The Lure Of The 1911 Pistol; Glass Breakers That Don't Break Glass; Is Custom "Worth It?": 12.21.25 After Show

In This Hour:-- A small company in Idaho makes bespoke ammunition.  Ted McIntyre describes how Lost River Ammunition caters to special needs.--  Is a custom-made, expensive handgun worth the money?  It depends, but Tom is loving his first-ever custom 1911 pistol from Cylinder & Slide.-- It's been 70 years since the 44 Magnum cartridge was introduced.  In that time this round has reached iconic status.Gun Talk 12.21.25 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- For many hunters the lure of going to Africa seems impossible. Bob Shimizu thought so, but then he made his first hunt in Zimbabwe, and wrote a book on how to do it.--  More people are carrying small revolvers.  What's the best caliber?--  Call your local gun store and ask what they need to move.  There could be a great deal there.Gun Talk 12.21.25 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In this hour:-- Getting geeky on the details that make shooting at extreme ranges doable.  Ryan Cleckner reveals the secrets in his new book.--  Shooting a .44 Magnum can be fun, if you have a big gun.--  An organization helps blind and disabled people shoot and hunt.  This veteran got a massive 11-point whitetail buck.Gun Talk 12.21.25 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- After years of resisting, Tom finally broke down and ordered a custom pistol.  The 45 from Cylinder & Slide exceeded his expectations.--  It turns out that the side windows on late-model cars are laminated, and you can't break them out with your emergency glass breaker.--  Is a custom-made gun "worth it?"  It depends, but that last 10% of improvement can cost 100% more.Gun Tallk 12.21.25 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Join us for an authentic hunting conversation with Colorado outfitter Kodiak Mullins of Raghorn Outfitters and Minnesota land agent Thomas Allen. From late-season strategies and managing client expectations to the pressure of social media trophy standards, this episode keeps it real.Whether you’re new to hunting or a seasoned veteran, this episode will remind you that every tag, every experience, and every hunt matters. And yes, sometimes a "tweener buck" is precisely what fills the freezer.This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger, Remington Ammunition, First Person Defender, and CZ Firearms.About Gun Talk HuntGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Hunt 12.20.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Is it time to dust off your AR for some competition? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Chad Barber of the NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division to talk about the launch of America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) — a new, accessible rifle competition designed to bring more people into the shooting sports.With under-100-round round counts, reduced-distance targets, support for pistol caliber carbines and rimfire, and options for indoor and outdoor ranges, ARC is built to be practical, inclusive, and fun.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Range Ready Studios, Black Hills Ammunition, NRA ARC, and Tokarev USA.About Gun Talk NationGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Nation 12.18.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Gary Killingsworth (Oregon) and Hodgdon Powders’ Aaron Oger (Missouri) for a candid conversation about how unseasonably warm weather is impacting deer hunting strategies across the country. From drastic temperature swings to nocturnal bucks and delayed rut behavior, this episode dives deep into the challenges hunters are facing this season — and how to adapt.Aaron and Gary also discuss gear picks like the Sig CROSS rifle, Savage 110 Carbon Predator, Stable Match powders, Badlands Gear, and layering hacks that make or break an all-day sit.This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Savage Arms, Hodgdon Powders, Range Ready Studios, Ruger, Remington Ammo, and ZEISS.About Gun Talk HuntGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Hunt 12.15.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- A gun rights activist in Australia gives his take on the mass murder event on Bondi Beach.  David Brown explains how the change in that country's gun culture may have affected the reaction.--  The ATF announced it's taking a 1-week "time out" on processing applications for suppressors before the $200 tax is removed.  Knox Williams, from the American Suppressor Association explains what's going on.-- He went to the gun store to buy one model, but everything changed when he handled a different one.  The joy of finding that pistol that just fits perfectly.Gun Talk 12.14.25 Hour1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  Gun rights cases are winning in the courts, but will the U.S. Supreme Court confirm those wins?  Kostas Moros, from the Second Amendment Foundation handicaps the odds.--  Teaching a police officer to shoot, and wondering why the academy didn't do it right.--  In a mass murder attack, if you had an opportunity to shoot the killers, should you do it?Gun Talk 12.14.25 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- Drake Clark announces Magpul's new grip modules for the Ruger RXM pistol.--  Is there a best plan for defense against terror attacks?--  Last-minute Christmas gift ideas -- visit your local gun store.Gun Talk 12.14.25 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.