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KNS Precision is well known for their adjustable gas plug for AK47/AK74 derivatives. This year at the 2025 NRAAM convention in Atlanta, GA they debut an expansion of this line into a unique platform. Their new unnamed gas plug for the Steyr AUIG brings the same adjustability they are known for into the Austrian bullpup world with a drop in gas regulator. 

Magpul added another crop of new items to their catalog for 2024, just like they do every year, but this time it’s not just AR stocks and grips. First up, they have a new set of grip modules for the SIG P320 to go along with their P320-compatible AMAGs. Second, Magpul joins the year of the lever action with stocks and handguards for several patterns of lever guns. Hop and Luke visited to check them out but this time they got permission first.

NRAAM 2024 is all wrapped up and in the books. This year we didn’t see a whole bunch of groundbreaking releases or entirely new products but instead, we saw a lot of revival product lines. Today on the Podcast, Hop and I go over some of our observations about social media and its influence on the firearms industry, as well as our thoughts and opinions about which subsectors of the firearms community are driving most of the trends and sales that we’re seeing. If you’re here just for the coverage of the cool products released at NRAAM 2024, you can also check out our full playlist for NRAAM 2024 on TFBTV Showtime starting with the video below. Thanks as always for tuning into the podcast and we’ll see you all again next week!

Luke C is back for day 3 of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits to talk with Shield Arms about some of their latest products and services. Today Seth shares Shield Arms’ new ROC (Revolver Optics Conversion) mount – a no-mill option that easily attaches to your J-Frame revolvers (like the S&W 442) giving you an instant optics solution for iron-sighted revolvers. Shield Arms is also showcasing their new Split Rig – an easy on-and-off chest rig perfect for shooting prone, and finally their Grip Chop service for the Glock 48 and 43X. This service shaves off just enough of the grip to fit the new Shield Arms 10-round flush fit mag made specifically for their Grip Chop – Did they just invent the Glock 43X/48 SF?

Luke C joins legendary competitive speed shooter Jerry Miculek at the 2024 NRA Show to talk about his new custom revolver from Smith & Wesson – the Model 327 WR. The Model 327 WR is a 9mm revolver with a lot of high-end lightweight materials baked into the design to make it lighter and quicker to handle in tandem with Jerry’s custom slick polished grips. Join Luke and Jerry today as they talk about the reasoning behind all of these design decisions for this special revolver celebrating his World Record (WR) revolver speed shooting achievements.

Join and Dead Air’s Mike Pappas as they go through the gamut of brand new Dead Air suppressors including the never-before-seen Lazarus 6mm ARC compatible suppressor, as well as the new NOMAX 33 .33 caliber lightweight beast. Stay tuned through till the end for a short inspirational from Mike Pappas.

Over the last few months, Streamlight has been quietly stepping up the output on a number of their weapon lights. The latest model to get this treatment is the TLR-7; the new TLR-7 HL-X is a dual-fuel version of Streamlight’s weapon light for compact handguns and has more lumens and candela than the previous version. Hop stopped by the Streamlight booth at NRAAM 2024 to check out their new crop of lights.

Luke C is at the National Rifle Association’s 153rd Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas checking out the new BOE Suppressors booth and their new user-serviceable nested monocore modular suppressor – the BOE Mod-1. The Mod-1 is a modification of their Ultra Compact Suppressor lineup. Like their predecessors, the Mod-1 lineup is rated for magnum hunting calibers like 375 H&H or 338RUM. The Mod-1 lineup has improved thermal dispersion, has thicker wear surfaces and can be configured to fit any aftermarket QD setup with 1.375-24 threads. BOE Model-1 should be available for purchase for around $1,200 around the end of June 2024.

Luke C is back on the floor at NRAAM 20204 talking with Jess from Colt about some of their new revolvers. In addition to a new 8″ long variant of the ever-popular Python line of revolvers, Colt is also re-releasing and updating the compact Viper, and introducing two new Bear-themed revolvers with the new Kodiak and Grizzly magnum revolvers.

