Ever since the dawn of the pistol, we’ve always sought to optimize the projectiles we shoot at those who are threatening us. Throughout history, we’ve seen the simple round ball shot evolve into all sorts of shapes, and eventually into the sleek, high ballistic coefficient, and complex expanding bullet designs meant for the greatest terminal effect out of the shortest barrels. With such a long history of developing ammunition, humanity has a long laundry list of even just 9mm cartridges that many people would consider carrying for self-defense. How do you sort through all of that? Today I’m going to give you what I and a lot of the TFB staff agree are the best available 9mm carry ammo.

Photo Of The Day and we take a look at the Szép M1. To my knowledge, it’s the first time we have this rifle in any of our POTDs. The Szép is used by the Hungarian Army in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO.

Welcome everyone to the 245th edition of 'Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?', one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question - is this Gat a sweet deal or only have Fudd appeal? Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.

It’s no secret that the Sig Sauer P365 has become one of the most popular sub-compact handguns on the market since its 2018 SHOT Show debut, and you know what they say, with great success comes great accessories. Alright, maybe that isn’t the saying, but it’s true! While polymer-frame handguns have been the norm since the P365 was a twinkle Sig’s eye, you just can’t please everyone. Well, maybe you can. Now you can buy a JT P365 Aluminum Grip Module, developed by Juggernaut Tactical, directly on the Sig Sauer website. There is a little more going on here than just a grip module, however. Let’s take a closer look.

Ed Brown will be adding his special touch on another production pistol. The new “Fueled by Ed Brown” Prodigy Comp 4.25” adds a custom edge to this Springfield Armory pistol. Keep reading to see what those features are.

Join James Reeves from TFBTV as we dive into the FN 509 Edge series, putting the Edge CC and Edge LS models to the test. In this video, we explore the accuracy, features, and overall performance of these cutting-edge pistols. Whether you're considering the Edge series for your next carry or range day, this comprehensive review has you covered.

The war in Ukraine has proven what a threat small drones can be whether they’re carrying explosive payloads or just snooping around the battlefield. It has become fairly common for both Ukrainians and Russians to use shotguns to counter enemy drones so it is unsurprising to see a leading tactical shotgun manufacturer bring an anti-drone shotgun set up to market.

This weekend, the state of Mississippi lives up to its motto, “Virtute et Armis,” Latin for “By Valor and Arms” by declaring no tax on sales through Sunday on all purchases of firearms, ammunition, and some hunting supplies. Celebrating Labor Day weekend while encouraging law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights while saving money in the process, puts a smile on my face and makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, even if I don’t live in Mississippi.

Thunderbeast Arms recently hosted the  2024 Silencer Summit where suppressor manufacturers around the industry met to test their wares. The event gathered data from many of the silencers on the market at the same place and on the same equipment for apples-to-apples comparison. The full results of that test are now published, and they are pretty interesting.

Last year when I was ramping up to compete in the Tactical Games, I only owned an Eotech and thought that would be enough for the competition. I asked around to a few of our fellow writers who had already competed in the games and they quickly told me that only having an optic with no magnification was going to make things much more difficult for me at the competition.

Photo Of The Day and we take a look at the Beretta ARX160 in action. Here it can be seen aboard the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill in the Philippine Sea, 2024. The Beretta ARX160 was developed for the Italian Armed Forces as part of the "Soldato Futuro" project and was launched in 2008. Fast forward to 2024, and it still looks modern.

We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 144. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war stories, competition shooting, gun industry news, and much more. In addition, we’re also featuring the most recent episode of TFB’s own Behind The Gun Podcast which airs every week on Thursday mornings. If you’d like to check out the full episode list for TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast, you can find it here on the TFB website or on your favorite podcast app. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to this week’s selection of gun podcasts.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals and happy Labor Day! Today we bring you the best savings and exclusive offers just in time for the long weekend! As we celebrate Labor Day, take advantage of some of the year's best deals from your favorite online retailers. Whether you're looking for spare parts, optics, ammo, or even guns, there’s probably something out there for everyone. Don't miss out on these limited-time offers—shop now and make this Labor Day a fun one in honor of all of your hard work!

AR-15 upper receivers are available in an expansive and often bewildering array, but Rosco Manufacturing’s 11.5” K9 Wedge Lock URG stands out among the rest. Rosco rolled out URDs at the start of 2024 and I am sure it has been a boom for them. Pretty natural, I mean why not toss all your product into one package (or multiple)? Everything about this URG has been crafted with purpose, from its continuous taper K9 barrel profile to its Wedge Lock handguard system. As we delve deeper into the specs and features of the 11.5" K9 Wedge Lock URG, you can decide for yourselves if this setup is worth the hype at all. Let’s dive right into the review!

The Kriss Vector is a contentious firearm for many however throughout its many iterations the platform has continued to garner a following for a few major reasons, the first being its unique looks which have always invoked a sci-fi vibe akin to Stargate or Cyberpunk 2077. The second is its Super V system that imparts its signature recoil impulse and makes the Vector a blast to shoot. Unfortunately, due to how the Vector has to be built around the Super V, there have always been ergonomic problems with the shorter pistol and SBR variants. Kriss has sold their own solutions and rails for quite a while but now Strike Industries has thrown their hat into the ring.

Gunowners of America is teaming up with Henry Repeating Arms to release the GOA Tribute Edition Lever Action Octagon Frontier and Big Boy X Model. Henry is selling these models directly through their website, something we don’t often see, with a few incentives that may make you look more closely at picking one up if you’re in the market for a lever action rifle. These GOA exclusives are coming to you at a special price with Henry donating $50 from every sale back to Gun Owners of America, in full support of their continued mission to defend, protect, and restore the Second Amendment.