https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2nd-best-gun-podcast--6734846enHistoryGuns.comhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37c88b00a3f4e0d39dd26a21ff0d317d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2nd-best-gun-podcast--6734846Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:07:24 +0000Guns.comGuns.com2ndbestgunpodcast@guns.comThe podcast is all things Second Amendment, the core inspiration behind the new name, 2nd Best Gun Podcast. From current news to historical storytelling, new releases to unique and rare firearms, everything is on the table for Chris, Alex, and...false800c813f-6f82-59ee-a825-7e5293d206b6episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-scenes-with-an-ffl-sot--73258940Dealer Network that has an SOT to handle Class III items? This episode is for you. 

On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague, Minnesota, who just happens to be Alex's brother, only with better facial hair. We hold it all against him as we get a peek behind the curtain of his shop.You can skip ahead at the timestamps below.

00:15 It is all very Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett to start with.
04:10 Of barrel shrouds and bayonet lugs.
13:30 Firearms are part of the DNA of America.
20:40 The mystique of making legal Post-86 machine guns.
26:20 There are a lot of machine guns that deserve an amnesty.  
39:45 Getting in touch with your local 2A advocates.  
44:00 Show your local gun shops some love.
48:20 Guns as time travelers and in American Liberty.And, with that, we're out for this season. It's been fun. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73258940Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:04:40 +0000Guns.comCurious as to what happens behind the scenes at an FFL in the Guns.com https://www.guns.com/join-the-network that has an SOT to handle Class III items? This episode is for you.  On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the...Dealer Network that has an SOT to handle Class III items? This episode is for you. 

On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague, Minnesota, who just happens to be Alex's brother, only with better facial hair. We hold it all against him as we get a peek behind the curtain of his shop.You can skip ahead at the timestamps below.

00:15 It is all very Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett to start with.
04:10 Of barrel shrouds and bayonet lugs.
13:30 Firearms are part of the DNA of America.
20:40 The mystique of making legal Post-86 machine guns.
26:20 There are a lot of machine guns that deserve an amnesty.  
39:45 Getting in touch with your local 2A advocates.  
44:00 Show your local gun shops some love.
48:20 Guns as time travelers and in American Liberty.And, with that, we're out for this season. It's been fun. ]]>3443dealer,ffl,firearm,firearms,gun,guns,guns.com,laws,nfa,sotfalse218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-guns-for-the-end-of-the-world--73126573
01:40 Eger goes rimfire quick.
04:30 Alex opts for America's favorite platform. 
09:55 Eger points out the wisdom of modular rifles for extended use. 
16:10 Alex picks a reliable, soft-recoiling scattergun.
24:20 Pistols finally make an appearance.
36:05 They read comments and giggle for like 10 minutes. 
45:00 Eger likes probably the most compact survival rifle on the market.
49:04 Kalash for the win, says Alex. 
 
Join us every Thursday for new episodes here on the site, or check us out on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and, of course, Rumble, among other dark corners of the pod-o-cast web. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73126573Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:29:33 +0000Guns.comAlexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to hash out their personal picks for if things suddenly got really bad. Be advised, they didn't share their picks before mashing record, so there is a good bit of (good-natured) hate back and forth....
01:40 Eger goes rimfire quick.
04:30 Alex opts for America's favorite platform. 
09:55 Eger points out the wisdom of modular rifles for extended use. 
16:10 Alex picks a reliable, soft-recoiling scattergun.
24:20 Pistols finally make an appearance.
36:05 They read comments and giggle for like 10 minutes. 
45:00 Eger likes probably the most compact survival rifle on the market.
49:04 Kalash for the win, says Alex. 
 
Join us every Thursday for new episodes here on the site, or check us out on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and, of course, Rumble, among other dark corners of the pod-o-cast web. ]]>35512nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/import-laws-ft-chase-duffy--72999524EAA, about the complex process of importing firearms into the United States. Alexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to learn a bit more about the regulatory challenges, the import point system, government red tape, and the impact of tariffs and sanctions on pricing and availability.Chase describes it as "file cabinets full of ridiculousness." You can skip ahead at the below timestamps. 

01:05 Getting to know Chase.
10:50 There are so many firearms importing regs. 
12:01 That's not how any of that works.  
14:02 "You first have to play, 'mother may I?'"
17:59 How does "sporting purposes" fit into the Second Amendment? 
22:55 Piles of Mosins. 
27:30 Every suppressor you see in America is an American-made suppressor.
28:40 The magic of exchange rates (and curse of tariffs).  
31:20 Just when you think you have enough points...
34:05 Clearing customs. 
35:20 The importance of partnerships. 
43:01 The hardest and easiest things to import. 
 
Join us every Thursday for new episodes here on the site, or check us out on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and, of course, Rumble, among other dark corners of the pod-o-cast web. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72999524Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:55 +0000Guns.comThis podcast episode features a detailed discussion with our pal, Chase Duffey, from https://www.guns.com/eaa, about the complex process of importing firearms into the United States. Alexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to learn a bit...EAA, about the complex process of importing firearms into the United States. Alexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to learn a bit more about the regulatory challenges, the import point system, government red tape, and the impact of tariffs and sanctions on pricing and availability.Chase describes it as "file cabinets full of ridiculousness." You can skip ahead at the below timestamps. 

01:05 Getting to know Chase.
10:50 There are so many firearms importing regs. 
12:01 That's not how any of that works.  
14:02 "You first have to play, 'mother may I?'"
17:59 How does "sporting purposes" fit into the Second Amendment? 
22:55 Piles of Mosins. 
27:30 Every suppressor you see in America is an American-made suppressor.
28:40 The magic of exchange rates (and curse of tariffs).  
31:20 Just when you think you have enough points...
34:05 Clearing customs. 
35:20 The importance of partnerships. 
43:01 The hardest and easiest things to import. 
 
Join us every Thursday for new episodes here on the site, or check us out on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and, of course, Rumble, among other dark corners of the pod-o-cast web. ]]>3069customs,fee,financial,firearms,guns,handgun,import,law,legal,money,points,rifle,shotgun,sporting,tarifffalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polymer-vs-metal--72889448
01:05 Glocks were not the first polymer-framed firearms.
02:20 Chasing that polymer train. 
05:40 Why would you want a metal frame, anyway?
07:30 The benefits of steel are real. 
09:20 Everything old is new again.
10:50 Cutting down on the whipsaw.
21:05 Enter carbon fiber. 
24:15 Used to be a gimmick. 
29:10 What next?
34:20 The comments are just out of control.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72889448Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:43:15 +0000Guns.comGun owners have faced the choice between polymer and metal for over 50 years now, and each has its benefits and pitfalls. 01:05 Glocks were not the first polymer-framed firearms. 02:20 Chasing that polymer train.  05:40 Why would you want a metal...
01:05 Glocks were not the first polymer-framed firearms.
02:20 Chasing that polymer train. 
05:40 Why would you want a metal frame, anyway?
07:30 The benefits of steel are real. 
09:20 Everything old is new again.
10:50 Cutting down on the whipsaw.
21:05 Enter carbon fiber. 
24:15 Used to be a gimmick. 
29:10 What next?
34:20 The comments are just out of control.]]>2349carry,concealed,defensive,edc,firearm,fired,gun,hammer,handgun,heavy,light,lightweight,metal,polymer,striker,weightfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-5-concealed-carry-guns--72688584carry gun has been ongoing for centuries, and Alex and Chris sit down on this episode to chime in on their personal picks. We didn't say it's the best picks for everyone, just what these two goofballs like.

You can skip ahead at the timestamps below. 

00:30 General concealed carry talk. 
02:01 Meow. 
04:10 Alexander has a caveat to his current EDC (but at least it comes with a challenge coin.) 
08:29 Again, Eger with the snub guns.
11:04 Can it get any more vanilla? Ruger adds sprinkles.
17:48 Is that a 10mm in your pocket or do you just hate bear spray?
20:45 "It's better than nothing, right?" 
23:02 These guys and their cat guns, man. 
29:38 "Ok, this next one is a little bit odd..." (aka, the track suit EDC)
36:01 The better 1911 commander isn't even a 1911.  
38:45 Don't live your life like me. 
40:40 Loving Glock's micro-9. 
43:47 They start reading bad comments, and the wheels fall off. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72688584Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:03:26 +0000Guns.comThe quest for the perfect https://www.guns.com/concealed-carry/handguns has been ongoing for centuries, and Alex and Chris sit down on this https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcastto chime in on their personal picks. We didn't say it's the best...carry gun has been ongoing for centuries, and Alex and Chris sit down on this episode to chime in on their personal picks. We didn't say it's the best picks for everyone, just what these two goofballs like.

You can skip ahead at the timestamps below. 

00:30 General concealed carry talk. 
02:01 Meow. 
04:10 Alexander has a caveat to his current EDC (but at least it comes with a challenge coin.) 
08:29 Again, Eger with the snub guns.
11:04 Can it get any more vanilla? Ruger adds sprinkles.
17:48 Is that a 10mm in your pocket or do you just hate bear spray?
20:45 "It's better than nothing, right?" 
23:02 These guys and their cat guns, man. 
29:38 "Ok, this next one is a little bit odd..." (aka, the track suit EDC)
36:01 The better 1911 commander isn't even a 1911.  
38:45 Don't live your life like me. 
40:40 Loving Glock's micro-9. 
43:47 They start reading bad comments, and the wheels fall off. ]]>29499mm,carry,ccw,compact,concealed,edc,eger,firearms,gdc,guns,guns.com,handgun,micro-compact,reville,self-defensefalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolver-carry--72563299revolvers are still a go-to for everyday (or at least some day) carry in the 21st century.  Buckle in.  

You can skip ahead at the timestamps below.

00:20 Alex admits he is wrong early on. 
03:30 Did the revolver dance make the cast?
05:05 What does BFR stand for?
06:20 "It's the only revolver you can suppress." 
08:00 Webley games. 
13:20 The revolver is simple, but the revolver is not the simple solution.
15:55 The non-permissive specialty.  
17:20 Revolvers have a serious training curve. 
20:30 Dry firing: yes or no?
24:30 Time travelers, stretched straps, and bowling pins. 
29:40 It's okay to have fun. 
31:45 All thumbs. 
44:00 Best way(s) to carry the wheel. 
46:15 It's all in the stamps.
50:30 Back to carry positions after a diversion to an Alabama soybean field. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72563299Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:20:07 +0000Guns.comWheel guns are real guns, and Chris subjects Alexander to a brutal hour-long tirade on why https://www.guns.com/firearms/handguns/revolverare still a go-to for everyday (or at least some day) carry in the 21st century.  Buckle in.   You can skip...revolvers are still a go-to for everyday (or at least some day) carry in the 21st century.  Buckle in.  

