Last year I had the opportunity to visit the John M. Browning Museum in Ogden, Utah and I was thrilled to see Browning’s hammerless 1911 prototype on display. Very little has been written about the development of this particular pistol. The pistol is briefly mentioned in John Browning and Curt Gentry’s 1964 biography of John M. Browning, explaining that during the US Army’s long process to select a new service pistol John M. Browning decided to provide two versions of his .45 ACP pistol – one with an exposed hammer and the other with a shrouded hammer similar to that seen on his Colt 1903 and 1908 Pocket Hammerless commercial pistols.

The Swedish Championships in PCC 2023 is in the books. This was a level 3 IPSC PCC competition with over 170 competitors from Sweden mainly but with a few international competitors. There were 12 very built stages that required a minimum of 236 rounds to finish. The stages ranged from fast-reaction, speed shooting that required 3-4 seconds for the top shooters, to long courses with a lot of movement and transitions that required about 35-40 seconds to complete.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the biggest carry mistakes I see new concealed carriers make. This week, I wanted to do a follow-up part 2 of last week’s article, adding in a few other trends I see regularly. A few of you have great points in the comment section last week so I took those into consideration as well. Let’s take a closer look at more of the biggest carry mistakes people make when they start out.

Welcome to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, where we take a look at as many aspects of revolvers as we can, one week at a time. Today, we’ll take a look at a newly available speedloader, called the Wrapid Loader. The aptly named Wrapid Loader uses links to hold revolver cartridges, between which are housed some springs to wrap the connected links into a cylinder shape. Because of the springs, the Wrapid loader can be carried flat in a belt pouch, but when deployed, it returns to the designated cylindrical shape to reload a revolver. The shooter then pulls the ring at the end of the loader, and the links release their cartridges one by one as the revolver’s cylinder turns from the force.

Welcome everyone to the 204th 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 has a 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.

Finnish Brutality 2023 concluded just last week and it’s been constantly on my mind. While the fun of the match is over, myself and many of the other attendees have been already looking forward to the next couple of brutality matches and have been coming up with a lot of ideas to make the competition even more fun, and more brutal. Part of that talk has led us back to previous year’s competitions to look for inspiration in both what worked and what didn’t work. So this week, while you’re getting some work done at the office or at home, I’ve rounded up a handful of Brutality-centric podcasts and videos you can listen to so that you’ll be mentally prepared for what’s to come if you’ve decided to go to one of these matches yourself. So as always, sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s selection of gun podcast content … or maybe this week it might be more appropriate to listen to these ones while you’re at the gym.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 61! As your gun collection grows, so does the budget for your ammunition. I find that despite the fact that I buy a lot of guns chambered in odd cartridges, I still end up always buying more of the standards – 9mm, 5.56, and 22LR. These three cartridges make up a pretty large portion of my ammunition budget and that’s why I’m always happy when I can find a sale here and there to shave a few cents off per round for my favorite guns. This week we’ll be focusing on just ammunition deals to help you get stocked up for your next range trip, or simply to add to your rainy day ammunition reserves.

Welcome everyone to the  TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to take a break from the more intensive activities to in the shop and commentate on a forgotten yet common World War I sidearm. This is the Spanish-made French-issued 1915 Ruby pistol. The commentary will be pretty cut and dry and you will see the reason. That is why we have a short field strip sprinkled in. Let’s dive right into it folks!

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week I ran the Silencer Central Banish 46 through with some subsonic .300BLK and .45-70 Gov’t. There are more Silencer Central reviews coming up in a few weeks, so let’s do a summer recap the of the Banish silencers we’ve seen to date. We can pumpkin spice it up in a few weeks with a couple .22LR suppressors.

The 2007 movie “3:10 to Yuma” is a modern remake of the 1957 film of the same name, which was based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. Directed by James Mangold, the film is a gripping Western that follows the story of a struggling rancher named Dan Evans (played by Christian Bale) who agrees to escort the notorious outlaw Ben Wade (played by Russell Crowe) to the town of Contention, where he will board the 3:10 train to Yuma Prison. 

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the perfect do-all pistol. If you happened to miss that article be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to talk about a few topics I often times see people do when they first start carrying a concealed firearm. There are a number of things that could find their way on this list but these are the three most common mistakes I often will see from beginners. Let’s take a closer look at the biggest carry mistakes.

