The .38 Special is Dead! — GMP #280

This guide, presented with expert authority by the Warrior Poet Society, outlines the top three essential firearms for new owners. It prioritizes a concealable pistol for EDC, an AR-15 for general utility and defense, and a reliable shotgun for home defense. The focus is on practical, accessible options for building a foundational firearm collection.

This video presents a 'Top 5 Fight' of concealed carry pistols, featuring a debate between full-size and smaller options. The hosts discuss various models, highlighting capacity, concealability, ergonomics, and shooting characteristics. Key takeaways include the Sig Sauer P365 Macro's popularity for its capacity and ergonomics, the Walther PDP F Series' formidable design and trigger, and the Glock 19's enduring appeal for concealability. The discussion emphasizes personal preference and the importance of trying different firearms.

This discussion delves into the enduring appeal and practical application of snub-nose revolvers for self-defense and concealed carry. Experts Roy Huntington and Brant Wheat highlight their historical significance, reliability, and effectiveness, even in smaller calibers. They emphasize the importance of shooter proficiency, proper maintenance, and understanding the role of a snub-nose as a dependable 'get off me' gun, capable of providing a critical advantage in close-quarters self-defense scenarios.

This video explores six top revolvers for concealed carry in 2026, emphasizing their strengths in reliability, concealment, and simplicity over micro-compact pistols. It highlights how experienced carriers are returning to revolvers for specific real-world problems like pocket carry, winter clothing interference, and close-contact defense. The revolvers discussed offer distinct advantages for different carry needs, from ultra-lightweight backup guns to more controllable magnum platforms.

Clint Morgan discusses his summer everyday carry (EDC) rotation, emphasizing the shift from winter carry. He details his preferred firearms, noting a move towards more compact options like the SIG 365 Legion or Bull Armory Ultralight over his SIG 226 Legion for warmer weather concealed carry. He also covers essential non-firearm items including pocket knives, a fixed blade for utility, a rigid Nexbelt, a SureFire Stiletto Pro flashlight, traditional watches, ballistic-rated Wiley X eyewear, a Dango minimalist wallet with an AirTag band, a streamlined keychain, a Zippo butane lighter, and practical hats.

This video explores eight revolvers that are presented as superior alternatives to Glocks for concealed carry in 2026. The presenter, Ted from Line45, highlights their reliability, concealability, and ease of operation, particularly in stressful situations. Specific models discussed include the Ruger LCRX, Kimber K6s, Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center Pro, Taurus 856 Defender Toro, Charter Arms Double Dog, Colt King Cobra Carry, Ruger SP101, and Diamondback SDR, with emphasis on their unique features and advantages for everyday carry.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.