TFB Behind the Gun #130: TFB's Top Guns II - Cop vs Helicopter Pilot
We really hope you all enjoyed last week’s episode where we asked TFB writers Paul B and Adam S what their top 3 guns would be for a minimalist setup if you couldn’t have any other guns. However, even with an unlimited budget, and choice of any firearms in the world, both Adam, Paul, and virtually everyone else we’ve asked would have picked the same three guns. So this week I’ve decided to change the game up a bit and give our writers a bit more freedom to express themselves in their firearm choices. This week, and down the road we’ll be doing 5 guns with the aim of getting a bit more variety of firearms in the mix. We hope you’ll join the discussion this week with TFB writers Doug E and Patrik O as they go through their very interesting “minimalist” 5-gun setup.
Brandon Herrera, The AK-50 Saga
It was eight years ago when Brandon Herrera first teased the idea of the AK-50, and since that day, he has released approximately 50 video updates. You might ask if this really qualifies as a saga. Well, if we mean “saga” in terms of a long story involving achievements of epic and heroic proportions, then you bet! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
POTD: Early Italian Renaissance by SK Customs
If your last try at learning the Italian language and culture failed, there’s some hope in this Photo Of The Day, where we admire the latest creation from SK Customs. This gun is a tribute to the works of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, generally known as Raphael.
![Eric B](https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/profile/2024/05/07/130_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Wheelgun Wednesday: Recreating Elmer Keith's Fabled 600-yard Deer Shot
Elmer Keith purportedly once shot a mule deer at 600 yards with a .44 magnum revolver. Instagram revolver aficionado @stateline_shootist decided to see how possible that shot really was. Is it possible, or is it a tall tale? Let’s find out.
Dead Air Introduce the Lazarus 6
Dead Air Silencers has released the new Lazarus 6 that promises to be, well, everything. The Utah suppressor giant claims unparalleled sound suppression with minimal back pressure and maximum durability, checking every box for hard-use, high-performance tactical applications. Let’s take a closer look at the Lazarus 6 and see how this suppressor sets itself apart from the pack.
Federal Judge Dismisses Machine Gun Charges Citing 2nd Amendment
U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes, a President Trump appointee, dismissed two counts of machine gun possession, questioning whether bans on the weapons violates the Second Amendment. The decision has yet to be appealed, however, if upheld it could initiate a sweeping impact on machine gun regulations moving forward.
TFB Review: Leupold Mark 4HD 1-4.5X25 M5C3 SFP Scope + Torture Test
When it comes to optic durability, Leupold has always had a strong reputation, especially among professionals and law enforcement. The Leupold Mark 4HD 1-4.5X25 M5C3 SFP Scope is no exception. It's designed to serve those who require precision and durability in the field, and after spending some quality time with this scope, I can confidently say it lived up to my durability expectations.
![Patrik O](https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/profile/2024/06/10/744_1.jpg?size=50x50)
POTD: U.S. Marines With M16A4 and M249
Photo Of The Day where we see (above) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Garza, a combat engineer with Company B, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, as he posts security during loading into the objective rally point and defense training in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 24.2 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea, July 2024.
![Eric B](https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/profile/2024/05/07/130_1.jpg?size=50x50)
TFB Review: The Munitionworks MOD J - The Modernized SPR
The history of the battlefield is littered with tales of shooters, and their rifles accomplishing monumental feats of marksmanship with their trusty standard service weapons. While a lot of these feats are often played up for morale or even entirely fabricated, some guys and their rifles truly did have a knack for being pinpoint shooters on the battlefield. Fast forward to 2002 and that concept became an entire dedicated weapons system and its own class of dedicated battlefield marksmen. I’m of course talking about the SPR concept. While the idea of being accurate at long range with a standard service rifle has been in the works for centuries, the Special Purpose Rifle or SPR is a specific type of rifle, typically chambered in 5.56, meant to fill the role of a DMR (designated marksman rifle) without the need for an entirely different cartridge just for that rifle. Today we’ll be reviewing the Munitionworks MOD J SPR - a rifle that is intended to perform at the level as the original Mk 12 SPR, but with a few modernizations that make it a better fit for 2024’s shooters.
Century Arms' High-Powered Centurion 14
Quick, what’s the best pistol ever designed by John Moses Browning? You’ll get a lot of answers for this, although most Americans will loudly shout for the 1911. But along with the classic GI-issued .45 and a lot of other genre-founding pistols (let’s not forget the 1903 pocket pistol, and the Woodsman plinker), the Browning Hi-Power stands as a timeless classic. And now Century Arms has a very affordable clone for sale.
SIG’s Newest Image Stabilized Binoculars, The ZULU6-HDX PRO
Sig Sauer has updated its ZULY6-HDX image-stabilized binocular line with the new ZULU6-HDX PRO. From hunting to birding, if you have ever used stabilized binoculars, you know how much frustration they can take out of the experience when using them without some form of support. Let’s take a closer look at the features of the updated ZULU6-HDX PRO and see if they might be the right fit for your next outdoor adventure.
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SIG Sauer Confirm Additional Indian Army Order for SIG716s
India continues its quest to be the world’s largest customer for SIG Sauer’s SIG716i 7.62x51mm rifle. On 26 August, SIG Sauer announced that India’s Ministry of Defence had contracted for another 73,000 SIG716 series rifles. The first Indian order came in 2019, with a procurement of 72,400 rifles, worth a reported $72 million.
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Best Belts for Concealed Carry
A gun really isn’t all that helpful in your daily life if you don’t have a good holster, and a good gun belt to hold it all on. Ever since the invention of the handgun, holsters and belts have played an important role in helping their users efficiently carry their firearms, and allow them to have near-instant access to them should the need arise.