The Pete Quiñones Show 02/26/2026 - Old Glory Club Livestream - Give Me That Giggle Switch - w/ Karl Dahl
Feb 27, 2026
Karl Dahl, writer and firearms commentator, joins to explore guns and shooting culture. Conversation hops from hunting niches and specialty calibers to vintage revolvers and safety with old guns. They debate defensive choices—carbines, shotguns, pistols—and discuss suppressors, DIY manufacturing, and legal workarounds. Lively stories, technical chatter, and audience Q&A keep it moving.
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Use Handloading To Improve Obscure Ammo Performance
- Try handloading if you use older or niche guns; it improves ammo quality and can be cost-effective.
- Karl Dahl recommends Lee Load-All kits for shot shells and tailoring buckshot/slug loads for specific auto-loaders.
Choose Penetrating Loads For Small Pocket Calibers
- Avoid hollow points in marginal pocket calibers like .32 ACP and .380 for defense; use well-penetrating flat-nose or heavy FMJ-like loads instead.
- Karl Dahl cites gel testing and recommends European-pressure or Buffalo Bore/Underwood loads for penetration.
Family Heirloom 1911 Destroyed In Paradise Fire
- Karl Dahl recounted his grandfather's well-loved Colt 1911 being destroyed in the Paradise, California wildfire.
- The loss included multiple family heirlooms and highlighted emotional value beyond monetary replacement.
