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.
50 Years of Primos: The Brand That Taught America How to Hunt
This week on the No Lowballers Podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com sit down with Justin Breland of Primos Hunting to celebrate one of the most influential brands in the outdoor industry hitting a major milestone—50 years.
From humble beginnings in the 1970s with homemade turkey calls built from unconventional materials to becoming a household name in hunting, Primos has helped shape how generations of hunters learn, practice and experience the outdoors.
Justin shares his journey from videographer on the legendary Truth About Hunting series to his current role producing content across modern platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Along the way, the conversation dives deep into the evolution of hunting media, the legacy of Will and Jimmy Primos, and what it really takes to build products that work in the field—not just on paper.
Whether you grew up watching Primos VHS tapes, learned to call using their mouth calls or just appreciate authentic hunting culture, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at a brand that has stood the test of time by staying true to its roots.
In This Episode
• The origin story of Primos and how turkey calls built the brand
• The role of Will Primos in revolutionizing hunting calls and education
• How audio tapes, VHS and the Truth series shaped generations of hunters
• Behind-the-scenes of filming real hunts—the work no one sees
• The personalities behind the brand, including the unforgettable Jimmy Primos
• Why authenticity matters more than “on-camera persona” in hunting media
• How Primos develops and tests new calls in real-world conditions
• The evolution from DVDs to modern digital content and social media
• Why Primos has remained successful through acquisition and industry change
• The importance of mentorship and passing hunting traditions forward
• “50 Years of Truth” documentary celebrates the brand from its origins to today
Question of the Week
What’s your Primos origin story?
• The first Primos video you watched
• The call you learned on
• Or the hunt where Primos gear made the difference
Drop your story in the comments—we want to hear how the brand impacted you.
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19 Mar 2026
Gun Buying Mistakes: The Firearms We Shouldn’t Have Bought
This week on the No Lowballers Podcast, it’s just Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com behind the microphones—and they’re pulling back the curtain on their own bad decisions.
After more than two decades of buying guns, both hosts have plenty of stories about the purchases that seemed like a great idea at the time… but maybe weren’t.
From emotional auction buys and hype-driven calibers to impulse gun shop purchases and questionable “innovations,” Logan and Allen share the guns they probably shouldn’t have bought, the trends they fell for and the lessons learned along the way.
Along the way you’ll hear about overpaying for collectible military pistols, chasing magazine hype during the early days of the .40 S&W craze, falling victim to low-quality online photos and the occasional purchase that was just too ridiculous to pass up.
It’s an honest, hilarious look at the mistakes every gun collector eventually makes—and proof that sometimes the stories are worth more than the gun itself.
In This Episode
• The collector trap of buying too early—or paying too much
• When hype and emotion override good buying judgment
• The early internet era and how bad photos fooled collectors
• The rise and fall of the .40 S&W “future of handguns” era
• When manufacturers release the version you actually wanted… right after you buy one
• The weird impulse buys that seemed like a good idea at the time
• Why some guns stay in the safe purely for the story behind them
• The strange economics of collectible firearms and speculation
Question of the Week
What’s the dumbest gun purchase you’ve ever made?
Maybe you overpaid at an auction. Maybe you bought into hype around a new caliber. Or maybe you impulse-bought something that looked cool but turned out to be totally useless.
Drop your stories in the comments—we want to hear them.
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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:
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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.
12 Mar 2026
Indiana Jones Was Wrong: What Actually Makes a Gun Museum-Worthy
Everyone likes to think their collection is special. After all, every firearm has a story, a memory or a family connection attached to it. But when does a gun actually rise to the level of being museum-worthy?
In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dig into a question that collectors, historians and gun owners have debated for years: what truly belongs in a museum?
Inspired by a famous line from Indiana Jones — “It belongs in a museum!” — the conversation explores the reality behind what museums want, what they collect and why most guns (even old ones) rarely make the cut.
The discussion breaks down the difference between rarity and historical importance, why provenance matters more than people realize and how museums really operate behind the scenes. Logan also shares insights from his time working at the National Firearms Museum and what it was like fielding constant donation offers from collectors convinced their guns deserved a display case.
Along the way, the guys explain why most “collectible” firearms aren’t collectible, why museums only display a tiny percentage of their holdings and why the stories behind guns often matter more than the guns themselves.
The episode also dives into common misconceptions about museum collections, including why donating a gun doesn’t guarantee it will ever go on display and how collectors can help preserve history the right way.
Most importantly, Logan and Allen remind listeners that the real purpose of collecting isn’t impressing museums — it’s preserving stories, family history and the enjoyment of the hobby itself.
Because sometimes the most important museum… is the one in your own home.
In This Episode
• The difference between rarity and historical significance in firearms collecting
• Why a single gun can be historic while the model itself isn’t
• How museums actually decide what to acquire
• Why museums only display a small fraction of their collections
• The role of provenance and documentation in historical firearms
• Why many “limited edition” or commemorative guns never gain real collector value
• How collectors can help preserve history through documentation and storytelling
• Why family heirlooms often matter more than museum pieces
Key Takeaway
Just because something is old — or even rare — doesn’t mean it belongs in a museum. Historical significance usually comes from the story behind a specific firearm, not simply the model itself. As Logan puts it, nobody will ever love your collection the way you do, and that’s exactly how it should be.
Join the Conversation
What firearms in your collection would never leave your family museum?
Do you own anything that you think truly belongs in a public museum?
Let us know in the comments.
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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