Gun Stories

Host Joe Mantegna looks back at one of the most unique and odd pistols in firearms history; join us as we discover this extraordinary evolution in gun manufacturing with the Dardick pistol.

Eugene Stoner was one of the United States' most prolific military small arms designers of modern times. But Stoner wanted to create something that he hoped would be revolutionary. A firearm that could be easily reconfigured for different needs.

More than three decades after the Vietnam War, when the totals of modern American snipers were added up, it was discovered that one man had 103 confirmed kills and as many as 216 probable kills, more than any other Marine Corps sniper.

Come along as we look back at the short-lived US service of the Krag Jorgensen. Used briefly in the Spanish-American war by Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders it quickly became obsolete in the ever-changing landscape of firearms development.

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Cabot Guns has set out to commemorate it with a very special pistol. Watch as Cabot Guns builds a one of kind Damascus steel 1911 using scraps of metal that survived WWII and the Normandy Invasion.

Select fire handguns might have limited capacity and application but are still exhilarating to shoot. Join host, Joe Mantegna as he looks back at some of the most exciting and interesting full auto pistols in firearms history.

Host Joe Mantegna joins Sig Sauer to discover the replacement for the workhorse M4 carbine; Sig Sauer's M7's aim is to overcome the limitations of the 5.56 and 7.62 NATO rounds.

There is no doubt that the battlefield is an ever-evolving place, new and better technology is always around the next corner; one manufacturer is already around that corner and leading the way.

Host Joe Mantegna looks back at one of the most unique and odd pistols in firearms history; join us as we discover this extraordinary evolution in gun manufacturing with the Dardick pistol.

Marine Corps sniper AJ Psiciuti's story of a lost M-40A1.

The exploits of two famous Marine Corp snipers and what they had to endure.

Joe Mantegna investigates not only Annie's firearms, but the life of a person who was a trailblazer for women to this day.

Joe Mantegna takes a look at one of the rifles that's significant to westward expansion and enjoys a renaissance thanks to Jeremiah Johnson.

Joe Mantegna explores Russia's pre-WWII, larger-than-life answer to Browning's M2.

Joe Mantegna revisits the futuristic pistol born during the Space Race of the 1950s.

Rock Island Armory is using its new facility in Utah to make their latest firearms including the VRF14 and the RIA 5.0.

Joe Mantegna explores the SIG specially-designed pistol carried by the Honor Guard as they stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery.

Joe Mantegna examines the Granbury, Texas firearm maker famous for putting derringers back on the handgun map.

Joe Mantegna takes a look at FN's famous belt-fed machine gun used globally and the specific model adopted by the U.S. military.

Joe Mantegna explores the Italian maker's post WWII submachine gun.

Joe Mantegna revisits some of his favorite firearms from previous episodes.

Joe Mantegna examines the U.S. Army's first new subgun in over 70 years.

Joe Mantegna takes a look at FN's famous belt-fed machine gun used globally and the specific model adopted by the U.S. military.

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A look at the storied history behind the classic Winchester 73 lever action rifle, which was the gun that tamed the West.

Joe Mantegna takes an in-depth look at the President's famed trip to Africa.

Joe Mantegna explores the Italian maker's post WWII submachine gun.

The largest growing market for handguns today is concealed carry; now legal and allowed in all 50 states, over half require no special permit; join host Joe Mantegna as he takes a closer look at some of the most popular choices in conceal carry.

There is no doubt that the battlefield is an ever-evolving place, new and better technology is always around the next corner; one manufacturer is already around that corner and leading the way.

No episode description is available yet.

No episode description is available yet.

Host Joe Mantegna joins SIG Sauer to discover the replacement for the workhorse M4 carbine; SIG Sauer's M7's aim is to overcome the limitations of the 5.56 and 7.62 NATO rounds.

No episode description is available yet.

Joe Mantegna examines the Granbury, Texas firearm maker famous for putting derringers back on the handgun map.

No episode description is available yet.

Select fire handguns might have limited capacity and application but are still exhilarating to shoot. Join host, Joe Mantegna as he looks back at some of the most exciting and interesting full auto pistols in firearms history.

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Joe Mantegna explores the SIG specially-designed pistol carried by the Honor Guard as they stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery.

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Cabot Guns has set out to commemorate it with a very special pistol. Watch as Cabot Guns builds a one of kind Damascus steel 1911 using scraps of metal that survived WWII and the Normandy Invasion.

Rock Island Armory is using its new facility in Utah to make their latest firearms including the VRF14 and the RIA 5.0.

Joe Mantegna revisits some of his favorite firearms from previous episodes.

The exploits of two famous Marine Corp snipers and what they had to endure.

Joe Mantegna investigates not only Annie's firearms, but the life of a person who was a trailblazer for women to this day.

No episode description is available yet.

Joe Mantegna takes an in-depth look at the President's famed trip to Africa.

Marine Corps sniper AJ Psiciuti's story of a lost M-40A1.

Come along as we look back at the short-lived US service of the Krag Jorgensen. Used briefly in the Spanish-American War by Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, it quickly became obsolete in the ever-changing landscape of firearms development.

Joe Mantegna revisits the futuristic pistol born during the Space Race of the 1950s.

More than three decades after the Vietnam War, when the totals of modern American snipers were added up, it was discovered that one man had 103 confirmed kills and as many as 216 probable kills, more than any other Marine Corps sniper; host Joe Mantegna explores the life and accomplishments of Chuck Mawhinney.

Eugene Stoner is one of the United States' prolific military small arms designers of modern times; but Eugene Stoner wants to create something that he hopes can be revolutionary; a firearm that can be easily reconfigured for different needs, the Stoner 63.

Joe Mantegna explores Russia's pre-WWII, larger-than-life answer to Browning's M2.

Joe Mantegna examines the U.S. Army's first new subgun in over 70 years.