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The Magnum Research Desert Eagle 44 Mag Wasn't What I Expected
by WesKL on September 7, 2024 at 12:00 am
The Desert Eagle is one of the most widely used firearms in movies; while watching Deadpool & Wolverine , I pointed out to my wife that Deadpool was using Desert Eagles, and this wasn’t the first time I’d done this during a movie. Having never fired one until recently, I wondered why they were so popular in movies but not so much in the home or self-defense realm. I had my suspicions. It’s a giant, intimidating handgun, perfect for use in cinema. However, that doesn’t translate well into concealed carrying or home defense, so I had to test it out.
POTD: Recon Marines Armed with M27 Reconnaissance Weapons Kits (RWK)
by Eric B on September 6, 2024 at 11:30 pm
TFB’s Photo Of The Day - the gift that keeps on giving every day. Here we have U.S. Marines with the M27 Reconnaissance Weapons Kit (RWK) variant of the M27 / HK416 with an 11.0” barrel, Trijicons and lasers. We see them participating in a live fire range during a combat marksmanship program range as part of exercise Koa Moana 24 at Joint Range Complex, Ngatpang, Palau, 2024.
TFB Podcast Roundup 145: The September 6th Roundup
by Luke C. on September 6, 2024 at 11:00 pm
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 145. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war stories, competition shooting, gun industry news, and much more. In addition, we’re also featuring the most recent episode of TFB’s own Behind The Gun Podcast which airs every week on Thursday mornings. If you’d like to check out the full episode list for TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast, you can find it here on the TFB website or on your favorite podcast app. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to this week’s selection of gun podcasts.
Norma Announces The Rival Competition Line In 9mm
by Darwin N. on September 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Norma just announced its new Rival competition line of ammunition available in two variations of 9mm, 147gr FMJ and 158gr TMJ. The subsonic competition loads are meticulously quality-controlled for consistent feeding with greater accuracy and predictability from shot to shot, all wrapped up with an affordable price tag. Norma promises a competitive edge by significantly reducing recoil, achieving a greater ability to stay on target for faster follow-up shots with ease and confidence.
Langdon Tactical Adds H&K USP Models to Lineup
by Daniel Y on September 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Ernest Langdon has done it again, this time with the H&K USP. The new LTT USP models feature slide cuts for red dot optics and an improved trigger. Let’s break down all of the features and options.

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