Gun Stories

Specials
TV-PG

  • Outdoor Channel
  • 30m
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
Hosted by actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna, MidwayUSA's Gun Stories takes viewers through a firearm's history, from the heart of the design through its use on the range. Using state-of-the-art, high-speed photography, Gun Stories looks at the operation and performance of each weapon, from classics like the Mauser bolt-action, to cutting-edge firearms like the Adaptive Combat Rifle. Throughout the series, historians, shooters, trainers and industry experts place these weapons in their historical and social context, making Gun Stories a unique and definitive collection on the history of firearms.

1 episode

When we talk about the modern 1911, we see the tremendous influence of Colonel Jeff Cooper. Here is a full and unedited interview with Colonel Cooper from early 2006. He talks about the Leather Slap matches in California. He talks about the mindset, Gunsite Academy and the story behind El Presidente. He talks about the bodyguard business, the war on terror, 1911s, the Bren Ten and the CZ75. He talks about the Scout Rifle and general thoughts about bolt action and semi auto rifles. He also shares some thoughts about the M16 in .223. Finally, he talks about The Modern Technique of the Pistol, the ability to defend yourself, democracy and freedom.

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