Roy Huntington on the Ruger Family Legacy

This episode discusses iconic firearms that remain relevant and in production today, exploring the reasons behind their enduring appeal. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington delve into the design philosophies, historical significance, and practical applications of firearms like the 1911, Glock 17, AR-15, and various revolvers and shotguns, highlighting their continued utility and cultural impact.

This video from TheGunCollective provides a rapid-fire update on recent firearm industry news and product releases. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise, highlights new models from Sig Sauer, Bond Arms, Smith & Wesson, and others, while also offering advice on stockpiling ammunition and magazines. The content touches on market trends and potential product line shifts within manufacturers.

This video analyzes ATF crime gun trace data to identify firearms most frequently confiscated by law enforcement and those rarely seized. It highlights trends in criminal firearm preferences, focusing on factors like size, concealability, and price, while also discussing why certain firearms, often long guns, are less likely to be involved in crime.

This video from Exile Armory in Weaver, AL, showcases a variety of firearms and accessories available for sale. The presenter highlights specific models, calibers, and prices, including handguns, rifles, and suppressors. They also mention employment opportunities at the armory and solicit viewer input for future content. The overall tone is casual and informative, aimed at firearm enthusiasts.

This episode of Guns Magazine Presents the Guns Podcast discusses timeless firearms that remain relevant and useful today. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington explore iconic designs like the Colt Single Action Army, Glock 17, Smith & Wesson K-frames, AR-15, AK-47, Winchester Model 94, Ruger 10/22, and Remington 870, highlighting their enduring appeal due to reliability, simplicity, familiarity, and tradition.

This video discusses popular and sought-after magnum revolver calibers, including the 357 Magnum, 44 Magnum, and 50 Action Express, highlighting their availability, recoil, and perceived power. It also explores the resurgence of the 45 Colt due to the popularity of Western-style firearms and delves into the often-overlooked 22 Magnum, discussing its versatility for pest control and potential for concealed carry. The speakers offer personal preferences and insights into why certain calibers are more desirable or practical for different users.

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.