TFB Review: Vortex Optics Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green Dot

Red dots - and green ones, too - have been the future of many firearm platforms in recent years; especially handguns. One of the most clever innovations that I have witnessed from an optics company in recent years is the shotgun dot. The Vortex Optics Viper Shotgun Enclosed Dot has such a clever ...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Curious Relics #135: Two Guns, One Name – The Colt 1862 Police Part II

Welcome back, folks! Last time around we kicked off a four-part look at the Colt 1862 Police revolver, covering the design philosophy that produced it, the Civil War timing that hampered its sales, the factory fire that made things worse, and the conversion craze that ate up the majority of survi...

By Sam.S •

AllOutdoor Review – Alpacka Raft Caribou

Packrafting has completely altered how you can get into the wilderness, giving us the excitement of being on the water combined with the freedom of backpacking. And Alpacka Raft Caribou is at the center of this change. They didn’t just create the modern packraft, they keep finding ways to i...

By Patrik Orcutt •

SEVIIN Reel’s NEW Freshwater Oriented Veltrix Casting Reel

SEVIIN Reels has brought out a new freshwater-focused casting reel this year with the new Veltrix Casting Reels. These new baitcasters offer anglers an evolution of proven SEVIIN reel tech, with an affordable $105 price point. The Veltrix Casting reels come with 6 + 1 TIII stainless steel bearing...

By Eugene L. •

First Look: CANiK Prime Radian

The new CANiK Prime Radian combines the best of CANiK with the best from Radian Weapons to bring an upgraded pistol at a budget price! The post First Look: CANiK Prime Radian appeared first on Gun Digest.

By David Lane •

POTD: Needham Conversion Bridesburg Musket – 1of 5,020 Converted

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Needham conversion of a Bridesburg rifle-musket with an 1863-dated lock, one of approximately 5,020 Civil War muzzleloaders converted to breechloading centerfire using the Needham side-opening system. After the war the Army was sitting on an...

By Sam.S •

TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F 9mm COA

One of the dominating trends in the firearms industry for the last decade has been red dots on handguns. If we narrow our focus to trends in 2026, then we absolutely need to mention the growing adoption of the Aimpoint COA, an enclosed emitter red dot built for harsh duty use. What does “CO...

By Adam Scepaniak •
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