The Shooters Apprentice Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down and tell you guys about what's been going on the last few weeks and why I haven't been able to get a episode out, and talk about some upcoming changes to the podcast and things we will be talking about on future episodes.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/ https://timn...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we sit down and talk about the all new Smith & Wesson Night guard pistols, specifically the 396 chambered in 44 special. We talk about some of the upgrades that Smith & Wesson made to the new run vs the older ones and talk about my thoughts on the pistol after running a few hundred round...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back everyone! This week we talk about my thoughts on the dreaded question "What if I could only have one?". We cover what my pick would be if I was restricted to only having one wheel gun and why I would pick it. We also talk briefly about the new Smith & Wesson Night Guard 396 44 special and a new show supporter. Pull up a seat and let's hang out! Be s...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we sit down and talk about my new Silencer Co Sparrow 22 suppressor, how long it took to get it with the new zero dollar tax stamp and what I thought of it both on 22 pistols and a 17 HMR rifle. Pull up a chair and let's hang out! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugge...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we talk about the first USPSA match of 2026, how it went, why I shoot a 9mm 1911 for single stack division and some of my ideas and goals for shooting USPSA in 2026. Pull up a chain and enjoy the show! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Whats going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! Pull up a chair and let's hang out for a bit! This week I share my excitement about the new Lipseys Exclusive 396 Night Guard revolvers that were announced at shotshow, and then we talk about how cast bullets need to be fit to revolvers to achieve ultimate accuracy. We also talk a little bit about the...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast we take a look at the Belt Mountain base pins for Ruger single-action revolvers make by Skinner Sights, what they are, why they exist, and whether they’re worth your money or just another shiny distraction. We’ll talk about why the factory base pin can be...

Send us Fan Mail What’s going on everybody—welcome back to The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast. This week I’m ditching the script and just giving a good old weekly update. We cover my first acquisition of 2026, what it’s like running 1911s in the cold, and I talk about  something I did that was genuinely stupid and what I learned from it. Pull up a chair and lets hang out! Be sure to check out our su...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Years everybody! In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel looks back at the guns that followed him home in 2025 — the good ideas, the questionable decisions, and the ones that instantly earned a permanent spot in the safe. This isn’t a “top ten list” or a spec-sheet rundown. It’s a year-end conversation about what caught his eye, why certain guns spoke...

Send us Fan Mail This week I sit down and discuss some very interesting findings that I found while experimenting with powder coated cast bullets vs traditionally lubed cast bullets. If you're a reloader or love experimenting with different stuff this is the episode for you! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/ https://timneytriggers.co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the wild and underestimated history behind the Interarms Virginian Dragoon. What starts as a simple look at a single-action revolver quickly turns into a journey through CIA front companies, Swiss engineering, American manufacturing, and one of the most overlooked wheelguns of the 20th century. From Sam Cummings’ shadowy beginnings to Interarms’ rise...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast , Daniel sits down to dive deep into one of the coolest wheelguns Ruger ever produced — the GP100 chambered in .44 Special . Whether you’re a revolver nerd, a handloader, or just a fan of classic big-bore cartridges, this episode delivers a breakdown of why the .44 Special is still a awesome all around cartridge. We also get into...

Send us Fan Mail What's going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we are talking about buying cheap used guns and talking about 3 guns that I have picked up recently that each cost $300. If you enjoy collecting firearms on a budget you will want to hear this one! On this episode we touch on the three purchases I made featuring a Rossi 44 magnum pistol, a K...

Send us Fan Mail Big bore nostalgia meets modern hand loading in this week’s episode. I dig into the world of lever-action .45-70s—why this century-old cartridge still sings true for hunters, shooters, and romantics alike.  I also get into the reloader’s rabbit hole: developing heavy .45-70 loads specifically for lever actions, the quirks that separate them from trapdoor-safe ammo, pressure consid...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you’ve just gotta slow down and shoot the breeze—and that’s exactly what we do in this episode. We break down a few recent firearm acquisitions, talk through what’s coming next, and dive into the chaos of moving my reloading gear over to the trucking shop. If you’re into guns, gear, and good conversation, this is your kind of episode. Also be sure to checkout and subscri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the history, design, and evolution of one of Smith & Wesson’s most beloved revolvers — the Mountain Gun. From its origins in the late 1980s to the brand-new 2025 re-release in 10mm, this episode covers it all. You’ll hear how top shooters like Tom Campbell and Ross Seyfried helped shape the concept, wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the ongoing saga of his Springfield Range Officer 1911 in 9mm — a gun he wanted to love, but that had other plans. From out-of-the-box disappointment to DIY tuning trials, it’s been a long road of spring swaps, trigger jobs, grip mods, and match-day letdowns. But through the frustration came hard-earned le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice, we’re diving deep into the gritty, no-nonsense world of the snub-nosed revolver. From smoky jazz bars and trench coats to front pockets and ankle rigs, the snubby has carved out a lasting legacy. You’ll hear the history of how the snub-nosed revolver came to be, what made the J-frame so iconic, and how my own journey with pocket carry w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! I do appreciate everyone taking the time to listen to the podcast. Today I just give a short update as to why episodes haven't been getting published, talk about a few new firearms acquisitions and announce the winner of the Simply Rugged rifle sling giveaway. Also be sure to checkout and subscribe to my youtube channel as foll...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! Today we talk about jumping back into competitive shooting, some of the basics of USPSA competition and the gun I will be running along with how I set it up. Thanks for listening! Be sure to sign up for our Patreon to be entered into our Simply Rugged rifle sling giveaway! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersApprentice https://www....

Send us Fan Mail This week we take some time to talk about one of my all time favorite cartridges, the 222 Remington. We go over some of the history and the development of the cartridge, and also talk about my Remington Model 660 rifle. Be sure to sign up for our Patreon to be entered into our Simply Rugged rifle sling giveaway! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersApprentice https://www.simplyrug...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week I sit down and tell you guys about some of the treasures I picked up at the local gun show over the weekend, and talk about a few of the things I learned along the way. We will talk about a couple of really cool Smith & Wesson revolvers as well as some classic shotguns. Thanks for listening!...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we sit down and talk about my journey with the six gun and what made me the big bore revolver lover that I am today. Thank for listening! Be sure to sign up for our Patreon to be entered into our Simply Rugged rifle sling giveaway! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersApprentice https://www.simp...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, thank you for joining me this week. This week I am talking about some of my experience shooting with suppressors.  Be sure to go subscribe to our patreon to be entered into our giveaway! And if you haven't already be sure to follow us on youtube and instagram!   https://www.simplyrugged.com/   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersAppren...

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody. This week I talk about my experience shooting with suppressors. Thanks for listening. Be sure to sign up for our monthly patreon giveaway! Also be sure to check out https://www.simplyrugged.com/   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersApprentice⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theshootersapprentice/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.faceboo...