[SHOT 2018] TFBTV Exclusive: The New PTR 9C And 9CT Roller Delayed 9mm

This review provides an expert look at the Springfield Kona 9mm PCC, highlighting its roller-delayed blowback system, ambidextrous controls, and compatibility with aftermarket parts like the Strike Industries folding brace. The video details its features, including flip-up sights and proprietary magazines, and demonstrates its performance during live fire. The assessment comes from an established firearms reviewer with significant technical knowledge.

This review of the PTR 9CT, presented by Yoki Sturrup, offers a critical look at its performance on an outdoor range. While praising its accuracy and low recoil, the review highlights significant reliability issues, particularly with the included metal magazine, which caused multiple failures to feed. The firearm's safety selector was also noted as difficult to engage. Despite these mechanical hiccups, the reviewer found the factory iron sights to be highly effective and ultimately rated the firearm an 8/10, suggesting potential improvements with a break-in period or after addressing magazine-related inconsistencies.

This video provides an overview of the Schmeisser DRS 9 PCC, highlighting its unique features. It utilizes a roller-delayed system similar to the MP5 for reduced recoil and boasts full AR compatibility for grips, triggers, and safeties. The firearm accepts Glock magazines and features an iconic, reversible charging handle and a bolt catch/release, differentiating it from the MP5. Its bufferless design allows for various collapsible or folding buttstocks.

This video reviews the new Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm pistol caliber carbine. Key features include a 6-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, hybrid flip-up sights, a roller-delayed blowback system, and an integral M-LOK handguard. The firearm is chambered in 9mm, weighs 5 pounds 5 ounces, and has an overall length of 15.5 inches (24.5 inches with brace extended). It utilizes an AR-style grip and ambidextrous controls, with a non-reciprocating charging handle. The presenters found it accurate with minimal recoil and praised its flat-face trigger and price point under $1000.

This video features Hickok45 reviewing the JP Enterprises JP5 pistol caliber carbine and the Glock 21 Gen 5 pistol. He discusses the JP5's roller-delayed blowback system, comparing it to traditional blowback designs and highlighting its potential for competition shooting due to reduced recoil. The Glock 21 Gen 5 is tested for reliability and general performance, with Hickok45 noting its substantial feel and effectiveness. The video also touches on the importance of testing firearms before relying on them and offers life advice.

This video introduces the new Taurus RPC, a 32-round, 9mm, true roller-delayed PDW, highlighting its potential for improved shootability with an optional brace. It also showcases the optics-ready GX2 Toro, now available for under $300 MSRP, and the 22 Tug with an added threaded barrel for suppressor use, emphasizing its suitability as a compact carry option. The presenter, Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA, suggests checking them out at NRA 2026.

This video, presented by Alex C of TFBTV, identifies five of the most reliable firearms across different categories. The assessment focuses on mechanical simplicity, historical production numbers, and documented performance in demanding conditions. The chosen firearms include the Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action rifle), Remington 870 (shotgun), and IWI Galil (self-loading rifle), with detailed explanations for each selection based on expert criteria.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a cap and ball revolver, emphasizing the multi-step procedure required for each shot. It highlights the historical significance but impracticality for modern concealed carry. The video features Alex C., a recognized firearms expert from TFBTV, demonstrating the techniques with technical accuracy and a humorous tone.

This video from TFB TV, hosted by James Reeves, provides an expert-level comparison of the Ruger Mini-14 and the AR-15, highlighting eight key areas where the Mini-14 may be considered superior. Reeves, demonstrating high authority with technical terminology and empirical testing, details advantages in low profile, stock trigger quality, maneuverability due to its operating system, sight radius, piston operation, accuracy improvements in modern variants, CHF barrels, and stainless steel construction. While acknowledging the AR-15's modularity and ergonomics, the Mini-14 is presented as a compelling alternative for specific use cases.

This video from TFBTV explores five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on their historical significance, operational features, and current market value. The hosts, Alex C and Patrick R, demonstrate a high level of expertise, discussing specific models like the Lee Enfield, Yugo Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, SKS, and Mosin Nagant M38. They highlight the affordability of these firearms and the availability of surplus ammunition, making them attractive options for collectors and shooters alike.