Gun Fight: Why Beretta and Ruger Are Suddenly at Odds - #327

This video analyzes Ruger's strategic move in allowing Beretta to acquire up to 25% of its shares. The speaker, Hegshot87, explores the potential benefits and drawbacks for American gun owners and the firearms industry. Key areas of potential collaboration include developing more affordable, high-quality shotguns leveraging Beretta's expertise, enhancing Ruger's high-end bolt-action rifle offerings with Sako's DNA, and integrating optics from Steiner and Burris into Ruger products. The analysis also touches on Beretta's motivation, potentially stemming from losing the US military sidearm contract, and the importance of Ruger maintaining its core values and budget-friendly approach.

This video discusses several topics within the firearms community, including the controversial "Big Toe Money" song, a speed-running challenge at Scientology headquarters, Trijicon's release of a green dot SRO optic, and the potential acquisition of Ruger by Beretta. The hosts offer commentary and analysis on these events, touching on humor, industry trends, and corporate maneuvers.

This video provides a rapid-fire update on new firearm and accessory releases, including the Springfield XD Mod.4 with optic cuts and flat-face triggers, new Smith & Wesson Shield Plus variants, and Savage Arms 110 rimfire rifles. It also touches on industry news like Beretta's interest in Ruger stock and the acquisition of Alien Gear Holsters by Cadre Holdings. The content concludes with an announcement for GunCon 2026 in Niles, Ohio.

This video discusses a rumor about Beretta potentially staging a hostile takeover of another firearm company, with the speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, expressing concerns about the implications for the industry. He cites Ruger's public statement on the matter as evidence of its credibility and suggests that such a move would primarily benefit Beretta's interests, favoring collaboration over hostile acquisitions.

This video provides an insider's perspective on the SHOT Show, discussing its evolution, purpose as a trade event, and the impact of digital media. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington, with extensive experience in firearms journalism, critique the modern media landscape's effect on industry events and outline their strategy for future content creation.

This video covers a wide array of new firearm and ammunition releases for 2026, including Hornady's extensive new ammo lineup and Nosler's defensive rounds. It also highlights new tactical accessories like the Warne Vapor bipod and EOTECH's DCBL suppressors. Several new firearm models are showcased, such as the Springfield 2020 Heatseeker, Ruger Glenfield Model A, and special editions from Beretta and Akkar USA. The discussion touches on industry news, including potential ATF Form 1 changes and business acquisitions.

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.