Tallboy and Grand Slam: World War II Bunker Busters

By 1940, both England and Germany realized that the Kriegsmarine’s U-Boats were the key to the Battle of the Atlantic. Eliminating the German submarine threat was Britain’s top priority. Expanding the U-Boat fleet was Germany’s greatest hope to bring the British to their knees. In those dar...

By Tom Laemlein

5.11’S Urban Duo Readies You for In-City Travel

When the city is your backyard, and you’re constantly traversing the concrete jungle, discretion and toughness are necessary. You can have both with 5.11’s COVRT24 41L backpack and their trusted Original Pants. This 5.11 duo offers a tactical feel, all the while exhibiting a nondescript desig...

By Michael D'Angona

Recover Tactical S-PRO Pistol Stabilizer Kit

Recover Tactical’s S-Pro Pistol Stabilizer turns your everyday carry gun into a potent PDW. I had a chance to try out the Recover Tactical P-IX Glock chassis a while back, after seeing it at SHOT Show. It was a neat conversion kit for the Glock. It made it easier to shoot and allowed for at...

By Tim Stetzer

Taking the Hellcat .380 to 200 Yards

Before we begin, let’s just address the elephant in the room. What is “long-range” with a pistol, especially in a caliber like .380? That is a fair question, so let’s just start with the simple fact it is FUN to see how far we can go, to push our skills and develop our technique for Read ...

By Beyond Seclusion

TFB Weekly Web Deals 193: Deals for June 29th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  193! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re look...

By Luke C.

Tested: Federal Syntech 10mm 200 grain Solid Core

The 10mm Auto cartridge is sized just right for conventional automatic pistols while boasting power normally associated with magnum revolver cartridges. Since its introduction in 1983, the 10mm has grown in popularity as a big game and wilderness defense round. The pistols have evolved, as has th...

By Jim Maybrick

10mm for Self Defense: Is It Too Powerful?

Discussing the 10mm Auto cartridge stirs up strong opinions. When you chamber a polymer pistol for the cartridge, the debate gets even louder. Is it too powerful for self-defense? To get to the truth, I decided to get a Springfield Armory XD-M and run a bunch of 10mm ammo through it. Magnum Power...

By T. Logan Metesh

A Classic Gets an Upgrade – Boker Plus Stiletto 3.5

I first came across the Boker Plus Stiletto 3.5 when I saw a popular knife enthusiast/influencer talking about it in a video. It’s a great-looking knife. While it obviously isn’t a true Italian stiletto, there’s plenty of it in its DNA. It took a couple of months for the knife to finally hi...

By Jim Cobb
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