For this episode of TFBTV, Hop and Luke traveled to New Hampshire to check out the new MCX Spear LT at the new SIG Experience Center and range. The new lighter-weight version of the MCX incorporates features from both the M5 Spear NGSW rifle and the original MCX Virtus. It’s also available in a new caliber option… but I’ll let Phil Strader tell you about that.

Back in the middle of July, SIG Sauer had me, and Hop of TFBTV out to their New Hampshire facilities for the grand opening of the new flagship SIG Experience Center, as well as the launch of the new P365 X-Macro pistol. While we were at the same event, SIG Sauer also revealed to us that they would be soon releasing a new series of rifles in the MCX line, The MCX Spear-LT. This new line of rifles adds some new functionality and features to the MCX Virtus design as well as a somewhat surprising new chambering – 7.62x39mm.

Aguila Ammunition has six decades of tradition and offers a full line of rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammo. They are now introducing a new 9x19mm, 124-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP), a round they describe as very accurate and made for defense purposes. According to Aguila, the muzzle velocity is 1,150 fps, and the new round has been tested in a wide variety of handguns, from micro compacts to full-size.

The Beretta A400 Upland semi-auto shotgun is now available in 28 gauge, combining Beretta’s latest technologies with a classic look. According to Beretta, the new A400 Upland in 28 gauge manages everything from light loads to 3” magnum shotshells, so you can quickly switch ammunition depending on what you’re hunting, without sacrificing reliability. It’s possible to field-strip the A400 Upland without any tools. The price in the USA is $1,829 (MSRP).

Zeiss Optics has a new family of first focal plane riflescopes for long-range precision shooting and hunting called the ZEISS LRP S3. The family consists of two models, so far – the ZEISS LRP S3 425-50 and 636-56. There’s a lot of elevation travel for those who like to click. The 425-50 model offers up to 160 MOA or 46.5 MRAD. The 636-56 offers 110 MOA or 32 MRAD. As you noticed, both models are available in either milliradian (MRAD) or minute-of-angle (MOA) configurations, depending on your preference.

Smith & Wesson has expanded their lineup of M&P 10 rifles with the new Volunteer X series. These new models add upgrades to the base M&P 10 Sport model. They pair a 16″ barrel with an overall weight of under nine pounds.

Ruger is attempting to fill the void left by the discontinuation of their SR-762 rifle with the introduction of their new SFAR or Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle. This new .308 AR-pattern rifle is a heavy-hitting option that manages to fit into similar dimensions as conventional AR-556 rifles as well as bringing the total weight of the entire package down to just 6.8 lbs for the 16″ version. With this announcement, Ruger has confirmed that the new Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle is not only being produced as we speak, but units have already begun shipping to their distributors meaning you’ll be able to pick up this hot new rifle from your local Ruger dealer soon. Full product release details are below.

Shooters who use compensators on their carry guns swear by them; directing the muzzle blast of a short, lightweight pistol can help to increase speed, accuracy, and control. It makes sense – the physics of mass, velocity and trajectories will dictate muzzle rise and the time it takes to get back on target. FN is announcing a new compensated 9mm carry pistol called the FN 509 CC Edge. Obviously focused on the concealed carry market, FN is bringing the use of compensators to the broader market, focusing on speed, accuracy, versatility, and control. Additional details can be found below.

iRay USA has just announced the RICO G-LRF, their first Rugged Infrared Compact Optics (RICO) that includes an integrated laser rangefinder. The new series comes in two models; the GL35R (384-288-35mm) and the GH50R (640-480-50mm). The model is called Geni in other markets.

LaRue Tactical from Leander, Texas, has just launched a new bolt-action rifle called Siete. The main caliber is 6.5 Creedmoor with a 23″ barrel length, but thanks to a quick-detachable, free-floating handguard and a quick-change barrel, you will have four more caliber options. The chassis and the action are CNC machined from billet aluminum.

The 5.7x28mm is quite an interesting cartridge. Developed in the 80s at the behest of NATO as an intended replacement for the long-lived 9×19 cartridge, 5.7 promised to have better range, better accuracy, greater capacity firearms, and better terminal performance – even against lightly armored targets. However, almost 40 years later, the 5.7x28mm cartridge is still somewhat obscurity with very few firearms being chambered for it in comparison to 9mm which has seen vast improvements and widespread adoption by law enforcement, military, and civilians. However, despite all this, 5.7x28mm isn’t dead yet and today we’re receiving a new firearm for the hot little cartridge in the form of the new Ruger LC Carbine.

Earlier this year, Caveman LLC introduced a series of crush washers for AR-15s that change to bright colors when the barrel starts to heat up past 131 degrees F (55 degrees C). Caveman states that the intended idea behind their Spark AR-15 Crush Washers is to warn shooters when the barrel is too hot to touch or store, and at which point accuracy might start to decline, thus changing from black to one of four bright colors. The new Spark AR-15 Crush Washers are available in white, orange, green, and purple. Caveman LLC’s description can be read below.

Night vision clip-ons are a convenient way to upgrade your current hunting rifle without changing your main rifle scope. The new Zeiss DTC 3 is the first thermal clip-on device by Zeiss. The DTC 3/25 features a 1024×768 HD AMOLED display with a thermal sensor resolution of 384 x 288 pixels at 12 μm pitch. The field of view is just over 18 meters at 100 meters, and the DTC 3/38 is said to discover heated objects up to around 2 kilometers.

