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Walther PDP Pro-E Ledger: Vortex Sight, Desert Camo, 300 Only

Custom & Collectable Firearms built “The Ledger” around a practical premise, then let aesthetics follow function. The result is a limited-run PDP Pro-E Compact. Only 300 will be built, each sequentially numbered, each wearing a desert camouflage Cerakote finish paired with Walther’s textured Performance Duty grip module.

Shell Shock NAS³ Primed Cases: .308 and 5.56 Now Available

Shell Shock Technologies’ product lineup just got a meaningful expansion with the introduction of factory-primed NAS³ cases in .308/7.62x51mm and 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington. For those already invested in the company’s proprietary nickel-alloy platform, this is a straightforward value-add. For handloaders new to Shell Shock’s ecosystem, it’s worth understanding what separates these from brass in […]

Heckler & Koch U.K. Delivers Final 15,600 SA80A3 Rifles to British MOD

The Heckler & Koch UK SA80A3 modernisation programme reaches completion with the delivery of the final 15,600 rifles to the UK Ministry of Defence. The milestone caps an eight-year evolution from initial fielding in 2018, marked by iterative user-driven refinement and domestic manufacturing continuity.

High Velocity and Full Game Bags – Remington’s New Nitro Dove Loads

It’s hard to believe because it feels like summer just began, but fall hunting seasons are upon us. If you are one of those early-morning risers chasing doves, then Remington has some great news for you with the announcement of their Nitro Dove game loads now becoming available in both 12 and 20 Gauge.

TFB Review: Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight – Is Newer Better?

In the world of pistol dots, there are two distinct camps: open emitter and enclosed emitter red dots. For a long period of time, I was a straight hater on enclosed emitters. My first experiences were with lower quality ones (not a good start), they didn’t fasten securely to the handguns I tested, and it left a really bad taste in my mouth. Now, after several years, I have spoken with more […]

POTD: Ported & Polished S&W 442 With Optic Integration

This custom Smith & Wesson 442 .38 Special represents the modern revolver carrier’s philosophy: precision improvements where they count, married to proven reliability. Built on the alloy-framed 442 platform, the gun receives meticulous gunsmith work that transforms the trigger and ergonomics without compromising integrity.

The Rimfire Report: Is CCI’s Uppercut A Knockout 22LR Cartridge?

Defensive 22LR ammunition is something that I thought might die out, but it turns out I was woefully wrong. Instead, a lot of new cartridges have recently come out from common rimfire offenders like CCI, who are now producing the new jacketed  CCI Uppercut 32 gr HP  cartridge. After my recent trip to the CCI plant in Lewiston, Idaho, I was able to sneak away with a handful of boxes of the stuff […]

FALCO Expands Multi-Fit Line With AM03, DM04 Holsters

FALCO Holsters is further rounding out its Multi-Fit leather lineup this summer with two new entries: the AM03 Simple Leather IWB/OWB Holster and the DM04 Vertical Leather Shoulder Holster. Both work with the same idea that’s made Multi-Fit a mainstay of FALCO’s catalog: one holster pattern sized to fit a range of similarly dimensioned handguns. The new AM03 is a no-frills V-shaped IWB/OWB piece, […]

The One Horse Adds Two Factory-Tuned FRS Pistols to Express Line

“The One Horse,” or simply One Horse , who we had on the podcast earlier last month , is bringing its Express Series down to pistol length with two new 10.5-inch 5.56 models, the Express Pistol MLOK and Express Pistol Quad Rail. Both carry over the same factory-installed Atrius Forced Reset Selector  setup that defined the original 16-inch Express Rifle , which matters more than it sounds. […]

FAST Matches Debuts Auto-Rifle Division for FRT and NFA Full-Autos

If you’re lucky enough to own a belt-fed that’s a full-auto, or even an FRT, you can finally take it to a match. Firearms Action Shooting Trials (FAST) is adding an Auto-Rifle division to its match roster, opening a completely new division for guns that most 2-gun series won’t touch. Entrants need either a registered NFA machine gun or an FRT-equipped rifle, paired with a heavy barrel or […]

TFB Weekly Web Deals 198: Deals for August 3rd, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  198, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, as well as 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. […]

Enclosed Emitter made even Better? Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight

Enclosed emitters are gaining a lot of momentum and popularity nowadays, and Steiner has just dropped an updated version of theirs: the MPS 2.0 micro pistol sight. With newly enhanced features like larger buttons, better battery life, and the same price-point as before (no price increase for even better quality), this is something that has caught our attention.

Silencer Saturday #443: An Extra-Unique AR7

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we are looking at another interesting creation from my friend Collin. He made a nifty takedown .22 with an integral suppressor.

TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm

The Springfield Armory Echelon has been the darling of Geneseo, Illinois ever since its inception for innumerable reasons. The supremely-clever optics mounting system, texturing/stippling that borders on coming from a Custom Shop, a chassis design for ultimate modularity, and flat out performance from the first magazine. Over the few years it has been out, it has evolved through different frame […]

POTD: Beretta Gold Cup 2026 – Elite IPSC Competition in Malmö

The Beretta Gold Cup 2026 in Malmö, Sweden brought together elite IPSC competitors from all over the World, for a match that raised the bar on stage design and volunteer execution. What stood out immediately were the creative course-of-fire elements: moving targets triggered by sensors, innovative stage layouts, and carefully crafted designs that gave each stage its own character and challenge. […]

Fudd Friday: Five Handguns For Big Game Hunting

You don’t hear a lot about handgun hunting these days, and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the rise of the autoloader—I’d argue there was more interest in handgun hunting when six-guns were the norm. Or maybe it’s just because hunters interested in the up-close-and-personal action have moved on to archery equipment. Maybe it’s because they decided that blasting away at long-range […]

Sightmark G-Shot: No-Cut Optic For Glocks

Sightmark’s solution for Glock owners who want optics is the G-Shot. That’s not the name of a West Coast gangster rapper with smooth delivery; it’s the name of this optic that’s intended to work on a Glock without any milling, adapter plates or any other gunsmithing trickery or accessories. It’s supposed to work with the majority of Glock’s Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 pistols, including […]

PGM Ludis, Single-Shot Precision Rifle Made Simple

Say “bonjour” to an upgraded French rifle! PGM Précision’s Ludis arrives as a deliberate bet on a specific shooter profile: the long-range competitor or sport shooter who doesn’t need a magazine, doesn’t need semiauto capability, and doesn’t need the feature set of the Ultima Ratio platform. What they need is interchangeable barrels, match-grade precision, modularity, and the build quality […]

Front Line Friday #26: Radio and Comms Hardware Beyond the Issued Kit

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is the radio hardware nobody issues you: the accessories, the earpiece choices that actually fit your assignment, and the battery discipline that keeps a working radio from turning into a brick at hour ten. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.

Top 3 Most Deceptive Movie Gun Props

I will start with an example of that: a weapon that I had plenty of experience with – MGPK, a combination of German MG 34 and Soviet PKM. It was created for the largest Soviet movie film studio called Mosfilm.