James, you have my gratitude for all the content this year. This year of 2024 was a pretty bad one for me and many, many times one of your videos was a high point of my day or week. The info, the jokes, the creativity, and, of course, the shorts are always as top notch as the man that fills them. Thank you sir.
me too. i was skeptical off the "cheap" price point but now i look at it as "affordable" and the standard of what all pump shotguns should at least be like.
Maverick 88 is some of the best gun money you can spend. Not just shotgun money. Gun money of any kind. If only all budget guns could be so bulletproof.
@ 100% agreed. I own the 590A1 and the difference between the Maverick 88 and the 590 in terms of reliability is pretty identical. For the 590 they added dual steel extractors/ejectors but the Mav 88 is already solid
The changes made to the 1301 do not justify the 500$ price hike. The A300 having the same upgrades and a better loading port make it even more ridiculous.
The A300 doesn't have the same upgrades. It lacks the trigger and pro lifter. The 1301 has chrome lined internals and barrel as well. The piston system is also different. They are not on the same level. Im not saying the A300 is a bad semi auto shotgun. Its a great shotgun. But, the 1301 mod 2 is a better shotgun. Is it worth $700 more? 🤷 Who knows. Thats going to be up to your financials.
@@ryanguldbrandsen7672 You are missing the point. You could get a stripped down mod 1 1301 for less than 1000$ a couple years ago. The LE versions were like 1300$ or so. LEs can now go for over 1800$. The m4 has barely changed in price during the same time, and now the 1301 is almost neck and neck with it. The patrol came out last year. They were like 900$, now they are like 1100$. They bumped 1301 prices, then made a cheaper gun to fill that price void, just to raise the price on that cheaper gun too. If they decide to put the 70$ pro lifter in the a300, they'll bump it to 1400$. Consumers are hurting themselves buying product with these practices.
@youtubedude3422 I'm not missing the point. I paid $1344 out the door for my non LE removable choke 1301 Mod 2 in October. The M4 doesn't have anything to do with the 1301 mod 2. They are very different. I've seen the m4 mod 2's go for $2600. I've also seen them go for $1675. I've seen the og np3 h20 versions go for $10k when they were $3k originally. Prices on things go up. The LE versions are just fixed choke versions. They are not improved in any way and always sell for less than the normal version of the 1301. As they are fully made in the US. The non LE models are made in Italy and imported. Bereli had LE versions of the mod 2 for $1450-1550 for most of this year. Along with the A300 for $850-900 for most of the year. If you pay $1800 for a LE 1301 mod 2. Then you didn't shop around.... At all. As I said there are alot more improvements on the 1301 vs the A300 than just the pro lifter. They are not at all the same shotgun. They use different gas systems. One has full chrome lined parts and barrel. If you don't want the improvements. Then you obviously aren't the intended audience for the 1301. There were two versions to the first model. The very first version was $900. Mod 1 Version 2 was $1350. I don't know what the differences are. The mod 2 was announced when I began looking. So I didn't really drive into it.
@@kindercannon2280 My non LE version has extended 7+1. But, that is a import thing vs a LE thing. 7+1 shotguns cannot be imported. They have to be made in the US. Beretta was getting around this by adding them in the US with the non LE models. But as of last month, that isnt allowed any longer. So the non LE versions will no longer have extended tubes as of last month. So, thats a very new development.
Bren 3 yeah right. No way CZ, where are the parts for the Bren 2? No way I’m falling for that again. Learn to support your platforms if you want customers.
the one thing i don't like about the third choice is cz stopped pinning the gas block. they used a clamp on which is the worst way to add a gas block to a rifle. they said they were making it more durable but then they add a easy failure point the older gens didn't have
@@balzac_jones Yeah, I was like "Since when did that reach production?" Ah the ACR competition. So many ideas for advancements and none went anywhere. Imagine James puts a dart board up as a target for the flechette rounds. The ultimate game of darts.
