Reviews

Last year, I spent a considerable amount of time using and reviewing the MDT CKYE bipod that seems to be a “must-have” for anyone with some kind of self-preservation in precision shooting. You can read about my conclusions here. MDT has now introduced the CKYE-POD GEN3 series, which is the latest evolution of its precision rifle bipod line. The new lineup includes three models: the Single-Pull, Double-Pull, and Triple-Pull. Each is said to be designed to balance stability, adjustability, and speed across both field and competition use.

A trend that is catching significant traction in the firearms industry is ported or compensated barrels. However you want to describe it, a handgun that vents its excess gases upwards makes for a better shooting experience - whether it is for concealed carry or not. Smith & Wesson recognizes this and has added Carry Comp iterations to their Performance Center M&P Shield X lineup.

In the world of DA/SA (Double Action Single Action) pistols, one of the most legendary pistols is the SIG Sauer P226. This reputation was reinforced by the SEAL teams making the P226 their standard sidearm for over thirty years. In the last year, SIG has released a number of new variants of the P226 line with their P226X line. I recently reviewed the P226X Legion SAO and if you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. Another new variant from SIG is the P226X carry model. Let's take a closer look at the SIG Sauer P226-XCarry Legion.

Long range shooting is one of the fastest-growing aspects of the gun world. There are more guns, scopes, and gadgets than ever before to help get impacts on target at extended ranges. The plethora of options creates its own challenges; how would someone know what to pick? This article endeavors to pick the best cartridges for long range pursuits.

I am certain that not a single top shooter, regardless of discipline, leaves their sporting tool (read: firearm) unchanged. This is no exception, especially as the owner knows how to weld. For TFB’s Photo Of The Day, we revisit the IPSC PCC World Shoot from earlier this year.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and all of its different types of guns, ammo, and shooting sports. Today, we’re looking at one of my favorite rimfire loads: CCI’s Sub-Sonic 22LR 40-grain. This standard-weight load often gets overlooked, but it really ranks high in quality among rimfire ammo. As usual, we’ll check out its design, price, consistency, availability, and accuracy using my go-to test rifle: the Bergara B14R.

Ruger's family of American bolt action rifles continues to grow. The latest sub-model is the   Patrol variant. Let's take a look at what sets these rifles apart from the rest of the range.

Lipsey's has a new exclusive version of the M77 Ruger rifle. The Alaskan Bush Rifle takes the renowned M77 base rifle and adapts it for backwoods use in the powerful 9.3x62mm Mauser chambering. This rifle is set up for hard use in bad weather, chasing big animals.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons joins James Reeves to talk Finland’s small arms—Suomi drums, Valmet RK-62s, Finnish Mosins, LS-26s—and the wild stories behind them, plus the behind-the-scenes grind of photographing rare prototypes in an underground museum. We get into why Finland never made Mosin receivers, how they reverse-engineered the AK, which designs the Finnish Army rejected that later hit the civilian market, and Ian’s personal favorites. If you’re a Forgotten Weapons fan or just into Winter War history and oddball engineering, this one’s for you.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 163! 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.

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. This week, we have a review of the SilencerCo Scythe STM. This is the big brother to the Scythe-Ti suppressor that adds some modularity and changes up the materials.

In the past, I’ve written about how the MP5 started it all for me in 1990, seeing Charlie Sheen and the boys rescue hostages, lay waste to bad guys, and likely end up with the girl. If you don’t get the reference, then congratulations, you’re not old, like me. But let us not diminish another childhood LARP near and dear to all: The Cowboy. Without posting photos of myself dressed up as a kid ready to move the herd, take my word that it’s a real thing. That being said, cowboy work is serious business, and the backyard is an untapped frontier full of dangers that may require more authority than the caps in my toy six-shooter would provide. By the time I was old enough, the Winchester 1873 was the apple of my eye, and I spent formative years with my Model 94 chambered in 30-30. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I recognized how much more could be done with a lever action, and that both my tactical and cowboy worlds could be forced into a collision the likes of which my credit card might deny. But when all hope seemed lost, the problem solvers at Smith & Wesson stepped up with a factory solution that floats like a butterfly without stinging at the bank, the 1854 Stealth Hunter series of rifles.

The Glock 45 in 9mm is today’s feature, and it’s pretty difficult to type up something creative, as I would have thought everyone knows everything about this pistol already. But perhaps not, so let’s begin with the basics, like it’s a striker-fired pistol with a compact slide on a full-size frame, holding 17+1 rounds (depending on magazine, of course). This length of barrel balances accuracy and ease of carry in a pretty sweet way.

If you were to do show and tell with a snub-nose revolver with the front half of the trigger guard sawed off and the hammer bobbed, watch the reactions. Some old-timer will nod knowingly and say "Fitz Special." Someone else will look horrified and ask what bubba did to that poor gun.

If there is one thing on guns that I love almost as much as matching furniture, it’s matching optics. Too few red dot companies make their own, dedicated backup iron sights meant to work with their red dots. Luckily, much like me, the people over at Meprolight are also pretty fond of a good pair. Right alongside the release of the new Meprolight MPO MPRO-F enclosed red dot and the rest of the MPO lineup, Meprolight also released dedicated backup sights meant to work with the dots. I’ve taken the last few months to test out what it’s like to run a perfect pairing by using the MPO red dot and irons, and today I’ll share my thoughts with you about what it's like to buy and run this type of setup.

