Bill and Ken's Very First Guns: Gun Guys Ep. 47 with Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn
Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn, prominent figures in the firearms industry, reminisce about their very first firearms and formative experiences with shooting. Bill shares his early encounters with a Mossberg 152 .22 LR and a High Standard Sentinel revolver, while Ken recounts his beginnings with a Marlin 39 Mountie and a Smith & Wesson M17 K22. The episode touches upon various .22 caliber firearms like the Ruger .22, Marlin 39a, Browning Buck Mark, Colt Woodsman, and Smith & Wesson Model 41, as well as the introduction of handgun optics and the Beretta Jaguar. This discussion highlights the initial spark that ignited their passion for firearms and the shooting world.










