In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Thunder Ranch talking to two senior instructors, Chris and Tom, about the 5 best things new gun owners can do before or right after purchasing a gun for personal protection. Chris and Tom have extensive military and law enforcement experience prior to becoming trainers. They have seen first hand the mistakes made by innumerable new gun purchasers and trainees. In this video, these pro trainers discuss the guns, belts, holsters, training, and etc. that new gun owners should look at before they purchase their first gun.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Surefire’s gun vault and looks at an incredibly rare find: The Surefire MGX. This light machine gun or “LMG” is something like the mix between an Ultimax 100 machine gun, an AR-15/M16, and a Stoner 63. This LMG has almost no recoil due to the timing of the recoil mechanism and the function of its operating system. And at the time this video was published, only TWO of these guns have ever been made. Check out today’s video if you like content about uncommon full autos.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint to Thunder Ranch’s famous Counter Sniper Course to put it through its paces and see if it performs as advertised. This gun is the newest bolt-action rifle from Springfield and it is available in a number of configurations.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves chats with Jack Carr about the pistols and holsters that Jack – a former Navy SEAL and a New York Times best-selling author – carries on a day to day basis. And note that these two carry nerds are filming this video from Clint and Heidi Smith’s house on Thunder Ranch! You may be surprised by Jack’s two picks. Hint: They are both from the same company. (And as usual, this is not a sponsored video – i.e., these are the guns Jack really carries every day, not what we got paid to tell you he carries every day). We also talk books, podcasts, and social media. Check it out.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets his hands on SIG’s newest pistol, the SIG P320 AXG. It’s no secret that SIG has been cranking out new variants of the P320 given the modular nature of the platform, but this one is SIGnificantly different than prior iterations. The P320 AXG is the first factory SIG P320 featuring a metal frame. Like its P22X-series forebears, the P320 AXG will have a lightweight aluminum frame and removable, customizable grips, as well as a host of other options. Check out the video and let us know in the comments – does this iteration speak to you?

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you to the Battle of the Bills, an invitation-only Surefire training event, where a 25-year S.W.A.T. professional, Bill Blowers of Tap Rack Tactical, showed trainees the ropes on how to become a better, more skilled AR-15 shooter. Grab your AR, a half-case of ammo, a bunch of mags, and in an afternoon of running through these 4 steps and 2 drills, you will become a better tactical AR-15 operator.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits SIG Sauer HQ in New Hampshire to talk about the new SIG M18X – the next evolution of the SIG P320 in the U.S. Military’s M17 and M18 program. This upgrade kit adds some performance features to the M18 pistol, which features are borrowed from the X-series of the SIG P320. Check out today’s video for the full details.

The Bergara BXR is a precision-oriented clone of the Ruger 10/22 available with a fluted steel barrel, or carbon fiber wrapped barrel. The BXR promises to deliver the match accuracy of an expensive custom rimfire rifle, for the price of a slightly less expensive custom rimfire rifle.

In this episode of TFBTV, James visits Thunder Ranch and speaks with the guys from Aero about their big SHOT Show unveiling of their as-yet-unnamed pistol caliber carbine AR-15. As of right now, they have a prototype up and running with 20,000 rounds through it, and James got to try it out at the Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle Course! The carbine is going to be offered as a partially built lower for $150 all the way up to a complete rifle. It will be available in 9mm, 10mm, .40S&W and .45ACP, and yes, it will take GLOCK mags. Check the video for all the details.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop explains why you shouldn’t buy a single stack handgun for concealed carry. With the advent of high capacity slimline pistols like the SIG P365 or Springfield Hellcat, and increasing adoption of appendix carry, you don’t have to settle for 6 + 1 rounds of 9mm any more.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves explores the SIG P210. James has a review copy of the SIG P210 Standard model, which is the new, all-stainless steel version made in the United States. Most P210 fans are well acquainted with and very fond of the carbon steel classic Swiss SIG P210, a hand-fitted masterwork. But which is better? Precision machinery or old-world hand fitting? James visits SIG Sauer in New Hampshire and compares a US SIG directly to the Swiss version with Tim Butler, the famed, experienced, and wise SIG engineer and manager of SIG’s Custom Shop.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the first generation Walther P99 and the Magnum Research MR9 Eagle. Is the Magnum Research clone better than a real P99? Should James Bond have switched back to the PPK after the Brosnan era? Does anybody remember the Smith & Wesson SW99?

Yet again, the TFBTV Mailroom series limps on as James receives his biggest package yet, drinks beer, and opens the mail. How has this not stopped yet after over 3 years? No one knows.

In this episode of TFBTV, Bill Rapier, 20 year Navy SEAL and owner of AmTac Shooting (https://www.amtacshooting.com/) teaches James Reeves, Seattle Cop Chris Tran (@christranfiveoh), Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical, and Andrew Wright of Surefire how to handle a carjacker who has entered your vehicle on the passenger side. It’s a quick and easy four-step solution to that nagging common problem we all deal with on a daily basis (at least in New Orleans). Check out today’s video and see these guys put in the reps.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with Surefire to talk about their brand new light made SPECIFICALLY for ultra compacts like the Glock 43X, Glock 48, SIG P365XL, and Springfield Armory Hellcat. Is the new Surefire XSC the best ultracompact light on the market today? You be the judge today on TFBTV.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop revisits the Taurus G3C for a proper review. After a few more months and a few hundred more rounds, Hop asks if the G3C is accurate, reliable, and worth buying compared to other budget pistols.