The film “Commando” released in 1985 and directed by Mark L. Lester holds a significant place in pop culture due to its impact on the action movie genre and its portrayal of firearms. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in a relentless role, the film contributed to shaping the quintessential action hero archetype that would become emblematic of the 1980s. “Commando” pushed the boundaries of on-screen action with its intense, over-the-top sequences, establishing a template for subsequent action films to follow.

With the new Springfield Armory long-barrel Hellion rifle release, it has increased my fervor for the platform even more. Daniel Y. is reviewing the 20″ barreled Hellion for TFB while I am reviewing it for our sister site, AllOutdoor.com. Playing with the long barrel Hellion got me thinking “What If?” with regards to alternate Hellion carry handle options? So I whipped up some Photoshop mock-ups to see what could be possible if someone was to make a new carry handle for the Hellion platform. In this article, I photoshopped my ideas and in some cases crudely placed handles on guns as a rough draft.

The Kimber K6s was dubbed the world’s lightest 6-shot .357 Magnum revolver at the time of its launch and has only been succeeded slightly by the ever-so-slightly smaller K6s revolver. However, what the K6xs lacks is a true rear iron sight. Last time we did an XS Sight review we took a look at the Taurus 605 Defender with the dedicated Taurus front Glow Dot. Like the K6XS, the Taurus also doesn’t have a true rear iron sight, instead, both pistols have trench-style rear sights which can be difficult to get a solid sight picture on if accuracy is your goal. In stark opposition to both of those revolvers, the K6s features a replaceable and drift adjustable rear iron sight and XS Sights just happens to make their XS R3D Night sights for that particular platform. So today we’ll be talking about those and see what advantages or disadvantages they might offer you should you choose to make the upgrade over the standard sights that the K6s ships with.

Welcome everyone to the 203rd 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 has a 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.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week the Silencer Central Banish 46 got a pistol caliber workout on a few different hosts. This week the Banish 46 suppressor goes on a rifle caliber tour with full auto 300BLK, a 5.56 bolt action, and a .45-70 Henry lever gun. Let’s dive in.

I’ve heard it said that any gun is only as good as its magazine. As someone with a family to feed, I’ve dipped my toe into the world of cheap gear. Some of those purchases have been magazines of questionable merit, and I must say that I agree with the earlier statement. It’s no wonder the demand for mags, big and small, is constantly increasing. Whether you’re looking for box mags, stick mags, drums, clips, or ‘stendos, the ability to find what you need all in the same place is paramount to keeping yourself stocked. One such place is GunMag Warehouse, a powerhouse in the magazine space, ammunition supply, and much more.

As hard as it is to believe, the film Blood Diamond came out 17 years ago, and while most gun nerds immediately think of the Colt CAR-15 as the defacto firearm from this movie, I’m here to show off it and a few others. This film is actually stuffed to the brim with guns, (23 to be exact) so let’s look at a few of them.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at the importance of magazines when it comes to your carry pistol. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to talk about a common topic for people who have become comfortable with carrying a concealed firearm but tend to shuffle between full-size handguns and sub-compact depending on the season and time of year. People who reach this point often talk about the mythical do-all size pistol that can be carried all year round comfortably. Every person is different but there are certainly a few models that can fill the spot of that particular need. Let’s take a look at some options for the mythical do-all carry pistol.

.357 Magnum revolvers are kind of like 1911 pistols – despite being obviously outdated and outclassed in many cases by modern concealed carry options, they’re still loved and carried by many. Taurus’ 605 Defender is one such .357 Magnum option that fits in this category and also comes in at a bargain street price of just $400 for the matte stainless version. Released in 2022, the Taurus 605 Defender has had a bit of time in the market to earn a reputation for being reliable, lightweight, and accurate, with a bit of an excessively heavy double-action trigger pull. The Taurus 605 Defender already comes standard with trench-style sights built into the frame with an orange faceted night front sight. XS Sights wanted me to give the revolver a go with their revolver front sight. Seeing as I haven’t shot any .357 Magnum in a while I figured this would be a fun dive back into defensive revolvers for me so here we go!

