Modern Take on the Self-Defense 1911 Pistol

Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Ramon Ramirez takes a look at the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 4.25″ AOS pistol chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge as a modern self-defense handgun. The firearm was provided to the author by the company for this article. I didn�...

By Ramon Ramirez

[Balkan Shield 2026] TRB Presents Upgraded Version of Vampir Pistol

Last year, the first batch of Vampir pistols was imported from Bosnia to the United States. Previously, I wrote about the history of this handgun , and James Reeves of TFB TV reviewed the pistol in his video . After watching the video, viewers had two main complaints: price point and lack of red ...

By Vladimir Onokoy

TFB Review: The EOTech EFLX-CE Sight

Welcome back to another TFB review. In the world of closed-emitter reflex sights, there are a plethora of choices at a number of different price points. EOTech has recently released their first closed-emitter pistol optic. I've had the EOTech EFLX-CE for roughly 3-4 months and certainly have...

By Matt E

Vaelon - Watchtower Defense's Upcoming Flagship 9mm Pistol

Watchtower Defense has a new pistol in development, and TFB has the latest information and images. This is a 9mm double-stack 1911 pistol built at the company's facility in Tomball, Texas. The Vaelon is intended to be the flagship model in its handgun lineup.

By Eric B

Real Avid X3 Driver Set Review

In today’s review, Richard Johnson takes a look at the X3 Driver gunsmithing set from Real Avid. This kit offers the gunsmith or home hobbyist 57 different pieces: bits along with a ratchet and T-handle screwdriver. But is this a quality set or no better than the cheap junk sold by some online ...

By Richard Johnson

TFB Review: Strike Industries SMC Bravo Chassis - Springfield Echelon

The world of firearms is evolving and it is coming fast. We are no longer relegated to owning a pistol and rifle in fixed configurations. With chassis system handguns (SIG P365 with an FCU or Springfield Echelon with a COG), we can simply pull the “guts” - your serialized portion from...

By Adam Scepaniak

POTD: Firearm as Art - Wilson Combat's Stunning Rhodesian Camo Finish

Rhodesian Brushstroke  may be one of the most underrated camouflage patterns in military aesthetics, a fact that one of Wilson Combat's customers took good care of in this EDC X9. Born from counterinsurgency campaigns in Africa during the 1970s and '80s, the pattern employs organic...

By Eric B
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