GUNS Magazine

01/17/2026

For its 500th anniversary, Beretta has teamed up with Garmin to introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition. Limited to just 500 pieces, this exclusive collaboration unites five centuries of Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge smartwatch innovation.

For its 500th anniversary, Beretta has teamed up with Garmin to introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition smartwatch.

01/16/2026

If Elmer Keith’s old ways make him a fuddy dud in the eyes of today’s younger shooters, well, count me one as well. We could use more fudds and fewer tactical commandos in this world.

Let this be a lesson: we could use more fudds and fewer tactical commandos in this world.

01/16/2026

Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington tackle the age-old question: Is reloading ammunition still a good idea in today’s economy? The conversation kicks off with a relic from the past — a can of Unique powder with a price tag from the 1970s — sparking a deep dive into inflation, purchasing power, and the comparative costs of components over the last 50 years.

The Guns Podcast is presented by Tango Down. From upgrades for everyday carry fi****ms to rifle accessories, TangoDown has something for each firearm enthusiast.

In this episode of the Guns Podcast, hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington tackle the age-old question: Is reloading ammunition still a good idea in today's economy?

01/09/2026

Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington dissect the “keyboard warrior” mentality that plagues online discussions, where anonymity often emboldens users to tear down new shooters rather than offer helpful advice.

The Guns Podcast is presented by Tango Down. From upgrades for everyday carry fi****ms to rifle accessories, TangoDown has something for each firearm enthusiast.

Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington take a sharp left turn from their planned topic to address a growing frustration in Read the full article...

01/08/2026

"It wasn’t that long ago that I thought I’d never own an engraved gun. Those guns were for wealthy, well-to-do types, of which I never was. One day, that all changed...."

It wasn’t that long ago I thought I’d never own an engraved gun. That all changed after meeting Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works

01/07/2026

One of the questions Roy hears a lot is, “What do you actually use a lathe for in your shop?” The answer is: more than you might think. Sure, it handles gunsmithing chores, but it’s just as handy for solving everyday reloading problems — like this one.

One of the questions I hear a lot is, “What do you actually use a lathe for in your shop?” The answer is: more than you might think. Sure, it handles gunsmithing chores, but it’s just as handy for solving everyday reloading problems — like this one.

01/06/2026

Without access to a full optics lab, how is the average shooter supposed to separate quality glass from overpriced junk? The answer isn’t magic — it’s experience, pragmatism and knowing where the industry cuts corners.

Choosing any optic for shooting is something of a gamble and act of faith because there’s lots of hidden technology involved that is hard to measure.

01/05/2026

Do you have a gun in your safe that you love, but hate to shoot because it’s uncomfortable? We travel to the “inner sanctum” — Roy Huntington’s personal gunsmithing shop in Missouri — to tackle that exact problem.

The subject of today's surgery is Brent Wheat's old law enforcement backup piece: an AMT .380 Backup. Roy Huntington demonstrates how to turn this jagged piece of steel into a "bar of soap"-smooth carry gun.

01/04/2026

The 2026 Hodgdon Annual Manual features more than 12,000 loads are represented in this title, with updates for more than 116 rifle and pistol cartridges and more than 1,000 shotshell loads.

Now available, the 2026 Hodgdon Annual Manual features reloading data for more than 12,000 loads, with updates for more than 116 rifle and pistol cartridges and more than 1,000 shotshell loads.

01/03/2026

Because you can never have too many old revolvers — Roy Huntington shows off a third model safety hammerless Smith & Wesson .38 S&W top-break revolver built in 1898.

01/02/2026

How to turn a legitimate concern into a backdoor ban....

The lead "debate" is a clearly a template — part of a “death by a thousand cuts” strategy — by those who want to stop shooting and hunting.

01/01/2026

It turns out stainless steel isn’t always. See how Roy Huntington restored the finish of a Smith & Wesson Model 66-2.

It turns out stainless steel isn't always. See how Roy Huntington restored the finish of a Smith & Wesson Model 66-2.