Rob Schauland Talks About the Art of Building Hand-Fit 1911s and More on the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast

DENVER (September 17, 2026) – The Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast, the official podcast of Guns & Ammo magazine, draws listeners more deeply into the shooting sports community with special guests from around the industry, as well as expert reviews of all the latest firearms, ammunition, shooting accessories and related gear. With each episode, Guns & Ammo Buzz brings nearly 70 years of brand leadership and perspective to firearms development, history, innovation and use on the range and in the field. Plus, listeners can count on hearing great stories from some of the industry’s most accomplished and inspiring personalities. The Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and GunsandAmmo.com.

On the latest podcast (#46), “Rob Schauland: Building the Ultimate Hand-Fit 1911,” Field Editor Keith Wood discusses Schauland Performance Founder Rob Schauland’s journey through Springfield Armory, Les Baer, Alchemy and Cabot, the art of building hand-fit 1911s, custom finishes, barrel fitting, and his new retro-inspired 1994 double-stack pistol.

Previously on the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast (#45), “The Future of the Custom 1911,” Field Editor Keith Wood finished his four-part interview with legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg, exploring Pistol Dynamics, the craftsmanship behind Liebenberg’s custom 1911s and his commitment to keeping the Combat Special alive. After 50 years in the firearms industry, Liebenberg reflected on his legacy, the future of Pistol Dynamics and whether the era of the handmade, bespoke 1911 will continue.

On an earlier Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast (#44), “The Untold Story of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center,” Field Editor Keith Wood discussed the creation of the original Smith & Wesson Performance Center, from building championship PPC pistols and the .356 TSW to developing handcrafted FBI Model 1076 10mm Autos and pioneering Performance Center innovations that changed the firearms industry.

Other topics covered on Guns & Ammo Buzz:

• Monthly highlights from the latest issue of Guns & Ammo magazine
• Timely conversations on topics especially relevant to gun enthusiasts, such as this podcast about the Colorado Semiauto Ban
• Insider looks into industry events, such as the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show)
• Detailed reviews on the latest new products
• Plus, revealing interviews of industry icons and manufacturers

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