New CZ 612 TAC Shotgun

CZ isn't reinventing the wheel with the 612 TAC , and that's probably the point. You already know the 612 platform , so here's what's new: a 6+1 extended tube, an 18-inch chrome-lined barrel with a tactical brake, a telescopic stock, and ghost ring sights baked in. The company...

By Eric B •

First Look: Model 2020 Waypoint with SG-100 Cerakote Finish

Springfield Armory has been a major player in the U.S. firearms market for more than five decades now. Its initial offering in 1974 was the M1A, a semi-auto version of the famed M14 rifle which is still used by special units in the U.S. military. Then, the company expanded into a line of quality ...

By Joe Woolley •

TFB Review: Q Honey Badger 5.56 - 1 Year Later

When I visited Q in Dover New Hampshire, over a year ago, I walked out of there with one quote in my mind that I can still remember. "Nobody really minds what you're up to, as long as you're enjoying yourself," explained Nick Schaefer, an engineer who has played a key role in ...

By Patrik O •

New Short-Barrel TAO50-18 Brings .50 BMG Power in a Portable Package

Auto-Ordnance has added an 18-inch barrel variant to its TAO50 lineup, built on the same roller-bearing bolt technology as the standard models but configured for a compact profile. The TAO50-18 combines the platform's single-shot bolt-action mechanism, precision-machined receiver, and adjust...

By Eric B •

What Late-Summer Smallmouths Teach a Trout Angler

When summer flows drop and warm, trout retreat into scattered cool-water pockets and need a rest. The smart move is to pivot to smallmouth bass, which thrive in the warmer, higher-flow rivers where trout struggle. But wading a skinny river for bronze is not simply trout fishing with a different t...

By Alta ML •

Silencer Saturday #447: Thunder Beast Silencer Summit 2026

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . 2026 has flown by, and it is once again time to look at some data from the Thunder Beast Silencer Summit . This is an ev...

By Daniel Y •

Packing a Punch: A History of the M14

The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...

By Patrik O •

Fudd Friday: The Winchester Model 42 Is Sub-Gauge Sweetness

“In the beginning, there was the Winchester Model 12, and it was very good.” Not quite—Winchester’s Model 12 was not the first pump-action shotgun ever made; they had their own series of pump guns before the Model 12, including the popular Model 1897, and the competition h...

By Zac K •

Savage Expands The Ultralite Lineup With Carbon Fiber Barrel Models

Savage Arms has revamped its Ultralite series with four new models engineered around carbon fiber barrel technology, the updated AccuFit V2 adjustment system, and modular components tailored for specific hunting applications. All four rifles incorporate Savage's lightweight construction phil...

By Eric B •
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