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Knox Williams joins Guns & Ammo Buzz to discuss suppressor litigation, the National Firearms Act, and the questions still awaiting answers.
Host Keith Wood and Williams explore the Texas district-court ruling discussed in the episode, the difference between taxing-power and Second Amendment arguments, and uncertainty surrounding Form 4, Form 4473, dealer procedures, state laws, and interstate travel.
Williams also discusses ASA's work with federal regulators and lawmakers, why he believes congressional action and stronger court precedent matter for lasting change, and his outlook for suppressor policy.
The conversation closes with Williams' path from a college internship at AAC to the American Suppressor Association and his reflections on 15 years of education, partnerships, and advocacy.
This conversation reflects the discussion at the time of recording. Legal requirements and agency guidance may change; this episode is not legal advice.
3 Sept 2026
Rob Schauland: Building the Ultimate Hand-Fit 1911
Guns & Ammo Buzz host Keith Wood sits down with renowned 1911 gunsmith Rob Schauland of Schauland Performance to trace his career from growing up near Springfield Armory to building some of today's most meticulously hand-fit custom pistols.
Schauland discusses his early years at Springfield Armory, learning the craft at Les Baer Custom, founding Alchemy Custom Weaponry, his years working with Cabot Guns and ACW, and eventually launching Schauland Performance.
The conversation dives deep into the art and business of custom 1911 building, including hand-fitting barrels and bushings, parts sourcing, polishing and finishing, DLC and chromium nitride coatings, traditional versus modern manufacturing methods, and why craftsmanship and problem-solving still matter.
Rob also introduces the Schauland Performance 1994, a retro-inspired double-stack pistol influenced by the early days of the 2011 platform, and explains why he believes the firearms market may be ready for a return to cleaner, more traditional designs.
Plus, Rob talks about building a business around his name, training gunsmiths, balancing craftsmanship with production, playing guitar in bands while working at Springfield Armory, and why personally inspecting every pistol remains important to him.
19 Aug 2026
The Future of the Custom 1911 | Paul Liebenberg Part 4
In the final chapter of our four-part series with legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg, Guns & Ammo's Keith Wood explores the creation of Pistol Dynamics and the craftsmanship, engineering and philosophy behind Liebenberg's custom 1911s.
After leaving the Smith & Wesson Performance Center, Liebenberg moved to Florida and returned to building handcrafted pistols. He explains what separates a truly scratch-built custom gun from one assembled from finished components and walks through some of the distinctive features of his work, including grip geometry, hand checkering, external extractors, slide and barrel timing, spring balance and his unique approach to practical handgun design.
Liebenberg also discusses his commitment to keeping Frank Pachmayr's Combat Special alive, how Pistol Dynamics will evolve for the next generation, and why the era of completely bespoke, one-off custom pistols may be coming to an end.
The conversation also looks at the resurgence of the 1911 and 2011 platforms, the challenges facing traditional custom gunmakers and Liebenberg's ambitious book project documenting five decades of work, innovation and firearms history.
It's a fitting conclusion to our series with one of the most influential pistolsmiths of the modern era.
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