American Handgunner Magazine: Guns, Gear and Shooting

Too much of a good thing is still too much. The same can be true when it comes to gun cleaning. In this episode of the Gun Cranks, things get dirty as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, Erick Gelhaus, and Roy Huntington share how often they clean their guns, a few embarrassing anecdotes, and their must-have gun-cleaning products. Are you guilty of cleaning your guns too much or not enough? Let us know in the comments. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Handpacked in the U.S.A. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Right now, go to https://4patriots.com and use code GUNCRANKS to get 10% off your first purchase. Start building your own stockpile today! -- Hit the subscribe button to be notified when the next Gun Cranks episode is live, or sign up for the Guncrank Chronicles weekly email newsletter (https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters) to get it delivered straight to your inbox.

Join our resident Gun Cranks – Roy Huntington, Tom McHale, and Brent T. Wheat – as they discuss what makes a good holster and what makes a rotten holster. Learn tips on how to choose the best holster and some of the things to avoid when shopping for "gun leathers."

The .44 Magnum was famously called "the most powerful handgun [cartridge] in the world" by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry. But is too much of a good thing still too much? In this episode, the Gun Cranks discuss whether the .44 Magnum is too much gun. Do you agree or disagree? Sound off in the comments! EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Handpacked in the U.S.A. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Right now, go to https://4patriots.com and use code GUNCRANKS to get 10% off your first purchase. Start building your own stockpile today! -- Hit the subscribe button to be notified when the next Gun Cranks episode is live, or sign up for the Guncrank Chronicles weekly email newsletter (https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters) to get it delivered straight to your inbox.

Quite possibly, for the very first time, all three Gun Cranks agree on something — open carry is stupid! In this episode, the Gun Cranks share various reasons and examples to back up their claim. Leave us a comment and let us know if you agree or disagree. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Handpacked in the U.S.A. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Right now, go to https://4patriots.com and use code GUNCRANKS to get 10% off your first purchase. Start building your own stockpile today! -- Hit the subscribe button to be notified when the next Gun Cranks episode is live, or sign up for the Guncrank Chronicles weekly email newsletter (https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters) to get it delivered straight to your inbox.

The Gun Cranks are stirring up some controversy yet again! This time, debating whether 5.7x28mm is just a fad or here to stay. Which Gun Crank do you agree with? Let us know in the comments. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Tom McHale, editor of American Handgunner, discusses some of the new pistols recently released at the 2023 SHOT Show.

While some snakes are harmless, find out how the Cranks manage snakes. Slither along with Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Some expensive gun gear is (gasp!) ... disposable! The Gun Cranks explain why it’s perfectly normal and cost-effective to throw away those expensive pistol and rifle magazines. Of course, the devil is in the details, so listen in to find out when and why yours should make the final journey to the trash can. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

American Handgunner's Tom McHale explains the difference between the Trijicon SRO Optic and the new RMRcc Optic from Trijicon. Subscribe to FMGpubs YouTube channel to be notified when the next video is live! More on this red dot sight at Trijicon: https://www.trijicon.com/products/subcategory/trijicon-rmrcc

Watch as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington try to decide which firearm they would buy with a $10,000 gift card. Do you agree? To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Smith & Wesson takes their M&P9 Shield to the next level with the new M&P9 Shield Plus. Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington does an in-depth review of the gun and shoots it for the first time in this First Look. For more information, visit https://www.smith-wesson.com.

The Japanese figured an armed American behind every blade of grass was formidable. What will the Chinese think when they develop all those spy balloon photos of gun-totin’ Americans pointing their rifles at the sky? The Gun Cranks discuss the feasibility of spy balloon defense using their handguns, shotguns and rifles. Will the manliest of all rifles, the .50 caliber, cut it? To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

The Gun Cranks, with returning Crank Roy Huntington, share war stories from the trenches of bad gun writers and networking events. Two words: Beaver Mouth. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Was GLOCK the first firearms manufacturer to invent the trigger safety? FMG's Roy Huntington dug into his collection to find a revolver over 100 years old with similar technology.

Is it safe to "lube" the inside of your holster? Mitch Rosen's Leather Lightning to the rescue! Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington explains how to soften your leather holster for a better fit and smoother draw. Get Leather Lightning online at https://mitchrosen.com

It's your duty to be ready and American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how Walther's new 9mm Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) keeps you alert and always at the ready.

Roy Huntington takes the mystery out of loading and unloading North American Arms Pug revolver. It's easier than it seems!

EAA's new do-everything Girsan Regard Sport GEN 4 is a full-size pistol in 9mm that can literally do it all!

We've all read stories about guns that are well outside of our budget, but how many of them are worth the cost? Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus talk about the gear they've used that justify the cost. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

With a Bond Arms Stinger RS in each hand, Roy Huntington attempts to answer the question on all of our minds; are they actually accurate? For more information: https://www.bondarms.com/Stinger-RS-P8550.aspx To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Everybody wants the best, but what are some of the worst choices for self-defense ammo? Will the bullets in your defensive firearm do their job effectively if called upon? Join our resident Gun Cranks for a live and lively discussion on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of self-defense ammunition.

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale takes a First Look at the TaurusTX 22 Competition model and finds it has more uses than just competition.

Recently, Roy Huntington put together a 16" Heritage .22 LR carbine but was unable to test it due to weather. This week, he remedies that. Does the conversion make it more accurate? Let's find out! To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Range equipment costs add up quickly. Watch as Roy Huntington shows you how to make an inexpensive and portable target stand from scrap wood. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.

Live from SHOT Show 2023, Dr. Matthew Miller stopped by to talk about VA Suicide Prevention efforts and the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). For more information, visit https://www.keepitsecure.net. If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with the VA’s caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. - Call 988 and select 1 - Text 838255 - or visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net to start a confidential chat online To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.