It's hard to come out with something that interests me in the 1911 market these days. The market has been saturated with pistols in almost every price range with a large variety of features. So how does Springfield Armory's Garrison hold up? Springfield has been making 9mm and .45 caliber 1911s for years now, with everything from top-of-the-line railed models like the TRP, Operator, and Emissary lines to more traditional pistols like the Mil Spec. The Garrison sits right in the middle of the pack with much appreciated modern features like the 3 dot Novak sights, skeletonized hammer and the extended beavertail. It does all this while keeping the lines and feel of a mil-spec 1911 versus something like the Emissary. Let's dive into the review.

We do way too few pistols in our Photo Of The Day, but today’s contribution from Walther in Germany should keep everyone happy for quite a while. Above you see the Walther P14 PDP (Performance Duty Pistol) in 9x19 mm.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at how to choose a carry gun that’s right for you. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. So now you have a carry gun but what’s the next step? What are some options to carry your new handgun in and what are some of the most important things to buy right off the bat? Let’s take a closer look at holster selection and accessories for concealed carry.

B&T USA have announced the introduction of their new line of 3D printed suppressors, the Print-X family which includes Rotex and SRBS (Slimline Reduced Backpressure System) models! The Print-X line is manufactured using laser bed fusion techniques. Depending on model these weldless cans are made from either 100% titanium or 718 Inconel. The Print-X Rotex and SRBS are available in both 5.56 and 7.62 variations as well as various sizes including Mini-K, Compact and Full. B&T USA says the suppressors are available globally now.

Kalashnikov Concern has announced the delivery of a second batch of tools and equipment which will be used to manufacture India’s AK-203. The Indian AK-203s are being procured under India’s Make in India scheme through a joint venture, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), which is a partnership between India’s Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) and Munitions India Limited (MIL) and Russia’s Rostec subsidiaries Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport.

Today we’re bringing on our new editor-in-chief, Mr. Josh Centers, to talk about his favorite firearms, his work history, and some of his thoughts on his first few months with us here at TFB. Josh Centers has a wealth of experience from many other industries that are somewhat, but not entirely related to the firearms industry. However, just like the rest of us, Josh is also a die-hard Second Amendment advocate who enjoys blasting steel and collecting obscure and rare guns. Today Josh and I will discuss how he came to be the new head honcho here at TFB, and what some of his plans are for the blog going forward. Please welcome TFB’s Editor-in-Chief, Josh Centers to the show!

The Steyr AUG still sees heavy use in elite military and LEO units. In this special AUGust edition video, JamesReeves from TFBTV partners with Martin of the  @austriaarms2501  gun shop and YouTube channel to delve into four unique configurations of the Steyr AUG. Each setup is tailored for different law enforcement and military units in Austria, showcasing their specific optic and accessory setups, calibers, configurations, and barrel lengths.

Additive Manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D Printing, is becoming increasingly mainstream in the production of firearms components and accessories. We’ve already seen commercial attempts at manufacturing polymer 3D-printed suppressors and now, thanks to Forerunner 3D Printing, we can see how 3D-printed nylon survives a couple of hundreds of rimfire rounds.

Once upon a time, the “low power variable optic” (LPVO) was a 1-4x scope. Then along came the 1-6x, then the 1-8x, and now the 1-10x. A top-end with 10x magnification is hardly “low power,” particularly when that was the standard magnification for USMC sniper rifles for many years. The Trijicon Credo 1-10x28 First Focal Plane (FFP) scope combines a 1x low end with a 10x top end and FFP reticle

We have recently seen a series of Photo Of The Day where U.S. Marines shoot various foreign firearms, in equally foreign places, and today is no different. Above you see U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Sumerel, a Spring Hill, Tennessee native and a section leader with Mobile Reconnaissance Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division as he sets into a defense while conducting bilateral training with Finnish coastal brigade forces during joint exercise Keksi 24 in Upinniemi, Finland, May 16, 2024. At least he got to go there in the summertime!

Panzer Arms USA has announced two new versions of their M4 shotgun. The Speed and Speed Pro models include a variety of features catering to competition users. Let’s take a look at the differences from the base model guns.

This week on Wheelgun Wednesday, we are revisiting a revolver that isn't necessarily new to the market - it was announced a couple years ago - but it may have never crossed your radar or pocketbook because it is a Talo Distributor Exclusive model. This means that it is a limited-run, small batch manufactured revolver that is meant to be unique, semi-rare, and flatly, cool! So, today we are going to take a gander at the Ruger LCRx 9mm 3” to see if this is something you may want to add to your arsenal. Let’s dive in!

When is a 1911-pattern pistol not a 1911? According to the naysayers, if it isn’t in .45 ACP (or maybe 38 Super?), it doesn’t count. But if you aren’t torn by such negativity, you might want to take a peek at the new GFORCE Arms Chronicle, an all-forged 1911-pattern pistol that’s just hitting the U.S. market now, chambered in 9x19mm.

Viridian has introduced its new 4LUX 2K and 2K Duo, offering shooters the ability to combine their weapon-mounted accessories with a light, grip and even a laser all integrated into a single rail-mounted unit.

Want to go fishing in Wisconsin? Good news, people—you no longer have to leave your gun at home when you want to wet your lines. After decades of weird restrictions on fishermen, the state’s Department of Natural Resources has finally come to its senses.

The Prodigy from Springfield Armory was their first foray into double-stack (DS) 1911-style pistols when it was announced some years ago. More recently, Springfield Armory has introduced 10-round versions for restrictive locales, Coyote Brown Cerakote colorways, and today, a compensated version was released in the 1911 DS Prodigy Comp 9mm.