#140- How to they write gun reviews?

This SHOT Show recap covers industry trends like the surge in budget suppressors and the influx of Chinese optics. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington, veteran firearms journalists, discuss the show's atmosphere, a notable stabbing incident, and the enduring appeal of revolvers and .22 LR rifles. They express concerns about market commoditization impacting premium manufacturers.

This video features a discussion with Will Dabbs MD and Frank Jardim, writers for FMG Publications. The content appears to be a behind-the-scenes or conversational look at the writers themselves, rather than a review or demonstration of specific firearms or gear. It promotes subscriptions to FMG Publications newsletters and magazines like GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner Magazine, indicating a focus on the broader firearms media landscape and its contributors.

This special 100th episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features the "Gun Cranks" discussing behind-the-scenes stories from the world of firearms journalism. They share anecdotes covering the spectrum of experiences in the industry, from using fake guns on covers to handling frozen game, revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of writing about firearms. The episode is presented by Hodgdon Powder Company, a major supplier of propellants, and promotes GUNS Magazine.

This video is a preview of an upcoming episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast (#31) featuring shooting sport journalist Jim Scoutten. Host Brent Wheat will discuss with Scoutten his perspectives on the evolving landscape of shooting journalism. The preview aims to generate interest in the full podcast episode.

This video by TheYankeeMarshal addresses accusations of 'selling out' against fellow firearms content creator Military Arms Channel (MAC) for accepting sponsored trips. The instructor argues that MAC's transparency about these trips differentiates his participation from 'selling out,' contrasting it with creators like GY6vids who allegedly take undisclosed payments and buy views. The core message emphasizes the importance of viewer discretion in evaluating reviews, acknowledging that all creators have biases, but transparency is key to maintaining trust within the firearms community.

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.