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H&K’s Other 4.6: The 4.6x36mm HK36
Hognose tackles one of the most confusingly designated of all Heckler and Koch weapons, the HK36 (distinct from the G36) and its 4.6x36mm round (itself distinct from H&K’s 4.6x30mm PDW round):...
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Ridiculous Russian Rifle Drill
I am not sure what is going on here. Probably a pair of soldiers goofing around and testing their limitations with this ridiculously long rifle. Any ideas what rifle this is? The post Ridiculous...
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CZ Announces 922r-Compliant Skorpion Evo III SBR Kit
Česká Zbrojovka is doubling down on its earlier commitment to bringing unadulterated Skorpion EVO IIIs to the US market, with its recent announcement that they will be importing a 922r-Compliant...
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Cobalt Kinetics Started Accepting Pre-Orders for the B.A.M.F. at the NRA Show
You may recall that I had the opportunity at SHOT (this year) to preview a dual bolt release (dual forward assist) rifle from Cobalt Kinetics, the B.A.M.F. (Billet Aluminum Modern Firearm). At the...
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More On The Definitive Arms/Atlantic AKX-9
Last week the AK Operators Union released a teaser video on the new Atlantic Firearms/Definitive Arms AKX-9 9mm blowback-operated rifle. Soon after we ran an article on it, two more videos went up; a...
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New Scope From Leapers UTG
Leapers UTG is now selling a new scope they’re advertising as being extremely versatile and capable of delivering an exceptional performance. We’re all familiar with the various optics available for...
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Midway Gunsmithing: How to Jewel A Bolt Carrier
Larry Potterfield and his gang at Midway just get to have all the fun. In this video, he showcases how to jewel a bolt for a bolt-action (or really anything) rifle. While the video showcases everything...
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FN Announces FN-15 Military Collector Series
Good news from the 2015 NRA Show for those looking to buy their first mil-spec AR-15. Fabrique Nationale has announced AR-15 rifles replicating in semi-automatic their M16A4 and M4 military rifles,...
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A Few Reasons I Like The Kalashnikov Better Than The AR-15
I’ve written a lot about the AR-15 and M1 Garand rifles, and after a time I will have written nearly as much about the EM-2, M14, and FAL. One rifle, though, hasn’t been the subject of very much of my...
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Bayonet History and Drill, Circa 1861
For much of the 20th Century, squad drill was the bugbear of visionary firearms designers. Great emphasis was placed by the using services on the training maneuvers and positions that had been...
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Thompson Center Reintroduces G2 Contenders
Thompson Center, a high-end division of Smith & Wesson, has reintroduced their G2 rifle and handguns. The G2 system sets itself apart by being modular and allowing the user to change barrels,...
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Bergara to Build Rifles for Atlanta SWAT
Bergara USA announced that it will build rifles for the Atlanta PD SWAT team. The rifles are based on the company’s Heavy Tactical model and will feature the following: .308 Win caliber 416 SS barrel...
View ArticleTFBTV: 5 Best Surplus Rifles Under $500
Today we discuss 5 (or 6) great military surplus rifles that can be had for under $500. Sometimes you need to take a break from modernity to get a whole new great shooting experience! French subtitles...
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Collector Highlight: Belgium Edition
Deep in the thicket of civilian gun free Europe, there lies an unconquered patch of ground that fiercely withstands the onslaught of the socialist powers that be, the reigning dark lords of the various...
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Libya mystery firearm
As the problems in Libya spread throughout the country because of the sectarian violence, this mystery light machine gun has made headway in a recent Reuters article. Judging from the stock, pistol...
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The ZH-29 Selfloading Rifle: A Forgotten Turning Point
The Czech Republic has always been a nation that hits above its weight in the small arms field. Despite being a relatively small country with a somewhat checkered history, it has consistently put out...
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BREAKING NEWS: G36 Cannot Hold Accuracy, Bundeswehr Report Confirms
German news media have been on fire over the past couple of days over a report that is expected to be released to the public soon. It is apparent that the audit report of the G36 rifle, conducted by...
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More Information On The AK-12
There has been a lot of news about the Russian AK-12 rifle to come out this past Winter, and we at TFB have stayed on top of our coverage of the design’s evolution. However, since late January, there...
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Larry Vickers And Grenade Launchers (HEDP Footage)
Larry Vickers’ TacTV YouTube channel has released a series of videos showcasing 40mm underbarrel grenade launchers, including uncommon footage of firing actual high explosive dual-purpose (HEDP)...
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AK Operators Union: Rob Ski Century RAS-47 Follow-Up
Back in February, I wrote an article about Rob Ski’s unboxing video on the Century Arms RAS-47 stamped American-made AK rifle, as an example of the excellent unboxing videos Rob has been producing for...
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