You can skip ahead at the timestamps below.

00:20 Alex admits he is wrong early on. 
03:30 Did the revolver dance make the cast?
05:05 What does BFR stand for?
06:20 "It's the only revolver you can suppress." 
08:00 Webley games. 
13:20 The revolver is simple, but the revolver is not the simple solution.
15:55 The non-permissive specialty.  
17:20 Revolvers have a serious training curve. 
20:30 Dry firing: yes or no?
24:30 Time travelers, stretched straps, and bowling pins. 
29:40 It's okay to have fun. 
31:45 All thumbs. 
44:00 Best way(s) to carry the wheel. 
46:15 It's all in the stamps.
50:30 Back to carry positions after a diversion to an Alabama soybean field. ]]>3485carry,ccw,concealed,edc,eger,firearms,guns,guns.com,reville,revolver,self-defense,six-gun,six-shooter,west,westernfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-guns-com-dealer-network--724640322,000 local FFLs all over the country, and we sit down with one to get the scoop. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague, Minnesota, who just happens to be Alex's brother, only with better facial hair. We hold it all against him.

You can skip ahead to the timestamps below. 

00:30 Meet Austin, who grew up watching the A-Team.
07:01 P90, Vz 61, and Grease Gun enjoyer.
08:55 A fan of the .357, but not the one you think.
11:18 Random Canada hate.  
16:15 A true aristocrat when it comes to his first gun.
18:10 Meeting odd guys in gun deals who become lifelong friends. 
25:50 Random horse insult.
26:25 Starting as a chipper, young FFL holder.
31:30 Sink or swim.
39:10 How being in the Guns.com network has helped (like online sales up 40 percent kinda helped). 
48:30 Streamlining logistics. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72464032Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:39:07 +0000Guns.comThe true heroes behind Guns.com are our dealer network of over https://www.guns.com/join-the-network all over the country, and we sit down with one to get the scoop. On this week's https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, Alexander and Chris hang...2,000 local FFLs all over the country, and we sit down with one to get the scoop. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague, Minnesota, who just happens to be Alex's brother, only with better facial hair. We hold it all against him.

You can skip ahead to the timestamps below. 

00:30 Meet Austin, who grew up watching the A-Team.
07:01 P90, Vz 61, and Grease Gun enjoyer.
08:55 A fan of the .357, but not the one you think.
11:18 Random Canada hate.  
16:15 A true aristocrat when it comes to his first gun.
18:10 Meeting odd guys in gun deals who become lifelong friends. 
25:50 Random horse insult.
26:25 Starting as a chipper, young FFL holder.
31:30 Sink or swim.
39:10 How being in the Guns.com network has helped (like online sales up 40 percent kinda helped). 
48:30 Streamlining logistics. ]]>29022ifbysea,dealer,eger,ffl,firearms,gun,guns,nfa,podcast,reville,shop,tacticalfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ar-15-history-top-brands--72322566AR-15, is almost universal in its popularity. Which brands do it justice is perhaps a spicier topic. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to weigh in on the subject. 

You can skip ahead at the timestamps below. 

01:20 Pepperidge Farm remembers...
04:04 Eger is still wandering around in gun lore.
09:40 Alex breaks out "the voice."
12:25 The genie gets out of the Colt bottle. 
15:40 Unchained after the AWB expired. 
16:50 Is KeyMod retro cool now?
17:45 Pour one out for the Poverty Pony.
25:30 The AR keeps getting reinvented. 
27:40 Often imitated, seldom replaced.
29:20 Don't sleep on M-400s and 516s.
30:30 Getting Radical. 
31:40 Do piston guns and blowback actions count as real ARs?
33:50 The Space Coast connection. 
36:45 Is $800 the dividing line on an AR today?
37:50 Tactical peanut butter and jelly. 
38:50 Police trade in patrol rifles are a gold mine. 
40:00 They start reading social media comments, and it just goes off the rails for like 10 minutes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72322566Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:56:18 +0000Guns.comThe iconic all-American firearms design of the past 60 years, the https://www.guns.com/firearms/ar-15-rifles, is almost universal in its popularity. Which brands do it justice is perhaps a spicier topic. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander...AR-15, is almost universal in its popularity. Which brands do it justice is perhaps a spicier topic. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to weigh in on the subject. 

You can skip ahead at the timestamps below. 

01:20 Pepperidge Farm remembers...
04:04 Eger is still wandering around in gun lore.
09:40 Alex breaks out "the voice."
12:25 The genie gets out of the Colt bottle. 
15:40 Unchained after the AWB expired. 
16:50 Is KeyMod retro cool now?
17:45 Pour one out for the Poverty Pony.
25:30 The AR keeps getting reinvented. 
27:40 Often imitated, seldom replaced.
29:20 Don't sleep on M-400s and 516s.
30:30 Getting Radical. 
31:40 Do piston guns and blowback actions count as real ARs?
33:50 The Space Coast connection. 
36:45 Is $800 the dividing line on an AR today?
37:50 Tactical peanut butter and jelly. 
38:50 Police trade in patrol rifles are a gold mine. 
40:00 They start reading social media comments, and it just goes off the rails for like 10 minutes.]]>3065223,5.56,ar-1,ar-10,ar-15,ar-18,ar-4,ar-7,colt,firearms,guns,guns.com,history,h&r,jim,m-16,parasniper,sp-1,sullivan,xm-16false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-beretta-92-with-broxton-carlile-beretta-s-92-product-manager--72210381Beretta 92 is a subject we could spend a lot of time on, but today we're sharing a behind-the-scenes perspective from Beretta's 92 product manager, Broxton Carlile. From working as a designer on the 90 series to managing the product line today, Broxton has a wealth of knowledge about the iconic handgun and all its variants.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72210381Thu, 28 May 2026 16:06:58 +0000Guns.comThe classic https://www.guns.com/beretta/beretta-92 is a subject we could spend a lot of time on, but today we're sharing a behind-the-scenes perspective from Beretta's 92 product manager, Broxton Carlile. From working as a designer on the 90 series...Beretta 92 is a subject we could spend a lot of time on, but today we're sharing a behind-the-scenes perspective from Beretta's 92 product manager, Broxton Carlile. From working as a designer on the 90 series to managing the product line today, Broxton has a wealth of knowledge about the iconic handgun and all its variants.]]>351992,beretta,berettas,broxton,carlile,ccw,eger,gun,guns,guns.com,handgun,handguns,pistol,podcast,revillefalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-movie-guns--72098154military classic firearms. You can skip ahead to the timestamps below. 

01:40 Speaking as a .50 cal enjoyer...
03:25 Of twin AN/M2 mounts on the Dauntless dive bomber
05:01 Water-cooled, baby.
08:56 The Martini-Henry, shaken, not stirred.
10:01 How many war movies has Michael Caine been in anyway?
13:40 Mad Max from a submarine. (With soup can Grease Guns). 
17:40 Putting the Digger back into Diggers. 
21:15 The guys read some spicy comments. 
29:45 War Daddy's .45 revolver. 
32:10 Benghazi. 
36:00 Can we give a slow clap to Capt. Dale Dye?
46:20 Eger's pick for the best war movie was made in Yugoslavia. 
52:01 The two biggest WWII movies. 
53:50 Rifle grenades need to make a comeback. 
55:20 Alec Guinness lookalike in Mogadishu ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72098154Thu, 21 May 2026 13:43:28 +0000Guns.comGun guys like gun movies, and some of the best of those are war movies. Alexander and Chris sit down on this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast to talk about a few of their all-time favorites. These films hold some...military classic firearms. You can skip ahead to the timestamps below. 

01:40 Speaking as a .50 cal enjoyer...
03:25 Of twin AN/M2 mounts on the Dauntless dive bomber
05:01 Water-cooled, baby.
08:56 The Martini-Henry, shaken, not stirred.
10:01 How many war movies has Michael Caine been in anyway?
13:40 Mad Max from a submarine. (With soup can Grease Guns). 
17:40 Putting the Digger back into Diggers. 
21:15 The guys read some spicy comments. 
29:45 War Daddy's .45 revolver. 
32:10 Benghazi. 
36:00 Can we give a slow clap to Capt. Dale Dye?
46:20 Eger's pick for the best war movie was made in Yugoslavia. 
52:01 The two biggest WWII movies. 
53:50 Rifle grenades need to make a comeback. 
55:20 Alec Guinness lookalike in Mogadishu ]]>4015eger,guns,guns.com,movies,podcast,revillefalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eaa-guns-featuring-chase-duffey--72005580European American Armory have been bringing great guns to the masses for over 35 years, and in this episode, the guys sit down with Chase Duffey to talk shop. While you may not know EAA directly, you do know their carefully curated selection of imports such as the Windicator, Witness2311 series, Girsan Regard MC, and P35. 

Some time stamps, should you want to skip ahead:

01:10 Meet Chase
02:10 The thought behind the EAA MC P35 Hi-Power clones
06:15 "We can smell the borscht from here."
07:25 Upsetting the fudds. 
10:10 It's in the grain, big dog. 
11:50 Innovating the double-stack 1911 space, without the cost. (The Turkkato)
15:10 If you like the Match X, the CMXX is your thing. 
20:15 Youth .410 and CMXXX are new for this year. 
23:01 Quiet all the things. 
29:19 Do not sleep on the EAA Windicator revolver, straight from Bavaria. 
34:10 The very real difference between cheap and affordable.  
36:05 I love gooold... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72005580Thu, 14 May 2026 13:37:06 +0000Guns.comThe folks at https://www.guns.com/eaa have been bringing great guns to the masses for over 35 years, and in this episode, the guys sit down with Chase Duffey to talk shop. While you may not know EAA directly, you do know their carefully curated...European American Armory have been bringing great guns to the masses for over 35 years, and in this episode, the guys sit down with Chase Duffey to talk shop. While you may not know EAA directly, you do know their carefully curated selection of imports such as the Windicator, Witness2311 series, Girsan Regard MC, and P35. 

