Editorial

Pure Precision and Manners Composite Stocks have come together to launch the adjustable Pro Hunter P2, which is the first co-branded stock in Manners’ history. This stock combines Manners’ Pro Hunter platform with Pure Precision’s focus on innovation. More details below.

Israeli company Smartshooter introduced a new configuration of their SMASH 3000 sight, which has been adapted for use with Heavy Machine Guns such as the M2 Browning. The development comes following Smartshooter’s participation in Project VANAHEIM/FLYTRAP, a UK-US collaborative program to incorporate counter drone systems organically. Smartshooter explain in a press release that:

If you like silencers you likely have heard about the tiny piece of commentary from the “Big Beautiful Bill” that is going to eliminate the $200 NFA Tax Stamp come January 1st, 2026. Well, to motivate shooters to not wait until then, Dead Air Armament has announced a $300 Hush Money promotion to keep you in the buying mood.

Unveiled earlier this year the CZ GL is a lightweight, compact grenade launcher designed to be versatile and reliable. Chambered in the standard NATO low velocity 40×46 grenade, it features an ambidextrous manual safety, a 4-position telescopic stock, polymer pistol grip, and tool-free QD attachment points. It can easily be mounted on Picatinny rail-equipped rifle handguards as an underbarrel grenade launcher.

During my time in Serbia, I had the opportunity to explore the country’s storied legacy of small arms manufacturing, a tradition deeply woven into its national identity. Alongside experiencing Serbia’s diverse cuisine, a major highlight of the trip was visiting Zastava Arms in Kragujevac, the historic first capital and the epicenter of Serbia’s defense industry. I’m especially grateful to Zastava Arms for welcoming us and granting access to examine some of their weapon systems firsthand.

Photo Of The Day: Last year, I was in Suhl, Germany, the hometown of C.G. Haenel. It was closed due to the weekend, but the town has some excellent shooting ranges and a wonderful museum that is well worth visiting. Today, we’re taking a look at Haenel’s Model One.

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly article series, we talk about small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is Precision Target Pistol Grips, a manufacturer of … yep, you guessed it.

Drones. One of the most challenging tactical threats to emerge in recent years were unsurprisingly a key element of this year’s DSEI exhibition in London. Dozens of companies were offering their answer to the challenge; electronic warfare systems which could jam drones, lasers which could burn them out of the sky, medium caliber auto cannons which can shoot them down from a mile away and small missiles which can neutralise drone targets a couple of miles away.

Originally unveiled a couple of years ago, TFB had the opportunity to examine the latest versions of Thales’ ACAR last week at DSEI 2025, in London. The ACAR or Australian Combat Assault Rifle is manufactured by the Lithgow Arms, which is a part of Thales Group, at their New South Wales factory.

Trijicon has released a 3.25 MOA Green Dot variant of the RMR Type 2 Adjustable LED reflex sight. The Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) is well known on the market, but until now it hasn’t been available with a green dot of this small size. Manufactured in the USA, the RMR Type 2 is constructed from forged 7075-T6 aluminum to MIL-spec standards. It has been tested in extreme conditions by U.S. Special Operations, law enforcement, and hunters.

While a soft mount may not seem like the most exciting thing in the world, if you've ever gotten behind a .50 (of any description) for more than a couple of rounds then you know where the utility comes in. ISTEC Services have been manufacturing soft mounts for heavy machine guns for several decades and have recently released their product improved Mk2 version. At DSEI 2025, in London, we got a chance to have a look at the Mk2 up close and chat to ISTEC about the improvements made over the earlier versions.

We all want to feed our favorite firearms the best ammo. It’s more reliable, accurate, and just a better overall shooting experience. This is why I compiled a list of the best ammo brands that I’ve used over the years, while target shooting, hunting, and for self-defense.

Photo Of The Day: Developed in collaboration with several experienced IPSC, IDPA, and Steel Challenge shooters, the Schmeisser Dynamic PCC is a competition-ready firearm that comes fully equipped straight out of the box, matching the performance of custom-built PCCs. It features the Schmeisser NoRec Match Compensator, which nearly eliminates barrel movement, and the Schmeisser Lite Handguard for optimal handling and control. The TriggerTech Match Trigger, with its straight design, delivers a crisp break and an ultra-short reset for rapid, precise shots. This trigger is highly recommended, as I use the same.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world, its many guns, shooting sports, and gear, as well as reviews on virtually anything and everything related to rimfire shooting. This week, I’m happy to announce that we’ll be getting back to some more firearm reviews, specifically with the help of the guys from Henry Repeating Arms. In the last couple of months, I’ve been using a variety of their rifles for most of our ammunition tests, and I’ve also been able to put some of their most common models through a lot of testing. One of the most well-loved Henry lever-action rimfire series of rifles is undoubtedly the Golden Boy Rifle. Today, we’ll take a closer look at this rifle, what it offers, and why shooters love it so much.

In a revolver market filled with traditional designs, the Chiappa Rhino 30DS X Stainless Steel stands out as a bold innovation. Crafted for shooters who value precision, recoil control, and cutting-edge engineering, this firearm is described as more than Chiappa’s flagship, as a new standard for performance. The Rhino’s defining feature is its low-bore axis, aligning the barrel with the cylinder’s bottom chamber to drastically reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil. This design delivers an intuitive shooting experience, especially in its 3-inch snub-nose configuration, making it ideal for concealed carry, range use, or collectors seeking something unique.

Blaser is not a name that pops up too often in TFB’s news articles, but it’s that time again as they have announced the launch of their R8 Professional 2.0. This is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle said to redefine durability and performance in the harshest hunting environments. Described as the toughest iteration ever of the iconic R8 series, this rifle combines cutting-edge technology with rugged functionality. I don’t own a Blaser, but I sometimes borrow them, and I like them quite a lot.

