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No Lowballers

No Lowballers

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 No Lowballers is the official podcast from GunBroker.com, America's largest online marketplace for firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience, this weekly show delivers unmatched insights into the firearms world. Co-hosts Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com and historian Logan Metesh of High Caliber History reveal the truth behind the trigger as they explore fascinating stories of firearm history and collectibles. Each episode dives into intriguing topics such as mobster favorites, rare collector pieces, war-time weapons, hunting traditions, and competition firearms. What sets "No Lowballers" apart is its impressive roster of special guests, featuring industry legends and experts who share exclusive wisdom and stories. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about gun collecting, trading, and current market trends from the most influential figures in the firearms community.© 1999-2025 GunBroker.com All rights reserved worldwide World
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  • Surprising Suppressor Statistics: Breaking Records in 2026

    Surprising Suppressor Statistics: Breaking Records in 2026
    Feb 19 2026
    January 2026 changed everything for the NFA landscape. With the federal tax stamp dropping to zero dollars, suppressors and other NFA items moved from niche curiosity to mainstream reality almost overnight. In this episode, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com break down the staggering numbers released by the ATF, explore what “common use” really looks like in practice, and put modern NFA growth into perspective with some eye-opening comparisons. This is a data-driven episode that proves statistics do not have to be boring when they rewrite decades of firearms history. Episode Highlights • ATF processed more than 240,000 suppressor forms in January alone • Total January approvals reached nearly 385,000 NFA items when including SBRs and SBSs • The suppressor registry now sits at approximately 5.7 million units, with nearly 900,000 added in just the last 18 months • January alone may represent nearly 5 percent of all NFA items registered since 1934 • Suppressor ownership is rapidly reinforcing the legal concept of “common use” following Heller, McDonald and Bruen • Price compression is accelerating adoption, with quality rimfire suppressors now available below the former tax stamp cost • Modern approval rates briefly hit one approved form every 11 seconds, 24 hours a day • The ATF backlog still grew despite record approvals, highlighting sustained demand • Comparisons put NFA growth into perspective against: o City populations o Iconic firearms production runs o Military force sizes o Automotive, aviation and consumer-goods manufacturing • Transferable machine guns remain capped at approximately 234,000 units, a number that can only decline under current law • Discussion of Form 1 suppressors, home manufacturing and the possibility of “disposable” suppressor concepts • How suppressors are becoming normalized for hunting, sport shooting and everyday firearms ownership Key Takeaway The modern NFA market no longer resembles its past. January 2026 marked a fundamental shift, not just in volume but in perception. Suppressors are no longer fringe accessories. By every measurable standard, they are firmly entering common use. If someone sent you this episode, they probably want you to buy a suppressor. Or at least buy one for yourself. Listen, Watch and Subscribe If you appreciate thoughtful conversations about firearms history, hunting culture and the stories behind iconic guns, be sure to subscribe to the No Lowballers Podcast. New episodes feature collectors, historians, writers and industry insiders who care about more than just specs and trends. And as always: 👍 Like the episode 💬 Leave a comment 🔁 Share it with a fellow firearms enthusiast 📲 Subscribe and follow ⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen Every rating, review, and share helps us bring more firearms history and industry insight each week. Follow No Lowballers on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday. Find Logan at ⁠⁠High Caliber History⁠⁠ and Allen at ⁠⁠GunBroker⁠⁠.
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    58 mins
  • What Makes a Gun Iconic: The Firearms that Shaped History, Hollywood and Culture

