Explore every episode of the podcast American Handgunner Insider
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| A Beautiful Colt 1911 ... Made of Rocks | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:17:57 | |
American Handgunner Field Editor and 1911 guy Jeremy Clough joins Tom McHale to discuss the story of a seriously beautiful handgun — a Colt Custom .38 Super with a mirror-polish finish and outfitted with a set of Santa Fe Stoneworks turquoise grips. To subscribe and see more like this, visit AmericanHandgunner.com/subscribe | |||
| Classics Reborn — New Walther PP and Threaded PPK/s Models! | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:06:17 | |
The Walther PPK is arguably one of the world's "coolest" handguns. Sure, 007 certainly didn't hurt its popularity — if James Bond likes it, the "cool factor" is a given. At long last, Walther is releasing a slew of new models, including a factory-threaded PPK/s model and the classic longer PP profile. Here's an overview of all the new options! -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| 3D Printed Holsters: Fad or the Future? | American Handgunner Insider | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:06:43 | |
On this episode of American Handgunner Insider, Editor Tom McHale explores new holster technology emerging in the market — 3D printed holsters. These aren't your home 3D printer trinkets. Early samples are rock solid and appear every bit as durable as traditionally manufactured Kydex versions. Only time will tell if this emerging tech solves the problem of finding elusive holsters to fit all the gun and accessory combinations. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Sneak Preview! What's in the Next Issue of American Handgunner? An Inside Look... | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:10:34 | |
An inside look at what's coming in the next issue of American Handgunner magazine. One seriously shiny Colt 1911 pistol made (in part) from rocks... And then there's the true story about how a minuscule .25 ACP pistol saved the day on a machine-gun-infested enemy beach. Yes, really. And lots, lots more semi-auto, wheelman and how-to content. To subscribe, visit AmericanHandgunner.com and look for the "SUBSCRIBE" link right at the top! | |||
| Banish that Blemish! A Maintenance Tip to Keep Your Guns Pristine | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:04:14 | |
We've all done it... When removing pins, adjusting, removing or installing sights, one of those brass punches slipped and left unsightly marks on your beautiful steel finish. And, as you may have experienced, it can be tough to remove. Here's a cheap and easy tip to clean up that mess. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| How to Make That Old Pistol Red Dot Ready | American Handgunner Insider | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:06:49 | |
Got an old pistol with iron sights and want to mount some optics? We ran across an easy and affordable solution from OuterImpact. Here's a quick look at what it is and how it works. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| New Springfield Armory AOS 1911s - Optics Ready! | American Handgunner Insider | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:06:07 | |
New from Springfield Armory! A family of optics-ready 1911 pistols, including Operator, Ronin and Emissary models chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP. American Handgunner takes a first look and explains how the system works. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| The Softest Shooting 9mm Pistols: The New Wonder 9s? | American Handgunner Insider | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:06:49 | |
Are we on the cusp of a new, super soft shooting "Wonder 9" wave? We explore the easiest-shooting wave of pistols on the market in this episode of American Handgunner Insider. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Modernizing the Hi-Power | American Handgunner Insider | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:05:49 | |
Progress or heresy? Companies like Girsan are taking the classic Browning Hi-Power pistol design in new directions. Check out the new EAA / Girsan MCP35 PI LW OPS model, complete with optics support, accessory rail and more. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Are Big Dot Sights Precise? A Look at the XS New DXT2 PRO | American Handgunner Insider | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:07:16 | |
New from XS Sights — the DXT2 PRO Series. Complete with some durability and glow dot color upgrades, we explore the whole concept of Big Dot sights. Are they are precise as standard post and notch handgun sights? Let's put it to the test. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our free American Handgunner Insider newsletter. | |||
| Rimfire Ammo You Can Shoot at Home | American Handgunner Insider | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:07:10 | |
This week on American Handgunner Insider, we look at a fun and safe ammo option that lets you shoot with your existing rimfire guns in the safety of your garage, basement or backyard. Here's what you need to know about Aguila Super Colibri rimfire ammo! -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our free American Handgunner Insider newsletter. | |||
| Carry Options: Holsters That Just Work! | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:10:22 | |
We test a lot of holsters around here and the good news is there are a lot of great ones. Here's a look at some new models, and some classics, that have earned their place in the regular concealed carry roster. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| The Wrong Holster! | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:10:31 | |
It's time to stir the pot just a bit and call out a type of holster that's popular with many for its price point and comfort. Yep, the floppy holster stinks and is a bad idea for concealed carry. American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale explains why. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Range Report: Staccato 2011 CS | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:07:05 | |
Join Tom McHale from American Handgunner Magazine for an exclusive range report on the ultra-compact Staccato 2011 CS pistol. It features a 3.5-inch barrel, double-stack 9mm capacity, soft shooting design, and optics-ready slide. Tom provides insights into the pistol's construction, including its dual-material frame and dual recoil spring guide rod, and also provides test results with various ammunition. Get a sneak peek of what's coming in future American Handgunner issues and stay updated with more reviews and insights. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more gun content! 00:00 Introduction to the Staccato 2011 CS 01:20 Design and Features of the Staccato 2011 CS 02:40 Optics and Customization Options 03:18 Field Stripping and Maintenance 04:36 Range Performance and Ammo Testing 06:27 Conclusion and Further Information | |||
| Cool New(ish) Guns! Pietta King Trio, Unrepentant Colt, Steel Walther, Spring. Armory TRP Carry & More! | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:11:52 | |
This week on American Handgunner Insider, we take a look at a pile of new(ish) guns on the market, including a four-caliber sixgun and much, much more. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Range Report: EAA Witness 2311 9mm Pistol | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:08:01 | |
Tom McHale shares a review of the new 2311 family of 9mm, .45 ACP and 10mm pistols from EAA Girsan — The EAA Witness 2311. Priced for value, they offer excellent quality and solid range performance. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| What You Need to Know About Shooting From Retention with Massad Ayoob | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:22:14 | |
American Handgunner Insider welcomes writer, deadly force instructor, courtroom expert witness, law enforcement veteran and overall stand-up guy Massad Ayoob. Today we discuss the topic of how to shoot from a retention position. If you find yourself in a self-defense encounter, these tips may save your life. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| The Guns of Alcatraz | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:15:43 | |
American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine writer Dr. Will Dabbs joins this episode to discuss a recent story, "The Guns Of Alcatraz." The infamous federal prison, from which no successful escape has been documented, housed a veritable armory, both to control the 300+ worst-of-the-worst prisoners and to prevent a possible jailbreak invasion. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| New! First Look at the Ruger / Magpul RXM Pistol | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:10:07 | |
The folks at Ruger have launched a collaborative gun that is nothing if not customer-friendly. Together with the team at Magpul, they've created the RXM modular pistol with a replaceable frame and GLOCK 3 compatibility. Designed for personalization and customization, the aggressive price point leaves room in the budget! -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Charter's Double Dog .357 and 9mm Dual-Cylinder Revolver | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:23:18 | |
Join Tom McHale and Frank Jardim from American Handgunner Magazine as they delve into the details of the new Charter Arms Mag Pug .357 Magnum and 9mm combo revolver. In this SHOT Show episode, they discuss the affordability and practicality of this dual-caliber wheelgun, its unique engineering features, and how it compares to other revolvers. Additionally, they showcase a groundbreaking 18-round speed loader by REV Industries, which offers innovative functionality for revolver enthusiasts. Stay tuned for an in-depth review and practical insights on these latest firearm advancements. 00:39 SHOT Show Highlights: Wheel Guns 00:54 Charter Arms Magpug 357 Magnum and 9mm Combo 02:03 Reloading and Affordability of Shooting 03:29 Charter Arms Manufacturing and Design 05:07 Magpug 9mm Cylinder Mechanics 13:59 Honey Badger Ammunition Performance 18:31 Rev Industries 18-Round Speed Loader -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Realistic Scenario Training for Self-Defense: What You Need to Know | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:17:05 | |
Tom McHale talks with WOFT's Philip Toppino about what self-defense encounters actually look like and how you can best prepare your family to avoid, and when necessary, overcome criminal encounters. From everyday scenarios to active shooting events, there's much to learn. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| A Teeny, Tiny Pistol Suppressor that Weighs Nothing: The BANISH 9K | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:09:52 | |
Tom McHale talks with Joe Kurtenbach of BANISH Suppressors about one of the hottest new products for 2025 — the BANISH 9K suppressor. 3D-printed from titanium, this suppressor is so light it doesn't even need a booster to function properly with pistols. This amazing 9mm silencer is rated for full-auto use and will even work with .300 Blackout subsonic. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Discreet Body Armor? | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:08:25 | |
The folks at Premier Body Armor have come up with something, well, kind of amazing: a soft body armor undershirt with shockingly thin front and back panels. Thanks to its ultra-thin panels, this compression-style T-shirt is near invisible under regular clothes. It offers Level IIIA ballistic protection, which includes calibers up to .44 Magnum and 12 gauge shotguns. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| New Guns & Gear For 2025: SHOT Show Preview | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:07:50 | |
It's time for the annual cornucopia of guns and gear called SHOT Show. Here's a quick look at what's coming to the event and some of the new products we'll see. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| New Reloading Gear for 2025 | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:12:42 | |
American Handgunner columnist Lindsey Bertomen joins Editor Tom McHale to review new handloading gear for 2025. Lindsey shares the details of a new Hornady electric case trimmer that promises to significantly speed up precision case trimming. He also discusses Frankford Arsenal and accessory press enhancements from Braggin Rights Precision Reloading. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Lt. Col. Allen West on Gun Rights & the Constitution | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:10:20 | |
Lt. Col. Allen West joins American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale to discuss the Second Amendment, gun rights as defined by the Constitution, and of course, guns — in particular, new models from the folks at WATCHTOWER Firearms. Made in Texas by veterans, the company produces AR rifles and some beautiful double-stack 9mm pistols. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Pietta's New Thumb-Buster Revolvers with Alan Garbers | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:07:21 | |
Cowboy gun enthusiast Alan Garbers joins Tom McHale on Insider to look at the new line of Premier Series single-action revolvers from Pietta. With genuine bone case-hardening, these are beauties to look at! -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Why We Miss Easy Shots! | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:06:47 | |
We've all done it. We line up the sights, prepare, press the trigger and ... BIG MISS! How did that happen? We explore the combination of physics and "freaking out" that is almost always the cause of those misses. While we’re at it, we’ll take a look at some cool trigger-management gear from the folks at Lyman. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| The Man Who Fought the Feds: The Real Story Behind the Bump Stock Ban | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:11:38 | |
Meet the patriot who single-handedly took on the ATF and launched the successful lawsuit against the bump stock ban. As if that wasn't enough, he was also front and center in the case against the ATF's war on FFL dealers. Whether or not you care about bump stocks, this story should concern you. Army vet and Texas gun store owner Michael Cargill shares the inside details. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Your Gun Rights Are at Risk (No Matter Who Is President) | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:13:14 | |
Think gun rights are "safe" for the next four years? Think again. The biggest threats are at the state and sometimes local levels. Adam Kraut, executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation, joins American Handgunner Insider to explain why and what's being done about the risk. -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| 24 Reasons to Love The Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock (And Not One of Them is Recoil) | 08 May 2025 | 00:12:56 | |
Palmetto State Armory's budget-friendly pistol delivers low recoil, high fun and impressive accuracy. American Handgunner Insider explores the PSA 5.7 Rock — a real bargain for a pistol that punches well above its weight class. — Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Review: Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series Subcompact Pistol | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:08:06 | |
Tom McHale checks out the new iteration of the compact, single-action Smith & Wesson CSX — the E-Series. Refined and improved, this compact handgun easily transitions from pocket wonder to full-size with 12-, 15- and 17-round capacity configurations — in the box. How does it shoot? We take it to the range to find out! -- Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| First Look! New Shadow Systems CR920XL Pistol | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:09:50 | |
The folks at Shadow Systems have a new pistol in their Elite series coming out in a couple of weeks. The CR920XL is a slender (about 1.07" at the grip) pistol, but thanks to its steel magazines, it still packs a 15+1 capacity. Virtually no shake and a tight lockup mean this pistol will shoot. We take it for a quick range trip to see what it will do. — Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our free American Handgunner Insider newsletter. | |||
| Range Report! SAR9 SOCOM | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:05:46 | |
A quick, insider look at the SAR USA SAR9 SOCOM pistol. What's in the box? What are the basics? And most importantly, how does it shoot? Tom McHale takes a look at this affordable pistol. 👉 Subscribe for more hands-on reviews and real-world insights — Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our FREE American Handgunner Insider newsletter at www.americanhandgunner.com/newsletters | |||
| Are We in the Golden Age of Affordable Handguns? | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:08:46 | |
Is it finally possible to get a high-performing handgun without breaking the bank? In this episode of American Handgunner Insider, Tom McHale takes a close look at the PSA Dagger — Palmetto State Armory’s GLOCK-style pistol — and dives into why we’re living in a golden age of value guns (not just cheap ones). With impressive accuracy, solid features, and price tags that start under $300, this could change how you think about budget firearms. Tom shares range results, talks trigger feel, and explains what makes guns like the PSA Dagger and Rock 5.7 stand out in today’s market. If you’re looking for affordable carry options that actually perform, this is the video to watch. Get more exclusive online content delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our free American Handgunner Insider newsletter. | |||