In case you’re not getting your Aimpoint COA version in time, or at all, this might be the answer. Davidson’s, a leading firearms wholesaler, has partnered with Glock to introduce a new exclusive everyday carry (EDC) pistol: the Coyote Brown Glock 43X MOS. Building on the success of Davidson’s two popular Glock 19X MOS models, this latest collaboration delivers a compact, optics-ready pistol with a distinctive tactical edge. I tried the Glock 43X extensively earlier this year, and it’s a great product and a smaller alternative to the Glock 19 and 45.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 155! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new or used guns, ammo to add to your reserves, or specific accessories like flashlights, range bags, optics, bipods, and magazines, each week we’ll have new sets of deals that might fulfill one of those needs and save you a few dollars.

Step onto the range in Slovenia with Luke C. ( @BallisticAviation) as he travels to the legendary Lynx Pro training center for an exclusive first look at Steyr’s latest ATd and ATc pistols. Alongside Polenar Tactical’s Ziga, USPSA Master Calvin Truong, and practical shooting ace Hunter Constantine, Luke puts these metal-framed handguns through a gauntlet of challenging stages—racking up close to 1,000 rounds to get some initial impressions. This event, set against the backdrop of Lynx Brutality’s competitive atmosphere, was the perfect testing ground to see just how these new Steyrs perform.

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra-12 shotgun suppressor. The Big Beautiful Bill’s changes to American silencer regulation mean that tax stamps will become free at the beginning of next year. This has led to a huge slowdown in silencer sales as potential buyers “keep their powder dry” (pun intended) for the beginning of next year. In response, sales incentives are about to try and get the product moving. Let’s take a look at some of the current sales and promos that are available.

During the Vietnam War, the Soviet Union played a critical role in supporting North Vietnam's revolutionary fight against the United States and South Vietnam. The Soviet Union’s involvement was primarily defined by providing aid to a like-minded nation with the means to defend itself. It provided everything from food and medical aid to firearms and advanced weaponry, military training, and intelligence collaboration.

Recently, the TROY Defender PSW in 5.56 was released, and many asked for the obvious. That has now been fixed, as the 300 Blackout version of the TROY Defender PSW is now available on their website. For this Photo Of The Day, we have a mix of images of the 5.56 and the new 300 BLK version. Which caliber would you prefer? As much as I like the 5.56, I think it needs a longer barrel, so I’d go for the 300 BLK, which also would suppress a lot better.

Deer season is almost here for most of North America, and that means some of us are looking to upgrade our firepower. If you want a hard-hitting muzzleloader that will be very easy to use, the new Traditions NitroBolt has arrived.

This year at the DSEI 2025 defense expo in London Singapore’s ST Engineering displayed their newest AR-15 pattern rifles and their new bullpup - the AME-B514. We first saw ST Engineering’s ‘Next Gen SAR’ at the Singapore Airshow 2024 but the design is still developing and its externals have noticeably changed. This week at DSEI, TFB had the honour of being the first to get up close and handle the new rifle.

At London’s DSEI 2025 defense exhibition FightLite showcased some of their newest machine guns - the DFX and the AMG-3. Florida-based FightLite talked us through the new guns and explained their features. The DFX, Dual-Feed Conversion, is an upper receiver group which can be paired with any MIL-Spec AR-15/M16/M4 lower receivers. Like other FightLite firearms the DFX uses M27 linked ammunition belts (or AR-15/Stanag magazines). Unlike other FightLite weapons the DFX doesn’t have a quick-change barrel which FightLite say aims to make the DFX simpler, cheaper and more streamlined.

How do you write an interesting article about a piece of bent metal made in Italy? Well, if the piece of metal sits in the latest Staccato and has the potential to replace Glock magazines in those Austrian handguns, it might be a good start? If I also told you that the same magazine holds 18 rounds, one more round compared to factory magazines and still offers a flush fit, do we have your interest? I bought one magazine from a local Mec-Gar dealer for the sake of this review. At the time, he only had two and wanted to keep one as a demo for others.

SK Guns is releasing a limited run of 500 Colt 1911 pistols chambered in .38 Super, named the “Kingdom of Atzlán” series, starting with the “Huitzilopochtli” model. Yes, I’m having problems trying to pronounce that as well, so let’s admire this magic Photo Of The Day instead. Aztlán is the mythical homeland of the Mexica (Aztecs), described as a northern paradise. The Mexica migrated from Aztlán, guided by their god Huitzilopochtli, to found Tenochtitlán in 1325. Huitzilopochtli, the deity of the sun and war, directed them to a promised land marked by an eagle on a cactus eating a snake, which is now the Mexican national emblem.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the most popular alternative carry methods. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to talk about when it's a good idea to carry certain handguns. Of course, you may have your own preferences and that's completely understandable, but there are certainly situations where having a specific type of handgun that you may not have thought about before can be beneficial.

You may have heard that our very own James Reeves, the Managing Producer for TFBTV and occasional writer for TFB, collaborated with 5.11 to produce the Stache Sneaker - a globetrotting shoe that can handle all manner of adventures. Well, as we head into autumn, a new colorway has been announced in “Iron Grey” for all of us to choose from.

Both sides of the Russo-Ukrainian war are engaged in a highly intense arms race to develop more sophisticated drones and countermeasures against them. We previously took a look at the Dronoboy anti-drone muzzle device designed by Russian company BRT (Balanced Rifle Technologies), which allows firing heavy payloads of birdshot from a standard rifle. In this article, we’ll examine another anti-drone warfare gadget recently released by BRT called “Setkomet”, which is a muzzle-attached net launching device.