The podcast is all things Second Amendment, the core inspiration behind the new name, 2nd Best Gun Podcast. From current news to historical storytelling, new releases to unique and rare firearms, everything is on the table for Chris, Alex, and surprise special guests throughout the season. Each episode blends expert insight, historical context, industry trends, and a touch of humor, making it a must-listen for seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
The guys visit one of the world's largest suppressor manufacturers in SilencerCo in this weeks episode to find out how they make such great products that have stood the test of time.
0:35 - Meet Andre Herbst of SiCo
2:05 - Background of SiCo
4:58 - SWR to SiCo
5:50 - First modular suppressor
8:45 - How SiCo goes, so goes the industry
10:32 - Service after the sale
12:03 - Warranty turnaround
13:37 - Streamlining production
18:03 - Where it’s made and why it matters
21:12 - It’s more than just a tube with welds
25:45 - Get off the fence about suppressors
29:26 - Support for the industry
30 Jul 2026
Behind the Scenes with an FFL & SOT
Curious as to what happens behind the scenes at an FFL in the Guns.com Dealer Network (https://www.guns.com/join-the-network) that has an SOT to handle Class III items? This episode is for you.
On this week's 2nd Best Gun Podcast, Alexander and Chris hang out in the studio with Austin Reville of 2 If By Sea Tactical in New Prague, Minnesota, who just happens to be Alex's brother, only with better facial hair. We hold it all against him as we get a peek behind the curtain of his shop.You can skip ahead at the timestamps below.
00:15 It is all very Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett to start with.
04:10 Of barrel shrouds and bayonet lugs.
13:30 Firearms are part of the DNA of America.
20:40 The mystique of making legal Post-86 machine guns.
26:20 There are a lot of machine guns that deserve an amnesty.
39:45 Getting in touch with your local 2A advocates.
44:00 Show your local gun shops some love.
48:20 Guns as time travelers and in American Liberty.And, with that, we're out for this season. It's been fun.
23 Jul 2026
5 Guns For the End of the World
Alexander and Chris sit down in the Guns.com Studio to hash out their personal picks for if things suddenly got really bad. Be advised, they didn't share their picks before mashing record, so there is a good bit of (good-natured) hate back and forth. You can skip ahead at the below timestamps.
01:40 Eger goes rimfire quick.
04:30 Alex opts for America's favorite platform.
09:55 Eger points out the wisdom of modular rifles for extended use.
16:10 Alex picks a reliable, soft-recoiling scattergun.
24:20 Pistols finally make an appearance.
36:05 They read comments and giggle for like 10 minutes.
45:00 Eger likes probably the most compact survival rifle on the market.
49:04 Kalash for the win, says Alex.
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