Some time stamps, should you want to skip ahead:

01:10 Meet Chase
02:10 The thought behind the EAA MC P35 Hi-Power clones
06:15 "We can smell the borscht from here."
07:25 Upsetting the fudds. 
10:10 It's in the grain, big dog. 
11:50 Innovating the double-stack 1911 space, without the cost. (The Turkkato)
15:10 If you like the Match X, the CMXX is your thing. 
20:15 Youth .410 and CMXXX are new for this year. 
23:01 Quiet all the things. 
29:19 Do not sleep on the EAA Windicator revolver, straight from Bavaria. 
34:10 The very real difference between cheap and affordable.  
36:05 I love gooold... ]]>26362nd,american,armory,best,eaa,eger,european,firearms,gun,guns,guns.com,podcast,revillefalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guns-and-action-movies--71894164podcast, Alexander and Chris give a rundown on some of their favorites. The connection between iconic movies and the guns that appear in them is crucial. After all, what is James Bond without his Walther PPK or John McClane sans Beretta? Word of warning: they also include a few series in there as well. Some timestamps if you would like to skip ahead: 00:50 The best Christmas movie rver made.

02:22 Eger got his back guy to X-ray his Glock.
04:10 Cold War resistance documentary ala John Milius
06:30 Alright, alright, alright. 
07:40 Can we just give it up to Michael Mann movies?
09:00 Leave it to Eger to extol on paintings in a pod about movies. 
10:50 Of Murtaugh and Riggs. 
13:20 Alex is a book-on-VHS kinda guy. 
16:10 Parker and Longabaugh in the 21st Century
20:10 Enough with the AA-12s already, you won, now give us!
22:40 Circling back to Michael Mann. 
29:10 TIA builds.  
30:50 If Don Johnson ate Don Johnson.
37:01 James Reece. 
40:10 Best loadout scene ever.
43:29 They see me rollin. 
43:59 Detroit's finest, via Beverly Hills
46:50 This is family programming, guys. 
50:45 They read mean comments and chortle. 

Join us every Thursday for new episodes here on the site, or check us out on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and, of course, Rumble, among other dark corners of the pod-o-cast web. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71894164Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:20 +0000Guns.comYou can't be a gun guy and not be into gun movies, so on this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, Alexander and Chris give a rundown on some of their favorites. The connection between iconic movies and the guns that appear in...podcast, Alexander and Chris give a rundown on some of their favorites. The connection between iconic movies and the guns that appear in them is crucial. After all, what is James Bond without his Walther PPK or John McClane sans Beretta? Word of warning: they also include a few series in there as well. Some timestamps if you would like to skip ahead: 00:50 The best Christmas movie rver made.

02:22 Eger got his back guy to X-ray his Glock.
04:10 Cold War resistance documentary ala John Milius
06:30 Alright, alright, alright. 
07:40 Can we just give it up to Michael Mann movies?
09:00 Leave it to Eger to extol on paintings in a pod about movies. 
10:50 Of Murtaugh and Riggs. 
13:20 Alex is a book-on-VHS kinda guy. 
16:10 Parker and Longabaugh in the 21st Century
20:10 Enough with the AA-12s already, you won, now give us!
22:40 Circling back to Michael Mann. 
29:10 TIA builds.  
30:50 If Don Johnson ate Don Johnson.
37:01 James Reece. 
40:10 Best loadout scene ever.
43:29 They see me rollin. 
43:59 Detroit's finest, via Beverly Hills
46:50 This is family programming, guys. 
50:45 They read mean comments and chortle. 

Join us every Thursday for new episodes here on the site, or check us out on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and, of course, Rumble, among other dark corners of the pod-o-cast web. ]]>35112nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hammer-fired-vs-striker-fired-guns--71733167
00:20 They just kinda ramble about Hungarian Hi-Powers and the Gestappen Arms G9 HSP. 
04:30 People just thought they were "hammerless."
06:55 Crispy vs Creepy.
08:04 Eleven World Wars!
08:45 Obligatory "knockdown power" and Uncle Mike's reference in the same breath. 
11:10 Ability to mount a suppressor is key (even if you didn't have one).
13:02 Alex admits that he L O V E S revolvers. 
14:30 "Everybody on the floor – this is a robbery!"
16:11 Downsides to hammers.
19:23 Alex just absolutely zones out. 
22:10 Striker fired is just what the people want these days. (Maybe)
23:01 Why Boomers gave Glock a heartburn in the 1980s. 
24:40 Second strike. 
31:00 If you could only shoot one for the rest of your life...
35:45 Alex weighs in on his pick
39:26 They start reading mean comments, and it just kinda goes off the rails.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71733167Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:10:13 +0000Guns.comAfter having shot a lot of different handguns over the years, Alexander and Chris sit down to hash out the pluses and minuses between hammer-fired and striker-fired actions. While it doesn't seem like a controversial choice at first, the fanbase...
00:20 They just kinda ramble about Hungarian Hi-Powers and the Gestappen Arms G9 HSP. 
04:30 People just thought they were "hammerless."
06:55 Crispy vs Creepy.
08:04 Eleven World Wars!
08:45 Obligatory "knockdown power" and Uncle Mike's reference in the same breath. 
11:10 Ability to mount a suppressor is key (even if you didn't have one).
13:02 Alex admits that he L O V E S revolvers. 
14:30 "Everybody on the floor – this is a robbery!"
16:11 Downsides to hammers.
19:23 Alex just absolutely zones out. 
22:10 Striker fired is just what the people want these days. (Maybe)
23:01 Why Boomers gave Glock a heartburn in the 1980s. 
24:40 Second strike. 
31:00 If you could only shoot one for the rest of your life...
35:45 Alex weighs in on his pick
39:26 They start reading mean comments, and it just kinda goes off the rails.  ]]>30832a,2nd,alexander,ceger,chris,eger,firearms,gdc,gun,guns,guns.com,hammer-fired,handgun,news,pistol,podcast,reville,rights,striker,striker-firedfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-taurus-with-caleb-giddings--715898482nd Best Gun Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Revolver himself, Caleb Giddings, and talk about all things Taurus. Giddings is a facet in the firearms industry, ranging from competing in the first season of Top Shot to his work with Gun Nuts Media, and for the past several years as the in-house talent working with the Taurus-Rossi-Heritage family. We've known Caleb for a minute, and it is always great to catch up with him. 

Skip ahead for anything that catches you by the horns.

00:43 Getting to know Caleb.
07:50 The perfect carry revolver caliber? 
11:30 The perfect gateway gun...
14:00 On the TX22.
15:01 The debate over weapon-mounted lights.
16:40 Gun movies are a distinct genre from action movies
21:10 Museum ship love
24:20 Meet Mr. Revolver
26:15 Interacting with the public. 
33:07 But back to the TX22... 
37:37 The first Taurus duty-grade pistol: the TX9
40:15 A (should be a) record 1,000 rounds in 10 minutes on a single pistol
41:50 Coming to America
45:15 What the future holds
47:30 NFA reforms, baby]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71589848Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:58:04 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, we sit down with Mr. Revolver himself, Caleb Giddings, and talk about all things https://www.guns.com/taurus. Giddings is a facet in the firearms industry, ranging from competing in...2nd Best Gun Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Revolver himself, Caleb Giddings, and talk about all things Taurus. Giddings is a facet in the firearms industry, ranging from competing in the first season of Top Shot to his work with Gun Nuts Media, and for the past several years as the in-house talent working with the Taurus-Rossi-Heritage family. We've known Caleb for a minute, and it is always great to catch up with him. 

Skip ahead for anything that catches you by the horns.

00:43 Getting to know Caleb.
07:50 The perfect carry revolver caliber? 
11:30 The perfect gateway gun...
14:00 On the TX22.
15:01 The debate over weapon-mounted lights.
16:40 Gun movies are a distinct genre from action movies
21:10 Museum ship love
24:20 Meet Mr. Revolver
26:15 Interacting with the public. 
33:07 But back to the TX22... 
37:37 The first Taurus duty-grade pistol: the TX9
40:15 A (should be a) record 1,000 rounds in 10 minutes on a single pistol
41:50 Coming to America
45:15 What the future holds
47:30 NFA reforms, baby]]>3563caleb,eger,firearms,giddings,gun,guns,guns.com,handguns,pod,podcast,reville,revolvers,taurusfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-guns-from-springfield-armory-featuring-mike-humphries--71373161Springfield Armory. The Illinois-based company has over 50 years in the firearms business and a name that goes back to the Founding Fathers. We were fortunate enough to be joined by Mike Humphries, Springfield's Media Relations Manager, to talk about what is new in the catalog headed into the NRA Annual Meetings this week.

To skip ahead, here are some time stamps:

00:58 Getting to know Mike.
04:10 Going through a time machine for a M1A-A1 Bush Rifle.
12:30 The Echelon was on nobody's bingo card. 
13:20 Guns.com's Reader's Choice Award on the Kuna. 
13:50 The amazing popularity of the SA-35 Hi-Power clone (new school feels on an old school classic).
17:40 The new SA-35 4-inch Detective-style pistol likes to run fast. 
20:20 Mike is fond of the Echelon 4.0C. 
25:05 Of the Helion (and obligatory uncle jokes).
28:20 Aimpoint COAs in lots more places.
34:00 Trying to stay on the gas pedal in giving the public what they want.
37:20 "You could always count on Springfield to have something that surprised you."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71373161Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:01:31 +0000Guns.comAlexander and Chris sit down to talk about some very cool new guns inbound to the market from https://www.guns.com/springfield-armory The Illinois-based company has over 50 years in the firearms business and a name that goes back to the Founding...Springfield Armory. The Illinois-based company has over 50 years in the firearms business and a name that goes back to the Founding Fathers. We were fortunate enough to be joined by Mike Humphries, Springfield's Media Relations Manager, to talk about what is new in the catalog headed into the NRA Annual Meetings this week.

To skip ahead, here are some time stamps:

00:58 Getting to know Mike.
04:10 Going through a time machine for a M1A-A1 Bush Rifle.
12:30 The Echelon was on nobody's bingo card. 
13:20 Guns.com's Reader's Choice Award on the Kuna. 
13:50 The amazing popularity of the SA-35 Hi-Power clone (new school feels on an old school classic).
17:40 The new SA-35 4-inch Detective-style pistol likes to run fast. 
20:20 Mike is fond of the Echelon 4.0C. 
25:05 Of the Helion (and obligatory uncle jokes).
28:20 Aimpoint COAs in lots more places.
34:00 Trying to stay on the gas pedal in giving the public what they want.
37:20 "You could always count on Springfield to have something that surprised you."]]>25832nd,alexander,armory,best,ceger,chris,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,humphries,mikehumphries,news,one,podcast,reville,second,springfield,twofalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-federal-ammo-with-jj-reich--71210915Federal Ammunition is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and Alexander and Chris sat down on this podcast episode with the company's long-time ammo expert, J.J. Reich, to talk shop.The Minnesota-based company was founded in 1922, ran the Twin Cities Ammo Plant for the military for generations, and recently marked a century in business – now better than ever. J.J. (nobody knows his actual name) has been with Federal for 15 years and has been a buddy of ours for most of that. 