There’s a limited edition LWRC/OTG IC-A5 Bazooka Green rifle incoming. The setup was featured in the video “Urban Combat Survival CQB and Room Clearing” made by Garand Thumb and Orion Training Group. Manufactured by LWRC, this 5.56 rifle is only going to be available through Louisiana Firearms,  LLC. The price is $2,880.

B&T mag prices got you down? Standard capacity mags for their popular APC9 pistols usually run between $60 and $75. Thankfully,  Lingle Industries has just made its new GHM9/APC9 Scorpion mag lower available for sale on their website. CZ Scorpion mags are much easier to find and can be had at between a third to half the price of the stock B&T magazines, and if you’re a mag hoarder like I am, the price of this lower can be quickly made up for in the cost savings.

Atlantic Firearms, importer and purveyor of interesting guns, has imported a range of collapsible stocks for roller delayed blowback firearms. These new production stocks are made by MKE in Turkey and imported with cooperation from Century Arms. Atlantic is also the source for the CORE series AP-5, so it is fitting that they would obtain these stocks.

Cole-TAC‘s Brain Bucket Bag has just been released. With a price starting at $125, it’s designed to provide a low-profile, lightweight protection for your half-shell helmet and night vision. There’s also an inside Velcro loop panel to mount your IR patches, strobes, and other helmet attachments.

Two years ago, we reported that the Polish FB Radom VIS 100 M1 pistol had begun its red tape process of being imported into the United States. After a longer than expected journey, the VIS 100 M1 pistols finally arrived and are available through Arms of America, and Atlantic Firearms. For those that haven’t been following this pistol, the VIS 100 M1 is an optics-ready, fully ambidextrous, metal framed, double action/single action pistol, that’s an evolution beyond the Polish Army’s VIS 100 (no “M1”, previously known as the PR-15 or Ragun). Atlantic Firearm’s description and specs can be found below.

Ed Brown has introduced the new First Responder Tool. The 3.5-inch sheepsfoot blade comes slightly serrated and is secured by an ABLE lock, enabling a quick and simple deployment. There is a strap cutter blade that can be deployed with one thumb as well as a glass breaker. It also features a reversible deep pocket clip that allows tip-up carry.

About two years ago TFB was one of the first to review Zeiss‘ first-ever Thermal Imaging Spotter. It’s now time for a serious upgrade in ergonomics and image quality, as Zeiss is releasing their new DTI 6 model. Thanks to the 640×480 thermal sensor with a 12-micron pixel pitch and the 1024×768 HD AMOLED display, you will be able to discover objects as far out as 2,000 meters.

Do you collect knives? Or just happen to have a bunch of them? The famous knife company Böker from the German City of Blades (Solingen) together with Holme & Hadfield have made The Armory Knife Display, an “armory” to store and display your loved pieces of metal.

Steiner just announced their new Predator 8 scopes, which add 8x zoom ratio optics to their existing Predator lineup. They also include various upgraded features over the legacy models. These new models are the high end of the Steiner hunting scope range.

Bear Creek Arsenal has rapidly expanded its available rifle and pistol lineup for the American firearms enthusiast. In their latest newsletter, they announced they would introduce three new lines of AR platform rifles to help shooters find something that will fit their needs. These new lines will include the all-around Fieldmaster, the long-range oriented Targetmaster, and the Huntmaster – I’ll let you guess what that one is marketed for. More details on each new AR platform line are down below.

Developed with advice and suggestions from active duty medical personnel and made with the same high-quality materials and craftsmanship that High Speed Gear is known for, the new ReFlex IFAK is the latest plate carrier compatible piece of gear on the market. The new hanging IFAK pouch features an ambidextrous design, adjustable retention for the stored items, and will be compatible with a wider variety of plate carriers and chest rigs than other IFAKs already on the market.

TFBTV’s James Reeves and Ryan Ogborn have been spending some quality time out in the Chicago area hanging out with the good folks from Zastava USA. Zastava is most well known for its very popular lineup of AK rifles and pistols including the ever popular ZPAP 92, and of course the ZPAP M70 rifle. Zastava released some information on an upcoming project that has been requested, asked for, demanded by Zastava customers for quite some time – a new M70 Underfolder AK. TFBTV will have all of the details in a full video from Zastava USA in the next few weeks.

GForce Arms have shared a brief teaser of their first pistol, the GF9 Equalizer. They also shared an announcement that provided some more detail on the pistol. The GF9 comes with a 3.25in barrel, fiber optic sights out of the box and the pistol’s slide is also optics ready.

Kentucky-based Anderson Manufacturing have announced their new range of AR-based precision rifles. Building on their AM-15 series, the new rifles are aimed at competition shooters and the four iterations are priced at under $1,000 MSRP. All of the rifles are chambered in 5.56x45mm and come with Schmid Tool two-stage triggers and a variety of furniture options and barrel lengths. Full details on the new line of rifles are below.

European American Armory Corporation have announced a new addition to their line of Girsan-made Hi-Power clones, the MC P35 PI. EAA describes the MC P35 PI as being “easy to carry and conceal”.

Perhaps better known for their bolt action rifles, South Dakota-based Parkwest Arms have introduced a pistol caliber AR-based pistol – the PW-P9. The PW-P9 feeds from Glock magazines, is available with a standard rear or a side charging handle and has a proprietary, patented, bolt hold open design.

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is one of the most popular high-capacity micro 9mm pistols on the market. It is already available in several versions, including “OSP” optics-ready versions and Flat Dark Earth models. New two-tone models will soon be available for those wanting a different look.