G3 to G11: Heckler & Koch’s Influence on Modern Firearms Design

Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are back with a heavyweight guest for a heavyweight brand. James Williamson, author of four Vickers Guide volumes on H&K and a true expert on the brand, joins the show to give us a deep dive into the German arms giant known for quality, innovation and precision: Heckler & Koch. In this episode: • The post-war origins of H&K and how Mauser engineers birthed a legend • The G3 battle rifle and the rise of modular military design • Why the MP5 is still the king of subguns • A breakdown of roller-delayed blowback and what makes it so special • Mark 23: misunderstood, overbuilt and absolutely mission-capable • Why the USP is still one of the toughest pistols ever made • The “gateway drug” that is the VP9 • Inside the legendary Gray Room and H&K’s unmatched innovation timeline • What really killed the G11 caseless ammo project • The newest HK guns you can actually get your hands on today 🔧 From the Cold War to the CC9, from roller-delayed magic to .45-caliber beast-mode, this episode covers everything that makes HK one of the most respected names in the industry. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform and let us know your favorite HK design — or your pick for the most overlooked German gun of all time. 👉 Here’s the important part: If you're already subscribed to our audio feeds, you’ll need to re-subscribe using the new links below to keep getting episodes. Spotify: Apple: Amazon: iHeart: Castbox: Rumble: No Lowballers home page: Nothing else is changing. You’ll still get the same unfiltered stories, sharp insights, and hot takes—but with a bigger platform to back it up. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, episode drops, and more. New episodes every Thursday.