SilencerCo Releases the GDCH – Gas Defeating Charging Handle

SilencerCo have announced the Gas Defeating Charging Handle, with the aim of reducing the amount of gas which blows back into the shooter’s face when firing a suppressed AR-15. The new ambidextrous charging handle incorporates a gas seal to prevent gas from leaving the receiver through the charging handle slot. The GDCH has an MSRP of $114.00.

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POTD: Silent Steel Suppressors – Finland

Photo Of The Day and we’re going to have a look at various pictures from a new company called Silent Steel Suppressors. They’re from Finland and they manufacture suppressors. In Finland and Norway sound suppressors for firearms are license-free, and by the looks of it, Sweden might get similar legislation by this summer.

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Why is my Form 1 "Pending Research" and How does it Affect Processing Time?

One of the more intriguing firearms from SHOT Show 2022 was the Czech Weapons CSV-9, a modular 9mm pistol caliber carbine from the Czech Republic. Four Peaks Imports of Arizona is going to be importing small batches of these in pistol form and in at least two configurations, and  Czech Weapons’ website lists a number of different “Versions” of the CSV-9 that can be run on a single receiver.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #214: Range Time With LMT-AT ION 30

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. Last week we got a preview of the new SIG Sauer SLH rifle suppressors – we’ll get back to shooting them next weekend. This week we finally return to the LMT-AT ION 30 silencers. Built for extreme use and eliminating back pressure, the latest release from LMT Advanced Technologies is feature rich and priced competitively. But is it right for you? Let’s dive in

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MAXIM Defense Short Barrel Ammunition – Tumble Upon Impact

Compact and light, rifle caliber personal defense weapons (PDWs) are a compromise to pistol caliber carbines or submachine guns. Unfortunately, short barrel rifles can leave cartridges designed for longer barrels anemic when it comes to terminal performance. MAXIM Defense Short Barrel Ammunition is designed to create wound cavities that outperform expanding and fragmenting rounds and can tumble at velocities down to 500 fps. MAXIM Defense also just released a line of suppressor-friendly frangible ammunition that can be shot on steel targets at very short distances.

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[SHOT 2022] Maxim Defense Suppressors, MD11 Rifle and Updated MD15

Maxim Defense was probably the company with the most new products released at SHOT Show 2022. They have updated their line of MD-15 rifles, introduced an entirely new suppressor product line, released a new AR10 pattern rifle called MD11 … pretty much everything in their booth was new. Let’s take a look at the list of new Maxim Defense products and see how the company describes them.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #213: Blizzard! SIG Sauer SLH Suppressor Preview

Good evening everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 suppressor. Last week we got a look at suppressors from the 2022 SHOT Show. This week we get a preview of the new SIG Sauer SLH suppressor line up. I know, I still owe you the LMT ION 30 review, and I’d love to get these SIG cans in front of the MCX, but COVID (thanks a lot SHOT Show) and an active blizzard are keeping me indoors. As much as I love you guys, I’m staying inside where it’s warm and dry.

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[SHOT 2022] New Products From Strategic Armory Corps

Strategic Armory Corps owns many notable brands, including Armalite, McMillan Firearms, Surgeon Rifles, and AWC Silencers. SAC had a large booth at SHOT Show 2022 with all sorts of products on display.

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[SHOT 2022] The Quickest Suppressor Ever: B&T Reduced Back Pressure 9mm

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2022 visiting with B&T to see their newest suppressor, a 9mm tri-lug silencer with a quick detach that takes only a button press to detach. And even though this is a high-performance B&T silencer, it’s going to run under $700 street price when it is introduced.

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[SHOT 2022] A Heat Shield for your Can? The Modtac Rigid Suppressor Shield

Hop’s at Modtac for SHOT Show 2022 to talk about the Modtac Suppressor Shield, a device that fixes in place via your firearm’s rail to form a protective shield over your suppressor and protect yourself and others from possible burning. Accoring to Modtac’s website about this device:

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[SHOT 2022] Precision Armament AeroMod 22+ Silencer

Precision Armament is jumping headfirst into the silencer market with their new AeroMod 22+ suppressor.  This newest addition to their lineup is a completely modular and multi-caliber rated suppressor.  During SHOT 2022 I had a chance to sit down with their product team and have them walk me through the brand new AeroMod 22+ Suppressor.