NEW GLOCK DAY! In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with the gang at Lipsey’s to talk about their exclusive, retro, throwback Gen 1 Glock 17, the Glock 17 P80. The P80 is a faithful replication of the original Gen 1 Glock 17 that has been thoughtfully planned out, down to a resurrection of the “tupperware” box these guns used to come in. Check today’s video for the lowdown on all the details including pricing and availability.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the FN that time forgot: the Forty-Nine. This pistol was FN’s first polymer-framed striker-fired pistol, with a very heavy DAO trigger intended to appeal to police agencies. Shockingly, it didn’t work, and the Forty-Nine is one of the least appealing pistols ever made.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shares some tips for training on a budget and getting the most bang for your buck at the range. First, we go over some ways to make your rounds count when you have limited ammo. Then we cover some accessible, low round count pistol drills you can do with only a half box of ammo.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Beretta 92X Compact. This is a smaller and modernized version of the famous Beretta 92, with more features, better ergonomics, and maybe a better trigger? The venerated old-school Beretta 92 was good enough for John McClane and Martin Riggs in the 1980s, but does the Beretta 92X evolution make it a contender in 2020? And would James carry it? All that and more today on TFBTV.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the new Bushnell TRS-26, a budget red dot with a 50,000 hour battery life. The TRS-26 is the updated replacement for Bushnell’s TRS-25, one of the original and best budget red dots on the market.

This episode of TFBTV is an interview with SIG Sauer where James Reeves asks Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at SIG, these 20-ish questions that Patreon and SubscribeStar supporters mailed in. James nerds out in this interview and Tom gives us the details on the SIG MPX (maybe in 10mm?), The SIG MCX Spear, the news on SIG Germany, SIG’s new 3D printed cans (the SLX, SLH, and MOD X), the P320, and even talks about the gun SIG is proudest of making. There’s all of that and more in this special episode of TFBTV.

In this episode of TFBTV Mailroom, James complains about IPAs, how busy he is, why people whoOwho complain about being busy are lame, gets drunk (again), curses, complains, and reads your awful mail. NSFW language.

In the second part of the AR-9 on a Budget series, Hop talks about BCGs, buffer weights, barrels, and how to tune a reliable AR-9 for cheap.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reveals the H&K SP5K-PDW. The SP5K-PDW is, essentially, a civilian version of the H&K MP5K-PDW, which is, itself, an improved version of the H&K MP5K, which in turn is a shortened version of the H&K MP5.  In other words, the SP5K-PDW is a shortened civilian version of the MP5, but, unlike the H&K SP5K or the MP5K, the PDW comes with all of the features we wanted from H&K, including a combo threaded/tri-lug barrel, paddle mag release, ability to easily add a stock or brace – and it’s made in Germany, from the same assembly line as H&K’s military and law enforcement contract guns. Is this possibly the best version of the MP5 to date? Or the best H&K carbine to ever hit the civilian market? James breaks it down today on TFBTV.

In this episode of TFBTV‘s torture tests, James Reeves freezes a cheap revolver – the EAA Windicator – in negative 100 degree dry ice for an entire day, and tries to shoot it with .38 Special and .38 Special +P hollow points. Does it work or does it explode and maim James forever? (“Jaimes?”)

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets the full details of the @SIG SAUER, Inc P320 FCU (Fire Control Unit) program from Phil Strader at SIG HQ in New Hampshire. More or less, we’re talking about the serialized component of the P320 – the only part that needs a background check – being sold separately starting in October of 2020. This would allow purchasers to buy just the fire control unit from their gun dealer, and then buy all of the components – slide, barrel, frame, etc. – separately. Buyers would be able, in essence, to completely customize their SIG P320 without buying a whole, complete P320. Furthermore, SIG will be launching the SIG FCU Collective program online, which will allow owners to buy the parts they need through a customizer program on SIG’s website. Not only will owners be able to buy SIG brand components, but they will be able to choose parts and accessories from third-party vendors. We look at the program and a few of the vendors who will be participating in this program.

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Which guns are the most durable? In this episode of the “ TFBTV Goes to Hollywood” series, James Reeves speaks with Larry Zanoff of Independent Studio Services about which of the 16,000 guns ISS keeps in inventory are the most reliable. ISS’s guns are rented out for Hollywood productions, video games, and more throughout the year, and these guns have millions of cumulative rounds run through them. Thus, Larry and the gang at ISS have an idea of what the five most durable guns are based upon their extensive experience firing blank and conventional ammunition through real guns. Which 5 are the hardest working? Watch today’s video to find out.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the SIG Sauer Academy speaking with Phil Strader of SIG about the new SIG P320 Fire Control Unit or “FCU” program. While more details about this new program are on the way as the tentative October launch date gets closer, what we can tell you now is that the P320 FCU Custom Works program is a collaboration between SIG and third-party/aftermarket parts makers to offer a new degree of customization for the SIG P320 line of pistols. Consumers will be able to purchase the SIG P320 fire control unit by itself for $299. As the fire control unit of the SIG P320 is the serialized component of the gun, buyers will then be able to hand-select and order the components to complete their build – including the frame, slide, barrel, and other components – not only from SIG but from supported third-party manufacturers. After those parts arrive, the owner simply assembles their custom-designed SIG P320. More details about this program are coming soon from SIG and from TFBTV, so make sure to subscribe for new updates.