Collectors’ Quirks – The Little Things That Matter

One of the things I love most about the world of firearms is the collectors. The guys who dig into the most niche things and export the information to the world. These in-depth dudes might have undiagnosed autism, but we all benefit from it. Over my years in the wider gun world, I’ve come acros...

By Travis Pike

POTD: Elite Dutch Marechaussee Perfects Rapid-Response Tactics

The Brigade Speciale Beveiligingsopdrachten emerged from necessity. In 1975, with Europe rattled by the Munich massacre and rising terrorism, Major General E.N. Spronk of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee identified an operational gap: the specialized counter-terrorist units on the books were to...

By Eric B

Simple and Multi-Purpose – The Survivalet from Ravenwood Outfitters

In the outdoor gear world, we like things that serve multiple purposes. That allows us to cut pack weight. The Ravenwood Outfitters Survivalet is ridiculously simple in design, yet it has numerous uses. And when it’s not needed, it easily slips into a pack or bag. While I’m not privy to the b...

By Jim Cobb

The Dan Wesson 15-2 – Underrated Masterpiece

S&W, Colt, Taurus, Ruger, those are the big names in revolver production in the year of our Lord 2026, and arguably well before. There have certainly been alternatives, but they often don’t stick the landing. After S&W was purchased by Bangor Punta, Daniel B Wesson II decided he still w...

By Travis Pike

Wheelgun Wednesday: The Manurhin MR73 Liberty Is A Birthday Blaster

Right away, if you know anything about revolver manufacturers, you’re saying to yourself: “Manurhin is a French company, not American, so why are they selling revolvers to celebrate our milestone?” … and you’d have a point. But as their post on The Social Network Fo...

By Zac K

NDEX Removes The Front Post & Rewrites Sighting Philosophy Entirely

Tyler Grey spent thirteen years getting told no. No, this won't work. No, sights don't work that way. No, nobody will want them. The fact that Saberdyne Systems  launched the NDEX Indexing Sight System just now suggests he stopped asking permission. NDEX is a rear-sight-only system...

By Eric B

Colt Optics' New LE-Only Laser Shows Where Aiming Tech Is Heading

Colt Optics is playing for keeps with the LP5X-P, a weapon-mounted aiming laser that skips the usual "first generation" stumble and walks into battle-tested. Built in partnership with Brolis Defence, this unit has already been standardized and fielded across NATO forces, which means the...

By Eric B

Streamlight’s Multi-Fuel PolyTac 1X

A good flashlight is one of those tools you don’t fully appreciate until you need it. Between all my years working night shift as a police officer, my time camping, and simply using my lights for EDC and around the house, I’ve found that reliability matters. The moment the power goes ...

By Tim Stetzer

Are Custom Holsters Worth It?

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...

By TFB Staff
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