No Lowballers

This week on No Lowballers, Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner sit down with Paul Szymaszek of the Colt Archives for an in-depth look at Colt Factory Letters. Learn how these historical documents authenticate firearms, uncover rare shipping stories, debunk myths, and reveal the hidden history behind some of the world’s most coveted Colt pieces. Perfect for collectors, historians, and anyone curious about the story behind a Colt.

In this festive episode, Logan and Allen reveal their hand-picked Holiday Gift Guide for the gun lovers in your life — from classic Pre-64 Winchester Model 70s to tasteful engraved firearms, schematics, collector club memberships, Renaissance wax, and personalized tools. Whether you’re buying for a shooter, historian, tinkerer, or hardcore collector, this episode delivers thoughtful, practical, and often hilarious ideas to elevate your gift-giving game.

In this episode, The No Lowballers crew welcomes Dwight Van Brunt of Sportsman’s Legacy for an episode celebrating the golden age of gunmaking. Dive into a remarkable single-owner collection featuring dueling pistols, percussion antiques, and multi-barrel curiosities — a rare glimpse into centuries of craftsmanship and collecting passion.

Watch/Listen: In this episode, Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner trace the forgotten world of store-brand guns—from Glenfield’s return to Sears’ Ted Williams rifles and retail firearm history.

Watch/Listen: In this episode, Allen takes the driver’s seat for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the wildest automotive promotions in American history.

Watch/Listen: In this episode, No Lowballers dig into the personal motivations and hidden gems that fuel the collecting world.

Watch/Listen: In this episode, No Lowballers dive deep into the latest wave of digital crackdowns hitting the firearms community, including Reddit’s recent ban on all firearm parts and accessory sales.

Watch/Listen as SAR Curator Zac Distel joins No Lowballers to uncover the truth behind Revolutionary War muskets, family firearm lore, and the importance of provenance.

Watch/Listen as No Lowballers, host welcome guest Jon Krisko, Army judge advocate stationed at Fort Leavenworth and researcher of World War I ordnance history.

Watch/Listen as Nick Hoffman, Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner have a lively, story-packed conversation that blends music history, personal nostalgia and a few surprise laughs.

Watch/Listen as the No Lowballers hosts highlight tackle a controversial word in the firearms world: milspec. Is it a mark of quality, a synonym for “stock,” or just the lowest bidder’s minimum requirement?

Watch/Listen as the No Lowballers hosts share how Canadian museums actually enjoy more freedom than their American counterparts.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers hosts are joined by Smith & Wesson historian Mike Helms. Together, they dive deep into the history, design, and legacy of one of the most iconic .22 target pistols ever made—the Smith & Wesson Model 41.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers hosts dive into firearms that earned reputations as dangerous by design, leaving scars, both figuratively and literally.

Watch/Listen: Join hosts Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner on No Lowballers as they uncover Federal Ammunition’s rise from a small Minnesota start-up to a global leader in hunting, sport shooting, and defense. Discover wartime contributions, groundbreaking products, conservation efforts, and the evolution of its iconic branding.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers: Dive deep into one of the most historically significant and community-focused organizations in the shooting sports world — the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).

Watch/Listen: It’s our 100th show! Hosts Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner mark the occasion with an explosive deep dive into gunpowder.

Watch/Listen: Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker welcome Bill Sack of SAF, to unpack the recent passage of what’s been dubbed “the big, beautiful bill.”

Watch/Listen: Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker tour the most advanced range facility they’ve ever visited

Watch/Listen: As Logan Metesh of High Caliber History walks us through the weird and brilliant early history of lever-action rifles

Watch/Listen: James Williamson, author of four Vickers Guide volumes on H&K and a true expert on the brand, joins the show to give us a deep dive into the German arms giant known for quality, innovation and precision: Heckler & Koch.

Watch/Listen: With Father’s Day on the horizon, Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner put together a Mount Rushmore of gun industry icons.

Watch/Listen: As No Lowballers Podcast hosts sit down with Weldon Lister, a second-generation master engraver whose scrollwork has adorned firearms for collectors, lawmen and legends alike including icons from the world of country music.

Watch/Listen: As No Lowballers Podcast hosts and John Bailey, VP of Marketing and Product Management at EOTech discuss EOTech’s Secret Origin

Watch/Listen: As No Lowballers Podcast hosts and Chris Bezzina, CEO of Savage Arms, answer the question: Will the Model 99 ever come back?

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts head to San Antonio to meet with Kolby Lanham, Senior Researcher and Historian at the Alamo.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts welcome researcher Justin Baird for a fascinating look at one of the most underrated rifles in U.S. history—the Krag-Jørgensen—and the two men who made it possible.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts travel to Louisiana for LeverFest and set up shop at the Gun Talk Studios.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts and special guests Ryan Gresham from Gun Talk and legendary gun writer Ron Spomer at Leverfest.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts are joined by historian Joel Bohy to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Lexington and Concord battles, the spark of the American Revolution.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts share 10 Parts Too Many: How a Simple Gun Build Could Break Federal Law

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts share 10 Parts Too Many: How a Simple Gun Build Could Break Federal Law

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts delve into the history of ammunition, focusing on less-known and commercially unsuccessful rounds.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts talk about a recent report that finds the public perception of hunting and sport shooting are dwindling as violent crime rates climb.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts introduce Dwight Van Brunt from Sportsman’s Legacy to discuss the significant impact of gun writers on firearm trends and industry standards.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts are joined by Jim Curcuruto, Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, who shares insights on the vital role hunters, anglers, trappers, and shooters (HATS) play in conservation

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts are joined by Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central, to discuss the transformative journey of suppressor ownership over the past two decades.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts take a humorous yet introspective look at the top-selling guns in America, as listed on GunGenius.com

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts celebrate Ruger’s 75th anniversary with special guest Mark Gurney.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast welcomes back Adam Kraut of Second Amendment Foundation for a discussion on the post-election landscape for the Second Amendment.

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts sit down with trail camera innovator Dan Moultrie to discuss the history & technological advancements in hunting gear

Watch/Listen: No Lowballers Podcast hosts dives into the essentials of practical preparedness with guest expert, John Battersby – be prepared without becoming a hardcore prepper.