It’s just Austrian, case telescoped ammunition, and open bolt, not caseless and German. There’s always a chance… PSA projects proposal for 2025 anyone?…
Love your work, James! Your videos are succinct, fast-paced, and strike a great balance between detailed facts and your personal perspective. Lately, I’ve been wondering how much your commentary is shaped by anticipating the discussions in the comments. Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like you’ve been preemptively responding to the trolly, contrarian voices a lot lately. You’ve built an intelligent and thoughtful fanbase-why give extra attention to those who drag down the overall discourse?
About bullpups. Have you tried the Desert Tech MDRX-Micron? Jacked up with custom gear? Built one, 11.5” barrel and the Micron front. Cerakoted it with the inside of my coat - ok digicam. It is something to behold, good trigger, great ergos, runs like a truck. And…it’s tiny; 5.56 with 11.5 (all you need), it fits under a winter coat. Unreal.
Thank you for mentioning the ratworx sear and aftermarket handguards when talking about the AUG. The trigger and the lack of mounting space at the end of the gun are valid concerns, but they've been addressed! Personally I run the clawgear handguard. No accessories mounted to it, but it allows me to get my hand farther out on the end of the gun. The usability improvement of the end of the gun being a tube is also hard to overstate. You know what I mean if you've ever shot from a VTAC!
ngl kindof a boring list, but ill say its not your fault, you just review them. I wish gun designers took more risks. Everyone hates on keltec and other newer gun companies but no one wants to make something unique. Just gen 3 glock clones and a "new" basically the same AR-15
I'll remind you again James that we're all waiting for that 1301 mod 2 burndown video, and no one cares about excuses like "it's just the 1301 with upgrades", seeing is believing! 😉
James Reeves giving the B&T Print X / SRBS line some serious koodos. James said not a single word about B&T but knowing that TFB (and James) likely have access to an endless amount of supressors, when we saw those pill shaped dimples at the end of the A4, he might as well have looked dead into camera and screamed "THE B&T SRBS HYPE IS REAL!!" I got the SRBS 556C and the ROTEX/SF 762C in jail.
Damn those bots are real!!! Keep up the great content James. Keep giving us a hard on!!! And bro... bruh!!!! Brother!!! MAILROOM!!! MAH MEATBALL!!!! EHH MAHHH MAILROOM!!!!
HK is very smart. By making the price ridiculously high it actually makes it more desirable. People view it as unobtainable and thus lust after it. Is it worth $4K? Nope. Will people gladly pay that price? Absolutely yes!
Can you do a top 10 underrated guns? how about a Top 10 underground/Cult classic guns? Top 10 guns that could have been great. Guns that were never put into mass production for whatever reason. Im thinking about like the different machine guns that companies hold patents for but wont sell or produce.
what a great neat very interesting video and firearms my dear Mr. James. what? there is no q 8.6blk on this list or 3d printed guns and the tiny shorts? why if I may ask? happy birthday happy new year and have a good one my dear Mr. James.
I modded the trigger on my Gen. 1 AUG (900 series serial #). The improved trigger pull helps with accuracy, natch. My "Wet Dream" military rifle is is the SIG/SAUER M7 in 6.8 x 51 WITH the military SIG suppressor. (And the M157 sight system should be nice, OR a 1 -10 x LVPO BURRIS ELIMINATOR "6.1" which COULD do about 90% of the M157's capabilities. PULEEZE Burris, make this scope and you'll sell a ton of them, even at a $2,500. street price.
Do a test on a Radical RF15 5.56 that costs $399 and show us what you think. The rest of RUclips loves them, I love mine. It's been nothing but great, with some choice mods. Made in Texas, machined in house.
@tfbtv dang thanks, James! Seriously, thanks for making me feel nornal thinking $40 is wild! I know my hands are the only thing that strokes me for a free good time, and I should not be complaining about $40 glove on-hard on! But us working adults who lives with their mom just cannot afford it. But here i am affording whatever ammo and pew pewbs I can too! Reading your comment Seriously made me feel normal. Thanks bud!!!
Yawn, Still waiting for my Plasma Rifle 40 Watt Range. BTW - How is the US version of the MR223, the MR556A4 closer to the original H&K 416A8? In the video you show the European MR223 with the HKey handguards with the quick release handguard lever in RAL8000, which seems exactly the same as the issue 416A8. What am I missing here James???