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[SHOT 2022] MODTAC's Next-Gen Rigid Suppressor Cover

The concept of a suppressor wrap or suppressor cover isn’t a new one and technically the MODTAC Rigid suppressor cover isn’t new either. However, the cover is new for me and is also new to the Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro bolt action rifle. So what makes the MODTAC Rigid suppressor cover so special? First off, most suppressor covers accomplish their job by being made out of extremely heat-resistant material similar to an oven mitt. However, these materials have their limits and still transfer heat directly through the medium into your hand after a certain threshold. The MODTAC Rigid suppressor cover takes a different approach and at the same time, reduces the weight that you’ll have to carry around for the benefits.

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[SHOT 2022] Nosler Introduces New Suppressor Line

Although like many large companies Nosler was not exhibiting at the SHOT Show 2022, their new suppressor line was announced during the show and probably was initially intended to be released at SHOT. This new product line currently consists of 5.56/.223 and .30 caliber rifle suppressors offered in full-titanium or titanium/aluminum tube material options. Let’s take a closer look at new Nosler suppressors.

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[SHOT 2022] What is HUXWRX? And What is the HX-QD 762 Suppressor?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews the guys at HUXWRX to discuss what exactly the Human Exposure Workshop is, as well as to check out the new HX-QD 762 can.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #212: 2022 SHOT Show Suppressors

Good afternoon and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. As the sun sets on the Las Vegas desert, let’s take a look at some of the 2022 SHOT Show suppressors and accessories seen by the TFB staff. As with many manufacturers, most silencer companies spent the last few years focused on manufacturing current models and keep up with demand. Let’s take a look at some of the interesting suppressors and gear found on the show floor.

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[SHOT 2022] Silencer Central Banish 46 & Banish 338 Suppressors

Hop is at SHOT Show 2022 Range Day to speak to Silencer Central about their new Banish 46 and 338 suppressors.

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[SHOT 2022] OSS Rebrands to Huxwrx and the RAD-9 + JP5 = one smooth, non-gassy PCC

OSS, well known for their flow-through suppressors, rebranded to Huxwrx shortly before SHOT.  IN fact, it was so close to the start of the event that they were a bit hard to find, still being listed as OSS on most SHOT resources.

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[SHOT 2022] New CETME L Options From MarColMar

MarColMar Firearms is best known for their revival of the CETME L rifle. This unique gun was used by the Spanish and traces its lineage back to certain other stamped steel roller delayed firearms, though it has its own personality.

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[SHOT 2022] B&T Unveils Massive New Lineup of Guns and Suppressors

B&T unveiled a massive new lineup of silencers and a new 9mm sub-gun at SHOT Show 2022.  On display were silencers that ranged from rimfire to belt-fed rated, as well as the new SPC9 chambered in 9mm.  Here’s a full guide to what’s new and coming very soon from B&T.

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[SHOT 2022] NEW Aero Precision Lahar 30 Suppressor

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Industry Day at the Range with Aero checking out their new line of house-made suppressors. The Lahar 30 will come in a direct thread and QD configuration to the market. For anyone who’s already invested in a different mounting system, you need not worry. The rear of the silencer will accept any industry-standard 1.375×24 mounting option.

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[SHOT 2022] AERO Precision Lahar 30 Silencer and A700 Rifle

AERO Precision unveiled two entirely new additions to their lineup at SHOT 2022.  Announced for the first time was the Lahar 30 silencer, and A700 bolt action rifle.  While the silencer was on display at range day I got my first look at the A700 on the SHOT show floor today.