Glock has finally added the 17L back to their lineup! New for 2024 the longest variant of 9mm Glock is now available with the Gen 5 upgrades and the MOS optics cut system. Hop stopped by the Glock booth at NRAAM 2024 to check out the Glock 17L Gen 5 MOS.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop and Phil Strader struggle with technology and respecting personal space. The new SIG Connect app works in conjunction with a sensor module and reactive targets that sense hits and relay them to your phone to track hits, scores, and timing. The app has built-in drills and games that work with SIG’s special reactive targets, but it can also be used to track hits on any printable target. The former is mostly aimed at indoor shooting ranges that may want to add a special challenge to one of their lanes, while the latter is more suited for the individual shooter.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop visits the Smith & Wesson booth at NRAAM 2024 to check out the new short barreled .300 Blackout version of the S&W/Gemtech GVAC upper. The GVAC system is a bore evacuator that significantly reduces gas blowback to the shooter’s face, which works well in conjunction with Gemtech’s new reduced back pressure suppressor series.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop visits Taurus to check out their new Taurus and Heritage revolvers for 2024. The Taurus offerings include a single action only cowboy gun in .45 Colt and .357 Magnum, as well as a new 856 TORO chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. Taurus’ sister company Heritage has a new retro detective-style snub-nose revolver with a little noir flair.

[Luke is at NRAAM 2024 in Dallas, Texas checking out the Fusion Firearms booth and their brand new 2011-style pistol that takes Glock mags. The Fusion Firearms 20X11 pistol is currently available in a 4.5” model but will soon be expanded to include 5” variants. Each 20×11 is compatible with Glock OEM and aftermarket 17 round magazines and retails for about $1,100 making it a more affordable option for those seeking a 2011-style pistol.

After a long hiatus, Barrett has reintroduced the REC7 DI! In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop stops by the Barrett booth to check out the new version of the REC7 and how Barrett has updated it. Can the REC7 hang with the new crop of ARs? Time will tell.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Hop visits the Shadow Systems booth at the NRA Annual Meeting 2024 to check out the new CR920X. This is a new version of the CR920 micro double stack, with a longer grip that can accommodate a 15-round flush fit magazine or an 18-round extended magazine. The CR920X still has the same optics cut compatible with K-cut red dots, and is available as the flagship Elite model or the more entry-level Foundation model.

Today Luke C.​⁠ is with Matt from Warbird Protection to talk about their line of safety equipment, specifically their soft body armor which Matt has tested himself. Soft body armor is typically capable of stopping most handgun rounds up to and including the .44 Magnum. As you’ll see in today’s video, just like his dad, Matt is dedicated to proving that his body armor is not only NIJ-certified but capable of stopping bullets in real life through a live demonstration.

In this video, Hop is at NRAAM to check out the new Taurus TX22 TORO. This is a combination of all the best elements of the TX22 lineup, pairing the slide-mounted optic of the TX22 Compact with the heavier barrel of the TX22 Comp. And just for good measure, it comes with a new 22-round extended magazine.

James Reeves is at IWA 2024 talking to the European owners of the Delisle mark about their new modular suppressor for the European market. This suppressor is modular, works on pistols and rifles, and offers numerous means of mounting quickly to different platforms.

James Reeves is at IWA and Enforce Tac 2024 to talk to the guys from ReShell about their product, a compressed air, reusable shotgun training round kit. Load reusable training rounds with paintballs, 3D-printed projectiles, M&Ms, whatever. Check the video for details.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits the ERATAC booth to talk to them about their high-end, adjustable (and pricey!) drop-in AR trigger. Have a look and let us know what you think in the comments – worth the price?

James Reeves is with the guys from Genesis to talk about their new less lethal shotgun, the Genesis Arms GEN-12 LL. It’s a less lethal shotgun designed with law enforcement use in mind. It features a semi-auto, Mil-Spec AR trigger with AR controls and ergonomics, a 10.5” smoothbore barrel, and a high-visibility orange color for differentiation. The shotgun is designed to fire bean bag less lethal munitions and includes a 5-round magazine and soft case. It’s made with a 6061 aluminum upper, lower, and handguard, and has a delayed blowback mechanism.

