Marlin Magic — GMP #200

This video reviews seven .357 Magnum lever-action rifles, highlighting modern features and practical applications that challenge the notion they are outdated. It details specific models from Marlin, Henry, Smith & Wesson, Rossi, Chiappa, and Winchester, emphasizing their performance, handling, and suitability for various roles beyond traditional use.

This review of the Marlin 1894 Trapper in 10mm by Hickok45 highlights its potential for hog hunting and its appeal as a modern take on a classic lever-action rifle. The video showcases its performance, discusses its features like the laminate stock and stainless steel finish, and compares it to other 10mm firearms. While acknowledging the loading can be slightly awkward, the overall sentiment is positive, emphasizing its fun factor and potential as a companion firearm for 10mm pistol owners.

This video analyzes why several once-popular firearms are now struggling to sell in 2025. The Marlin 336 faces competition from bolt-action rifles, pump shotguns like the Mossberg 500/590 and Remington 870 Tactical are losing ground to AR-15s and semi-auto shotguns, and classic pistols like the Sig P226 and S&W Shield Gen 1 are outsold by modern striker-fired, higher-capacity alternatives. Even budget AR-15s like the Ruger AR-556 and revolvers like the S&W 686/642 are seeing declining sales due to evolving buyer preferences for features, capacity, and modern designs.

This video, presented with an authoritative and instructional tone by a firearms expert, details the top 10 fastest-selling guns in the US. It provides in-depth technical specifications, features, and market positioning for various firearms, including PCCs, lever-action rifles, and semi-automatic pistols, offering valuable insights for consumers and enthusiasts.

This expert guide delves into the world of .357 Magnum lever-action rifles, highlighting models that have earned consistent owner trust. It contrasts the modern flexibility of the Henry Big Boy, the historical utility of the Marlin 1894, the compact practicality of the Rossi R92, the authentic feel of Uberti replicas, and the refined heritage of the Miroku-produced Winchester 1873. The selection hinges on matching the rifle's philosophy to the shooter's intended use.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new firearm releases and industry news. It details new models from Beretta, Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, Savage, Henry, Chiappa, Sig Sauer, and FN, including specifications, calibers, and MSRPs. The presenter also discusses new optics, suppressors, and firearm accessories, offering insights into their features and potential value.

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.