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0:53 HK MR556 A4
3:21 Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2
4:57 Steyr AUG A3 M2
6:24 CZ Bren 3
8:10 Steyr DMR
no acr?
A300 Patrol over a 1301 with new hardware IMHO. Bringing a quality Beretta semi 12ga to the more affordable market.
James, you have my gratitude for all the content this year. This year of 2024 was a pretty bad one for me and many, many times one of your videos was a high point of my day or week. The info, the jokes, the creativity, and, of course, the shorts are always as top notch as the man that fills them. Thank you sir.
We all have rough patches. It’s a new year. Get after it.
Its not Christmas until James mentions the AUG. 😅
If he doesn’t, we’ll have 6 more weeks of winter.
Best Xmas Movie: Die Hard
2nd Best Xmas Movie: James’ Annual 4min Steyr Handstuff-fest
It is because of you and this channel I got a Mossberg Maverick 88. Thanks.
I love that shotgun
me too. i was skeptical off the "cheap" price point but now i look at it as "affordable" and the standard of what all pump shotguns should at least be like.
Maverick 88 is some of the best gun money you can spend. Not just shotgun money. Gun money of any kind. If only all budget guns could be so bulletproof.
@ 100% agreed. I own the 590A1 and the difference between the Maverick 88 and the 590 in terms of reliability is pretty identical. For the 590 they added dual steel extractors/ejectors but the Mav 88 is already solid
The changes made to the 1301 do not justify the 500$ price hike. The A300 having the same upgrades and a better loading port make it even more ridiculous.
The A300 doesn't have the same upgrades. It lacks the trigger and pro lifter.
The 1301 has chrome lined internals and barrel as well. The piston system is also different.
They are not on the same level.
Im not saying the A300 is a bad semi auto shotgun. Its a great shotgun. But, the 1301 mod 2 is a better shotgun. Is it worth $700 more? 🤷 Who knows. Thats going to be up to your financials.
@@ryanguldbrandsen7672 You are missing the point. You could get a stripped down mod 1 1301 for less than 1000$ a couple years ago. The LE versions were like 1300$ or so. LEs can now go for over 1800$. The m4 has barely changed in price during the same time, and now the 1301 is almost neck and neck with it. The patrol came out last year. They were like 900$, now they are like 1100$. They bumped 1301 prices, then made a cheaper gun to fill that price void, just to raise the price on that cheaper gun too. If they decide to put the 70$ pro lifter in the a300, they'll bump it to 1400$. Consumers are hurting themselves buying product with these practices.
@youtubedude3422 I'm not missing the point. I paid $1344 out the door for my non LE removable choke 1301 Mod 2 in October.
The M4 doesn't have anything to do with the 1301 mod 2. They are very different. I've seen the m4 mod 2's go for $2600. I've also seen them go for $1675. I've seen the og np3 h20 versions go for $10k when they were $3k originally.
Prices on things go up.
The LE versions are just fixed choke versions. They are not improved in any way and always sell for less than the normal version of the 1301. As they are fully made in the US. The non LE models are made in Italy and imported.
Bereli had LE versions of the mod 2 for $1450-1550 for most of this year. Along with the A300 for $850-900 for most of the year. If you pay $1800 for a LE 1301 mod 2. Then you didn't shop around.... At all.
As I said there are alot more improvements on the 1301 vs the A300 than just the pro lifter. They are not at all the same shotgun. They use different gas systems. One has full chrome lined parts and barrel. If you don't want the improvements. Then you obviously aren't the intended audience for the 1301.
There were two versions to the first model. The very first version was $900. Mod 1 Version 2 was $1350. I don't know what the differences are. The mod 2 was announced when I began looking. So I didn't really drive into it.
