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[SHOT 2024] Bushmaster Firearms Debuts New Carry Handle Rifles
At SHOT Show 2024, Bushmaster Firearms introduced two rifles, marking a resurgence of classic designs that evoke an era of trusted and proven firearms. The newly released models include the M4A2...
View ArticleThe NEW “Budget” Battle Arms Workhorse Rifle
James Reeves is at Battle Arms Development to see the new more-economically-priced $799 MSRP Workhorse LT. According to BAD’s press release: “Introducing the BATTLEARMS® WORKHORSE-LT, a budget-friendly...
View ArticleLMT’s Ultra-Compact .300BLK Monolithic PDW
James is at LMT to talk about their .300 BLK PDW – an ultra-compact, lightweight AR-type rifle built from the LMT MRP platform. Check the video for more details. Enter to win the 5.11 SHOT Show 2024...
View Article[SHOT Show 2024] NEW Aero Precision PRO Lowers & Handguards
Oh, snap it’s another Hop and Crazy Kirk crossover episode! New for 2024, Aero Precision is expanding their PRO Series to include a fully ambidextrous lower receiver and a redesigned handguard. The new...
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[SHOT 2024] Hydra Weaponry Has Survival Pistol and Modular AR Components
At the SHOT Show this year, Hydra Weaponry, based in Gorham, Maine, presented their latest advancements in modular firearm components. The company, previously known as MGI, showcased its innovative AR...
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[SHOT 2024] Magpul TMAG Translucent AR-15 MAG, Steel AMAX Magazine
Magpul Industries recently launched the Magpul TMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3, a translucent addition to their GEN M3 magazine series. This new magazine offers a translucent body with an olive drab tint,...
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[SHOT 2024] Anderson Manufacturing Adds Frontline AR-15 And Carry Handle Models
Anderson Manufacturing announced the expansion of their AR-15 product line with the introduction of new models featuring the A2 carry handle. These additions come as part of their retro series,...
View ArticleBushmaster’s “New” Retro AR-15s
Step into the spotlight with us at SHOT Show 2024 as we bring you an exclusive glimpse of Bushmaster’s thrilling new release – the Retro AR-15s, featuring the iconic M16A2 and M4A2. Join us for a quick...
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[SHOT 2024] Wraithworks Announces A 5lb AR-15 – The WARP-15
At SHOT 2024, Wraithworks made a bold entry into the ultra-light AR-15 market with its announcement of a truly unique firearm model, dubbed the WARP-15. Evidently, the pursuit of this project was...
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[SHOT 2024] The Kitty Kat Is Back At DPMS
After a long wait, the famed “Kitty Kat” is making a grand comeback at DPMS, a subsidiary of the PSA family of companies known for its top-tier firearms. Best identified by its 7-inch barrel and...
View ArticleA Compact 6mm ARC: The Battle Arms Development Dark 6
James Reeves is at Battle Arms Development to discuss the new Dark 6, an ultra-small, ultra-light 6mm ARC AR platform. Check out today’s video to see why this peculiar setup might meet your needs. Shop...
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[SHOT 2024] Sylvan Arms Launches New Steel Folding Stock Adapter
Sylvan Arms has once again demonstrated its commitment to quality with the release of a new steel folding stock adapter. This latest Magnum Opus marks a significant departure from the company’s...
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[SHOT 2024] Blackout Defense Releases Improved Quantum DTL Barrel Nut Design...
Blackout Defense, a firearm manufacturer known for its innovative designs, announced rollouts and improvements across its product line, including new caliber options for their Quantum DTL rifles, a...
View ArticleThe Zenith ZF-56 – The Unholy Lovechild Of AR & HK33
Today Luke C is back on the SHOT Show 2024 floor with Zenith Firearms to talk about their wild roller delayed rifle, the ZF-56. This new rifle combines a lot of the handling characteristics and...
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[SHOT 2024] CoolFire Trainer Shows New AR Training Adapter
CoolFire Trainer, known for its CO2-powered drop-in conversion kits for pistols, has now expanded its innovative training solutions to include AR-pattern rifles. Distinguished from their pistol...
