Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45

I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...

By Massad Ayoob •

TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds

When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...

By Eric B •

Wyoming Self-Defense Reimbursement Bill Dies in House Vote

Wyoming lawmakers considered HB14, a bill that would have reimbursed people found not guilty, released, or cleared after lawful self-defense and allowed expungement of related records. The measure failed introduction in the House.

By Dean Weingarten •

Vortex Announces the Veil 400 Thermal Monocular

Vortex is getting into thermal with the Veil 400 Thermal Monocular, and the angle they are pushing hard is trust. Thermal optics are electronics, and electronics fail, and most thermal warranties have fine print that excludes the parts most likely to give you trouble. The Vortex VIP Warranty cove...

By Sam.S •
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