@@ryanguldbrandsen7672 the LE versions I’ve seen often had the extended (standard full capacity) mag tubes as well
@@kindercannon2280 My non LE version has extended 7+1. But, that is a import thing vs a LE thing. 7+1 shotguns cannot be imported. They have to be made in the US. Beretta was getting around this by adding them in the US with the non LE models. But as of last month, that isnt allowed any longer. So the non LE versions will no longer have extended tubes as of last month. So, thats a very new development.
I actually have an AUG with the ratworx sear and the red springs. Absolute game changer.
James is a male karen
Bren 3 yeah right. No way CZ, where are the parts for the Bren 2? No way I’m falling for that again. Learn to support your platforms if you want customers.
Real
Seems like the Czechs are gatekeeping the parts from the Americans.
Any parts shortages for this platform is due to parts going to Ukraine, which is a more important issue. Sorry, but not sorry.
CZ-USA has made the mistake of moving the company to Connecticut with Colt rather than moving Colt to K.C.
@ then how do you explain the parts shortage before the war starting?
Love the content Jimmy, stay hard out there
I’m single, so I’m hard most of the time.
Call me Mr. Viagra because I’m always hard
The Steyr DMR is epic 😎
the one thing i don't like about the third choice is cz stopped pinning the gas block. they used a clamp on which is the worst way to add a gas block to a rifle. they said they were making it more durable but then they add a easy failure point the older gens didn't have
Man, I am so hyped for the top-five 'staple guns' of 2024. It's going to be wild.
7:51 i could have sworn that was james black jeanshorts and skinny white legs before it paned upwards 😂
For a second there, I was wondering if James shaved his legs.
@ 🤣
Ha ha ha! I thought the same thing!
I actually thought it was james at 7:50 😂😂
he probably shaves his legs more often than she does.
😂😂😂
Yeah, and then it turned out to be some gross girl! Ugh...
I wish
he probably shaves his legs more often than she does.
Steyr ACR thumbnail, nice.
F'ing James trolling with that...
@@balzac_jones Yeah, I was like "Since when did that reach production?" Ah the ACR competition. So many ideas for advancements and none went anywhere. Imagine James puts a dart board up as a target for the flechette rounds. The ultimate game of darts.
I had a "holy shit, he's gotta be trolling, because there's no way that could make money, even at boutique pricing".
I'd probably buy one.
@aaronfarnsworth7653 i still want a G11, but i want someone else to clean it for me after the range trip and someone gifting me the ammo.
It’s just Austrian, case telescoped ammunition, and open bolt, not caseless and German. There’s always a chance…
PSA projects proposal for 2025 anyone?…
Was that Gun Jesus making a cameo?
6:42 Ian
6:41 why yes, yes that is Ian McCollum himself from Forgotten Weapons. Žiga from Polenar Tactical was also just before Ian...
No interest in the Bren 3 when i have a Bren 2 still waiting for the options and parts that were promised
Good to see Steyr trying to move forward on something.
Love your work, James! Your videos are succinct, fast-paced, and strike a great balance between detailed facts and your personal perspective. Lately, I’ve been wondering how much your commentary is shaped by anticipating the discussions in the comments. Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like you’ve been preemptively responding to the trolly, contrarian voices a lot lately. You’ve built an intelligent and thoughtful fanbase-why give extra attention to those who drag down the overall discourse?
About bullpups. Have you tried the Desert Tech MDRX-Micron? Jacked up with custom gear? Built one, 11.5” barrel and the Micron front. Cerakoted it with the inside of my coat - ok digicam. It is something to behold, good trigger, great ergos, runs like a truck. And…it’s tiny; 5.56 with 11.5 (all you need), it fits under a winter coat. Unreal.
That new AUG 🤌🏽
What?? No phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range?
Waiting the 40kw version
AUG with the HBAR reminds me of my CoD MW2 days. AUG Bling Pro ACOG and foregrip best gun in the game.
7:03 Because of the previous frame I legit thought this was James in denim shorts 😂
You got my "thumbs up" at 1:14 🤣
This channel is great! I get good information and good entertainment here. Thank you and have a happy new year!
That casing to the face from Ian’s Bren at 06:56 was perfect.
