[TFB GUNFEST] Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Bolt Action Rifle

In this episode of TFBTV‘s #GunFest 2021 Coverage, James Reeves looks at the new Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Chassis model precision rifle. According to Daniel Defense’s press release:

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[TFB GUNFEST] New Magpul Accessories for 2021

In this episode of TFBTV‘s GunFest 2021 coverage, James Reeves speaks with Magpul about a roundup of their new 2021 products including improvements to their older gear and completely new gun components.

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[TFB GUNFEST] The SIG Sauer MCX Spear NGSW Rifle

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with Jason St. John of the SIG Defense Strategies Group to talk about SIG’s entry for the NGSW (“Next Generation Squad Weapon”) service rifle, the SIG MCX Spear in 6.8x51mm. In this video, we look at (and of course, shoot) the MCX Spear and talk about the development of the 6.8x51mm “hybrid case” ammunition Sig has developed to work with this platform, and we talk about the potential for this gun to hit the civilian market.

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[TFB GUNFEST] B&T VP-9 Reborn? The Amazing NEW B&T Station SIX

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits B&T USA to talk about their reboot of the B&T VP-9: The Station SIX. The Station SIX is an integrally suppressed, magazine-fed, bolt action pistol that will be available in 9mm or .45ACP. It’s possible that this might be the quietest handgun ever made. Watch today’s video from B&T HQ to find out why.

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[TFB GUNFEST] Magpul's NEW 50 Round H&K MP5 Drum Magazine

In this #GunFest2021 episode of TFBTV, James Reeves chats with Jon Canipe of Magpul about their new D50 H&K MP5 drum magazine. This drum holds 50 rounds of 9mm and works in any number of H&K MP5s and clones like those from PTR, Century, Zenith, and others. The guys hit the details including a brief review of the features, cost, and release date, as well as the specs of this innovative new product.

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[TFB GUNFEST] NEW Magpul 50 Round 9mm Glock Drum

In this #GunFest2021 episode of TFBTV, James Reeves chats with Jon Canipe of Magpul about their new D50 Glock drum. This drum holds 50 rounds of 9mm and works in several 9mm Glocks. The guys hit the details including a brief review of the features, cost, and release date, as well as the specs of this innovative new product.

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[TFB GUNFEST] First Look at the NEW Kel-Tec P50 5.7mm Pistol

In this special #GunFest2021 episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the Kel-Tec P50, a 5.7 caliber pistol/carbine, with Chad Enos of Kel-Tec. James and Chad discuss the features, cost, and release date, as well as the specs of this innovative new platform.

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TFBTV's Top 5 New Guns of 2020

In today’s episode of TFBTV, James Reeves looks back at the – uh, memorable year of 2020. While there were a lot of low points, there were also some HI-POINTS from the gun industry, including these 5 hot new releases. What do you think of this list of the top 5 new guns of 2020? What’s missing from it? Tell us in the comments.

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Introducing the Glock 48X: Glock 19 Performance from a Subcompact Frame?

In this episode of TFBTV, James runs a Glock 43 + Glock 48 experiment: Does mating a Glock 43 frame with a Glock 48 upper give you Glock 19 performance with Glock 43 concealability? Watch today’s video to find out.

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SIG P226 vs. Beretta 92: Which is the King of Metal 9mms?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves compares the Beretta 92 to the SIG P226. Both of these guns are extremely well-made, reliable, successful pistols, but which one is the best? James digs into government reports and his own personal opinion to deliver this episode of TFBTV.

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Which Subcompact Glock is the Best? Glock 43, 43X, or 48?

In this episode of TFBTV, James goes over the pros and cons of 3 of his favorite pistols: Glock 43, Glock 43X, and Glock 48. More importantly, James, Brannon, and Ryan test these three subcompact Glock pistols against each other at 10 feet, 20 feet, and 30 feet to see which performs the best in “real life” distances.

