TFB Armorer’s Bench: Savage Model 101 Disassembly 
SILENCER SATURDAY #327: YHM Mounts & Muzzle Devices - Locking In The Bad Larry 
North Korean AKs: The Most Popular Export of DPRK. Part 2 
TFB Podcast Roundup 127: The May 3rd Roundup 
Concealed Carry Corner: How To Carry No Matter What North Korean AKs: The Most Popular Export of DPRK. Part 1 
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I am going to explain how the Savage Model 101 is disassembled but more importantly, [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor. Last week we took some initial shots with the YHM Bad Larry 338 rifle suppressor. This week we [Read More…]
In part 1 of this article, I wrote the history of North Korean AKs and how four different sets of markings on those guns helped to conceal the North Korean identity of the weapons. However, if you look at actual features, it is pretty easy to identify a North Korean [Read More…]
A new dawn – or is it the sun setting – and another Photo Of The Day where we have the Barrett MK22 MRAD in the hands of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tevita Fukofuka, a scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The picture is [Read More…]
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 127. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war [Read More…]
Rosco Manufacturing, the AR-15 components manufacturer, has announced new complete Upper Receiver Groups (URGs) in 7 unique configurations for AR-15 platforms. With barrel lengths varying from 11.5″ to 16″, they have debuted a good assortment that should [Read More…]
T.Rex Arms has reintroduced the Raptor holster, but now with some upgrades. The original model was discontinued in 2021. This new version is a simple, small-footprint holster that works for appendix or strong-side carry. Holsters @ TFB: Revenge of the Revolver! [Read More…]
The announcement of a Gen II series of rifles for the Ruger American has a lot of people excited because of the affordability and quality distilled into those rifles at such an attainable price-point. If anyone has ever had a complaint though, it was directed at the [Read More…]
Why does James love the Zastava M84 LMG? Dive deep into the heart of Serbia’s legendary Zastava factory with James Reeves. In this exclusive feature, join us for a historical journey and behind-the-scenes access where we uncover the secrets of the M84’s design, inspired by the iconic [Read More…]
The AR-15 is a solid platform. Its performance and ease of use has made it the most popular rifle in America. There’s another reason for this. These rifles are so easy to customize, everyone can feel like a gunsmith for a few hours. Many of the aftermarket accessories [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and today the Heckler & Koch G36, the standard-issue rifle for the Spanish Army, is on offer. Above you see Ejército de Tierra (Spanish Army) infantrymen assigned to Recon Platoon, Protected Infantry Battalion “San Quintín” I/3, [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the various important factors of carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at a [Read More…]
Since their debut about 25 years ago, hunting-oriented laser rangefinders have become almost an essential tool for any long-range shooter or hunter. In those 25 years, laser rangefinders have adapted to meet more demanding requirements for durability, protection against [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has announced that they have new ROMEO-MSR Gen II optics in both red and green dot options as well as new MCX-RATTLER LT 300 BLK upper assemblies. With the 300 BLK upper assemblies, you can now effectively craft your own Rattler from scratch and the new micro [Read More…]
The new Masterbilt Series from Galco is quickly growing in size with the announcement of the also new Stow-N-Go Elite IWB (Inside-the-Waistband) Holster. This appears to be a simplistic yet refined holster for those who are on the move and want a fast, no-frills option [Read More…]
Today we are back again with TFB’s Vladimir Onokoy to talk with him about his wild adventures with guns in the Russian film industry. While most of you will no doubt know Vladimir from his extensive body of work right here on TFB, he’s done a lot of other [Read More…]
It is hard to find a product made in North Korea (NK) that is used all around the world. But there is one thing from NK you can easily find in Africa, the Middle East, and even South America – North Korean AKs. I first came across those guns in Afghanistan and [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and we’re having a peek at Watchtower Firearms and their Type HSP-H rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. For the old-fashioned, it’s also available in .308 Win. You’re looking at Nina Roger’s Limited Edition, mostly used for wild boar. The [Read More…]
In this week’s edition of Wheelgun Wednesday, we turn our eyes to Europe for a revolver that has been out for over a decade but is only recently making its way into the United States. Taylor’s & Company has begun importing the 963 MF Defense .357 Magnum [Read More…]
Thompson/Center Arms will resume production with a new 2025 product line, as Gregg Ritz resumes ownership of the firearms manufacturer.
Wilson Combat have introduced the second generation of their EDC X9 9mm pistols. The new Wilson Combat EDC X9 2.0 family of pistols consists of a 4″ barreled model, a 5″ one called EDC X9L 2.0 and the 3.25″ barreled EDC X9 2.0 Subcompact. The two main [Read More…]
Meprolight recently introduced two red dot sights, the MPO-S and MPO-F, both of which are open emitter sights. While I haven’t seen any official word on the “S” and “F” designations, I correlate them to “small” and “full [Read More…]
You’re watching and reading TFB’s Photo Of The Day, where more and more images of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) are starting to surface. Here we have the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Screaming Eagles, stationed in Fort Campbell training [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 235th 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 [Read More…]
Windham Weaponry in Maine is back in the AR manufacturing business after shutting down in 2023, with complete rifles listed on their website now.
The new Traditions Pro Series rifles come with an adjustable comb and length-of-pull, and they are threaded for muzzle devices.
For you “Retro-Heads” out there looking to recreate the classic Vietnam-era XM177E2 carbine, Griffin Armament has recreated one of the most prominent features of said carbine – its iconic Moderator. Not so much a Suppressor or muzzle brake, the XM [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has a new (and yet old?) rifle, the SA16-A2. As you can probably tell, it is a clone of the venerable M16A2 rifle. It even includes the proper integral carry handle. Retro Guns @ TFB: Brownells Adds Three New AR-15 Retro Uppers [SHOT 2023] The Carry [Read More…]
The Meprolight M22 is a unique reflex sight, in part for what it lacks: a battery. Unlike more common red dot sights, which use a battery to power an LED, the M22 uses the sun and radiation to illuminate the reticle. So how well does that work? Let’s find out. Reviews [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and we take a closer look at the Daniel Defense Limited Series for April 2024, the “DD4V7 TROPIC DAZE”. This beast, painted in Multicam Tropic Green Cerakote, will set you back $4,999. However, the rifle comes rather well equipped, with a [Read More…]
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