The Modern Budget Friendly MP5 Formula: MAC 5 with Midwest Industries Upgrades

The MP5 remains one of the most iconic firearms ever built, but its price keeps many shooters away. The SDS Arms MAC 5 delivers the same roller-delayed experience, accepts MP5 upgrades, and becomes even better with a suppressor, modern furniture, and a quality red dot. The post The Modern Budget ...

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick

The FN ARKA – It All Comes Back to The AR-15

I love the SCAR. I’m not saying it’s the greatest rifle ever; I’m not even saying it’s better than a quality AR-15. I love the SCAR because of its cultural cache. In my youth, it was the rifle associated with Special Operations. It’s peak GWOT drip. Every video game of the era featured ...

By Travis Pike

TFB Review: MCG Tactical Kodiak Red Dot Sight

I think we've all been there, or maybe the rest of you just have better taste than I do. Budget Optics. How cheap is too cheap? We've already taken a swing at MCG's $79 "not-EOTech"  and their Dark Force night vision binos , and MCG was kind enough to keep the gravy ...

By Luke C.

Small Business Spotlight: RX Arms

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight ! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is RX Arms, a manufacturer of tactical shotgun parts and accessories.

By Hrachya H

The Cutts Compensator Is Back, Sort Of

The intention behind the original Cutts Compensator was to reduce your gun’s muzzle climb as well as its recoil. The idea was that the ports cut into the compensator’s body would redirect gasses in such a way that your gun was more controllable, focusing on vertical muzzle movement du...

By Zac K

Colt Optics Launches Three New Red Dot Sights and Magnifier

Colt Electro Optics LLC announced its first family of red dot optics on June 29, 2026, according to a press release. The Michigan-based company introduced three products: the MRS-1 pistol red dot, the CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and the C3X-1 3x magnifier. All three optics are designed, engineered, and ...

By Matthew Moss

TFB Review: Vortex Venom Enclosed 6 MOA Micro Red Dot

The newest trend in handgun optics is enclosed emitters over the last several years. As the industry leans into incremental changes and improvements to make optics, handguns, and our shooting experience better, many optic manufacturers believe enclosed emitters are the way. Vortex Optics has anno...

By Adam Scepaniak

The Rimfire Report: Celebrating 75 Years of CCI — A Trip to Lewiston

There are media event trips, and then there are the kind of trips that remind you why you fell in love with this industry in the first place, and continue to sacrifice much to keep working in it. My recent visit to Lewiston, Idaho, to participate in CCI Ammunition's celebration of its 75th a...

By Luke C.
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