Unveiled during our recent trip to Switzerland, the B&T SPC10 is the newest member of the Special Purpose Carbine (SPC) lineup.  It carries over features from the SPC family with more AR parts compatibility out of the box.  It even takes Glock mags.  I had a chance to go over the SPC10 and put a few rounds through it and here’s what I found.

In this spooky Halloween episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed about the Ghost Gunner 3S. A more advanced version of the Ghost Gunner 3, this at-home milling machine allows shooters to perform DIY RMR cuts on their Glock slides (or, really, any pistol) as well as slide serrations, stippling, and even build AR lowers from ZERO PERCENT receivers – i.e., plain blocks of metal. The Ghost Gunner 3S is a hardware and software upgrade, but Cody goes into more detail about the differences between the GG3 and GG3S and the endless possibilities for at-home mods and builds.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about various shooting drills to help incorporate movement into your range sessions. If you missed last week, I’ll be sure to leave a link to the article here.  For the majority of the United States, the colder months are upon and that means layering up to keep warm during these cold winter months. Naturally, some of you will be switching out your carry guns to larger full-size carry guns with the addition of more jackets and warm layers. Over the last few years, there has been an increase in concealed carry related jackets but are they worth it? Let’s take a closer look to answer the question are concealed carry jackets worth it?

At the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, early cyclists/velocipede enthusiasts seemed to be plagued, however, with curious and often aggressive canines.  This was apparently enough of a common occurrence that René Galand, son of prolific revolver inventor Charles-François Galand, came up with a firearm and cartridge specifically designed for cyclists to shoot at pursuing dogs. The 5.5mm Velo-Dog cartridge was a 30-ish grain .22 diameter centerfire cartridge, though its energy was roughly equivalent to the .22 long.(1)

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a widely popular concealed carry pistol that stands out in an often saturated market of carry guns. To maintain its staying power, Springfield Armory has made several iterations to include the Hellcat, Hellcat OSP, Hellcat RDP, and Hellcat Pro. Now, if you want to add a bit of flair to your EDC (everyday carry) pistol, you can with the option of Burnt Bronze and Robin’s Egg Blue.

The Colt CZ group is releasing what could be described as the best of two worlds. Tribute to Legends is what they chose to call their set of limited edition, hand-engraved Colt 1911 and CZ 75. This is a commemoration of last year’s merger between Colt and Česká Zbrojovka (CZ). There will only be a total of 50 sets made, and they will be auctioned off at the end of November, in Prague’s Kodl Gallery.

The Polish VIS 100 M1 pistol from Fabrika Broni is an upgraded variant of the pistol that is currently issued to the Polish Armed Forces, the VIS 100 (no “M1”) while the primary advantage of the civilian M1 version provides an optics-ready capability. The history of the VIS 100 M1 can be traced back to the early 1990s when Poland began looking inward for the production of a pistol for the armed forces. This search saw a couple different designs, the MAG 95 and the WIST-94, the latter of which was adopted in 1999. The MAG pistol was updated in 1998, and again in 2008. In 2018, the evolution of the MAG design, the VIS 100, started being issued to the Polish Armed Forces, replacing the WIST-94. The VIS 100 M1 is imported and sold by Arms of America, and is also available through Atlantic Firearms, who graciously provided the review sample you see here.

Strike Industries have released the new Strike Micro Threaded Comp (SMTC) family of handgun muzzle devices. This new product line currently includes two 9mm pistol compensators called CIRCLE and QUAD. Both muzzle devices have side muzzle brake ports and a top muzzle rise compensation port. The CIRCLE (the left one in the picture above) has a simpler low-profile design whereas the  QUAD is taller with larger side ports. Let’s take a look at the specs and performance of each of these new SI comps.

Anderson Manufacturing are probably most famous for their AR-15 lower receivers. Now they are expanding into the handgun market with their KIGER-9c compact pistol. The KIGER-9c is a striker-fired, locked-breech, short-recoil operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Luger. The MSRP is $429.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 29! It’s no secret that there are those out there that seek to restrict and reduce the amount and type of firearms, parts, and accessories that we have access to. If you keep your thumb on the news cycle closely, you’ll notice there is almost always some sort of bill or upcoming legislation that threatens your right to own certain types of firearms or even innocuous items that aren’t even classified as firearms. Today we’ll be featuring deals I’ve found on some of the most controversial or vilified parts and firearms that you can stock up on now to help hedge your bets against any potential bans that may prevent you from purchasing them in the future. Even if you’re not worried about any potential bans or restrictions, these are all parts and firearms that you could always use an extra or two of in your armory.

