All things Custom 1911's, 2A News and Good Times with Matt Riker
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Matt Riker discussing custom 1911s, 2A news, and the future of gun legislation.
"Innovation drives excellence—hard fit, hard use, and yes, it must look damn good." Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Gun Experiment, I sit down with Matt Riker, CEO of Kings River Custom, to celebrate our 100th Chopping It Up episode! We dig into what makes Kings River Custom 1911s stand out from industry giants, the value of employee ownership, and that sweet spot between form, function, and firepower. We dive deeper into the world of custom 1911 builds, nerd out over Damascus frames and cutting-edge features, debate the place of optics on pistols, and trade honest thoughts on the future of gun legislation and industry consolidation. Plus, we break down the latest in 2A news, including landmark magazine ban rulings and West Virginia’s bold machine gun plan. This one’s packed with insight, laughs, and hot takes on all things guns, business, and the ever-evolving Second Amendment landscape. Call to Action1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Youtube4. Grab some cool TGE merch6. Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the…
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