The 2nd Best Gun Podcast
by Guns.com
The podcast is all things Second Amendment, the core inspiration behind the new name, 2nd Best Gun Podcast. From current news to historical storytelling, new releases to unique and rare firearms, everything is on the table for Chris, Alex, and surprise special guests throughout the season. Each episode blends expert insight, historical context, industry trends, and a touch of humor, making it a must-listen for seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
Episodes
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Behind the Scenes at SilencerCo
The guys visit one of the world's largest suppressor manufacturers in SilencerCo in this weeks episode to find out how they make such great products that have stood the test of time. 0:35 - Meet Andre Herbst of SiCo 2:05 - Background of SiCo 4:58 - SWR to SiCo 5:50 - First modular suppressor 8:45…
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Behind the Scenes with an FFL & SOT
Curious as to what happens behind the scenes at an FFL in the Guns.com Dealer Network that has an SOT to handle Class III items? This episode is for you. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague,...
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5 Guns For the End of the World
Alexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to hash out their personal picks for if things suddenly got really bad. Be advised, they didn't share their picks before mashing record, so there is a good bit of (good-natured) hate back and forth. You can skip ahead at the below timestamps....
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Import Laws ft. Chase Duffy
This podcast episode features a detailed discussion with our pal, Chase Duffey, from EAA, about the complex process of importing firearms into the United States. Alexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to learn a bit more about the regulatory challenges, the import point system,...
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Polymer vs Metal
Gun owners have faced the choice between polymer and metal for over 50 years now, and each has its benefits and pitfalls. 01:05 Glocks were not the first polymer-framed firearms. 02:20 Chasing that polymer train. 05:40 Why would you want a metal frame, anyway? 07:30 The benefits of steel are…
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Top 5 Concealed Carry Guns
The quest for the perfect carry gun has been ongoing for centuries, and Alex and Chris sit down on this episode to chime in on their personal picks. We didn't say it's the best picks for everyone, just what these two goofballs like. You can skip ahead at the timestamps below. 00:30 General...
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Revolver Carry
Wheel guns are real guns, and Chris subjects Alexander to a brutal hour-long tirade on why revolvers are still a go-to for everyday (or at least some day) carry in the 21st century. Buckle in. You can skip ahead at the timestamps below. 00:20 Alex admits he is wrong early on. 03:30 Did the…
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The Guns.com Dealer Network
The true heroes behind Guns.com are our dealer network of over 2,000 local FFLs all over the country, and we sit down with one to get the scoop. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague, Minnesota…
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AR-15 History & Top Brands
The iconic all-American firearms design of the past 60 years, the AR-15, is almost universal in its popularity. Which brands do it justice is perhaps a spicier topic. On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to weigh in on the subject. You can skip ahead at the timestamps...
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Talking Beretta 92 with Broxton Carlile, Beretta's 92 Product Manager
The classic Beretta 92 is a subject we could spend a lot of time on, but today we're sharing a behind-the-scenes perspective from Beretta's 92 product manager, Broxton Carlile. From working as a designer on the 90 series to managing the product line today, Broxton has a wealth of knowledge about...
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War Movie Guns
Gun guys like gun movies, and some of the best of those are war movies. Alexander and Chris sit down on this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast to talk about a few of their all-time favorites. These films hold some great military classic firearms. You can skip ahead to the timestamps below.…
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EAA Guns Featuring Chase Duffey
The folks at European American Armory have been bringing great guns to the masses for over 35 years, and in this episode, the guys sit down with Chase Duffey to talk shop. While you may not know EAA directly, you do know their carefully curated selection of imports such as the Windicator,...
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Guns and Action Movies
You can't be a gun guy and not be into gun movies, so on this episode of the podcast, Alexander and Chris give a rundown on some of their favorites. The connection between iconic movies and the guns that appear in them is crucial. After all, what is James Bond without his Walther PPK or John...
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Hammer-Fired vs. Striker-Fired Guns
After having shot a lot of different handguns over the years, Alexander and Chris sit down to hash out the pluses and minuses between hammer-fired and striker-fired actions. While it doesn't seem like a controversial choice at first, the fanbase between the two types over the past 50 years has...
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Talking Taurus with Caleb Giddings
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Revolver himself, Caleb Giddings, and talk about all things Taurus. Giddings is a facet in the firearms industry, ranging from competing in the first season of Top Shot to his work with Gun Nuts Media, and for the past several…
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New Guns from Springfield Armory: Featuring Mike Humphries
Alexander and Chris sit down to talk about some very cool new guns inbound to the market from Springfield Armory. The Illinois-based company has over 50 years in the firearms business and a name that goes back to the Founding Fathers. We were fortunate enough to be joined by Mike Humphries,...