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The 4 Best Steyr AUG Upgrades (on a Budget)

Karl Vreski, German terrorist-thief and second in command to Hans Gruber, discusses his life since Die Hard. On this TFBTV Christmas special, Karl talks about the difficulties he had with his Steyr AUG during the Nakatomi Plaza job, and what he has done since his embarrassing defeat at the hands of John McClane to optimize his Austrian bullpup for 2020 and beyond. This rifle, when introduced in 1977, had a bad trigger, limited accessory options, and came with a strange 1.5x magnification optic as the standard configuration. How can we modernize this rifle for this current era?

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TFBTV Reviews the Maven RS.4 5-30X56 Scope

$1,800 doesn’t sound cheap, but when you are competing against German optics that cost over twice as much, the Maven RS.4 sounds like a reasonably priced piece of glass. James has used the Maven RS.4 at Thunder Ranch and his own range for the past few months to see where the RS.4 excelled and if any corners were cut along the way. So is this “cheap” $1,800 scope worth the price of admission? Check out today’s episode of TFBTV to find out.

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Surefire's Newest, Lightest Rifle Can Ever: The SOCOM 65-Ti

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews Surefire’s Newest, Lightest Centerfire Rifle Can Ever: The SOCOM 65-Ti. James not only runs this can through the wringer at Thunder Ranch’s long range Counter-Sniper Course, but he even pays a visit to Surefire’s factory to talk to Barry Dueck about the testing and development of this titanium wonder can.

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Can a Basic $450 AR-15 Keep Up With My $1,500 Rifle?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tests a $450 hodge-podge kit build AR-15 – a complete DMPS upper on a complete Stag lower – against his personal top-tier Bravo Company Mk2 complete rifle. To spice things up a bit, James has outfitted the BCM with a $1,800 Maven RS.4 5-30x optic, and the DPMS will be using a cheap $250 Bushnell 4-16x scope. James shoots both rifles at 100 yards and compares performance using CBC 55gr M193 ammunition, 55gr Wolf Gold, 62gr ZQI/MKE, and Hornady Black 75gr. Does the $450 franken-build even hold a candle to the $1,500 BCM premium rifle? Find out today on TFBTV.

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VIDEO: Pistol Tips from Bill Rapier at Surefire's "Battle of the Bills" 2020

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves trains with ex-Navy SEAL Bill Rapier of AmTac Shooting. Bill walks us through the fundamentals of carrying and shooting a pistol, including grip, trigger press, proper workspace, and the circle of awareness. This was all taken at Surefire’s “Back to the Bills” 2020, the sequel to the 2019 “Battle of the Bills” Surefire training event.

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Is the tiny Trijicon RMRcc worth $700?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves puts the Trijicon RMRcc to a full review. Everyone was expecting Trijicon to introduce an ultra-compact micro red dot sight to compete with other options already on the market, but some did not expect this small, rugged red dot to use a proprietary footprint and cost $700. While many people were excited about the introduction of this new optic, some remain understandably skeptical. James goes over, in detail, the pros and cons of the brand new Trijicon RMRcc.

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The Time Taurus Tried to Replace the HK MK23 SOCOM

In 2005 the US Military went looking for a new handgun, and Taurus answered the call with the PT24/7 OSS Tactical. When the Joint Combat Pistol trial was abandoned, Taurus offered the OSS Tactical to the civilian market instead.

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SIG's NEW 3D Printed Silencers: The SLH, SLX, and MOD-X

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Jason St. John of SIG Defense about SIG’s new 3D printed titanium and Inconel steel. SIG is going additive manufactured aka 3D-printed *only* in the future and moving forward, their rifle and pistol silencers will be 3D printed titanium or Inconel. James discusses the new line including the SIG SLH and SLX, a subsonic and supersonic-optimized pair of rifle silencers (respectively) in 5.56 or .30 cal, and the modular SIG MOD-X, a removable-baffle design pistol can coming in 9mm or .45 flavors. Check today’s video for the full scoop!