Love ya, this year was great for your Channel Content imo
Thank you for mentioning the ratworx sear and aftermarket handguards when talking about the AUG. The trigger and the lack of mounting space at the end of the gun are valid concerns, but they've been addressed!
Personally I run the clawgear handguard. No accessories mounted to it, but it allows me to get my hand farther out on the end of the gun. The usability improvement of the end of the gun being a tube is also hard to overstate. You know what I mean if you've ever shot from a VTAC!
I'd love to see an integrally suppressed barrel for the AUG.
Happy New Year and happy early birthday sir.
I love that Ryan keeps letting James be messy on camera
I always enjoy your content. Happy New Year, brother.
ngl kindof a boring list, but ill say its not your fault, you just review them. I wish gun designers took more risks. Everyone hates on keltec and other newer gun companies but no one wants to make something unique. Just gen 3 glock clones and a "new" basically the same AR-15
Did what I could this year
True, but i guess, in the eyes of a company, theyre not trying to reinvent the wheel. If a glock / AR clone works, and sells, then theyll go for it.
What type of light is that on the aug?
Cool! A list of guns that I will never be able to afford.
Sounds like a you problem.
Found the poor
Pooooor
Stop wasting money on your useless fudd habits
I love how every known gun tubers share footage of Ian sightings at the range.
Just saw Ian in a helicopter on another channel.
Juan's flying burrito is the best.
Karl: **has AUG**
Me: Schieß dem fenster!!
I'll remind you again James that we're all waiting for that 1301 mod 2 burndown video, and no one cares about excuses like "it's just the 1301 with upgrades", seeing is believing! 😉
James Reeves giving the B&T Print X / SRBS line some serious koodos. James said not a single word about B&T but knowing that TFB (and James) likely have access to an endless amount of supressors, when we saw those pill shaped dimples at the end of the A4, he might as well have looked dead into camera and screamed "THE B&T SRBS HYPE IS REAL!!"
I got the SRBS 556C and the ROTEX/SF 762C in jail.
James, will we ever see mail call again?!?!?
Mail Call with R. James Reevey
@ he hasn’t done one in a year
@ …we are aware.
Tfbtv continues to be the best youtube content. Thank you James Reeves and team.
Anyway you can slap Beretta around and have them update the CX4 that would be awesome
Great list, looking forward to the Bren 3 whenever it finally drops, also would have put the mcx spear in 6.8 on the list since as well
James? Do you know what the MSRP will be for US citizens for the Steyr DMR?
The Bren 3,is the one I want from this year,great gun already made better,awesome!
That AUG is🔥
What great marketing im gonna go rererewatch the 1301 just to see the BEAN
The 1301 is my favorite firearm ever.
Bren 3 looks amazing.... I'm intrigued!
Also I absolutely love bullpups but I'm a lefty and I only want an Aug as a nostalgia gun
Ah yes, 1988's Steyr ACR project entry: truly the long gun of 2024...
Damn those bots are real!!! Keep up the great content James. Keep giving us a hard on!!! And bro... bruh!!!! Brother!!! MAILROOM!!! MAH MEATBALL!!!! EHH MAHHH MAILROOM!!!!
He mentioned the 1301 Mod 2. My year is made.
holy touch of grey james dye that back you make me feel old dude
7:56 for a brief second, I was thinking "ddamn, James' legs are looking prettier than usual, did he shave them?!
Happy early Birthday!
Great job on the video
You had me at Steyr....... :)
James putting off paul Harrold vibes in the beginning
Awesome list 😎
HK is very smart. By making the price ridiculously high it actually makes it more desirable. People view it as unobtainable and thus lust after it. Is it worth $4K? Nope. Will people gladly pay that price? Absolutely yes!
Can you do a top 10 underrated guns?
how about a Top 10 underground/Cult classic guns?
Top 10 guns that could have been great. Guns that were never put into mass production for whatever reason. Im thinking about like the different machine guns that companies hold patents for but wont sell or produce.
Oh, man, that Steyr DMR, though.....
Should review the B&T APC308 👀
How do you shoot a 300blackout from a 556? The barrel diameter is too small?