I can hear the typing coming from a mile away even before any of you have read this first paragraph. “It’s from Turkey! Pass!” Yes, the BRG9 Elite is a not-so-subtle nod to the Springfield XD series of pistols but whereas the XD (aka the HS 2000) hails from the great country of Croatia, the BRG9 Elite instead hails from Istanbul, Turkey, and is imported to the United States via the Buffalo Cartridge Company of Findlay, Ohio. Buffalo Cartridge has a well-established business manufacturing an extensive line of both pistol and rifle ammunition including some of the more obscure cartridges not normally found at your local big box store like .44 Special, .38-40 Winchester, and .458 SOCOM. The BRG9 Elite is a brand-new import for Buffalo Cartridge for 2022 and they were kind enough to send me a copy for testing and evaluation purposes. So today we’ll take a closer look at the BRG9 Elite, its features, and its price point to see if this might be a pistol worth picking up,

We continue our Autumn in Maine series with a popular backcountry pistol chambered in 10mm. The GLOCK 29 is a compact version of the GLOCK 20, reducing the barrel, slide, and grip length enough to be more concealable than a full-sized handgun. Keep in mind that the GLOCK G29 is not as compact as its cousin the GLOCK 26 chambered in 9mm. It is a large frame GLOCK with a wide grip and will practically end any ideas you had of pocket carry. But in the northern states, where moose, bear, and other large animals can be a problem, most of us feel slightly under-gunned with a 9mm pistol.

Bronze PVD finish isn’t common in the firearms world, but this Limited-Edition Dan Wesson Heirloom 1911 in .45 ACP has it! Only a limited number of the Heirloom 2022 pistols will be made, and some of the features include ‘Heirloom’ engraved on the steel frame including decorative scrollwork, black G10 grips, and brass front sight and U-notch rear sight. This Dan Wesson pistol has a large beavertail and a commander-style hammer.

B&T USA has just announced that its Universal Service Weapon chassis for the Glock small frame pistols (USW-G) has been assigned a National Stock Number. The USW-G works with the Glock 17 and 19 pistols with standard rails (Gen 3-5), and can quickly convert the pistol to a configuration with a folding stock for improved stability – no tools required. The USW aluminum chassis is compatible with red dots sights like the Aimpoint ACRO, to increase hit probability. Any red dot mounted on the chassis will be non-reciprocating. Once a National Stock Number has been issued, it makes the procurement process easier for all NATO members and partner countries.

SIG Sauer have announced the introduction of the P320AXG Combat from SIG Custom Works. The latest variant of the P320 line comes with a threaded 4.6-inch barrel, an optics-ready stainless steel slide and X-RAY3 day/night suppressor height sights. The two-tone P320AXG Combat weighs in at 34.7 oz and combines a hard coat anodized Flat Dark Earth frame with a black Nitron finish slide in a nod back to the P226 Combat. The pistol ships in an exclusive Custom Works case with three 21-round magazines.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at the importance of quality holsters and some of the different choices available on the market today. If you missed last week’s article I will leave a link to it here. When it comes to training at the range for carrying concealed, accuracy and connecting shots on the target is just the beginning of the story. Movement and being able to shoot while moving or firing from cover is one of the most important skills you can practice once you’ve become confident with your static shooting ability. Let’s take a closer look at some movement drills.

Every once in a while, a gun company will come out of left field with a really interesting concept. A few years ago, SIG came out with a revival of the original SIG P210 and P210 Target. The latest variation of the P210 lineup is the new P210 Carry from SIG. This line of pistols has a reputation for having one of the best triggers in handguns as well as being incredibly accurate. After having some time with the P210, I can finally talk with confidence about my thoughts on it. Let’s take a closer look at the SIG Sauer P210 Carry.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its guns, shooting sports, ammunition, and history. Last week we took a look at the latest offering in the Federal Premium Punch series in 22 WMR. More rimfire ammunition testing should be underway along with more gel tests in other non-rimfire calibers thanks to the guys over at Clear Ballistics who have generously provided me with the materials needed to get consistent and clear ballistic gelatin tests done. Feel free to check out Clear Ballistics if you’re interested in trying out some gel testing of your own! This week on The Rimfire Report we’re jumping back in history to 1920 when the first Mossberg Brownie pistols were coming off the line. Never heard of it? Great! Today we’ll be going over what the Brownie was, what it was meant for, and what a potential collector can expect to pay for one in the current market.

