Silencer Saturday #422: Can Silencers Protect From Overpressure Risk?

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday , brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . A recent story by the New York Times  examined the issue of possible blast overpressure injuries from firing...

By Daniel Y •

Brewster F2A Buffalo: WWII’s Forgotten Fighter

The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim member...

By Tom Laemlein •

Sako Enters the AR-15 Market With the Arctic Rifle Generation

Sako, the Finnish company well known for bolt-action hunting rifles, is making a serious play for the military and law enforcement AR market. In a recent TFBTV  segment from EnforceTac 2026 , James Reeves got hands-on with the new Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG) lineup, and the question he pos...

By Josh C •

New Strike Industries Modular Chassis for Ruger 10/22 Receivers

Strike Industries  has just announced the release of their new aluminum chassis for the ever-popular Ruger 10/22 family of rimfire firearms. The new Strike Modular Chassis comes with a handguard extension to tailor its length to different 10/22 configurations and builds, and can accept both ...

By Hrachya H •

Hoback Kwaichete: Folder to Field Sword

Jake Hoback first made waves with the Kwaiback MK4, a folding knife that carried his design DNA. That folder became the foundation for something larger—a fixed blade that moved like a machete but carried the soul of a short sword. Out of that idea came the Hoback Kwaichete. The Hoback Path  I ...

By Reuben Bolieu •

Best Zero for Your Red Dot Pistol: 10 vs 15 vs 25 Yards

Not sure what zero to use for your red dot pistol? We break down the pros and cons of 10-yard, 15-yard, and 25-yard zeros so you can choose the best option for concealed carry, home defense, or competition.

A Soviet Experiment - The Kalashnikov Assault Carbine

Shortly after the adoption of the Kalashnikov design in 1949, Soviet small-arms development found itself at a doctrinal crossroads. The AK emerged as the final survivor of a rigorous postwar rifle competition, and, in an odd twist, it was accepted despite not fully meeting the full-auto accuracy ...

By Lynndon Schooler •
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