SK Guns Honors America's 250th with Exclusive 1911 Commander .45 ACP

SK Guns  is at it again with another awesome looking custom 1911 that commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation. This pistol is a "250 Years of Freedom" 1911 Commander .45 ACP  that will retail for $2,250 and will be limited to only 250 units with each pistol being indi...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Ayoob: The 1911 at War

I recently heard someone say that handguns have no place in military combat. History shows us otherwise. For the tanker, artilleryman, radio operator or medic whose hands are too busy at designated tasks to hold a rifle, the pistol makes enormous sense. Behind the lines when unpleasant surprises ...

By Massad Ayoob •

Review: Springfield M1A Tanker

The Springfield Armory M1A Tanker represents the synergistic combination of a compact, full-power rifle with a timelessly attractive aesthetic. Pushing a full-sized 7.62x51mm/.308 Win. round in a chassis that lends itself to maneuverability and easy portage, the M1A Tanker also captures...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

The Taurus RPC – Roller Delayed Awesome

Taurus released a PCC way back in 2014, known as the CT9/40. It’s been widely forgotten about. The Taurus RPC won’t suffer that same fate. Taurus could have easily released a blowback PCC and called it a day, but they didn’t do that. They went all out, ditching straight blowback for a rolle...

By Travis Pike •

The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.

At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…

By Mitch Goerdt •

Review: CORD Pandora PB-3 Red Dot

In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...

By Joe Kurtenbach •

Silencer Saturday #422: Can Silencers Protect From Overpressure Risk?

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday , brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . A recent story by the New York Times  examined the issue of possible blast overpressure injuries from firing...

By Daniel Y •
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