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Talking Federal Ammo with JJ Reich
Federal Ammunition is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and Alexander and Chris sat down on this podcast episode with the company's long-time ammo expert, J.J. Reich, to talk shop.The Minnesota-based company was founded in 1922, ran the Twin Cities Ammo Plant for the military for...
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Home Defense Guns
Home defense is a serious thing – and one of the top reasons people buy guns – so Alexander and Chris sit down on this episode to talk about their feelings on the subject. It's a heady topic with a lot of meat on the bone. You can skip ahead if you like: 01:30 Number one reason. 03:01 Growing up…
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Blackout or GTFO?
Speaking (quietly) about the virtues and pitfalls of everything Blackout, Alexander and Chris weigh in on the topic in this week's podcast. From the ammo to the guns and their use, there is a lot of ground to cover. If you want to jump ahead, here are some time stamps: 00:40 Getting into the...
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Red Dots, LPVOs and Prism Optics
On this 2BGP episode, Alexander and Chris try to wade through the world of optics to figure out what the general purpose is for each type. There is just so much to choose from and so many different types in an ever-increasing market, so the guys thought it was good to sit down and have a 101...
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Budget Guns with Johnny Q
Guntuber Johnny Q joins Alexander and Chris in the Guns.com Studio to talk about what firearms on today's market are reliable without breaking the bank. Moreover, is the juice worth the squeeze on an inexpensive gun when your life or your family's safety could be on the line? 01:06 What does...
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Gun Shop Horror Stories
Both Alexander and Chris have worked behind gun counters in the past, and they sit down on this installment of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast to share some curious anecdotes. Being in the gun store is usually a good time, but it can sometimes be a strange time. Some of these stories are funny, some are...
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How We Store Guns
Firearm ownership is an immense responsibility, and on this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to share their thoughts on the matter and offer some tips and tricks. As a side note, we here at Guns.com love to keep our firearms both safe and secure – yet available…
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Talking Pistol Caliber Carbines
We've talked sub guns on the podcast in the past, but today the PCC is king, leaving Alexander and Chris to opine on the platform in this episode – with lots of bonus footage of Ronbo. Here are some timestamps if you want to skip ahead: 00:30 The sub gun to PCC connection. 02:40 How do we feel...
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Why Do We Still Love 1911s?
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hash it out over John Browning's most recognizable creation, the 1911 Government Model and its descendants.Few handguns have garnered as much interest in the firearms community, and the guys try to figure out the factors behind…
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Vaporware Guns
Chris and Alexander have covered lots of ground when it comes to gun lore over the past few years, and on this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, they talk about guns that should have been. Vaporware is a term borrowed from the computer industry for a product that has been advertised but either...
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SHOT Show 2026: Day 3
With bags packed, tired feet, and full hearts, the Guns.com crew hung around to bring you one last podcast episode from SHOT Show 2026. The guys hit the ground running for Industry Day at the Range on Monday and haven't stopped since, so there's lots to recap from their adventures in Vegas. It's…
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SHOT Show 2026: Day 2
The Guns.com gang is back on the airwaves, a little the worse for wear a few days into SHOT Show 2026 coverage, but nonetheless excited to share more discoveries from the show floor. Alexander and Chris give a rundown of their favorite products they found yesterday, and (spoiler alert) Flux…
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SHOT Show 2026: Day 1
Alexander and Chris are back with our second daily dispatch from SHOT Show 2026, bringing you the hot goss on the latest and greatest finds from the show floor. If you're interested in combating drones, sick AK builds, and SCAR suppressors ... stay tuned. From the big new releases to surprise...
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SHOT Show 2026: Range Day Recap
The Guns.com crew laid hands on a lot of new guns at the SHOT Show 2026 Industry Range Day on Monday, and Alex and Chris are here with the tea on the guns they liked and loved.
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Winter Carry: Should You Change your EDC?
With the chill in the air and coats out of storage, Alexander and Chris sat down for the latest 2nd Best Gun Podcast to discuss the phenomenon of "winter carry" and whether you should bother to rotate your EDC.Here are some timestamps if you want to jump ahead: 0:25 Breaking out the white tape…
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Unsung Hero of Vietnam: The Stoner 63
Dialing it back to the 1960s in this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris weigh in on Mr. Eugene Stoner's most oft-forgotten child. While Stoner will always be remembered for the AR-7, AR-10, AR-15, AR-18, and SR-25, his Model 63 has slipped through the cracks. But why? Here are some...