Welcome everyone to the 202nd 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.

Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 98! We’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes this week from across the web from folks like Gun Talk Media, Sons of Liberty Gun Works, Classic Firearms, and of course our own homegrown TFB Behind The Gun Podcast. This week’s episodes cover everything from competition shooting, current industry topics, and some nitty gritty gun nerd stuff from our fellow gun podcasters and our guests on TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. So as always, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s selection of gun podcast listening.

Welcome back to The Rimfire Report, our weekly article series where we discuss everything rimfire – history, news, guns, ammunition, equipment, gear, sports and more. For today’s edition, we have three rare rimfire rifles found in the catalog of the upcoming August 2023 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction. While there are many amazing rimfire rifles consigned to this auction, in this author’s opinion, these are the top three in terms of rarity. Without further ado, let’s take a look at these unique specimens of the rimfire firearms world.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 60! If you’re reading this I’m probably either already overseas or somewhere over the northern Atlantic Ocean on my way to participate in Finnish Brutality on behalf of TFBTV. Although guns and gear are usually almost always on my mind (it’s kind of my job) this last month has really ramped up my thoughts on the type of gear and guns I choose to run for various competitions – I almost never use the same thing and this will also be true for Finnish Brutality where I’ll be using gear I’ve never worn and a type of rifle I’ve never fired or even held. I’m sure everything will be fine! For the rest of you here at home though, you can make a timely restock on some spare parts, ammunition, or maybe even pick up a gun you’ve been eyeing up for a while. Enjoy this week’s roundup of gun deals in TFB Weekly Web Deals 60.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week we got a general introduction to the Silencer Central Banish 46 multi-host suppressor. This week we screw on the piston system and put the Banish 46 though some subsonic pistol caliber ammo testing. Let’s see how quiet we can get these host combinations in both the short and long configurations.

The Mission Impossible film series is one of those rare things in the film that seem to get better with the more entries they put out. Since 1996, Ethan Hunt a.k.a. Tom Cruise, and the gang has been giving filmgoers, and movie buffs more than a few reasons to buy some expensive popcorn, and take a seat in their local movie theater. From the elaborate plot lines and the death-defying stunts, the series seems to always find a way to stay fresh. The Mission Impossible series is not particularly well known for its gunplay but does feature some interesting firearms from throughout the years. With the seventh installment of the Mission Impossible series hitting screens a few weeks ago, I figured this would be a good time to take a look at some of the guns from the film series. A quick disclaimer, though, I will only be covering one gun from each film in my criteria for picking each gun solely based on its functionality, or how unique it is. So without further ado, let’s get into the list.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at various products that help carry concealed and some items to avoid entirely. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to check it out by clicking the link here. This week, I want to discuss a topic that not many consider in the overall concealed carry world which is magazine selection. With countless options and manufacturers of magazines, it can be tough to know exactly which one is best for you and your carry needs. Let’s take a closer look at what options are on the market and the importance of magazines.

When it comes to venturing into the outdoors to either go camping, hiking, hunting, or to snap some dope pics for the ‘Gram (Instagram), we as gun owners like to debate the merits of firearms against apex predators. Whether it is the local meth head from the trailer park “cooking” in the State Park or a more likely encounter of a bear in the woods. What is your best defense?… A sidearm like a big-bore revolver or is it “Bear-Grade” pepper spray. If you have resolved to carrying a revolver in bear country, let’s take a look back at some of the more entertaining options to come from the firearm industry in the Revolvers vs Bears debate.

Welcome everyone to the 201st 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 has a 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.

Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 97! Podcasts are probably one of my favorite sounds to hear at the range other than relentless gunfire. Last week I had the unique opportunity to have a nice chat with Mo from Raven Wing Limited, a Los Angels based training company that specializes in higher-level pistol and carbine training. Mo and Raven Wing have built themselves up quite the reputation in the training world for not only having an extensive offering of training classes for different skill levels but also for bringing other talented trainers from across the country to train their customers at Raven Wing’s facilities. However, beyond that episode, we’ve got our usual roundup of podcast episodes from around the web, as well as a few of our own homegrown episodes featuring other cool guests like Mo! So as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s selection of gun podcast listening.