On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Earle Pope, founder and owner of Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing, a brand-new company out of Brevard, North Carolina, that made quite a splash at GunCon 2026. Chestnut Mountain caught a lot of attention at the...
1000 rounds of PMC X-Tac 5.56x45mm NATO FMJ-BT 55 Grain ammunition for just $0.52 each a round or $517.27 with code ALand5.
There’s always a king of the mountain, and when speaking of packs, the Tasmanian Tiger TT Base Pack 60 takes that top spot. This massive, hardcore backpack is everything you need in a tactical-centric carry-all. From its voluminous interior to its durable materials and construction, to its dist...
The iconic American rifle of World War 1 is the 1903 Springfield, but most of the Doughboys were issued a different gun. The US Rifle, Model of 1917, also known as the Enfield or P17, thanks to the vagaries of history, was the most prevalent US rifle by far. Over two million were made in a two-ye...
Welcome back, folks! We have reached the end of the road on the Colt 1862 Police. Part I covered the history and Samuel Colt’s final years, Part II tackled variations and how to sort the Police from its near-twin the Pocket Navy, and Part III laid out specifications, dating, and the afterma...
The future looks busy for the small caliber ammunition industry. With demand coming from so many directions, companies will probably keep boosting production. Reaching USD 7.73 billion by 2035 would be a significant milestone. It shows just how strong and consistent this market has become over th...
When it comes to AR-15 magazines, Magpul’s PMAG line is about as proven as it gets. For years, the PMAG 30 GEN M2 was the standard. It’s tough, reliable, and affordable. But as with any product, there are always potential updates and enhancements to be made. Enter the PMAG GEN M3, Magpul’s ...
The V2 responds directly to the feedback that made the original work but less than it could have. The most visible change is the shift to capped turrets. The original used low-profile exposed adjustments that traded zero protection for tool-free convenience. That's a workable tradeoff until ...
Smith & Wesson enters the .300 Blackout market with new M&P15 AXE SBR and pistol models built around eight-inch barrels and Gemtech’s suppressor-optimized GVAC gas system.
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have something most folks don’t picture when they hear “Old West Colt.” This is a Colt Model 1878, a side-by-side hammer shotgun, and yes, the same Hartford company famous for the Peacemaker spent about a decade building high-en...