Available for only a limited time is the latest trim for the P320 slide from the SIG Sauer Custom Works shop. The new P320MAX XFIVE slide assembly takes cues from the original P320MXAX slide and adds on a pre-installed ROMEO3MAX red dot sight to give the user something they can slap on their very own FCU and grip module to create something truly unique. SIG Sauer will only be making 300 of these one-of-a-kind P320MAX X FIVE slides and supplies are sure to go fast. More details are below.

XS Sights is once again coming out with new sets of their R3D and DXT2 Big Dot night sights, this time for a couple of new and old Smith & Wesson semi-automatic pistols. XS Sights’ DXT2 Big Dot will now be made available for the Smith & Wesson CSX aluminum alloy framed single-action compact pistol as well as the M&P M2.0 Optics Ready pistol. Meanwhile, the R3D sight, known for its more traditional sight setup, will be available for the M&P M2.0 OR pistol as well. Full details on the new options are below as well as a short installation video for the DXT2.

The Beretta 71 seems like an ordinary rimfire pistol. However, it has an extensive history with Israeli assassins and air marshals. It also happens to be one of the most fun .22 LR pistols money can buy.

In a product twist that I would have never seen coming, Vudoo Gun Works has just announced the Möbius 1911 chambered in either .45 ACP or 9mm. This is the first departure into handguns for the precision rimfire rifle company, but if they stay true to form, the quality of these pistols will be superb. Coming full circle, Vudoo is making a target .22LR slide and barrel conversion kit that will work on either of the Möbius pistols. Of course, I’m praying for the inclusion of a threaded barrel.

One of the goals of TFB’s Photo Of The Day is to find and push the excellent work done by photographers around the world and in the firearms industry. See it as a “thank you” to those who go in harm’s way trying to capture various special moments for us, but also – like today – those who stay in the studio working out the perfect lighting and setting hour after hour. Armed with skills, cameras and sometimes a fair bit of editing here is where their hard work ends up. Today we’re going to have a closer look at a picture by  Holt Works Photography. In the picture above you can see the Mk IV Tactical “Space Blaster”. Could this be the U.S. Space Force’s next big thing?

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the struggles of carrying larger handguns and the fight against carrying fatigue. If you happened to miss that article be sure to check it out here. Earlier this week, I started talking to a group of friends which were made up of experienced as well as new shooters. The new shooters were talking about the struggle of finding the right holster for them. It’s a journey we all end up going through when we first start out but it’s never a bad thing to look at some of the options available on the market today. Holster selection can be tricky so let’s look at some things to consider as well as avoid when looking at the importance of quality holsters.

FALCO Holsters is a global provider of high-quality EDC concealment holsters and accessories. For the 2022 holiday season, FALCO Holsters is offering new purpose-built leather holsters that are made by hand. These new AX11 IWB holsters will feature hand-tooled floral details which should make the holster a great addition to your own EDC lineup or a great gift for someone in your life who appreciates a functional yet stylish leather holster.

I’ve been making some progress in reviewing my Harrington & Richardson Top Break Revolver, and I hope to bring that review to you in the coming weeks on TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. However, part of my review really has me thinking about how the next, future top break revolver should be designed since the topic occasionally gets brought up. Claims are often made that modern metallurgy and engineering are up to the task of this mythical future top break revolver, but it seems that we should help round out what exactly we’re looking for.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Luke C is visiting Nighthawk Custom to get the scoop on the Nighthawk Custom Delegate, Nighthawk’s newest 1911. It’s a very slim, concealed carry oriented 1911 built for 9mm to the Nighthawk standard. Check out today’s video for more details.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the Shadow Systems MR920 Elite, a high-end optics-ready Glock clone. The MR920 Elite has some of the usual aesthetic features of a “Gucci Glock,” but also has some more sensible choices like the proprietary Shadow Systems optics cut, and a frame design that’s actually compatible with (most) Glock holsters.

The Canadian government has announced that the SIG Sauer P320 will replace the Browning HiPower. The Canadian government will procure an initial batch of 7,000 pistols and holster systems for the Canadian Army. There will be a follow-up option to procure up to 9,500 more pistols for further elements of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy and Military Police.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Thunder Ranch with lead instructor, Jack Daniel, to discuss whether or not you really need a red dot on your gun. For the sake of argument, James (a recent red dot convert) adopts an anti-red dot stance, while Jack tells us why red dots on handguns are helpful, and gives viewers tips on how to maximize performance with a red dot. Enjoy this special from Thunder Ranch.