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Colt Brings Back in Production the Short-Barrel Python
In recent years, Colt has brought back several legendary pieces from their Snake Line of double-action revolvers, now a new hatchling is added to the family: the short-barrel Colt Python. With the...
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Classy Carry or Cartel Ready?
Welcome everyone to the 130th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually...
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The Emperor Colt 1911 GunBroker Exclusive from SK Customs Auctions
It seems like it’s the season for custom 1911s! Earlier this week we looked at “The Prohibition” 1911 from Nighthawk Custom and now we’ve just learned of the release of a new SK Customs auction...
View ArticleColt’s Diamondback Successor: The King Cobra Target .22 LR
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop takes a look at the new rimfire version of the Colt King Cobra Target. The King Cobra .22 LR rimfire has a 10-shot cylinder and the same adjustable target sights as...
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[NRAAM 2022] Colt’s New King Cobra Target .22LR Revolver
Colt unveiled a new .22LR target variant of the King Cobra at NRAAM 2022. Available in both 6″ and 4″ barrel configurations, the new King Cobra Target is where rimfire meets class. I had a chance to...
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Wheelgun Wednesday: Cimarron’s New “Nettleton” Reproduction 1873
Certain historical Colt revolvers are deemed more collectible due to their association with a particular inspector, who would stamp their initials on the frame or cartouche on the grip. New for 2022,...
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Wheelgun Wednesday: What We Love About Revolvers! What Do You Love?
Revolvers seem to be a controversial topic in the gun community, people either seem to love them or hate them, and perhaps there is a segment somewhere in the middle that looks at them historically. On...
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Wheelgun Wednesday: The .476 Caliber Colt SAA Revolver
The Colt Single Action Army revolver is primarily associated with the .45 Colt and .44-40 Winchester cartridges, as these were the cartridges this iconic American wheelgun was predominantly chambered...
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Wheelgun Wednesday: Colt Camp Perry – Single Shot Officer’s Model
Colt Camp Perry Model was a single-shot .22LR pistol, intended for use in slow (and I do mean slow) fire competitions. Guaranteed to bring a grin to any über-strict “at least three seconds between...
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TFB Armorer’s Bench: Commentary on The Colt 1877 Revolvers
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to take a bit of...
View ArticleIs the Mk18 Reliable? Colt/Daniel Defense Mk18 Torture Test
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves asks “is the Mk18 reliable?” For the unaware, the Mk18 is, more or less, a 10.3″ barrel short and compact AR-15 or M4 that is common in the special operations...
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Colt Announces A Bolt Action Rifle – The CBX Precision Rifle System!
In a surprising turn of events, Colt announced the introduction of a bolt-action precision rifle. Since CZ’s acquisition of Colt in 2021, we have wondered in what directions we’d see Colt move and now...
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New Brownells BRN-9 Upper
The Brownells BRN family of upper receivers continues to grow with the addition of the BRN-9. This 9mm upper joins the 5.56, .300 BLK, and 7.62×39 options which are already available. Let’s take a...
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Is this 1908 Polished or Polarizing?
Welcome everyone to the 186th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually...
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The Curious Case of the Colt All American 2000 – Part 1: History
Looking to add some variety to your gun collection? Well, look no further than the Colt All American 2000 – the gun that’s more American than apple pie and bald eagles combined! Okay, maybe not quite,...
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Singapore to Replace Ultimax with the Colt IAR
In a surprising move, it appears that Singapore’s Army may have selected the Colt IAR as its new squad/section automatic weapon, replacing the ST Kinetics Ultimax 100. The news comes from a 10-minute...
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Collectors Grade or General Dismay?
Welcome everyone to the 189th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually...
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Slovak Republic To Procure M4A1 Carbines
The Slovak Republic has announced plans to procure 5,000 M4A1 carbines from the US. The $17 million procurement will be financed through Foreign Military Financing (FMF), which ‘enables eligible...
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NEW Colt Pythons! Same Snake Gun with Hogue Grips, Bead Blast Finish
New Colt Pythons are officially out in the wild as Colt has created 3 new offerings by adding in Hogue grips along with a bead blast stainless finish. The common barrel lengths of 3″, 4.25″, and 6″ are...
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TFB Review: Ciener Belt-Fed AR
One of the firearms I have been wanting to own is an affordable belt-fed. Unfortunately, the Fightlite MCR and the FN M249S are out of my price range. However, a Ciener Belt-Fed AR went up for sale...
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