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New Products From Maxim Defense with Logan Windfeldt
On this week’s 2nd Best Gun Podcast, we hang out with Logan Windfeldt, head of product development at Maxim Defense. Maxim has been cooking up some really cool stuff in the past couple of years while looking to strike a tender deal. Although details of the deal are scant, the resulting technology...
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Maxim Defense History with Michael Windfeldt
On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, we got to hang out with the president of Maxim Defense and find out all the company lore, which may or may not include ninja grappling hooks. Maxim started with just one employee in 2014 —Michael Windfeldt, who is still at the top of the ever-growing company a...
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Why Do We Buy Guns? (Featuring Johnny Q.)
On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, we had a sit-down with GunTuber Johnny Q and dug into his backstory – which is surprising.If you don't already know, Johnny Q has millions of followers on YouTube, but the journey of how he got there is interesting and brings up the overall question of why we...
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The Evolution of Everyday Carry
How the ideal firearm worthy of your daily routine has developed over time is the subject posed to our in-house EDC nerds on this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast. Alexander and Chris sit down in the studio to weigh in on how the human-packable gattable has evolved. Here are some timestamps if you…
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Belts or Boxes? We're Talking Light Machine Guns
How best to clothe and feed your favorite light machine gun is the subject of this full-auto heavy installment of The 2nd Best Gun Podcast. 00:34 "Like" in the Last Samurai, right? 02:20 Those pesky Danes 04:50 Banana War escapades 05:20 Three Germans walk into a BAR... 07:22 These LMGs are meant...
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Our Favorite World War II Guns
Join Chris and Alexander for a tour through history as they discuss their favorite guns from the World War II era. 01:10 Also-ran guns 03:20 Super sleeper guns 05:40 Paging Mr. Johnson... 07:01 Chicago typewriters 07:40 H&R does SMG 11:01 Marlin's unsung sub gun 13:21 Again, Mr. Johnson... 17:39...
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Is There Room for a New Caliber?
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to argue about the need and place for new calibers on the market. With cased cartridges available for over 200 years – Swiss gunsmith Jean Samuel Pauly is generally credited with inventing the first fully integrated...
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The Best Bullpups Today and Why We Love Them
The guys sit down to talk about the stubby guns that some people love, some people hate, and some people just love to hate on. Bullpups undeniably have a place in the world of defensive guns, even hunting and precison guns can make a case, but where people stand on those issues couldn't be more...
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Levers Never Die
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down to talk about that seemingly unkillable of firearms actions: the lever action "cowboy gun." As American as the chili dog and Rocky road ice cream, the lever gun is over 175 years old and should be obsolete, but has instead...
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These are the Worst Guns Ever
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down and hash out what they feel are the worst guns they have come across in their travels. The guys have been in the business for a minute, so they have seen a lemon or three. Ironically, some of these are so bad they are cool,...
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Our Favorite Submachine Guns!
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris sit down and talk about their favorite historical burp guns. Pistol-caliber submachine guns have over 100 years of history, pre-dating the NFA by a generation, and the guys are true fans. Uzi does it! 0:18 You want I should go get a...
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The Truth About Comped Pistols
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris delve into the world of modern compensated and/or ported handguns and what makes them so suddenly popular. 1:01 Comped Pistol History 1:58 The Best Punisher is Dolph Lungren 3:20 Downsides of Comped Pistols 4:30 Flash! (And we don't...
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Upcoming Auctions and One-of-a-Kind Guns
On this episode of the 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris delve into some of the most interesting rare guns that will become available to savvy collectors through the new Guns.com Auctions process. Why Auctions? 0:46 Ahead of its Time for 1915 2:00 Unloved Smith 7:30 The Boyko Gun 11:10
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Personal EDC History
The guys dive into the guns they've carried on this week's episode of The 2nd Best Gun Podcast. It's not all glitz and glam when it comes to picking a carry gun and the guys talk about all the choices they've made over the years, both the good and the bad. Stay tuned for some surprise picks…
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Big Beautiful Bill - Suppressor Update
In this inaugural episode of the The 2nd Best Gun Podcast the guys sit down to discuss the ramifications of the Big Beautiful Bill and what that means for the rest of 2025. They talk suppressor ownership now and what it could look like in the future due to the way things are worded. If you need…
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About this show
The podcast is all things Second Amendment, the core inspiration behind the new name, 2nd Best Gun Podcast. From current news to historical storytelling, new releases to unique and rare firearms, everything is on the table for Chris, Alex, and surprise special guests throughout the season. Each episode blends expert insight, historical context, industry trends, and a touch of humor, making it a must-listen for seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
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