James Reeves is at IWA 2024 talking to Mike about the Israeli-made LAWS-M reflex sight, which may be the most durable optic in the world, according to its creator. Designed with urban combat in mind, the LAWS-M has no plastic parts and can hold zero on a .50 caliber machine gun. It includes a BDC reticle and has a long battery life. See the video and judge for yourself.

James Reeves is at IWA 2024 visiting the PARD booth to discuss their new digital combo units – rifle scopes that use both digital night vision and thermal. The PARD TD32/TD62 are multi-spectral scopes that offer both thermal imaging and visible light sensors for daytime and nighttime use. These scopes allow for separate or combined use of thermal and night vision imagery, featuring Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode for enhanced observation and identification. They use high-sensitivity thermal detectors with resolutions of either 384×288 or 640×512, and a NETD of ≤25mK. The TD32/TD62 models are equipped with an 800×800 IPS ultra-high definition circular display, offering a comfortable and clear visual experience similar to traditional optical scopes. They also feature a 100mm long eye relief for comfortable extended use, a 1200-yard Laser Range Finder (LRF) with ballistic calculation capabilities, and one-shot zeroing for thermal and night vision channels for precise shooting. These scopes are designed for durability, with an IP67 waterproof rating and 6000J recoil resistance, and they come with replaceable and rechargeable 21700 batteries for extended use.

James Reeves is at IWA 2024 to visit M-Arms. Known for their KRATOS 1911, at IWA, they release the AION. The AION is a significant innovation in the 1911 pistol category, offering numerous groundbreaking features taken from the KRATOS such as high-quality tool steel construction, precise manufacturing methods, and a fully cylindrical barrel for consistent accuracy. It also includes a unique tritop slide design, advanced extractor for reliable cartridge extraction, and minimal friction components for smooth operation. This pistol represents a blend of Swiss and Slovenian engineering, aiming for top-notch performance and durability.

James Reeves visits Revo Arms, designer of the low-bore-axis IS-9 pistol, to see the Carabina Revo AR9. This is an AR15 platform rifle chambered in 9x19mm caliber with barrels available in lengths from 12 to 16 inches. The rifle uses Glock-type magazines, facilitated by a specially designed magazine well. Additional features include an enlarged magazine release and a non-reciprocating charging handle, replacing the traditional T-shaped lever

James Reeves talks to the guys at Grand Power about the 10mm Stribog: A variant of the Stribog line of firearms, chambered in the 10mm Auto cartridge. The Stribog is produced by Grand Power, a Slovakian firearms manufacturer known for its innovative designs and high-quality production. The original Stribog models, such as the SP9A1, were chambered in 9mm, but due to the popularity of the platform and demand for more powerful calibers, a 10mm version has been a topic of interest among firearms enthusiasts.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at IWA 2024 talking to the creators of the MIPO 50, a quality, accurate Slovakian-made bolt action .50 caliber rifle that is reasonably priced. Do you think it can knock out 1-1.5 MOA groups? Its maker says it can. Watch for more details (and a cameo from Polenar Tactical).

James is at the Umarex booth to talk about this wild new less-lethal air-powered AR-type carbine that accepts a wide range of ammunition payloads including OC/pepper powder, less-lethal solid projectiles, and even UV markers. The most interesting part, however, would be its ability to self-regulate its operating pressure and projectile velocity based on the distance to the target, which it detects with a laser range-finding module.

At IWA 2024, James Reeves meets with a Girsan representative to discuss the Girsan Regard, also known in the US as the EAA Regard. Celebrating 30 years of production, these Beretta 92 clones stand out with new, eye-catching colors like white and gold. Known for their excellent value, the Girsan Regards maintain a reputation for quality and affordability in the world of firearms.