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[SHOT 2022] LMT MARS-L9 Pistol Caliber Carbine (GLOCK Mags)

LMT unveiled the newest addition to its lineup with the MARS-L9.  The L9 incorporates features from the legendary MARS family of rifles and looks to make a big splash in the PCC market.  I had the chance to shoot the MARS-L9 and talk with LMT about it during Shot Show’s Industry Day at the Range.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #211: Sunday SHOT Show 2022 Suppressor Preview

Welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. Last week we kicked off our suppressor survey to ask everyone about their perspectives on NFA ownership. The survey is still live through 1/31/2022 (win prizes). Today (yes, I know it’s Sunday) we are going to look at a SHOT Show 2022 Suppressor Preview. My apologies for missing the Saturday cutoff; the Wi-Fi on my flight went down somewhere over Kansas.

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Rejoice! More B&T Suppressors Hit The U.S. Market

To say that I am excited is a bit of an understatement. Knowing that more B&T suppressors are bound for U.S. shores is a great way to kick off the year. In fact, since B&T will be at the 2022 SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range, there’s a good chance we’ll get a first-hand look at B&T’s reduced back pressure subgun and rifle suppressors in just a few days. B&T makes well engineered guns and gear; the challenge has always been getting them into American’s hands.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #210: Suppressor Owner Survey – Prizes!

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us for TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer’s of the YHM R9 centerfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the warning letter that the ATF sent to alleged customers of Diversified Machine. With the arrival of the new year, I thought a suppressor owner survey of what is important to you, our readers would be a good idea. Plus, it’s so bitterly cold here that shooting the LMT ION 30 again (as I promised) is going to have to wait.

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Kalashnikov USA releases the new KUSA KR-104 SBR

Kalashnikov USA has been busy the past few months developing and releasing variants of their 7.62x39mm KR-103 rifle. Now after many requests from the community, they have finally added the much desired KUSA KR-104 short-barreled rifle for sale. Based on the Russian AK-104 assault rifle, this is a 12.5 inch barreled, 7.62x39mm chambered factory SBR equipped with a left-side folding stock.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #209: Solvent Trapped – The ATF Warning Letter

Good morning fellow suppressor enthusiasts and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K. Last week we got a Christmas morning peek at the new LMT-AT ION 30 rifle suppressor and I had hoped to bring you a more in-depth look at it’s performance and features on New Years Day. However, we need to postpone the ION 30 until next weekend and talk about the ATF warning letter myself and hundreds, maybe thousands, of other American shooters received this week. Let’s take a look at the letter.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #208: Santa Delivers The LMT-AT ION 30

Good morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we got a look at the Seismic Ammo 2.5 ounce subsonic shotgun shells. For today, since it’s Christmas morning, let’s get a quick look at an upcoming review – the highly anticipated LMT ION 30 rifle suppressor. Can the trusted manufacturer of select fire rifles and grenade launchers also make high-performance suppressors? Let’s take a look.

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SILENCER SATURDAY #207: Subsonic Shotgunning, New SiCo EVO, ATF eForms

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the new Griffin Armament EXPLORR ET3 T-300 rifle can. This week we have a mash up of news and reviews, starting with some subsonic shotgunning with a new release from Seismic Ammunition. Have you felt the recoil of a 2.5 ounce slug going just over 1,000 feet per second? Let’s take a look.

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TFB B-Side Podcast: Talking Recoilless Launchers with Johnny Wild

Rocket Launchers, Recoilless Launchers, Bazookas and all other forms of explosive payload small arms are pretty rare to see even within the NFA sphere. One man, and our guest for today, Jonathan Wild, is making it more mainstream. A Canadian-born, UK-raised American citizen, Jonny has an unparalleled enthusiasm for not only firearms but recoilless launchers. Today on the podcast Johnny and I are talking all about his various firearms and launcher projects as well as some of his history as a gun owner and how he came to start these wild projects and books. Most of you here at TFB will remember his work done on some new types of caseless ammunition, as well as my favorite project he’s done and what started it all the Panzerfaust.

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