New for 2023, Palmetto State Armory is bringing out new versions of the JAKL series of piston-driven, monolithic upper ARs. The new JAKLs will be available with rifle-length barrels, including some pin & weld options, and also in new calibers like 7.62x39mm and 9mm. The new JAKLs will use PSA’s in-house lower receivers; the KS47…
Sneak Peek – Altama Maritime Mid, M05 Varusteleka Special Edition Coming soon, exclusively from our friends at Varusteleka, the Altama Maritime Mid in Finnish M05 camouflage. All the features you love in an awesome camouflage pattern. • Air mesh linings help wick away sweat and other moisture quickly from your foot. • Full length one…
Valhalla Tactical has been making their own light mounts and light bodies. Well, they have expanded their light options like the SOL (Selectable Orientation Light) light mount as well as manufacture their own light heads. With regards to their optic mounts, they already have an adapter plate for the Holosun SCRS. The SOL light mount is…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments It seems we, as a shooting world, are set on the 9mm and 5.56. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Both calibers perform admirably, and both are affordable, easy to find, and common in modern firearms. However, a number of calibers and options never really get a fair…
The 5.45×39 mm intermediate round is, of course, not new. It was developed in Russia for the new AK project in the early 70s and later called the AK-74. This potent round was nicknamed the Poison Bullet by Mujahideen in Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan conflict of 1979-1989, due to its tremendous wounding effects on its…
I got this drill from my friend Bryan Eastridge of the EDC Belt Company. I really like drills like this that have the same set par time for each stage. They make for very simple and efficient shooting sessions. Here’s the drill: Each stage has a set par of 2.5 Seconds 25yd-Draw and Fire 1…
At SHOT Show 2023, Geissele Automatics displayed a number of their government contract rifles as well as a pair of civilian market guns chambered in 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge), the GFR Maritime RECCE and GFR Stratomatch, that are also based on DoD contract guns. Let’s take a closer look. Geissele @ TFB: Geissele GFR Maritime…
I once said that “It’s Not Testing If You Aren’t Wearing A Lab Coat” which was a tongue-in-cheek jab at online “testers” attempts to defame products based on half-assed efforts. While I was on active duty I conducted numerous tests without the lab coat. The reality is that if you don’t have a test plan,…
Luth-AR had a number of new products on display at this year’s SHOT Show. We’ve already looked at their handy Modular Chassis Assembly (or MCA-22) but they also have a number of new accessories for your AR. These included the ambidextrous Wing Grip and the new left-handed ‘Chubby’ grip. New Products from Luth-AR (Matt Moss/TFB) Luth-AR explained…
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Kalashnikov USA to see what new releases KUSA has for 2023. AKs in 5.56mm and 5.45mm are on the menu, as well as a few other selections. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»»• Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to…