SIG Sauer’s New XRAY5: The Solid-State Matrix Red Dot Explained

Every pistol red dot sold today works on essentially the same plan. An LED emitter sits on a carrier plate, and screws and springs nudge that plate to adjust windage and elevation. The SIG Sauer XRAY5 drops that plan entirely and is pitched as the world's first solid-state advanced red dot. ...

By Eric B •

POTD: Beware The Fangs - The TTI Sand Viper Bites Back

Every serpent has a tell, and this one carries it right under the muzzle. The TTI Sand Viper hides a built-in bladed stand-off the company calls its fangs, a little menace on an otherwise refined 2011 from Taran Butler's Simi Valley shop. This is TFB's Photo of the Day, and it shows the...

By Eric B •

After Dark: SIG Sauer's Custom Works P320-NIGHTSHIFT

Most pistols are built to look the same at noon and at midnight. The P320-NIGHTSHIFT is built to look like it only comes out after dark. This is a SIG Sauer Custom Works P320, billed as "Custom Works. After Dark," and the first thing you notice is the contrast. A pale Platinum Cerakote ...

By Eric B •

KUIU Hardline Spinner Carry-On Suitcase – Ready for Fall Travel

KUIU, a leader in high-performance hunting gear and apparel, wants hunters and anglers ready for any fall trips with the new Hardline Spinner Carry-On suitcase. This new KUIU suitcase features a fully molded polycarbonate shell that is rigid and impact-resistant, built to withstand the bumps and ...

By Eugene L. •

POTD: 296 Ducats, 296 Pistols, 500 Years of Beretta

Five centuries ago, a payment of 296 ducats reached Bartolomeo Beretta, and the paperwork has never looked better. On October 3rd, 1526, that transaction became the first documented entry in the history of the world's oldest industrial dynasty, and Beretta has now turned it into a pistol.

By Eric B •

Galco Combat Master 2.0 Now Fits the Glock 21

Galco has added the Glock 21 to the fit list for its Combat Master 2.0, the updated take on the company's long-running pancake-style OWB belt holster. According to Galco's release, the new offering works with or without a carry optic, which is the headline for anyone running a slide-mou...

By TFB Staff •

Appendix Carry | Is It Right for You?

Is appendix carry the right choice for you? Learn the pros, cons, and safety tips for faster draw times and better retention.

By Scott Witner •

The 20 Best Squirrel Guns for the Treetops

Squirrel hunting rewards the hunter who matches the firearm to the terrain. Shots usually come at close to moderate range, commonly inside 100 yards, in wooded cover where small, fast targets dart from limb to limb. That pushes the choice toward three categories: rifles for precise head shots, sh...

By James Chen •

The Wildest Waterfowl Bands Hunters Have Ever Recovered

A metal leg band carries an eight- or nine-digit sequence that records the bird’s age, sex, and where it was banded. Report one, and you receive a certificate telling you when and where the bird was banded. Since the U.S. government’s program began in 1920, the federal effort has tagg...

By James Chen •
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