View ArticleUpdates for the No-Recoil Vulcan from Olympus Arms
Montana-based Olympus Arms returns to SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range with their Vulcan rifle. James saw it last year and made a very popular video about it, but there are some changes that have...
View ArticleRock River Arms’ Gas Operated Blowback 17 HMR Rifle
Luke C (@ballisticaviation) is at the Rock River Arms booth to check out the company’s newest rimfire rifle in 17 HMR. The RRA 17 HMR has a unique gas operated blowback system that allows the rifle...
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POTD: The Dallas Texas Police Department SWAT Team’s LWRC IC-A5 Carbine
A new day and another go at TFB’s Photo Of The Day where we take a look at the Dallas Texas Police Department SWAT team’s LWRC IC-A5 carbine made by LWRC International LLC. IC stands for Individual...
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Maxim Defense Introduce the PDX-SD in .300BLK and 7.62x39mm
Maxim Defense have introduced two new chamberings for their PDX-SD – .300BLK and 7.62x39mm. The PDX-SD has an integrated system with a short suppressor with an outer diameter of 2.25 inches and a...
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SILENCER SATURDAY #317: Sub MOA With The Quietest 556 AR-15 Suppressor In the...
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 got our hands on the...
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Arm The Horde! The New ORC II From Bushmaster Firearms
The original Bushmaster ORC (Optics Ready Carbine) was a simple, hard-use, flat-top AR that offered no real frills and could be had at a very low asking price leaving more room in your budget for...
View ArticleNEW German Piston-Operated .308 DMR: The Haenel HMR
In this interview at EnforceTac 2024, James Reeves sits down with Felix from Haenel to delve into the intricacies of their cutting-edge Haenel HMR 308 Haenel Marksman Rifle. This premium DMR...
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Rock River Arms BT-2 ATR: New Ambidextrous AR
The new Rock River Arms BT-2 ATR allows shooters to switch controls from side to side of the receiver, so lefties can also handle the rifle easily. The post Rock River Arms BT-2 ATR: New Ambidextrous...
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Lancer Debuts New L5AWM Gen 2 Magazines
Lancer Systems has updated their L5 Advanced Warfighter Magazine with a new Gen 2 version. Like the prior version, it combines steel feed lips with a polymer body. The L5AWM Gen 2 offers updated feed...
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SN-ACH Gen 2 – Suppressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle
The Griffin Armament SN-ACH Gen 2 Charging Handle (Suppressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle) is quite the mouthful and is now available (between the product name and that quip, how many...
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Luth-AR Announces Complete Uppers With 1-8 1/2 Fractional Twist Barrels
Luth-AR has a range of new upper receivers featuring their Fractional Twist barrels. These new uppers have 20-inch barrels with a 1-8 1/2 twist rate. This specialized twist rate is stated to be ideal...
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The Optics Ready Carbine Rises Again! Bushmaster ORC II & ORC II Pro
It was a little over a month ago that our very own and beloved Luke Cuenco announced that the Optics Ready Carbine (ORC) from Bushmaster was back in circulation. The Optics Ready Carbine (ORC) used to...
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JP Enterprises D2 Series Adjustable Gas Blocks
Expanding their line of adjustable gas systems, JP Enterprises have released the new D2 Series of adjustable AR-15 gas blocks. The D2 Series gas blocks are low profile, lightweight, and provide 52 gas...
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Geissele Super Duty MOD1 SBR 5.56 Rifles
Geissele Automatics have expanded their line of Super Duty 5.56 ARs with the introduction of the MOD1 SBR rifles. These new Geissele short-barreled rifles are available with 10.3″ and 11.5″ barrels and...
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POTD: “That Rifle On The Wall Of The Labourer’s Cottage…”
Photo Of The Day – the best online place to view the coolest images of firearms and soldiers. We start with a quote from George Orwell, an English novelist: “That rifle on the wall of the labourer’s...