Custom & Collectable Firearms has introduced the 24KT Gold Daniel Defense MK18, a limited-edition release of just 50 sequentially numbered rifles. Each MK18 is chambered in 5.56 NATO and features a 10.3-inch barrel, offering the performance and reliability associated with the Daniel Defense name.

GRITR has released a new series of caliber-specific Bore Cleaning Ropes designed for quick barrel maintenance in the field or at the range. The ropes are intended to offer a single-pass cleaning solution for pistols, rifles, and shotguns, and are built around a braided cord with an embedded brass brush and a weighted lead-free tip.

Naval warfare has always demanded tools that are as specialized as the environment in which they are used. Unlike land or air combat, operations beneath the surface place unique challenges on both the operator and the weapon. Naval divers, tasked with missions ranging from sabotage and reconnaissance beneath the waves, require arms designed to function reliably in conditions that would cripple conventional firearms. Saltwater corrosion, the drag of dense liquid, and the need for lethality at extremely short ranges all demand engineering solutions far outside the norm.

Photo Of The Day and we take a look at four images of the 590RM Breacher. This Mossberg shotgun features an ambidextrous AR-style rotary safety selector and comes with a 10-round detachable magazine. The 18.5-inch barrel includes an integrated heat shield, in case you decide to shoot a few more than one magazine.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how people need to stop carrying so much junk. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to break down the checklist you should go through when thinking about changing carry guns and looking at the reason behind the change. Oftentimes, we will change guns just because we want something new, but in reality, it's much tougher to become proficient with a new gun when you're switching out your carry gun every other week or every month. Let's take a closer look at some considerations when changing guns.

Pretty interesting new aiming concept, isn’t it? I guess it may take some time to get used to it, but if it works as advertised, it can make a difference in a self-defense situation. Let us know in the comments section what you think about the Green Light Sights.

Dead Air Silencers just released something completely different from their usual suppressor lineup: a tactical axe. The DAXE, created in partnership with Winkler Knives, combines a compact throwing axe with a built-in wrench for Dead Air muzzle devices. Because why carry two tools when one will do?

The Glenfield brand is back! For those unfamiliar, Glenfield was the budget-oriented companion to the Marlin brand. Ruger purchased Marlin some years ago and obtained the Glenfield brand at the same time and it has its first "new" product.

Today, I’m happy to bring on a long-time friend of both the blog and the TFBTV YouTube Channel, Mr. Žiga Polajnar from Polenar Tactical. What’s really unique about Žiga and the rest of his crew is that, despite the quite restrictive gun laws in a lot of the EU, Žiga has managed to start up a successful business that delivers tactical training, as well as high-quality scopes, holsters, and other tactical gear, in addition to some cool custom T-shirts. Because of that business and a lot of collaboration with other European shooters, Žiga has also managed to start up his very own Slovenian-grown brutality-style competition - Lynx Brutality. Today, Žiga and I will discuss what it's like to run one of these matches, and also what this year’s Swedish “Viking Brutality” was like for Žiga.

Welcome back to another edition of Blast From The Past. Last time, we took a look at the AAC 300 Blackout Rifle. If you missed that article, please click the link here to check it out. This time, I want to take a look at a handgun that was ahead of its time in terms of size and features. They aren't super common in gun stores, so it's always interesting to take a look at some of the early West German models. I recently picked one up and had a few months to shoot and carry it so far. Let's take a closer look at SIG Sauer’s West German P225.

Photo Of The Day, and we’re looking at a Ruger 10/22 Charger Rimfire pistol built by Sharp Shot Studios. Did you ever have a project that “snowballed”? Well, this one did and what was initially an 8" Ruger 10/22 Charger with the intent to put a simple optic on it and suppress it, kind of continued.

Welcome back to another edition of Wheelgun Wednesday. Last week, I talked about a few revolvers to look at if you want to start collecting. There were some truly iconic guns on that list, so if you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to keep this revolver train going with some truly amazing examples of revolvers you should pick up if given the opportunity. Let's take a closer look at some collectable revolvers to buy.

Tick-tock - it’s time to Pew Pew! Heckler & Koch has partnered with MTM Watch to produce a limited run of HK Hypertec watches, available exclusively through the HK Webshop. Each timepiece is built with a solid 316L stainless-steel case, Swiss quartz movement, and scratch-resistant glass crystal.

XS Sights has introduced a new Lever Rail designed for the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum with a 19.25-inch barrel. The rail provides a modern, stable optic mounting solution while maintaining the rifle’s traditional styling.

The 5 Worst First Pistols to Buy: A quick, blunt, and useful guide for new shooters who want to avoid the common first-gun mistakes. I break down the five categories of handguns you should skip as a beginner, explain why they wreck fundamentals and confidence, and show better alternatives like a quality 9mm, a dedicated .45 Colt revolver if you insist, or a fun .22LR. Whether you are buying your first handgun for the range, home defense, or concealed carry this video will save you time and money and point you to sensible first-gun choices.