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In this episode of the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast, publisher Chris Agnes and editors Eric Poole and Jack Oller discuss the rise of Watchtower Defense with its founder Jason Kolosky. From his background as a U.S. Marine in Force Reconnaissance and a DoD contractor for the Pentagon, he recalls the motivations that led him to create an all-American-made firearms company. Learn the story behind Watchtower's mission, its commitment to craftsmanship, and the philosophy that drives its growing lineup of rifles, pistols, and suppressors.

The conversation covers:

Why Kolosky's opinion on a "do-all" cartridge,

The inspiration behind Watchtower's military-rooted branding,

How to build a premium firearm without "racing to the bottom,"

The expanding 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility,

The importance of training, responsibility, and Second Amendment advocacy,

And what may be next for Watchtower Defense, double-stack .45s, suppressors, SBRs, and more!

Plus, G&A's staff considers Watchtower's "tribe" of customers, its "Made-in-America" message, and how the media and storytelling are fueling the brand's growth in the firearms industry despite market trends.

If you're serious about firearms, craftsmanship, and the future of American manufacturing — don't miss this conversation on The Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast.

In this episode of Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast, we sit down with legendary gunsmith Bruce Gray and Nick Bowles of Grayguns to break down one of the most unique custom pistols ever built—the SIG P210 "Bruiser."

What started as a great factory pistol turned into a 7-year passion project. The result? A no-compromise, hand-built handgun with refined ergonomics, a completely reworked trigger system, and precision craftsmanship at a level most shooters never get to see.

We dive into:

• Bruce Gray's 50+ year journey in gunsmithing

• How the "Bruiser" project came to life

• What's changed inside the gun (and why it matters)

• The reality behind custom gun pricing

• Why only 51 of these pistols exist

This isn't just about one pistol—it's about the mindset of true craftsmen. The kind of people who build not because they have to… but because they can't help it.

If you're serious about firearms, custom builds, or the art of mechanical perfection—this is one you don't want to miss.

👉 Learn more: https://grayguns.com

World Champion Jessie Harrison discusses the new-for-2026 Taurus TX9 9mm striker-fired pistol, and its place as the brand's flagship model moving forward. Borrowing some feature and handling qualities of the 2019 Guns & Ammo Handgun of the Year — Taurus TX22 — the TX9 exhibits the same reliability and accuracy that has made the GX4 9mm pistol so popular with concealed carry users. The TX9 was released at the 2026 SHOT Show and reviewed in Guns & Ammo's February 2026 issue by Handgun Editor James Tarr. All three introductory models were profiled in the article, including the full-size TX9 F, compact TX9 C, and subcompact TX9 SC. In addition to behind-the-scenes manufacturing and testing insights from Harrison and Tarr, Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole and Tarr inquire about her pro-shooting career and share techniques that helped make her a top shot across several competition circuits including SASS, IPSC, Steel Challenge and USPSA.

IPSC Grand Master and nationally ranked 3-Gun shooter Barry Dueck is the vice president of marketing at SureFire. Dueck recounts the development history of suppressor technology since his service as a U.S. Marine and competitor, offering his first-person insight from more than 30-year in the industry leading to the new-for-2026 SOCOM556-RC4.

Glock V models were announced on October 20 in the wake of California's "Anti-Glock" law (AB1127), which targets previous commercial models and some clones capable of being illegally converted to full-automatic machine guns. Controversy surrounding the Glock V models erupted, which was then followed by the announcement of the Gen6 on December 6, 2025. Gen6 is the next generation of Glock, scheduled to arrive on the first day of the NSSF SHOT Show, January 20, 2026.

At readers' request, Guns & Ammo Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole and Handgun Editor James Tarr detail the changes appearing in the Gen V and Gen6 models and compare them to previous generations. Were these enhancements necessary, or a detriment to the Glock design?

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The 2025 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards represent the culmination of a year in testing and evaluating new product introductions in the following categories: Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Ammo, Optic, Technology, Holster, Suppressor, Innovation and Red Dot. Winners were considered for their engineering, durability, intuitive operation, contribution to the masses, availability at retail and value. To read the entire article, pick up a copy of the December 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo. Don't miss a single issue and subscribe today!

Few shooters have accomplished as much as Julie Golob, who has dominated IPSC and USPSA competition since 1999. Golob reflects on her upbringing practicing with her father in upstate New York, her enlistment in the U.S. Army, and time shooting with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) Action Shooting Team, leading her to Smith & Wesson in 2006. She describes the circumstances and explains why she joined Team Springfield Armory in 2025 and reveals her favorite new guns.

This episode of Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast was hosted by Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole and Handgun Editor James Tarr.

Jarrod Grove, the senior brand manager of Caldwell, joins the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast to talk development of the Caldwell Claycopter. Winner of the 2025 G&A Innovation of the Year, the Claycopter is a hand-portable disc thrower for the sporting shotgun. Already popular within the civilian market, law enforcement and some military have approached Caldwell for the Claycopter's potential in practice for shooting down drones. Additionally, Grove introduces new extensions of the Claycopter product lineup. It's an exciting time for shotgun shooting again!

Five years after Richard Dyke sold Bushmaster, Freedom Group moved the company out of Maine and left behind most of its employees.

Founder Richard Dyke then hired the former Bushmaster workers and established Windham Weaponry in 2011.

Dyke passed away in March 2023, leading to the sale of Windham Weaponry to new owners in 2024.

Known for its AR-15-style rifles, Windham Weaponry has reopened under new leadership. Still operating in Maine, several former Windham Weaponry and Bushmaster employees were brought back to help the brand's revival. While still offering AR-pattern rifles, the company has expanded its catalog to include Turkish shotguns and ammunition. Suppressors are coming soon. Windham Weaponry's Rick Gibbs discusses these developments with Guns & Ammo Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole.

Gil Ash of the Optimum Shotgun Performance shooting school has been teaching sporting clays for more than 35 years. Managing Editor Jack Oller joined Ash at an OSP travel clinic hosted at the Rock Ridge Sportsmens Club in Illinois. In this episode, Oller, Ash and Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole discuss the lessons from the clinic and how far sporting clays has evolved.

Additionally, our hosts review the Guns & Ammo needed for a successful sporting clays travel clinic. Oller used two new-for-2025 products: Browning's Citori 825 Sporting and Federal's Masterclass shotshells. Both are uniquely optimized for sporting clays and make an excellent pair on any course.

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