No Lowballers

No Lowballers

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.

Episodes

March 19, 2026 44 mins
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...
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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...
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With Logan down with the sickness, we’re cracking open the NLB vaults for another one of your favorite episodes. On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by Joey Bohy, author of the new book Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution. This new look at the “Shot Heard Round The World” applies modern ballistics, crime scene re...
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This week on the No Lowballers Podcast, we step slightly outside the gun safe — but not far. Because if you know anything about collectors, you know the Venn diagram between gun guys and watch guys has a lot of overlap. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker sit down with Oscar Chabrat of Praesidus Watch Company, a brand built around honoring American veterans through historically inspired timepieces...
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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 i...
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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 ...
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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...
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When winter weather knocks out power and production plans, the No Lowballers crew does what any seasoned collectors would do. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com dig into the archives and bring back one of the most informative and entertaining episodes in the show’s history. This Best Of episode revisits Episode 11 featuring David Parrish of GunBroker, widely known around the office as the Chief ...
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The No Lowballers crew heads straight to the SHOT Show 2026 floor for a bonus episode packed with first impressions, emerging trends and industry insight. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com break from the usual long-form format to deliver an on-the-ground look at what is shaping the firearms world this year. Key Topics and Takeaways • The Year of the Suppressor The $0 tax stamp officially res...
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This episode of the No Lowballers Podcast is a deep, wide-ranging conversation about one of the most influential figures in firearms and hunting history: Jack O’Connor. Nearly 50 years after his death, O’Connor’s impact on American gun culture, rifle selection, cartridge debates and outdoor writing remains unmatched. Joining Logan Metesh of ⁠High Caliber History ⁠and Allen Forkner of ⁠GunBroker.com⁠ is acclaimed gun writer, former...
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The No Lowballers podcast kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into one of the most respected and misunderstood names in American firearms history. The Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by Tom Taylor, chief marketing officer for CZ-USA, for a wide-ranging conversation on the legacy of Dan Wesson, the family behind the name, and what the future holds for the brand. This episode goes well beyo...
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In the final new episode of the year, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com go hunting for sacred cows and digging into some of the most persistent myths in the gun world. From whether Doughboys liked the 1911, to who actually carried Colt SAAs, to the truth behind trench guns and the Old West, the guys separate legend from history with equal parts humor and heresy. 🔥 The 1911 Wasn’t Loved at Fir...
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This week on the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner with GunBroker.com sit down with Paul Szymaszek of the Colt Archives for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating—and misunderstood—parts of the firearms collector world: the factory letter. Paul walks us through the origin of the Colt records, how the archives operate today, what a letter can (and can’t) tell you, and why those handw...
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It’s the week before Thanksgiving, Logan’s got roofers pounding away, and Allen is feeling like a rash — which is how you know we’re off to a good start. With Black Friday looming and inboxes full of click-bait subject lines, the guys decided to join in with a full-blown Gun Guy Holiday Gift Guide. But this isn’t the usual “buy the hunter new boots” nonsense. This is a curated list of genuinely thoughtful, genuinely useful and pos...
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The No Lowballers crew is back with returning guest Dwight Van Brunt of Sportsman’s Legacy for an episode steeped in the golden age of gunmaking. Dwight joins High Caliber History's Logan and Allen to talk about one of the most remarkable private collections ever to hit GunBroker.com — a single-owner estate featuring over a hundred fine firearms, including paired dueling pistols, percussion antiques and multi-barrel curiosities fro...
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In this week’s episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History returns—sleep-deprived but energized—with Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com to explore one of the most fascinating corners of firearms history: store-brand guns and white-label firearms. Triggered by the reintroduction of the Glenfield brand under Ruger, the duo dives into the heritage of guns sold under names like Western Field, J.C. Higgin...
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This week on No Lowballers, we’re going off script. While Logan Metesh of HIgh Caliber History is on special assignment—making a little history of his own at home—we’re firing up something special for you. Allen of GunBroker takes the driver’s seat for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the wildest automotive promotions in American history: the 1985 Chevy K10 Outdoorsman. Picture it—McDonald’s smoke-filled booths, Walkmans on hips,...
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In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com sit down at Bryant Ridge with Eric Pruner to explore what truly defines a collector. From the moment you move past simply “accumulating” to curating with intent, the conversation dives into what drives people to collect — nostalgia, quality, artistry, or pure accident. Whether it’s engraved Colts, Gen 3 Smith...
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Online censorship of Second Amendment content is nothing new—but it’s reaching new levels. In this week’s episode, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and GunBroker’s Allen Forkner dive deep into the latest wave of digital crackdowns hitting the firearms community, including Reddit’s recent ban on all firearm parts and accessory sales. From disappearing subreddits to shadow bans on major video platforms, the guys unpack how t...
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The No Lowballers crew goes on the road to Liberty, Kentucky, for an inside look at the auction world with special guest Eric Pruner of the Bryant Ridge Company. With more than 14 years as a top GunBroker seller, Bryant Ridge has seen the platform evolve from its early days into today’s e-commerce powerhouse. In this episode, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com dive into the psychology of bidding...
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