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TFBTV M60 Machine Gun Mini Documentary

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the history of the M60 machine gun and some of its little-known advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, James reviews reports from the U.S. Army that discuss the effectiveness, range, accuracy, and reliability of the M60. We also look at tests pitting the M60 against its bitter rivals from FN, including the M249 SAW and the M240 or MAG58. While the M60 has been mostly replaced, was this the best idea?

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TFBTV Mailroom #34

This is the November 2020 Edition of TFBTV Mailroom, where James samples beer, opens your generally awful fanmail and announces giveaway winners.

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The Recover 20/20 Glock Kit: Perfect PDW or Camel Compromise?

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the new Recover Tactical 20/20 Kit. The Recover 20/20 is a drop-in chassis kit with a folding brace for Glock pistols. It boasts more features than a Flux brace, and is more compact than a CAA Micro Chassis Kit, and is cheaper than either of them. Is the 20/20 the perfect middle ground between the Flux and the MCK? Or is it a pointless camel-compromise? Let’s find out.

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The 50 BMG AK Project As Told By Brandon, The AK Guy

Brandon Herrera started The AK Guy several years ago and embarked upon a crazy idea, that of making a .50 BMG Kalashnikov rifle. The AK50 is still yet to come to fruition but what is really fascinating is the journey that Brandon took and all the trials and errors that happened along the way. Initially starting with CAD designs and eventually morphing into several prototypes, his experience is one that everyone can learn from.

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The One Cheap Gun that James Reeves Still Carries…(Sometimes)

James has a confession. There’s a cheap gun that he not only likes – but actually carries (SOMETIMES) to defend himself with. He’s kept this as a secret from you because he knows that you’ll judge him. It’s time to come clean, you dirty boy.

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Is the M14 Obsolete?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews a Springfield M1A rifle and asks the question “is the M14 (or M1A) rifle obsolete?”. A star-studded cast of gun professionals assist with the answer, including Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch, Barry Dueck of Dueck Defense, Navy SEAL Sniper Jack Carr, and pro shooter and Hollywood trainer, Taran Butler of Taran Tactical Innovations. James presents all the evidence to you; tell us what you think in the comments and the best answer will be pinned to the top of the comments section.

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The Best Carry Revolver Right Now? The Smith & Wesson 327 Review

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Smith & Wesson Model 327 and explains why he thinks it is the best carry revolver today. Yes, it’s expensive, but this high tech .357 Magnum wheelgun is so unique and well thought out that it’s well worth the cost of admission. Lightweight, with an S&W Performance Center tuned trigger and action, the ability to accept moonclips – OH YEAH – and it holds EIGHT ROUNDS of .357 Magnum or .38 Special +P.

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The Top 5 Guns to Suppress/Silence (ft. Silencer Shop and SureFire)

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves chats with Barry Dueck of SureFire and Tyler of Silencer Shop to discuss the five best guns to suppress, as well as some good can pairings for them. They also resolve the nagging question: “is it silencer or suppressor?”. Check out today’s video for the countdown.

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Mailroom #33: SHOT Show Cancelled Halloween Special [NSFW Language]

Happy Halloween; here’s a hastily produced Mailroom episode of TFBTV. Check back on 11/1/2020 for winners of the October Giveaways!

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Hi-Point C9 -100 Freeze Torture Test: Does it Work?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves freezes a Hi-Point C9 – perhaps the cheapest 9mm semi-automatic handgun – in a cooler with -100 degree dry ice for roughly 12 hours before getting it out and testing its reliability. This is a gun that is known for being cheap but tough and reliable – so how does it hold up to extreme freezing?

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Debunking the Top 5 Appendix Carry Myths

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop debunks the top 5 appendix carry myths. Can you bend over when carrying appendix? Can you drive a car? Are you going to shoot yourself in the junk by accident? Why is Hop such a stalwart adherent to the dogma of appendix carry? Is he in a cult or something?

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