POTD: Thompson .30-06 Autorifle Prototype – The Only One Ever Made

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have the only known example of an experimental Thompson .30-06 selective fire auto-rifle, documented in “Thompson: The American Legend” by Tracie Hill. Built in December 1943, this one-off prototype demonstrates how the Thompson submach...

By Sam.S •

Diagnosing Inaccuracies: Is It You or Your Gun?

You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? Howe...

By Clayton Walker •

AKs From Azerbaijan (IGLIM) Are Coming to the USA?

If you’re into Kalashnikov rifles, you probably miss the good old days. It has been a while since AK enthusiasts heard any good news about their hobby, and it seems that things are only getting worse every year: sanctions, tariffs, bans, and other troubles are constantly driving prices up a...

By Vladimir Onokoy •

All-New Staccato HD C4X Now Available for Purchase

The Staccato HD C4X 9mm  was the talk of SHOT Show 2026 as the kings of the 2011 brought us another banger with a ported or compensated model that is compact enough for carry yet accurate enough for duty and competition. Now, Staccato is reporting that they are available for purchase directl...

By Adam Scepaniak •

In Case You Missed Them

Major manufacturers such as Glock, Kimber, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory and Taurus introduce new handguns practically every year. These guns get written up in all the major gun publications and are featured in numerous reviews on YouTube, such that they are hard to mis...

By David Freeman •

POTD: Precision, Transparency, and Questionable Financial Decisions

At first glance, this looks like a watch collector’s flat-lay, but I’m sure TFB readers noticed the magazine first. Lancer Systems’ translucent AR‑15 magazines take center stage here, surrounded by a lineup of high-end timepieces from names like Richard Mille, Tudor, and Rolex...

By Eric B •

POTD: The CZ 75 Story Told in Seven Pistols

Fifty years of continuous production is rare in the firearms world, and even rarer when the original design remains relevant. The CZ 75 has done exactly that, and this seven-pistol anniversary set captures the lineage in metal, wood, and markings that reflect decades of refinement. An excellent o...

By Eric B •
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