Timestamps, should you want to skip ahead if you like: 

01:10 Federal's background.
02:16 We get the camera focus dialed in. (Our regular girl was out)
02:58 Twin Cities connection. 
04:02 On introducing new calibers (.327 Federal, .224 Valkyrie, etc.) 
05:35 "The box is not Federal."
06:22 Of 7mm Backcountry 
08:40 The thirst for subsonic and suppressor-optimized ammo is real. 
10:10 On hunting with a suppressor.
11:50 What's that?
13:25 Afraid of that crack. 
16:01 Fresh new loads for 2026.
18:30 Remington's 7mm Backcountry offerings. 
19:40 So, can we get a Backcountry Garand?
23:04 Meet the Terminal Ascent (now in handgun loads).
25:50 Federal makes more than just ammo. 
30:17 Hitting J.J. about his high school permanent record. 
37:40 Caliber requests that will probably never happen. 
41:00 They just start rambling about the Spanish-American War and spitzer bullets and stuff. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71210915Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:49:07 +0000Guns.comhttps://www.guns.com/ammo/federal is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and Alexander and Chris sat down on this https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcastepisode with the company's long-time ammo expert, J.J. Reich, to talk shop.The...Federal Ammunition is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and Alexander and Chris sat down on this podcast episode with the company's long-time ammo expert, J.J. Reich, to talk shop.The Minnesota-based company was founded in 1922, ran the Twin Cities Ammo Plant for the military for generations, and recently marked a century in business – now better than ever. J.J. (nobody knows his actual name) has been with Federal for 15 years and has been a buddy of ours for most of that. 

Timestamps, should you want to skip ahead if you like: 

01:10 Federal's background.
02:16 We get the camera focus dialed in. (Our regular girl was out)
02:58 Twin Cities connection. 
04:02 On introducing new calibers (.327 Federal, .224 Valkyrie, etc.) 
05:35 "The box is not Federal."
06:22 Of 7mm Backcountry 
08:40 The thirst for subsonic and suppressor-optimized ammo is real. 
10:10 On hunting with a suppressor.
11:50 What's that?
13:25 Afraid of that crack. 
16:01 Fresh new loads for 2026.
18:30 Remington's 7mm Backcountry offerings. 
19:40 So, can we get a Backcountry Garand?
23:04 Meet the Terminal Ascent (now in handgun loads).
25:50 Federal makes more than just ammo. 
30:17 Hitting J.J. about his high school permanent record. 
37:40 Caliber requests that will probably never happen. 
41:00 They just start rambling about the Spanish-American War and spitzer bullets and stuff. ]]>27052nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-defense-guns--71063110Home defense is a serious thing – and one of the top reasons people buy guns – so Alexander and Chris sit down on this episode to talk about their feelings on the subject. It's a heady topic with a lot of meat on the bone. You can skip ahead if you like: 

01:30 Number one reason.
03:01 Growing up in the dirty south... 
04:10 Got a car: got a gun. 
05:10 The basic concept of property.
07:20 A gun in "active use."
08:50 At the end of the day, you are responsible.
12:30 Shotguns (including fudd lore.)
17:30 Opting towards pistols and PCCs.
18:45 Shine some light on the subject. 
21:45 Alex is warming up to shotguns. (Well, one in particular). 
25:02 Fluxing it up. 
27:10 Quiet time. 
29:40 I can fight naked if I have to. 
30:20 You have to game this out beforehand. 
33:05 More thoughts on suppressors in the home.
42:01 Home defense via Hakim and Bolo?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71063110Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:57:27 +0000Guns.comhttps://www.guns.com/home-defense is a serious thing – and one of the top reasons people buy guns – so Alexander and Chris sit down on this https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcastto talk about their feelings on the subject. It's a heady topic with...Home defense is a serious thing – and one of the top reasons people buy guns – so Alexander and Chris sit down on this episode to talk about their feelings on the subject. It's a heady topic with a lot of meat on the bone. You can skip ahead if you like: 

01:30 Number one reason.
03:01 Growing up in the dirty south... 
04:10 Got a car: got a gun. 
05:10 The basic concept of property.
07:20 A gun in "active use."
08:50 At the end of the day, you are responsible.
12:30 Shotguns (including fudd lore.)
17:30 Opting towards pistols and PCCs.
18:45 Shine some light on the subject. 
21:45 Alex is warming up to shotguns. (Well, one in particular). 
25:02 Fluxing it up. 
27:10 Quiet time. 
29:40 I can fight naked if I have to. 
30:20 You have to game this out beforehand. 
33:05 More thoughts on suppressors in the home.
42:01 Home defense via Hakim and Bolo?]]>28462nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blackout-or-gtfo--70896901Blackout, Alexander and Chris weigh in on the topic in this week's podcast. From the ammo to the guns and their use, there is a lot of ground to cover. 

If you want to jump ahead, here are some time stamps:

00:40 Getting into the background of Blackout
03:30 Of the Whisper and the Honeybadger
06:10 Suppressor snobbery run amok
08:05 The AR BLK connection
09:10 Enter the 8.6
11:10 The Soviet way of Myshleniye
15:05 Back to Black(out)
17:25 More on 8.6
20:30 The bottom line is marrying performance with hearing protection
21:50 Make the tech work for you
23:30 What next? 
29:30 Where are our integrally suppressed BLKs?
35:50 Can we get a compact BLK pistol cartridge?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70896901Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000Guns.comSpeaking (quietly) about the virtues and pitfalls of everything https://www.guns.com/search?keyword=blackout, Alexander and Chris weigh in on the topic in this week's https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast. From the ammo to the guns and their use,...Blackout, Alexander and Chris weigh in on the topic in this week's podcast. From the ammo to the guns and their use, there is a lot of ground to cover. 

If you want to jump ahead, here are some time stamps:

00:40 Getting into the background of Blackout
03:30 Of the Whisper and the Honeybadger
06:10 Suppressor snobbery run amok
08:05 The AR BLK connection
09:10 Enter the 8.6
11:10 The Soviet way of Myshleniye
15:05 Back to Black(out)
17:25 More on 8.6
20:30 The bottom line is marrying performance with hearing protection
21:50 Make the tech work for you
23:30 What next? 
29:30 Where are our integrally suppressed BLKs?
35:50 Can we get a compact BLK pistol cartridge?]]>23662bgp,ammo,ammunition,blackout,blk,cartridge,eger,firearms,gdc,guns,guns.com,history,podcast,reville,roundfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-dots-lpvos-and-prism-optics--707186272BGP episode, Alexander and Chris try to wade through the world of optics to figure out what the general purpose is for each type. There is just so much to choose from and so many different types in an ever-increasing market, so the guys thought it was good to sit down and have a 101 discussion on glass. 

Skip ahead to these timestamps if they spark your interest:

00:50 We've had optics for a minute. 
04:30 Drilling down to modern rifle optics
05:25 Not overly complicated: Meet the prism optic
07:20 LPVOs: Great on 10-pound pistols?
11:50 First "Donut of Death" reference: Holographic sights
14:15 Second DoD reference
16:10 Third Donut callout. (We promise the guys aren't sponsored by EoTech.) 
16:50 Red dots. 
20:20 Thermals are the way-- just look at Ukraine. 
22:40 Don't sleep on just a simple Romeo 5. 
25:01 IR and NV are getting better and more affordable every day. 
28:50 Will Holosun make jetpacks next?

Keep your glass cleaned and your batteries fresh, guys!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70718627Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:03 +0000Guns.comOn this https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcastepisode, Alexander and Chris try to wade through the world of https://www.guns.com/opticsto figure out what the general purpose is for each type. There is just so much to choose from and so many...2BGP episode, Alexander and Chris try to wade through the world of optics to figure out what the general purpose is for each type. There is just so much to choose from and so many different types in an ever-increasing market, so the guys thought it was good to sit down and have a 101 discussion on glass. 

Skip ahead to these timestamps if they spark your interest:

00:50 We've had optics for a minute. 
04:30 Drilling down to modern rifle optics
05:25 Not overly complicated: Meet the prism optic
07:20 LPVOs: Great on 10-pound pistols?
11:50 First "Donut of Death" reference: Holographic sights
14:15 Second DoD reference
16:10 Third Donut callout. (We promise the guys aren't sponsored by EoTech.) 
16:50 Red dots. 
20:20 Thermals are the way-- just look at Ukraine. 
22:40 Don't sleep on just a simple Romeo 5. 
25:01 IR and NV are getting better and more affordable every day. 
28:50 Will Holosun make jetpacks next?

Keep your glass cleaned and your batteries fresh, guys!]]>18942bgp,2nd,best,dot,firearms,glass,gun,guns,guns.com,optic,optics,podcast,red,scope,sight,sightsfalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/budget-guns-with-johnny-q--70592553without breaking the bank. Moreover, is the juice worth the squeeze on an inexpensive gun when your life or your family's safety could be on the line?

01:06 What does affordability look like?
03:40 Misconceptions on "budget" guns. 
04:45 The flipside of spending money on hardware (guns) or software (training). 
06:05 Initial investment vs life cycle cost.
08:00 The snub-nose swamp.
10:01 You need to be comfortable. 
13:40 Functionality is key. 
15:30 Quality accessories
19:20 Don't go into debt to buy gear. 
22:10 The very real need to train. 
30:40 If you are gonna be a $300 gun guy, master that $300 gun. 
31:40 The minimum round count to vet a gun prior to carry. 
33:20 I need to get it dirty. Like grungy. 
37:50 Budgeting is a lost art. 
39:00 Recommendations on sub-$500 handguns]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70592553Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:06:26 +0000Guns.comGuntuber Johnny Q joins Alexander and Chris in the Guns.com Studio to talk about what firearms on today's market are reliable https://www.guns.com/firearms/handguns?priceRange=%24250%20-%20%24499%2CLess%20than%20%24250. Moreover, is the juice worth...without breaking the bank. Moreover, is the juice worth the squeeze on an inexpensive gun when your life or your family's safety could be on the line?