You don't....
That thumb nail with the Styer ACR, stop teasing me James!
what a great neat very interesting video and firearms my dear Mr. James. what? there is no q 8.6blk on this list or 3d printed guns and the tiny shorts? why if I may ask? happy birthday happy new year and have a good one my dear Mr. James.
Mr556, almost 4k doesn't even come with backup irons. 😢
But you get a free new barrel after 20k rounds lol
But why was the thumbnail the Steyr ACR? Cuz there were 2 other Steyr guns on the list?
Thought the lady with the black short shorts on was you at first until the camera panned up @7:53 😂
Chrome lining is only needed for corrosive ammo or full auto levels of heat. Which nobody is going to need to worry about.
Yeah, buy into that
7:07 …… I thought that was James in his short shorts…. Yes that’s what I got out of this
Well I think its my list so STHF best comment ever love it.
The worst part of winter….no shorts 🩳
Tactical Mod Tooth, amirite?😂
I notice theres no mention of the Ruger 10mm carbine 🤨
“long” is def in quotes.
Hey James - are we in the US ever going to get the HK SFP9CC?
My Bushmaster (remington pre-settlement that bankrupt them) shoots moa woth wolf gold also. I dont care what anyone says, wolf gold is good stuff.
6:25 Spotting a Žiga out in the wild is always a pleasant surprise! Nice to see TFB TV using Polenar Tactical video footage here.
When did you get your hands on a Steyr ACR?
never even heard of that Steyr rifle. neat.
You have successfully trolled at least one person. You uncultured heathen.
I guess if you have a taste for expensive guns, 2024 was your year. Though I did spring for the 1301 and have no regrets.
Have the new augs come in yet? I haven’t seen one
I modded the trigger on my Gen. 1 AUG (900 series serial #). The improved trigger pull helps with accuracy, natch.
My "Wet Dream" military rifle is is the SIG/SAUER M7 in 6.8 x 51 WITH the military SIG suppressor. (And the M157 sight system should be nice, OR a 1 -10 x LVPO BURRIS ELIMINATOR "6.1" which COULD do about 90% of the M157's capabilities. PULEEZE Burris, make this scope and you'll sell a ton of them, even at a $2,500. street price.
For a second there I thought you were wearing those tight shorts and then the camera panned up 😂
How did you miss the Chey Tac?
Do a test on a Radical RF15 5.56 that costs $399 and show us what you think. The rest of RUclips loves them, I love mine. It's been nothing but great, with some choice mods. Made in Texas, machined in house.
I thought those were your legs in the jean shorts for a second there😂....strange..
The cameraman needs to be lauded for trolling James. Also, this channel costs me money, so F you James. I love you.
2024 all pistols and semiautomatic rifles are banned in Canada
James Reeves at it again with his antics....aaaarrrrggghhh!
James, which gloves are those you usually wear? I want a pair.
5.11 Taclite. Wait till they go on sale. Great gloves but 40 bucks is wild.
@tfbtv dang thanks, James! Seriously, thanks for making me feel nornal thinking $40 is wild! I know my hands are the only thing that strokes me for a free good time, and I should not be complaining about $40 glove on-hard on! But us working adults who lives with their mom just cannot afford it. But here i am affording whatever ammo and pew pewbs I can too! Reading your comment Seriously made me feel normal. Thanks bud!!!
@@tfbtv Thanks so much 👍🏻
now i just need Walther to make a rife to compete with stayer and H&K
You made this video too soon man, we need that Lima six review!
This guy and his Beretta 1301 man...if you love it so much why don't you marry it?
Yawn, Still waiting for my Plasma Rifle 40 Watt Range. BTW - How is the US version of the MR223, the MR556A4 closer to the original H&K 416A8? In the video you show the European MR223 with the HKey handguards with the quick release handguard lever in RAL8000, which seems exactly the same as the issue 416A8. What am I missing here James???
Bold of you to assume we are paying any attention to your mug when you got them shorts on. ;-)
What gun Is the in the thumbnail?
New Hi Point PCC gunna be on 2025 list