Springfield Prodigy Holster: What Actually Fits the Double-Stack 1911
Most 1911 holsters won't fit the Springfield Prodigy. Here's what to look for in a Prodigy holster, and how the KSG Lexington carries the 1911 DS and COA.
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Silencer Saturday #456: Savage Accu-Can 30 BOB
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we are taking a first look at an interesting suppressor from Savage Arms. This noted maker of bolt-action...
TFB Review: Rock River National Match Upper
Rock River was once one of the top manufacturers in the AR game, but they have faded from view somewhat. One area where they still have a strong following is in the world of high-power rifle shooting. RRA is one of the very few suppliers of competition-legal service rifle components. This review ...
Fudd Friday: The State Of The Lever-Action Union
The reason for lever-action rifles’ decline isn’t because people didn’t want them, not exactly. The problem was twofold: A lot of people who wanted lever-actions could have their desires met by rifles that were already on the market, typically at more affordable second-hand pric...
SureFire's KE2-T Turbo Head Trades Flood for Serious Throw
Seven hundred lumens does not sound like much in 2026, when pocket flashlights advertise four figures. The number that matters on the new SureFire KE2-T is the other one: 70,000 candela . That is where all 700 of those lumens end up, squeezed into a tight column that reaches over 500 meters...
POTD: Japanese Type 44 Cavalry Carbine – Bayonet That Never Leaves
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Japanese carbine with a bayonet that folds away under the barrel. This is a Arisaka Type 44 cavalry carbine in 6.5 Japanese, made at the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo sometime between 1911 and 1933. The “44” is the 44th year of t...
Slovenian Akila Presents The EVA-Tac Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle
It is hard to overestimate the importance of European firearms manufacturers for the global industry. Austrian Glock needs no introduction; Belgian FN Herstal was the main manufacturer of US military weapons for years; the list goes on and on.
AR-15 to .22 LR: Is a Conversion Kit or Dedicated Upper the Better Choice?
Converting an AR-15 to .22 LR can save money on every range trip. Here's how the CMMG Bravo conversion kit compares with a dedicated rimfire upper in reliability, accuracy, and maintenance.
‘The Phone Saved My Life’: Florida Father Refuses Armed Robber at Boynton Beach Gas Station, Takes Five Shots, and Walks Away With a Grazed Leg
A 49-year-old Florida father refused an armed robber at a Boynton Beach gas station, took fire, and says his iPhone stopped a 9mm round. Read the original story: ‘The Phone Saved My Life’: Florida Father Refuses Armed Robber at Boynton Beach Gas Station, Takes Five Shots, and Walks Aw...
Quiet Cans, Polite Prices: Polite Society Ind | CANCON 2026
At CANCON West 2026, @BallisticAviation talks with Shawn of Polite Society Industries about the company’s line of 3D-printed suppressors. A group of industry veterans founded the Tampa, Florida, company in 2026. Its pitch is simple: the $200 federal tax stamp on suppressors went to $0...