POTD: The Caracal UAE 50th Anniversary - Limited to 50

Exclusivity is often claimed, but rarely defined. The Caracal 2011 UAE 50th Anniversary was produced in a single run of just 50 pistols, each marked with a unique serial number from UAE01 to UAE50. These were made available only through a controlled release, with early allocation tied to ADIHEX 2...

By Eric B

Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD Review

I love to tinker. You can give me a completely sound gun that doesn’t need anything else, and I’ll still want to swap out some parts “just to see.” You know the type. Heck, I bet most of you are the same way. I recently swapped a Midwest Industries Combat Rail HD, in the 13.5-inch Read Mo...

By Scott Conditt

Was the 1911’s Grip Safety a Mistake?

The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...

By Clayton Walker

[NRAAM 2026] Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB – A Minimal Overall Length Can

Dead Air Silencers is here in Houston for NRAAM 2026 with a new titanium suppressor, the Nomad Ti OTB. Continuing to build upon the proven Nomad Ti line of suppressors, the OTB minimizes overall length with an over-the-barrel design. Perfect for reducing the length of a suppressed hunting rifle, ...

By Eugene L.

Silencer Saturday #428: Should You Run A Silencer In Competition?

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 . Last week, I participated in a practical rifle match and was shocked at the percentage of guns with suppressors. A...

By Daniel Y

POTD: Gestamen Machine Guns in Hungarian Service Use

Less familiar than legacy platforms, machine guns from Gestamen Arms take the lead during a recent live-fire training in Hungary. The G224 LMG and G762 MG are both made by Gestamen in Hungary. I’m not entirely sure exactly which model is used here, as they look very similar, but they are al...

By Eric B
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