Why the 1911 Remains a Top Choice for Gun Owners
The 1911 is still going strong and shows no sign of going away. Whether a true 1911 or a modernized 2011, the results are the same.
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TFB Review: Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight - Is Newer Better?
In the world of pistol dots, there are two distinct camps: open emitter and enclosed emitter red dots. For a long period of time, I was a straight hater on enclosed emitters. My first experiences were with lower quality ones (not a good start), they didn’t fasten securely to the handguns I ...
PSA Rock 5.7 Review: Low Recoil, 23-Round Mags, and No Malfunctions
The Rock from PSA is their take on the 5.7x28mm pistol. It's a mighty big gun that's designed to compete at a lower price than most.
TFB Weekly Web Deals 198: Deals for August 3rd, 2026
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 198, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...
KelTec PR57 Review: How Accurate Is This Top-Loading 5.7 Pistol?
The top-loading KelTec PR57 carries 21 rounds of 5.7x28mm while weighing only 19 ounces loaded. Our range testing produced tight groups at 25 yards and repeatable hits at 100.
TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm
The Springfield Armory Echelon has been the darling of Geneseo, Illinois ever since its inception for innumerable reasons. The supremely-clever optics mounting system, texturing/stippling that borders on coming from a Custom Shop, a chassis design for ultimate modularity, and flat out performance...
Fudd Friday: Five Handguns For Big Game Hunting
You don’t hear a lot about handgun hunting these days, and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the rise of the autoloader—I’d argue there was more interest in handgun hunting when six-guns were the norm. Or maybe it’s just because hunters interested in the up-close-an...
Sightmark G-Shot: No-Cut Optic For Glocks
Sightmark’s solution for Glock owners who want optics is the G-Shot. That’s not the name of a West Coast gangster rapper with smooth delivery; it’s the name of this optic that’s intended to work on a Glock without any milling, adapter plates or any other gunsmithing tricke...
PGM Ludis, Single-Shot Precision Rifle Made Simple
Say “bonjour” to an upgraded French rifle! PGM Précision's Ludis arrives as a deliberate bet on a specific shooter profile: the long-range competitor or sport shooter who doesn't need a magazine, doesn't need semiauto capability, and doesn't need the feature...
Springfield Armory Kuna Review: Is This Roller-Delayed 9mm PDW Worth It?
The Springfield Armory Kuna packs a roller-delayed action, 6-inch threaded barrel, folding brace and two 30-round magazines into a compact 9mm platform. Mike Hardesty puts this Croatian-built PDW through its paces.