered with 24mm and 35mm objective lenses. The REAP-IR-50 steps up to 50mm, increasing the ability to collect more thermal energy from the scene.

Langdon Tactical Adds Steyr ATD To Their Product Line

LTT CEO Ernest Langdon says the ATD caught the team’s attention because Steyr approached the DA/SA platform with a fresh perspective instead of simply updating an existing pistol. It gives LTT the chance to apply decades of experience with these systems to a platform built for where shooters are today.

Compact or Full Length: HUXWRX Launches the FLOW 9 M

HUXWRX Safety Co. has launched the FLOW 9 M, a lightweight modular suppressor designed to adapt across a range of compatible firearm platforms. It is built around short and long configurations, so shooters can prioritize compact handling or a full-length setup depending on the platform and the application.

Front Line Friday #34: Drone and Tech Tools Entering Patrol Work

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is the wave of drones, license plate readers, and other technology moving into patrol work, and what actually changes officer capability versus what just moves money around. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.

The 30 Year Search for the Army’s Squad Automatic Weapon

As the introduction of the SIG M250 potentially opens a new chapter in the U.S. Army’s squad automatic weapon story, or more accurately, the GPMG role, it is worth looking back at the excitement around the M249 when it was adopted. The U.S. Army type-classified the M249 on February 1, 1982, filling a long-standing gap in U.S. squad-level firepower.

POTD: BFE+ Officers with H&K G36s and MP5s

Everyone recognizes GSG 9. Fewer people have heard of the BFE+, the specialized unit that exists precisely to fill the gap between Germany’s standard federal riot police and its famous counterterrorism unit. Officers don’t arrive at the BFE+ directly. They first serve in a standard evidence-gathering and arrest unit, and only after proving themselves physically and personally qualified do they […]

Concealed Carry Corner: How The Glock 19 Became The Standard

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about the basics of finding the right optic for your carry gun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a look at how the Glock 19 rose to the gold standard of the carry gun market. I am well aware this article spot is sponsored by Glock, but […]

Banish Unveils Dedicated Competition Silencer

6.5mm shooters have something to celebrate. The COMP 6.5 series  of suppressors is optimized for competition use. They are in stock and ready to order today.

Second Amendment Foundation Wants To Protect Firearms Advertising

Over the past few years, marketing has been one of the flashpoints of legal battles in the firearms world. In 2022, Bushmaster’s militaristic advertising was one of the sticking points in the Sandy Hook lawsuits that saw Remington forced to pay $73M in a lawsuit. However, the SAF says that’s unfair, and in the Daniel Defense v. Lowy case, they say a manufacturer’s advertising shouldn’t […]

KUGS Introduces Bipods For SIG 550 Rifles

Swiss small arms and accessories manufacturer KUGS  has introduced a new bipod line for the SIG 550 series of rifles. The KUGS bipods  are designed to provide greater stability, which is primarily achieved by increasing the leg angle from the standard 60 degrees to 90 degrees.

TFB Behind the Gun #237: Tom Willingham of Range USA

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TFB Review: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP COA .45 ACP

When you envision “bulletproof” firearms your mind might immediately leap to something steel, forged for strength, and with countless years of experience. We’re talking millions of guns made and billions of rounds fired through them. That firearm is the Model 1911. I can hear the two World War jokes coming from the peanut gallery already. Yet, without the timeless Model 1911, we don’t get […]

 POTD: From Canvas to Camera – Bazeilles 1870 Remembered

Ok, this is big and thoughtful. This TFB Photo of the Day pairs an 1870 canvas with its modern answer. Alphonse de Neuville’s “Les Dernières Cartouches” captured French marine and artillery troops making their final stand inside the Bourgerie inn during the Battle of Bazeilles, fought August 31 and September 1, 1870, as far larger Bavarian forces closed in. Outnumbered and running low on […]

Wheelgun Wednesday: New NAA Second Mate Is A Tiny Backup Gun

North American Arms’ revolvers are very well-known for their ability to offer self-defense in a micro package. Not everyone wants to stake their life on a rimfire round, but sometimes you’ve got no other choice. I remember reading about one undercover narcotics cop who hauled an NAA revolver to beachside meet-ups hidden away in a soft drink cup, because that’s all they could bring for a […]

Leupold Launches the MX-6HD 8-48×60 First Focal Plane Spotting Scope

A good spotting scope can mean a huge difference when it comes to zeroing or getting those long-range hits exactly where you want them on the target. Leupold has announced the MX-6HD family of spotting scopes, a first focal plane design aimed at spotter and shooter teams, or for anyone calling impacts, scanning terrain or identifying targets at a distance. Leupold’s product manager John Snodgrass […]

MDT Has ACC Elite Chassis For Your Short-Action Ruger American

Back in 2022, when MDT released the ACC Elite chassis for the first time, Hrachya wrote it up  and told us: