#257- What is a "Perfect Packin' Pistol?"

We're often asked, "How can I carry a gun when I'm having hand-strength troubles or other mobility issues?" In this episode, Roy Huntington joins us to talk about how folks can "stay salty" regardless of physical difficulties.  -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

When John Taffin coined the phrase "Perfect Packin’ Pistol," or PPP as it has come to be known by many readers, he originally defined it as a double-action or single-action sixgun with a barrel length of 4″ to 5 1/2″. It could be chambered in a cartridge capable of handling any situation. This means a PPP could be chambered in anything from .22 up to one of the various .500s, depending upon one’s environment. Relatively broad, right? In this episode, Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to give his thoughts on what is — and what isn't — a Perfect Packin' Pistol. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

We're digging another classic out of the vault. This week, we're revisiting episode #201, where Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat talk about snake shot. WARNING: This episode contains a graphic discussion about shooting potatoes that may be upsetting to some audience members from Idaho. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In case you missed it, we're featuring a blast from the past. Roy Huntington joins Brent T. Wheat to discuss how "Revolvers Never Went Away."  -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale joins us to discuss audience letters, including which spice is best to put in a cartridge case.  -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Suzi Huntington doesn't hide her feelings when discussing women "Gun Influencers" who emphasize certain female attributes to get ahead in the media game. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this episode, we discuss how to handle situations where you stumble into something dangerous or illegal when liquidating a gun collection. -- To order “The Insider”: 20+ Years Of Indiscriminate Deliberations On Timely Topics by Roy Huntington, visit the FMG Publications Store or Amazon. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Host Brent T. Wheat recently enlisted Roy Huntington's help with a shotgun restoration project, which inspired a conversation about what happened to the "old-school" gunsmith and what we should do to fix the problem.  EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

If we're being honest, carrying a gun all the time is a pain in the neck. In this episode, Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat discuss the truth of carrying a handgun for protection and how you can keep carrying one even when the thrill is gone! EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this episode we talk to veteran biker Roy Huntington for his thoughts on safe and practical motorcycle gun carry.  EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.