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TFB Review: The Daniel Defense M4A1 FSB Upper
When it comes to AR15s, the market is absolutely flooded with options and variations that are so overwhelming, it can sometimes make your head spin. One of the models that has always been of interest...
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Springfield Armory Unveils SA16-A2 Retro Rifle
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 @...
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Griffin Armament Releases their XM177 Linear Comp Gen 2
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....
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TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #114: Vlad’s Wild Gun Adventures in the Russian...
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...
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TFB Review: The Die Free Co Kung Fu Grip for AR-15
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...
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Rosco Manufacturing Announces Upper Receiver Groups (URGs)
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...
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? It Takes Glock Mags or the Price Tag Makes Me Sad?
Welcome everyone to the 236th 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...
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TFB Review: INTEGRIX IX8 1-8X28 LPVO
A while back, Leapers reached out to the crew at The Firearm Blog and asked if anybody would be interested in reviewing one of their new 1-8 LPVOs. I was particularly intrigued by this, as I was not...
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Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight: An Airweight AR
The new Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight series offers featherweight firepower that's built for quick handling in tight situations. The post Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight: An Airweight AR appeared...
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Heckler and Koch Rolls Out Limited Edition MR27 Tribute Gun
Heckler & Koch Is (finally) offering a “clone” of the United States Marine Corps M27 IAR. The new MR27 is based on the familiar MR556 but with added features from the USMC version. Let’s take a...
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Barrett Announces the RETURN of the REC7 DI (Direct Impingement) Rifle
Barrett Firearms has announced the return of their REC7 DI (Direct Impingement) AR-15 patterned rifle with a nod to Stoner yet touting some modern accoutrements. Barrett states on their website that...
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Geissele’s Border Patrol Rifles Coming To Civilian Market
Geissele won a contract to supply new rifles to the US Border Patrol back in 2022. Well, those models are now available for purchase directly from Geissele. Let’s take a look at the various models and...
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New NEMO Arms FX Series Rifles
NEMO Arms has released a new line of AR-15 pattern rifles called the FX Series. The NEMO Arms FX family of rifles currently consists of two members which are mostly identical except for the chambers:...
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Next Level Armament Announces 6ARC Phoenix Rifle
Michigan-based Next Level Armament have announced the introduction of their 6ARC Phoenix Rifle. The new rifle has Helix 6 Precision Carbon Fiber barrels and is available in 16”, 18”, and 20” barrel...
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POTD: ADC M5 with Sionyx Night Viewer
Photo Of The Day – the best place online to view the coolest images of firearms and today we have some Italian hotness on offer. ADC or Armi Dallera Custom is an Italian company founded in 1987, and...
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Colt Canada Unveils the C8A4
Colt Canada have unveiled their C8A4 at the CANSEC 2024 trade fair in Ottawa. The new rifle is seeking to fulfill the Canadian Army’s ‘Canadian Modular Assault Rifle’ requirement which has been shaping...
View ArticleWhich TFBTV Cast Member has the Best AR-15?
Join James Reeves and the TFBTV crew – Hop, Ryan, and Luke – as they take on the legendary Urban Rifle Course at Thunder Ranch. Each member brings their top AR-15, ready to prove their rifle’s...
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Rosco Manufacturing Collabs with Barrel & Hatchet for New K9 16’’ Barrel
Rosco Manufacturing has collaborated with Barrel & Hatchet to introduce Rosco’s newest K9 16’’ Barrel for all of the Do-It-Yourself AR-15 builders. This new offering utilizes an intermediate length...
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Harrington & Richardson Releases New Braced Retro Pistols
Palmetto State Armory’s sub-brand Harrington & Richardson has a pair of new retro pistols for sale. These new models feature an arm brace that mimics the look of the classic CAR-15 stock while...
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TFB Review: Brownells 733 Upper Receiver
Brownells, in large part, started the retro resurgence of the last few years. While they did get out of the game with complete guns, they still offer parts and uppers. The most recent batch of uppers...
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