Pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg Shares the Untold Story of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center on the Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast

DENVER (August 21, 2026) - The Guns & Ammo Buzz , 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 (#44), "The Untold Story of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center," Field Editor Keith Wood discusses 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.

Previously on the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast (#43), "The Untold Story of the Pachmayr Combat Special," Field Editor Keith Wood continued his interview with legendary gunsmith Paul Liebenberg and explored the history of the Pachmayr Combat Special, early red-dot pistols, custom 1911 innovations, pistol dynamics, and the events that led to the creation of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center.

On an earlier Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast (#41), "From South African Combat Shooting to Pachmayr Gun Works," Field Editor Keith Wood visited with legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg who shared his journey from South Africa to the forefront of making custom Model 1911s and practical shooting. Part 1 reflected on early IPSC competition, custom gun innovations, the path that led Liebenberg to work for the iconic Pachmayr Gun Works and Bianchi Cup stories.

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• 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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