G&A Buzz Podcast

Paul Liebenberg shares the untold story of creating the original Smith & Wesson Performance Center, from building championship PPC pistols and the .356 TSW to developing handcrafted FBI 1076s and pioneering Performance Center innovations that changed the firearms industry.

Part 2 of our interview with legendary gunsmith Paul Liebenberg explores the history of the Pachmayr Combat Special, pioneering red-dot pistols, custom 1911 innovations, Pistol Dynamics, and the events that led to the creation of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center.

Eric Poole, Steve Gould and the Benelli team travel to Urbino, Italy for an inside look at Benelli's “Art of Performance.” From AI-driven manufacturing and crio-treated barrels to advanced shotgun design and Italian craftsmanship, this episode explores the technology and passion behind one of the world's most innovative firearms manufacturers.

Legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg shares his incredible journey from South Africa to the forefront of custom 1911s and practical shooting. Part 1 covers early IPSC competition, custom gun innovations, Bianchi Cup stories, and the path that led him to Pachmayr Gun Works.

NRA 2026 brought new guns, bold ideas, and some controversy. From the “butt pump” shotgun to compact 2011s and rising 10mm trends, the Guns & Ammo team breaks down what matters—and what doesn't—from this year's show.

Watchtower Defense founder Jason Kolosky joins Guns & Ammo to discuss building a premium, American-made firearms brand, the story behind its designs, and what's next — from suppressors to double-stack .45s.

P210 “Bruiser,” a rare custom pistol built by Grayguns. Master gunsmith Bruce Gray and his team share the story, craftsmanship, and innovation behind this one-of-a-kind firearm—and what it takes to push performance to the next level.

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.

SureFire Suppressors & Barry Dueck 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.