01:06 What does affordability look like?
03:40 Misconceptions on "budget" guns. 
04:45 The flipside of spending money on hardware (guns) or software (training). 
06:05 Initial investment vs life cycle cost.
08:00 The snub-nose swamp.
10:01 You need to be comfortable. 
13:40 Functionality is key. 
15:30 Quality accessories
19:20 Don't go into debt to buy gear. 
22:10 The very real need to train. 
30:40 If you are gonna be a $300 gun guy, master that $300 gun. 
31:40 The minimum round count to vet a gun prior to carry. 
33:20 I need to get it dirty. Like grungy. 
37:50 Budgeting is a lost art. 
39:00 Recommendations on sub-$500 handguns]]>32292nd,best,budget,eger,gun,guns,johnny,johnnyq,pod,podcast,q,revillefalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gun-shop-horror-stories--704523662nd Best Gun Podcast to share some curious anecdotes. Being in the gun store is usually a good time, but it can sometimes be a strange time.

Some of these stories are funny, some are educational, and the guys are just passing them on because they just can't keep them in any longer. The names have been changed to protect the guilty. You can jump ahead if you see something you like: 

02:01 "True story, happened to me directly..." (from Alabama)
04:55 Can we get a safety violation over here? (Meet the "not loaded" bucket)
06:25 Please utilize the ceiling.
07:40 Ramrodding and stendo-clips.
10:22 What kind of robbery is this?
11:35 You know you can just take a picture, right?
14:30 Everyone is a beginner at first. 
16:11 The wrong way to check holster fitment. 
18:05 That's Wylde.
22:07 Gun counter pitfalls. (Negligent entrustment is a thing)
26:30 But it's pink!
30:40 There is lots of gun lore, but don't believe it all.
33:15 Not all gun stores are the same. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452366Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:03 +0000Guns.comBoth Alexander and Chris have worked behind gun counters in the past, and they sit down on this installment of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast to share some curious anecdotes. Being in the gun store is usually a good time, but it can...2nd Best Gun Podcast to share some curious anecdotes. Being in the gun store is usually a good time, but it can sometimes be a strange time.

Some of these stories are funny, some are educational, and the guys are just passing them on because they just can't keep them in any longer. The names have been changed to protect the guilty. You can jump ahead if you see something you like: 

02:01 "True story, happened to me directly..." (from Alabama)
04:55 Can we get a safety violation over here? (Meet the "not loaded" bucket)
06:25 Please utilize the ceiling.
07:40 Ramrodding and stendo-clips.
10:22 What kind of robbery is this?
11:35 You know you can just take a picture, right?
14:30 Everyone is a beginner at first. 
16:11 The wrong way to check holster fitment. 
18:05 That's Wylde.
22:07 Gun counter pitfalls. (Negligent entrustment is a thing)
26:30 But it's pink!
30:40 There is lots of gun lore, but don't believe it all.
33:15 Not all gun stores are the same. ]]>24722nd,ar,ar-15,best,eger,firearm,firearms,gun,guns,guns.com,podcast,reville,shopfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-store-guns--702729102nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to share their thoughts on the matter and offer some tips and tricks. As a side note, we here at Guns.com love to keep our firearms both safe and secure – yet available when needed – which makes products like the StopBox a no-brainer.

For some talking points on this installment or to skip ahead, try these time stamps: 

01:08 Horror stories of gun storage.
01:42 That face. That damned face. 
02:40 The difference between active use and storage.
04:20 Dirty ammo concerns.
05:08 Storing those suppressors ("don't eat that bacon").
06:20 Carry guns and the accumulation of belly button lint.
07:45 How many spiders can live in a barrel?
08:50 Talking lubes – including yak butter. 
12:02 Alex talks single guy gun storage vs Eger's more pawpaw style gun storage
13:30 The problem with mandatory gun lock laws
16:40 Alex gets a Redcoat reference in. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70272910Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:02 +0000Guns.comFirearm ownership is an immense responsibility, and on this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to share their thoughts on the matter and offer some tips and tricks. As a side note, we here at...2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to share their thoughts on the matter and offer some tips and tricks. As a side note, we here at Guns.com love to keep our firearms both safe and secure – yet available when needed – which makes products like the StopBox a no-brainer.

For some talking points on this installment or to skip ahead, try these time stamps: 

01:08 Horror stories of gun storage.
01:42 That face. That damned face. 
02:40 The difference between active use and storage.
04:20 Dirty ammo concerns.
05:08 Storing those suppressors ("don't eat that bacon").
06:20 Carry guns and the accumulation of belly button lint.
07:45 How many spiders can live in a barrel?
08:50 Talking lubes – including yak butter. 
12:02 Alex talks single guy gun storage vs Eger's more pawpaw style gun storage
13:30 The problem with mandatory gun lock laws
16:40 Alex gets a Redcoat reference in. ]]>1150arsenal,collection,education,eger,firearms,guns,guns.com,podcast,reville,safe,stopbox,storagefalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-pistol-caliber-carbines--70133831podcast in the past, but today the PCC is king, leaving Alexander and Chris to opine on the platform in this episode – with lots of bonus footage of Ronbo.

Here are some timestamps if you want to skip ahead:

00:30 The sub gun to PCC connection.
02:40 How do we feel about the NFA?
03:30 When is a PCC just a pistol? PCP?
06:40 Alex goes on a "back when I was in Alabama" story...
07:20 Competition use and quiet time. 
08:20 Recoil tamer, deluxe. 
09:40 "That velocity rub."
10:41 Crummy pistol calibers are often amazing PCC rounds.
11:50 Can we get the Kuna or Ruger PC or something in 7.62x25 Tok?
13:50 Everything old is new again, baby. 
15:50 Marlin PCC lever guns (give us a De Lisle carbine!)
18:50 Alex enjoys Ramen noodles and Great War PCCs/SMGs. 
20:30 Showing some love to the Stribog. 
21:50 Don't sleep on KelTec's SUB2000.
24:40 The undisputed worldwide super champ PCC is...
25:20 Curious PCCs we've seen. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70133831Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:02 +0000Guns.comWe've talked sub guns on the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcastin the past, but today the https://www.guns.com/firearms/pistol-caliber-carbinesis king, leaving Alexander and Chris to opine on the platform in this episode – with lots of bonus...podcast in the past, but today the PCC is king, leaving Alexander and Chris to opine on the platform in this episode – with lots of bonus footage of Ronbo.

Here are some timestamps if you want to skip ahead:

00:30 The sub gun to PCC connection.
02:40 How do we feel about the NFA?
03:30 When is a PCC just a pistol? PCP?
06:40 Alex goes on a "back when I was in Alabama" story...
07:20 Competition use and quiet time. 
08:20 Recoil tamer, deluxe. 
09:40 "That velocity rub."
10:41 Crummy pistol calibers are often amazing PCC rounds.
11:50 Can we get the Kuna or Ruger PC or something in 7.62x25 Tok?
13:50 Everything old is new again, baby. 
15:50 Marlin PCC lever guns (give us a De Lisle carbine!)
18:50 Alex enjoys Ramen noodles and Great War PCCs/SMGs. 
20:30 Showing some love to the Stribog. 
21:50 Don't sleep on KelTec's SUB2000.
24:40 The undisputed worldwide super champ PCC is...
25:20 Curious PCCs we've seen. ]]>1916caliber,carbine,eger,firearms,gun,guns,guns.com,history,pcc,pistol,pod,podcast,revillefalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-we-still-love-1911s--700153782nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hash it out over John Browning's most recognizable creation, the 1911 Government Model and its descendants.Few handguns have garnered as much interest in the firearms community, and the guys try to figure out the factors behind their longevity and reputation. This one goes long, guys, touching almost 45 minutes, so clear some space, it's worth it.

Here are a few timestamps if you want to skip ahead. 

00:20 The All-American Handgun (back-to-back world war champ)
01:40 The Davinci of gun design (or maybe Gretzky)
03:50 What makes it so special?
05:20 So that's what that loop is for!
07:30 It even has an air-to-air kill (possibly). 
08:50 GWOT 1911 rebuilds
13:20 Railguns and keeping it new
15:10 10 mike-mike makes it magic (and don't forget .38 Super)
17:40 And, yes, for some reason, they make it in 9mm as well. 
19:20 Give me what you love about the 1911
21:20 Can we give it up for Para-Ordnance, man?
22:50 Giving up trigger crisp for drop safety
25:50 The competition shooters of the 1980s are the brands of today
31:10 What is the 3011 going to look like?
34:01 Favorite 1911s today]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70015378Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:08:05 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, Alexander and Chris hash it out over John Browning's most recognizable creation, the https://www.guns.com/firearms/1911Government Model and its descendants.Few handguns have garnered...2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hash it out over John Browning's most recognizable creation, the 1911 Government Model and its descendants.Few handguns have garnered as much interest in the firearms community, and the guys try to figure out the factors behind their longevity and reputation. This one goes long, guys, touching almost 45 minutes, so clear some space, it's worth it.

Here are a few timestamps if you want to skip ahead. 

00:20 The All-American Handgun (back-to-back world war champ)
01:40 The Davinci of gun design (or maybe Gretzky)
03:50 What makes it so special?
05:20 So that's what that loop is for!
07:30 It even has an air-to-air kill (possibly). 
08:50 GWOT 1911 rebuilds
13:20 Railguns and keeping it new
15:10 10 mike-mike makes it magic (and don't forget .38 Super)
17:40 And, yes, for some reason, they make it in 9mm as well. 
19:20 Give me what you love about the 1911
21:20 Can we give it up for Para-Ordnance, man?
22:50 Giving up trigger crisp for drop safety
25:50 The competition shooters of the 1980s are the brands of today
31:10 What is the 3011 going to look like?
34:01 Favorite 1911s today]]>25901911,1911s,2nd,best,eger,firearms,gun,guns,guns.com,history,pistol,pod,podcast,revillefalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaporware-guns--697936622nd Best Gun Podcast, they talk about guns that should have been. Vaporware is a term borrowed from the computer industry for a product that has been advertised but either never made it past the concept phase or is still somehow "coming soon" even years later. We know a bunch of guns like that. 

Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:

01:04 Teddy Roosevelt and M1903 suppressors.02:40 Alex pines for the AN-94 (yup, his commie gun obsession shines through early).
04:05 Stoner 63 and StG-44 Sporters (and good American AKs).
08:30 Magpul, quit playing with our emotions, man. We're fragile. (The FDP is now shipping, tho).
15:40 Kraut space magik.
17:20 Gyrojets, the Dardick, and the unobtanium WA2000.
18:30 Please make the Bushmaster Arm Pistol work.
19:40 Can we get a Sedgley Glove Gun? Fedorov Avtomat? FG-42? New SVT? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69793662Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:34:07 +0000Guns.comChris and Alexander have covered lots of ground when it comes to gun lore over the past few years, and on this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, they talk about guns that should have been. Vaporware is a term borrowed from the...2nd Best Gun Podcast, they talk about guns that should have been. Vaporware is a term borrowed from the computer industry for a product that has been advertised but either never made it past the concept phase or is still somehow "coming soon" even years later. We know a bunch of guns like that. 

Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:

01:04 Teddy Roosevelt and M1903 suppressors.02:40 Alex pines for the AN-94 (yup, his commie gun obsession shines through early).
04:05 Stoner 63 and StG-44 Sporters (and good American AKs).
08:30 Magpul, quit playing with our emotions, man. We're fragile. (The FDP is now shipping, tho).
15:40 Kraut space magik.
17:20 Gyrojets, the Dardick, and the unobtanium WA2000.
18:30 Please make the Bushmaster Arm Pistol work.
19:40 Can we get a Sedgley Glove Gun? Fedorov Avtomat? FG-42? New SVT? ]]>13322nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shot-show-2026-day-3--69565399podcast episode from SHOT Show 2026. The guys hit the ground running for Industry Day at the Range on Monday and haven't stopped since, so there's lots to recap from their adventures in Vegas. It's a good Friday evening to take it easy and hear about what's new in the gun world, so get comfortable and tune in as we wrap up a hectic and exciting week. We still have lots more post-event coverage to come, so don't forget to check in with Guns.com next week for the latest firearms news.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69565399Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:28:46 +0000Guns.comWith bags packed, tired feet, and full hearts, the Guns.com crew hung around to bring you one last https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast episode from https://www.guns.com/shot-show. The guys hit the ground running...podcast episode from SHOT Show 2026. The guys hit the ground running for Industry Day at the Range on Monday and haven't stopped since, so there's lots to recap from their adventures in Vegas. It's a good Friday evening to take it easy and hear about what's new in the gun world, so get comfortable and tune in as we wrap up a hectic and exciting week. We still have lots more post-event coverage to come, so don't forget to check in with Guns.com next week for the latest firearms news.]]>1525gun,guns,guns.com,podcast,shot,shotshow,shotshow2026false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shot-show-2026-day-2--69552498SHOT Show 2026 coverage, but nonetheless excited to share more discoveries from the show floor. Alexander and Chris give a rundown of their favorite products they found yesterday, and (spoiler alert) Flux Defense features prominently in this episode. There's still more to come, so stay tuned for tomorrow's episode as the guys wrap up the week in Vegas with their final reflections on the big event.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69552498Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:33:57 +0000Guns.comThe Guns.com gang is back on the airwaves, a little the worse for wear a few days into https://www.guns.com/shot-show coverage, but nonetheless excited to share more discoveries from the show floor. Alexander and Chris give a rundown of their favorite...SHOT Show 2026 coverage, but nonetheless excited to share more discoveries from the show floor. Alexander and Chris give a rundown of their favorite products they found yesterday, and (spoiler alert) Flux Defense features prominently in this episode. There's still more to come, so stay tuned for tomorrow's episode as the guys wrap up the week in Vegas with their final reflections on the big event.]]>1163gun,guns,new,podcast,shotshow,shotshow2026,vegasfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shot-show-2026-day-1--69538658SHOT Show 2026, bringing you the hot goss on the latest and greatest finds from the show floor. If you're interested in combating drones, sick AK builds, and SCAR suppressors ... stay tuned. From the big new releases to surprise finds, the Guns.com crew has everything you need to know from SHOT, so kick back with a cold – or hot – one and enjoy the show. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69538658Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:49:19 +0000Guns.comAlexander and Chris are back with our second daily dispatch from https://www.guns.com/shot-show, bringing you the hot goss on the latest and greatest finds from the show floor. If you're interested in combating drones, sick AK builds, and SCAR...SHOT Show 2026, bringing you the hot goss on the latest and greatest finds from the show floor. If you're interested in combating drones, sick AK builds, and SCAR suppressors ... stay tuned. From the big new releases to surprise finds, the Guns.com crew has everything you need to know from SHOT, so kick back with a cold – or hot – one and enjoy the show. ]]>988gun,gunpodcast,guns,newguns,podcast,shot,shotshow,shotshow2026false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shot-show-2026-range-day-recap--69525093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69525093Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:05:06 +0000Guns.comThe Guns.com crew laid hands on a lot of new guns at the SHOT Show 2026 Industry Range Day on Monday, and Alex and Chris are here with the tea on the guns they liked and loved.8752026,2a,amendment,firearms,gun,guns,new,second,shot,shotshow,shotshow2026,showfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-carry-should-you-change-your-edc--69446130
0:25 Breaking out the white tape for the FALs
2:19 Winter carry?
3:01 I still don't know why we did that
5:10 The mighty Minx
6:19 That's a beefy boy
8:58 The importance of lead equity with any choice
11:20 Pocket carry to the gym
14:01 That's a nice junk sack, ma'am.
16:50 One mag is no mag.
18:30 The Hemsworth "Red Dawn" doesn't exist in this timeline
19:20 Putting the "pistol" back in PCCs
21:15 Why are they so short, man?
26:05 Modular carry with protein-rich options.
30:40 Self rescue a la carte.
34:01 Alex used to Mex carry a C96 Bolo.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69446130Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:04:21 +0000Guns.comWith the chill in the air and coats out of storage, Alexander and Chris sat down for the latest 2nd Best Gun Podcast to discuss the phenomenon of "winter carry" and whether you should bother to rotate your EDC.Here are some timestamps if you want to...
0:25 Breaking out the white tape for the FALs
2:19 Winter carry?
3:01 I still don't know why we did that
5:10 The mighty Minx
6:19 That's a beefy boy
8:58 The importance of lead equity with any choice
11:20 Pocket carry to the gym
14:01 That's a nice junk sack, ma'am.
16:50 One mag is no mag.
18:30 The Hemsworth "Red Dawn" doesn't exist in this timeline
19:20 Putting the "pistol" back in PCCs
21:15 Why are they so short, man?
26:05 Modular carry with protein-rich options.
30:40 Self rescue a la carte.
34:01 Alex used to Mex carry a C96 Bolo.]]>23182nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unsung-hero-of-vietnam-the-stoner-63--69354734
Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:

00:30 The Father of the Black Rifle
01:28 Forgotten Weapons call out before the two-minute mark
03:00 The name we are looking for is Cadillac Gage (kinda)
03:30 Stoner 62
04:40 Stoner 63/63A
05:10 Even used different links, man
07:40 Different bolts for different folks
08:30 Modularity, of a sort
11:10 Stoner 63, is that you?
13:10 Never officially adopted twinkies
14:45 SCAR predecessor
15:20 Enter Robinson Armament and the semi-auto S63
17:10 Forgotten Weapons call out redux
19:30 Can we get a 10-pound belt-fed LMG, man?
21:40 If someone could just give it a chance
23:15 The KAC LAMG
24:40 Eger zones out on DA/SA double-stack 9mm pistols for some reason
27:00 Alex brings it back to the Stoner 63 and lands the plane (then invokes Ian McCollum again).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69354734Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:02:02 +0000Guns.comDialing it back to the 1960s in this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris weigh in on Mr. Eugene Stoner's most oft-forgotten child. While Stoner will always be remembered for the AR-7, AR-10, AR-15, AR-18, and SR-25, his Model 63 has...
Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:

00:30 The Father of the Black Rifle
01:28 Forgotten Weapons call out before the two-minute mark
03:00 The name we are looking for is Cadillac Gage (kinda)
03:30 Stoner 62
04:40 Stoner 63/63A
05:10 Even used different links, man
07:40 Different bolts for different folks
08:30 Modularity, of a sort
11:10 Stoner 63, is that you?
13:10 Never officially adopted twinkies
14:45 SCAR predecessor
15:20 Enter Robinson Armament and the semi-auto S63
17:10 Forgotten Weapons call out redux
19:30 Can we get a 10-pound belt-fed LMG, man?
21:40 If someone could just give it a chance
23:15 The KAC LAMG
24:40 Eger zones out on DA/SA double-stack 9mm pistols for some reason
27:00 Alex brings it back to the Stoner 63 and lands the plane (then invokes Ian McCollum again).]]>17772nd,alexander,best,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-products-from-maxim-defense-with-logan-windfeldt--692612412nd Best Gun Podcast, we hang out with Logan Windfeldt, head of product development at Maxim Defense. Maxim has been cooking up some really cool stuff in the past couple of years while looking to strike a tender deal. Although details of the deal are scant, the resulting technology and how they have implemented it into their latest guns are impressive. Logan talks us through a couple of new guns and what makes them special.
 
Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:
 
00:37 - New integrally suppressed .300 BLK rifle
2:32 - Deeper dive on the can and gas block
3:45 - Shooting schedule and full auto
4:20 - Typical titanium…
5:47 - Sourcing parts and adding value
7:54 - R&D and the story behind the gun
8:52 - Cross compatibility
11:15 - The QD cup frustration is real
11:45 - Unique QD cups and buffer tube
13:04 - Enhanced BCG
13:47 - Special coating for shooting suppressed in extreme conditions
15:52 - Impressive numbers on testing
16:40 - More benefits of the coating
18:27 - SOCOM testing numbers and cycles
19:25 - The new SBR
21:05 – Tip-to-butt features
24:28 - Operator feedback
26:46 - What’s most exciting, and what’s coming next?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69261241Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:08 +0000Guns.comOn this week’s https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, we hang out with Logan Windfeldt, head of product development at https://www.guns.com/maxim-defense. Maxim has been cooking up some really cool stuff in the past couple of years while looking...2nd Best Gun Podcast, we hang out with Logan Windfeldt, head of product development at Maxim Defense. Maxim has been cooking up some really cool stuff in the past couple of years while looking to strike a tender deal. Although details of the deal are scant, the resulting technology and how they have implemented it into their latest guns are impressive. Logan talks us through a couple of new guns and what makes them special.
 
Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:
 
00:37 - New integrally suppressed .300 BLK rifle
2:32 - Deeper dive on the can and gas block
3:45 - Shooting schedule and full auto
4:20 - Typical titanium…
5:47 - Sourcing parts and adding value
7:54 - R&D and the story behind the gun
8:52 - Cross compatibility
11:15 - The QD cup frustration is real
11:45 - Unique QD cups and buffer tube
13:04 - Enhanced BCG
13:47 - Special coating for shooting suppressed in extreme conditions
15:52 - Impressive numbers on testing
16:40 - More benefits of the coating
18:27 - SOCOM testing numbers and cycles
19:25 - The new SBR
21:05 – Tip-to-butt features
24:28 - Operator feedback
26:46 - What’s most exciting, and what’s coming next?
]]>1754false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maxim-defense-history-with-michael-windfeldt--69118927
00:15 Grand poo-bah
01:01 Florida roots, DPMS water
03:15 PDW/CQB demands, Gemtech and JP Rifles
05:20 10x10 basement booth at SHOT '16
07:45 Right place and right time to pick up a suppressor R&D team
10:20 Pivoting
12:15 Vacuums and Silicon Valley proving ground
14:00 Ninja Warrior Enterprises
17:20 How it all comes together
22:45 Brace yourself
25:30 From idea in the morning to prototype in the afternoon
29:05 PDX pistol will be big for 2026
30:01 Maxims are becoming plot points in TV shows
32:20 Pushing the envelope on two-stamp guns
41:15 New cartridges offer challenges that are worth it]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69118927Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:04:00 +0000Guns.comOn this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, we got to hang out with the president of Maxim Defense and find out all the company lore, which may or may not include ninja grappling hooks. Maxim started with just one employee in 2014 —Michael Windfeldt, who is...
00:15 Grand poo-bah
01:01 Florida roots, DPMS water
03:15 PDW/CQB demands, Gemtech and JP Rifles
05:20 10x10 basement booth at SHOT '16
07:45 Right place and right time to pick up a suppressor R&D team
10:20 Pivoting
12:15 Vacuums and Silicon Valley proving ground
14:00 Ninja Warrior Enterprises
17:20 How it all comes together
22:45 Brace yourself
25:30 From idea in the morning to prototype in the afternoon
29:05 PDX pistol will be big for 2026
30:01 Maxims are becoming plot points in TV shows
32:20 Pushing the envelope on two-stamp guns
41:15 New cartridges offer challenges that are worth it]]>2784cloud,cqb,defence,defense,enterprises,gemtech,guns,jp,maxim,michael,minnesota,ninja,pdw,rifles,st.,stamp,suppressor,two,warrior,windfeldtfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-we-buy-guns-featuring-johnny-q--68961524
0:15 Kind of a big deal. (That started with spin art)
1:40 3 million followers in two years
2:02 Putting on the badge
3:40 "Good question..."
4:30 The flashlight guy
5:20 It's all in the shorts
6:10 People just do not like O-lights (no matter what Ben thinks)
8:20 Let the hate flow through you
11:30 We used to be on YouTube
14:20 The three "Es."
16:30 Why do we talk guns? Philosophy of Pew ensues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68961524Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:25 +0000Guns.comOn this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, we had a sit-down with GunTuber Johnny Q and dug into his backstory – which is surprising.If you don't already know, Johnny Q has millions of followers on YouTube, but the journey of how he got there is interesting...
0:15 Kind of a big deal. (That started with spin art)
1:40 3 million followers in two years
2:02 Putting on the badge
3:40 "Good question..."
4:30 The flashlight guy
5:20 It's all in the shorts
6:10 People just do not like O-lights (no matter what Ben thinks)
8:20 Let the hate flow through you
11:30 We used to be on YouTube
14:20 The three "Es."
16:30 Why do we talk guns? Philosophy of Pew ensues.]]>1974false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evolution-of-everyday-carry--68857234
Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:

0:40 The Great Equalizer
1:30 Ugg and M'gugg were strapped (all the time)
3:40 Something about their person
5:15 Better than a sharp poke in the eye
5:59 Enter Mr. Browning with all the ACPs
8:50 All about status
9:40 Running rabbits, lemon squeezers, and $2 pistols
12:01 Thunderstruck flappers
14:02 Keep those packages coming, folks
15:00 How it was done on the Continent
18:20 The American way
21:00 It's so...small
23:20 Ugg and M'gugg pop back up
24:58 Alex really likes Mel Gibson
26:25 EDC has become a personality
29:05 Junk Sacking it
30:30 Embigging the EDC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68857234Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:21 +0000Guns.comHow the ideal firearm worthy of your daily routine has developed over time is the subject posed to our in-house EDC nerds on this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast. Alexander and Chris sit down in the studio to weigh in on how the human-packable gattable...
Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead:

0:40 The Great Equalizer
1:30 Ugg and M'gugg were strapped (all the time)
3:40 Something about their person
5:15 Better than a sharp poke in the eye
5:59 Enter Mr. Browning with all the ACPs
8:50 All about status
9:40 Running rabbits, lemon squeezers, and $2 pistols
12:01 Thunderstruck flappers
14:02 Keep those packages coming, folks
15:00 How it was done on the Continent
18:20 The American way
21:00 It's so...small
23:20 Ugg and M'gugg pop back up
24:58 Alex really likes Mel Gibson
26:25 EDC has become a personality
29:05 Junk Sacking it
30:30 Embigging the EDC]]>23802nd,alexander,best,carry,ceger,chris,edc,eger,everyday,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,twofalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belts-or-boxes-we-re-talking-light-machine-guns--68640918
00:34 "Like" in the Last Samurai, right?
02:20 Those pesky Danes
04:50 Banana War escapades
05:20 Three Germans walk into a BAR...
07:22 These LMGs are meant for walking (fire)
08:30 That's me Bren gun!
09:50 Alex nerds out on commie guns or something
10:40 I want my Stoner 63
12:10 FN makes a convertible
13:00 HK for the win, but does it come with crayons?
14:30 It feels awkward now
17:40 Slowing down those LMGs
19:30 The duel continues]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68640918Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:08 +0000Guns.comHow best to clothe and feed your favorite light machine gun is the subject of this full-auto heavy installment of The 2nd Best Gun Podcast. 00:34 "Like" in the Last Samurai, right? 02:20 Those pesky Danes 04:50 Banana War escapades 05:20 Three...
00:34 "Like" in the Last Samurai, right?
02:20 Those pesky Danes
04:50 Banana War escapades
05:20 Three Germans walk into a BAR...
07:22 These LMGs are meant for walking (fire)
08:30 That's me Bren gun!
09:50 Alex nerds out on commie guns or something
10:40 I want my Stoner 63
12:10 FN makes a convertible
13:00 HK for the win, but does it come with crayons?
14:30 It feels awkward now
17:40 Slowing down those LMGs
19:30 The duel continues]]>151063,alexander,benet,bren,browning,chris,eger,gatling,gun,hotchkiss,m1909,m1918,madsen,mercie,pancho,reville,rpd,rpk,stoner,villafalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-favorite-world-war-ii-guns--68542073
01:10 Also-ran guns
03:20 Super sleeper guns
05:40 Paging Mr. Johnson...
07:01 Chicago typewriters
07:40 H&R does SMG
11:01 Marlin's unsung sub gun
13:21 Again, Mr. Johnson...
17:39 They just loved those little guns, man
22:40 Vut about a side-loading 8mm machinegun, ja?
25:15 The Ikea rifle
26:50 The 11mm 1911
29:45 Don't count out the French
33:20 From the Vatican to the Viipuri front]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68542073Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:08 +0000Guns.comJoin Chris and Alexander for a tour through history as they discuss their favorite guns from the World War II era. 01:10 Also-ran guns 03:20 Super sleeper guns 05:40 Paging Mr. Johnson... 07:01 Chicago typewriters 07:40 H&R does SMG 11:01...
01:10 Also-ran guns
03:20 Super sleeper guns
05:40 Paging Mr. Johnson...
07:01 Chicago typewriters
07:40 H&R does SMG
11:01 Marlin's unsung sub gun
13:21 Again, Mr. Johnson...
17:39 They just loved those little guns, man
22:40 Vut about a side-loading 8mm machinegun, ja?
25:15 The Ikea rifle
26:50 The 11mm 1911
29:45 Don't count out the French
33:20 From the Vatican to the Viipuri front]]>2303battle,firearms,guns,history,ii,old,war,weapon,world,wwiifalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-room-for-a-new-caliber--684390752nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to argue about the need and place for new calibers on the market. With cased cartridges available for over 200 years – Swiss gunsmith Jean Samuel Pauly is generally credited with inventing the first fully integrated self-contained cartridge in 1812 – literally hundreds of calibers have come and, in many cases, gone. So, is anything left to be created?

00:30 Somebody thinks there's room.
05:10 What's a gun's lifespan?
06:20 Does it really not get any better than 9mm?
09:23 The everlasting people's champ!
11:42 It just seems like everything old is new again
12:55 You have to have the guns to use it!
14:20 Buy...why?
15:15 The secret sauce (unlocking the coefficient)
17:40 Making your way uphill to acceptance 
20:01 Awaken the sleepers
22:50 Forced to reload
25:02 Moving forward]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68439075Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:19 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to argue about the need and place for new calibers on the market. With cased cartridges available for over 200 years – Swiss gunsmith Jean Samuel Pauly is...2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to argue about the need and place for new calibers on the market. With cased cartridges available for over 200 years – Swiss gunsmith Jean Samuel Pauly is generally credited with inventing the first fully integrated self-contained cartridge in 1812 – literally hundreds of calibers have come and, in many cases, gone. So, is anything left to be created?

00:30 Somebody thinks there's room.
05:10 What's a gun's lifespan?
06:20 Does it really not get any better than 9mm?
09:23 The everlasting people's champ!
11:42 It just seems like everything old is new again
12:55 You have to have the guns to use it!
14:20 Buy...why?
15:15 The secret sauce (unlocking the coefficient)
17:40 Making your way uphill to acceptance 
20:01 Awaken the sleepers
22:50 Forced to reload
25:02 Moving forward]]>16762nd,alexander,ammo,ammunition,best,caliber,chris,com,dot,eger,gun,guns,guns.com,guys,new,one,podcast,reville,second,twofalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-bullpups-today-and-why-we-love-them--68340020
We're here to talk about some of the bullpups we've been shooting lately and to break down all the pros vs cons. 

1:03: The 10,000 ft view on bullpups
3:59  No, the AUG was not the first
7:10 The Great British hype
10:55 Downsides of the 'pup
17:07 Moving away from the 'pup
18:08 Yet the innovation, the innovation, man
20:12 Are bullpups over?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68340020Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:20:07 +0000Guns.comThe guys sit down to talk about the stubby guns that some people love, some people hate, and some people just love to hate on. Bullpups undeniably have a place in the world of defensive guns, even hunting and precison guns can make a case, but where...
We're here to talk about some of the bullpups we've been shooting lately and to break down all the pros vs cons. 

