TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds

When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...

By Eric B

POTD: The Caracal UAE 50th Anniversary - Limited to 50

Exclusivity is often claimed, but rarely defined. The Caracal 2011 UAE 50th Anniversary was produced in a single run of just 50 pistols, each marked with a unique serial number from UAE01 to UAE50. These were made available only through a controlled release, with early allocation tied to ADIHEX 2...

By Eric B

Fudd Friday: The Highs And Lows Of The Winchester Model 1200

The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...

By Zac K

History Shows Pistols Were Common in Revolutionary America

Were pistols common in Revolutionary America? Historical evidence from Cramer and Olson’s Willamette Law Review article shows pistols were privately owned, commercially available, and familiar to Americans at the Founding.

By Dean Weingarten

New Fiocchi Ammo Turns Any NATO Rifle Into a Drone Killer

Fiocchi Ammunition , operating under the CSG Group , has introduced a new line of counter-drone ammunition engineered for standard-issue assault rifles, addressing a critical gap in infantry-level UAV defense. The new ammunition is available in 5.56x45mm NATO and 5.45x39mm, with a 7.62x51mm varia...

By Eric B

Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD Review

I love to tinker. You can give me a completely sound gun that doesn’t need anything else, and I’ll still want to swap out some parts “just to see.” You know the type. Heck, I bet most of you are the same way. I recently swapped a Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD, in the 13.5-inch Read Mo...

By Scott Conditt

Inside the Hausken HX-Ti³: Europe's New 3D-Printed Suppressor

The HX-Ti³ is Hausken's latest suppressor, developed for hunters and shooters prioritising low weight, strength, and reliable field performance. It represents the company's answer to a growing demand: suppressors that don't just silence, but become a seamless part of the rifle...

By Eric B

NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues

The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.

By Jeff Knox
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