POTD: S&W 38 Double Action Perfected Model – The Last Top-Break

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Smith & Wesson’s final word on the top-break 38. This is the 38 Double Action “Perfected Model,” made from 1909 to 1920 in 38 S&W, and S&W wasn’t shy about the name. They considered it the pinnacle of thei...

By Sam.S •

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Suppressors: A Buyer’s Guide

Suppressing a 6.5 Creedmoor comes down to a choice most shooters do not think through before they buy. Historically, 6.5 Creedmoor shooters have reached for a .30 caliber silencer, and most still do, because a .30-caliber can also cover the .308 and other larger-bore rifles in the safe. But a ded...

By James Chen •

First Look: SA-35 4” 9mm Polished Blued Pistol

Editor’s Note: The author received a loaner Springfield Armory SA-35 4″ polished blue pistol prior to the handgun’s official launch for writing this article. All opinions are those of the author. I’ve been a big fan of the Springfield Armory SA-35 since its launch back in 2021...

By Justin Opinion •

Installing a Minn Kota Terrova Riptide – Out With the Old In With the New

A quality trolling motor can make a world of difference for your on-the-water experience, giving you more control of your boat’s position in the wind and current. After being at the mercy of the wind and current while trying to fish for sheephead on my buddy’s 1995 Action Craft Flatsm...

By Eugene L. •

Leupold VX-Freedom Straight-Wall Ships With Three Calibrated Dials

Straight-wall cartridge hunting has grown fast, mostly because states that used to restrict deer hunters to slugs opened the door to .350 Legend and its relatives. The optics side has been slower to catch up. Leupold’s newest scope is built specifically for those rifles. The VX-Freedom Stra...

By Sam.S •

POTD: Mauser Model 1914 Humpback – Long Barrel, Short Run

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an early Mauser pocket pistol that collectors love to hunt for. This is a Mauser Model 1914 “humpback” in 7.65mm (32 ACP), and it’s even rarer since it still wears the original long barrel. Mauser built this 7.65mm pistol w...

By Sam.S •

1879 Reichsrevolver: History and Accuracy Test

Germany’s 1879 Reichsrevolver is often dismissed as obsolete. An original shooting test with a removable red dot shows why this big single-action deserves another look.

By Dean Weingarten •

TFB Weekly Web Deals 207: Deals for October 5th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  207! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whethe...

By Luke C. •
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