Gun Shop Podcast

Today we’re unpacking the Springfield Hellcat Pro — a 9mm pistol that’s turning heads for how it balances slim carry comfort with serious firepower . Main Themes: Concealed Carry Focus — Professional Grade. The Hellcat Pro is built for everyday carry — plain and simple. It offers 15+1 rounds in a pistol that’s thinner and lighter than classic duty guns like the Glock 19. As one reviewer put it: “I...

Today, we’re celebrating an absolute icon — the Ruger 10/22 — a rifle that’s been around for over 50 years and still remains one of the most popular and beloved firearms ever made. Main Themes: Longevity and Popularity. Over 5 million sold — and for good reason. The Ruger 10/22 is reliable, simple, accurate, and affordable — making it a true staple for everyone from first-time shooters to seasoned...

Today we’re digging into the Smith & Wesson M&P FPC — a 9mm folding carbine that’s shaking up the pistol-caliber world with smart design, portability, and familiar reliability. Main Themes: The Big Story — Folding for Convenience. The FPC folds horizontally to about 16.5 inches , making it extremely easy to store , transport , and carry discreetly . As Hickok45 put it: "It doesn’t scream g...

Today, we’re breaking down one of the most talked-about concealed carry pistols on the market: the Glock 43X MOS — a slim, lightweight 9mm that’s winning a lot of hearts. Main Themes: Concealability Meets Capacity. The 43X MOS hits that sweet spot between slim profile and enough firepower . It’s thin, lightweight, incredibly easy to conceal — but still packs 10+1 rounds out of the box. As one revi...

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into a true icon — the Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS — and how it continues to hold its ground in a world packed with new concealed carry options. Main Themes: The Glock 19 — Still a Staple. If you’ve been around handguns for any length of time, you already know the Glock 19 is legendary . It’s one of the best-selling pistols in the world — a go-to choice for concealed carry,...

Today we’re spotlighting the Ruger Security 380 — a pistol built around one mission: make concealed carry accessible to everyone, especially new shooters , those with weaker hands , older folks , and anyone who struggles with racking a traditional 9mm. Main Themes: Ease of Use is the Big Story. The Security 380 was designed from the ground up for accessibility — featuring a light rack slide , low...

In this episode, we take a close look at one of the most premium and purpose-built 1911s ever made — the Nighthawk Custom Single Stack Sand Hawk . Hand-built in Barryville, Arkansas by a single gunsmith, this pistol is designed from the ground up to be the softest, flattest shooting single stack 1911 ever made . Based on the legacy of the double-stack Sand Hawk, this model takes things even furthe...

Today, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about — and let’s be honest — most polarizing new guns announced for 2025: the Kel-Tec PR57 . The headline ? A compact 5.7x28mm pistol ... that's clip-fed , not magazine-fed. You heard that right — no traditional mag . Instead, you load it from the top using a stripper clip , old-school style. Main Themes: Innovation is the Name of the Game. Kel-...

Today, we're taking a close look at the new Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 in .380 ACP — and let’s just say, the buzz is real. The main theme from early reviews? Massive improvement. This isn't just a tweak of the old Bodyguard — it's a total redesign . The original had a tough, long hammer-fired trigger and a short, snappy grip. In contrast, the 2.0 features a striker-fired system w...

The Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) is a popular series of small, lightweight, .380 caliber pistols designed primarily for deep concealment and everyday carry. The LCP has gone through several iterations, including the LCP II and the LCP MAX, each offering improvements in features and capacity. The Ruger LCP series offers a highly concealable option for self-defense, particularly suited for...

The Springfield Armory Kuna is a newly released 9mm PCC manufactured by HS Produkt in Croatia—the same team behind the Hellcat and Echelon. What makes the Kuna stand out is its roller-delayed blowback system , which softens recoil and improves reliability. It also packs ambidextrous controls, modular features, and solid ergonomics into a sub-$1,000 platform . Think MP5 performance in a more compac...

In this episode, we dive deep into the new Ruger RXM, a pistol that's quickly making a name for itself as a formidable Glock 19 alternative. We'll explore its design, features, and how it stands out from its competitors in terms of price and performance. Join us as we dissect the collaborative efforts of Ruger and Magpul to enhance the classic Glock design, making the RXM not just another...