Top Guns (2012)
Top Guns was a reality TV show hosted by Colby Donaldson, the host of Top Shot on the History Channel. As a spin off of Top Shot, Top Guns focused on the weapons used and mastered by various marksmen and sharpshooters. Throughout the show, historical information about each weapon was presented. Each week, Colby was joined by an expert and a marksman to review three iconic weapons and put them through their paces. After the introduction, each weapon was given a going over by the expert and the marksman and assigned a grade. After each weapon was graded, Colby took his turn with each and each shooter chose one weapon to use in the competition.
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Episode 1 - Rifle Rundown
Release Date: 2012-02-15Three iconic, powerful, military rifles are put to the test to determine which one is the best. Two shooting experts and host Colby Donaldson fire it out in a challenge that comes down to a single shot.
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Episode 2 - Survival of the Fastest
Release Date: 2012-02-22Navy Seal Craig "Sawman" Sawyer meets up with Marksman Jaime Franks as they put blazing fast, automatic rifles through a series of tests and challenges. The final shoot off pits old vs. new to determine the Top Gun.
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Episode 3 - Shotgun Shootout
Release Date: 2012-02-29Top Shot champion Chris Reed and marksman Jay Lim take aim at water jugs and cinder blocks with three ultra modern shotguns. Host Colby Donaldson goes toe-to-toe with the marksmen in an exhibition shot showdown.
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Episode 4 - Pistol Power
Release Date: 2012-03-07World Class Competitor Julie Golob joins Maggie Reece and Brad Engman on the range to test Smith and Wesson pistols--including the fastest shooting revolver in the world. Host Colby Donaldson joins them on the range in a final showdown for bragging rights.
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Episode 5 - Pirates and Patriots
Release Date: 2012-03-14Black powder expert Russ Coombs shows marksman Daryl Parker some old school flint and steel with the Kentucky Flintlock. They'll also fire the Colt 1873 Peacemaker--considered by many to be the finest handgun ever built. In the final shoot-off, playing cards and skilled shooting determine the best poker hand.
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Episode 6 - Blades of Steel
Release Date: 2012-03-21Jack Dagger, the King of Fling, brings out the knives and tomahawks to show a NY cop how to stick a target. The prehistoric Atlatl gives everyone a challenge. In the final contest Jack throws knives and hawks blindfolded.
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Episode 7 - Deuces Wild
Release Date: 2012-03-28Eleven time national shooting champion Robert Vogel gives a master class on three .22 caliber weapons: the Browning Buckmark, the Volquartsen 10/22 and the Ruger Mark II. Marksman and former federal air marshal Chris Cerino gets some trigger time, and host Colby Donaldson faces stiff competition in the final shoot off.
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Episode 8 - British Ballistics
Release Date: 2012-04-04Top Shot champion, Iain Harrison, shows off legendary firearms from across the pond. The Enfield Rifle saved the Empire and the Webley pistols defended the crown. Former Top Shot contestant, Adam Benson, joins the action on the range.
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Episode 9 - Going the Distance
Release Date: 2012-04-11Deadly at 1200 yards, expert sniper Kelly Blanchard takes aim at targets that can t be seen with the naked eye. The AWM Sniper rifle, historic Henry Rifle, and the Russian SVT 40 are pushed to their limits in this rifle showdown. Paintballs take the place of traditional targets as Top Shot Alumni Peter Palma and host Colby Donaldson join in on the action.
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Episode 10 - SWAT Team Tech
Release Date: 2012-04-18Destruction and mayhem follow expert Jeff Gonzales when he lets loose with the mighty Mossberg 500 Chainsaw shotgun. Marksman Jermaine Finks blasts through cinder blocks with the FS200 Assault rifle and FN5.7 pistol. The final showdown features host Colby Donaldson in an epic three gun shoot off.