    What Makes a Gun Iconic: The Firearms that Shaped History, Hollywood and Culture
    Feb 12 2026
    What makes a firearm truly iconic? Is it performance, history, pop culture, military adoption, or simply a silhouette you recognize instantly? In this episode, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker sit down for a two-host deep dive into the firearms that transcend their original purpose and become cultural symbols. From Hollywood legends to battlefield standards, the conversation explores how certain guns become embedded in our collective memory, even when they were not always the best tool for the job. The discussion spans centuries, platforms, and philosophies, highlighting why “iconic” means something different to everyone. Key Topics Discussed • What “iconic” really means when applied to firearms • Visual silhouettes and why instant recognition matters • Pop-culture icons like the SPAS-12 and Desert Eagle • Historic standards including the Browning Auto-5 and Colt Single Action Army • Military adoption and its role in shaping legends • The Beretta 92 and its rise through Hollywood and service use • Lever guns and why “Winchester” became shorthand for the category • Pump-action royalty: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870 • Bolt-action debates: Model 70 vs. Model 700 • AR vs. AK as global Cold War symbols • Why some great designs never reached true icon status • How marketing, movies, and availability influence legacy Why It Matters Icons are not always defined by technical superiority. Sometimes they are shaped by timing, culture, war, or cinema. This episode breaks down how firearms earn their place in history and why certain designs continue to dominate our imagination decades later. Join the Conversation What firearms do you consider iconic and why? Let us know which guns we missed and what makes them stand out in your eyes. Listen, Watch and Subscribe If you appreciate thoughtful conversations about firearms history, hunting culture and the stories behind iconic guns, be sure to subscribe to the No Lowballers Podcast. New episodes feature collectors, historians, writers and industry insiders who care about more than just specs and trends. And as always: 👍 Like the episode 💬 Leave a comment 🔁 Share it with a fellow firearms enthusiast 📲 Subscribe and follow ⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen Every rating, review, and share helps us bring more firearms history and industry insight each week. Follow No Lowballers on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday. Find Logan at ⁠⁠High Caliber History⁠⁠ and Allen at ⁠⁠GunBroker⁠⁠.
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    50 mins
  • 20 Years of the Taurus Judge: From Big Dumb Fun to an Absolute Icon

    20 Years of the Taurus Judge: From Big Dumb Fun to an Absolute Icon
    Feb 5 2026
    This week on the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com mark a milestone that few expected back in 2006: the 20th anniversary of the Taurus Judge. Joining the show is returning guest Caleb Giddings to unpack how one of the most debated revolvers in modern firearms history went from punchline to perennial best seller. From big dumb fun to real-world utility, the Judge’s staying power tells a much bigger story about gun culture, innovation and why not every firearm needs to be taken so seriously. Key Topics Discussed: • Why the Taurus Judge shocked the industry when it debuted in 2006 • The real reasons the Judge has endured for two decades • Hybrid revolvers, garden guns and the Judge’s snake-slaying reputation • How fun factor drives long-term firearms success • The evolution of defensive .410 and .45 Colt ammunition • Why the Judge helped influence modern .410 loads and platforms • Expanding the Judge into a full product family • Big swings, missed swings and Taurus’ willingness to experiment • Why casual gun owners love the Judge more than gun nerds expect • Teasing what may be next for the Judge line at NRA Annual Meetings Why It Matters: The Taurus Judge proves that innovation does not always need universal approval to succeed. Sometimes, a firearm wins because it works, it’s accessible and it puts a grin on your face. Twenty years later, the Judge remains a reminder that the market, not the comment section, decides what lasts. Learn More from Taurus: • Taurus educational videos and how-to content: https://www.makeready.tv/en/ • Taurus USA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaurusUSA • Taurus USA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taurususa/ If you have ever owned a Taurus Judge, wanted one or made fun of one before secretly enjoying it, this episode is for you. Share it with a friend who needs to hear the gospel of big dumb fun, and stay tuned for what Taurus has planned next. Listen, Watch and Subscribe If you appreciate thoughtful conversations about firearms history, hunting culture and the stories behind iconic guns, be sure to subscribe to the No Lowballers Podcast. New episodes feature collectors, historians, writers and industry insiders who care about more than just specs and trends. And as always: 👍 Like the episode 💬 Leave a comment 🔁 Share it with a fellow firearms enthusiast 📲 Subscribe and follow ⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen Every rating, review, and share helps us bring more firearms history and industry insight each week. Follow No Lowballers on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday. Find Logan at ⁠⁠High Caliber History⁠⁠ and Allen at ⁠⁠GunBroker⁠⁠.
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    49 mins
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