1:03: The 10,000 ft view on bullpups
3:59  No, the AUG was not the first
7:10 The Great British hype
10:55 Downsides of the 'pup
17:07 Moving away from the 'pup
18:08 Yet the innovation, the innovation, man
20:12 Are bullpups over?]]>165212,223,556,backpack,barrel,bullpup,defense,defensive,gauge,home,long,manuverability,pros,radius,rifle,shotgun,shoulder,sight,spaces,tightfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/levers-never-die--682152052nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to talk about that seemingly unkillable of firearms actions: the lever action "cowboy gun." As American as the chili dog and Rocky road ice cream, the lever gun is over 175 years old and should be obsolete, but has instead become an enduring classic that has, perhaps, never been more popular. 

01:00 It's all very, very American
03:10 More deer shot at...
03:45 The Gunsmoke effect
06:10 Remlins in the mist
07:08 Ruger enters the game
09:35 Smith "returns" 
12:05 No slouch in home defense
13:10 The quiet game 
15:40 Just good, wholesome, plinking, man
18:45 The lever-vantage!
21:08 You aren't shooting your grandpa's lever gun ammo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68215205Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:36:55 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to talk about that seemingly unkillable of firearms actions: the https://www.guns.com/firearms/rifles/lever-action "cowboy gun." As American as the chili...2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to talk about that seemingly unkillable of firearms actions: the lever action "cowboy gun." As American as the chili dog and Rocky road ice cream, the lever gun is over 175 years old and should be obsolete, but has instead become an enduring classic that has, perhaps, never been more popular. 

01:00 It's all very, very American
03:10 More deer shot at...
03:45 The Gunsmoke effect
06:10 Remlins in the mist
07:08 Ruger enters the game
09:35 Smith "returns" 
12:05 No slouch in home defense
13:10 The quiet game 
15:40 Just good, wholesome, plinking, man
18:45 The lever-vantage!
21:08 You aren't shooting your grandpa's lever gun ammo]]>1456false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/these-are-the-worst-guns-ever--681743522nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down and hash out what they feel are the worst guns they have come across in their travels. The guys have been in the business for a minute, so they have seen a lemon or three. Ironically, some of these are so bad they are cool, and have become wildly collectible and sought-after. And remember, this is all in the eye of the beholder.

1:28 I mean, they gave them 2 (TWO) for free
3:06 But it was only $69 for a brand-new pistol
6:05 Pot metal is still a type of metal, right?
7:03 There's no terrible milsurp guns, are there?
8:37 "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could..."
10:15 Greatness from small beginnings
11:56 Plummer's dream
14:40 I blame Jurassic Park
15:30 Beautiful, but mechanically suspect
16:40 The Faygo Cola of 1911s
18:13 The gun everyone loves to hate
20:20 A pain-bringer is a whole different thing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68174352Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:03:19 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the https://www.guns.com/news/category/podcast Alexander and Chris sit down and hash out what they feel are the worst guns they have come across in their travels. The guys have been in the business for a minute, so they have seen a...2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down and hash out what they feel are the worst guns they have come across in their travels. The guys have been in the business for a minute, so they have seen a lemon or three. Ironically, some of these are so bad they are cool, and have become wildly collectible and sought-after. And remember, this is all in the eye of the beholder.

1:28 I mean, they gave them 2 (TWO) for free
3:06 But it was only $69 for a brand-new pistol
6:05 Pot metal is still a type of metal, right?
7:03 There's no terrible milsurp guns, are there?
8:37 "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could..."
10:15 Greatness from small beginnings
11:56 Plummer's dream
14:40 I blame Jurassic Park
15:30 Beautiful, but mechanically suspect
16:40 The Faygo Cola of 1911s
18:13 The gun everyone loves to hate
20:20 A pain-bringer is a whole different thing]]>1354all,awful,bad,cheap,crap,design,dumb,firearm,guns,handgun,lorcin,marketing,metal,nonsense,paid,pistol,stupid,terrible,time,worstfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-favorite-submachine-guns--68081470
0:18 You want I should go get a Babka, huh? Maybe a submarine sandwich?
1:50 Why the sub gun?
4:50 Failure to learn from history
8:10 Handguns kinda suck
11:30 Bringing too much gun
12:15 Bridging the gap
13:30 I'm not going to not shoot a sub gun
13:50 MP40 love
14:30 Craftsmanship goes right out the window
15:20 Bicycle workshop STENs
16:20 Can we please get a 7.62x25 Renaissance?
17:50 Cold War Classics
18:30 The downfall of the SMG
20:10 With great conflict comes great regression
23:01 Millions and millions of little mushroom men...
24:40 Is the PCC the SMG we have at home?
26:00 Do you need a mustache to run that gun?
27:20 Oddball favorite sub guns
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68081470Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:24:06 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down and talk about their favorite historical burp guns. Pistol-caliber submachine guns have over 100 years of history, pre-dating the NFA by a generation, and the guys are true...
0:18 You want I should go get a Babka, huh? Maybe a submarine sandwich?
1:50 Why the sub gun?
4:50 Failure to learn from history
8:10 Handguns kinda suck
11:30 Bringing too much gun
12:15 Bridging the gap
13:30 I'm not going to not shoot a sub gun
13:50 MP40 love
14:30 Craftsmanship goes right out the window
15:20 Bicycle workshop STENs
16:20 Can we please get a 7.62x25 Renaissance?
17:50 Cold War Classics
18:30 The downfall of the SMG
20:10 With great conflict comes great regression
23:01 Millions and millions of little mushroom men...
24:40 Is the PCC the SMG we have at home?
26:00 Do you need a mustache to run that gun?
27:20 Oddball favorite sub guns
]]>20272nd,alexander,best,ceger,chris,com,dot,eger,gdc,gun,guns,guys,news,one,podcast,reville,rights,second,the,twofalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-comped-pistols--67989557
1:01 Comped Pistol History
1:58 The Best Punisher is Dolph Lungren
3:20 Downsides of Comped Pistols
4:30 Flash! (And we don't mean Barry Allen)
7:59 More Powah!
9:40 Try it before you buy it
11:10 The Upsides of Using a Comped Gun
13:10 But what will it do to your CoD Stats?
15:39 Compensated 380s?
18:45 Southpaw bennies
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67989557Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:34:26 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris delve into the world of modern compensated and/or ported handguns and what makes them so suddenly popular. 1:01 Comped Pistol History 1:58 The Best Punisher is Dolph Lungren 3:20...
1:01 Comped Pistol History
1:58 The Best Punisher is Dolph Lungren
3:20 Downsides of Comped Pistols
4:30 Flash! (And we don't mean Barry Allen)
7:59 More Powah!
9:40 Try it before you buy it
11:10 The Upsides of Using a Comped Gun
13:10 But what will it do to your CoD Stats?
15:39 Compensated 380s?
18:45 Southpaw bennies
]]>1351benefit,comped,compensated,cons,flat,follow-up,handgun,issue,issues,minus,pistol,plus,problem,pros,quick,shooting,speedfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upcoming-auctions-and-one-of-a-kind-guns--67989097
Why Auctions? 0:46
Ahead of its Time for 1915 2:00
Unloved Smith 7:30
The Boyko Gun 11:10 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67989097Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:31:49 +0000Guns.comOn this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris delve into some of the most interesting rare guns that will become available to savvy collectors through the new Guns.com Auctions process. Why Auctions? 0:46 Ahead of its Time for 1915...
Why Auctions? 0:46
Ahead of its Time for 1915 2:00
Unloved Smith 7:30
The Boyko Gun 11:10 
]]>1167auction,boyko,collectible,guns,night,seely,sight,uniquefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-edc-history--67802994
0:44 Hog legs, Roscoes, and Sidepieces
1:28 Pelican Guns
2:30 The "Gunslinger" law 
3:28 Paging Mr. Foley, Paging Mr. Foley
7:24 Sweet Home, Alabama
10:00 Home of the Trash Pandas
13:10 I Carry So Many More Bullets than You Do
18:50 The White Cardboard Box that says "GUN"
21:05 Can you love a Gluger?
22:40 You could put like, a Light, on here
26:07 Do you have a Prescription for those Glasses?
30:29 Those Poor Guardian Angels
35:20 Pocket Rockets
37:30 Mr. Smith
39:10 Mess with the Bull
41:30 Croatian Sensation
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67802994Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:46:14 +0000Guns.comThe guys dive into the guns they've carried on this week's episode of The 2nd Best Gun Podcast. It's not all glitz and glam when it comes to picking a carry gun and the guys talk about all the choices they've made over the years, both the good and the...
0:44 Hog legs, Roscoes, and Sidepieces
1:28 Pelican Guns
2:30 The "Gunslinger" law 
3:28 Paging Mr. Foley, Paging Mr. Foley
7:24 Sweet Home, Alabama
10:00 Home of the Trash Pandas
13:10 I Carry So Many More Bullets than You Do
18:50 The White Cardboard Box that says "GUN"
21:05 Can you love a Gluger?
22:40 You could put like, a Light, on here
26:07 Do you have a Prescription for those Glasses?
30:29 Those Poor Guardian Angels
35:20 Pocket Rockets
37:30 Mr. Smith
39:10 Mess with the Bull
41:30 Croatian Sensation
]]>2765al,carry,conceal,concealed,edc,firearm,gun,handgun,holster,lasers,lights,ms,sidearmfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-beautiful-bill-suppressor-update--67708688
0:57 The Bad Old Days
4:03 I Can't Make the Government Give You Anything
6:01 Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday
6:59 Tax Me Harder Daddy
8:01 Maxim, Maxim Who?
10:01 Hearing Protection Act
20:01 Something Really Great, or Really Horrible, Can Happen
22:15 See you in Court!
24:38 How Rude, Sir
25:50 HUSH Act
28:50 Steinbeck and Suppressors
30:30 Impact on the Market
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67708688Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:19 +0000Guns.comIn this inaugural episode of the The 2nd Best Gun Podcast the guys sit down to discuss the ramifications of the Big Beautiful Bill and what that means for the rest of 2025. They talk suppressor ownership now and what it could look like in the future...
0:57 The Bad Old Days
4:03 I Can't Make the Government Give You Anything
6:01 Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday
6:59 Tax Me Harder Daddy
8:01 Maxim, Maxim Who?
10:01 Hearing Protection Act
20:01 Something Really Great, or Really Horrible, Can Happen
22:15 See you in Court!
24:38 How Rude, Sir
25:50 HUSH Act
28:50 Steinbeck and Suppressors
30:30 Impact on the Market
]]>22491934,$200,act,bbb,beautiful,big,bill,congress,firearms,guns,handgun,legislation,national,nfa,rifle,silencer,stamp,suppressor,tax,trumpfalse11full