Ep 12. Machine Gun Mania / The New Guy

Sons of Guns is an American reality television series that focuses on customized weapons, led by a team of professionals at their gun shop in Louisiana. The show features unprecedented access to the workshop where the team builds high-powered firearms and goes on site at gun ranges and training facilities. In episode 12, titled "Machine Gun Mania / The New Guy," the team just got a new member, and they're about to unveil an incredible new weapon they've been working on.

The episode opens up with a new guy, Kris Ford, joining the Red Jacket Firearms team. Kris, a former US Marine Corps Master Sergeant, starts working at the shop, fitting into the show quickly. The other members of the team assign him some duties, including the creation of a new machined barrel for a client's M107 Barrett 50-caliber rifle. Alongside Stephanie, Kris starts working on the task in a bid to meet the client's expectations.

The team has been working hard on a top-secret project, and they finally reveal it in this episode. They've been working on creating an incredibly powerful firearm, a shoulder-fired multi-barreled weapon known as 'The Reaper.' The gun is designed to fire an unprecedented 30 rounds per second, which far surpasses any other machine gun on the market. Everyone is excited to get this gun out to the public, and they're hoping it will be a commercial success.

But before they can put The Reaper on the market, they need to test it first. The team organized a testing day, and everyone gets to take a turn firing the gun, including Will Hayden, the shop's owner, and main gunsmith. They head to a remote location, and after setting up the gun, it's time for the first test-fire. The gun quickly proves to be extremely powerful, and everyone is impressed by how well it works.

In other developments, the team receives orders for a modified M2 50 caliber "Ma Deuce" machine gun from a client in Finland. They dispatch the weapon through a special logistics arrangement to Finland, where it will be installed on a snowmobile for hunting. In addition to this, there's an order for a Civil War-era cannon, which the team plans to modify and test-fire at a local firing range.

The episode concludes with the team inviting Kris to join them on a hog hunt on a ranch in Central Texas. They embark on a night hunt armed with powerful night vision optics coupled with AR -15 rifles. They take down some wild hogs, and it proves to be an interesting adventure overall.

"Machine Gun Mania / The New Guy" is an exciting episode that showcases some of the team's most incredible creations, like the multi-barreled weapon known as "The Reaper." The addition of Kris Ford adds a new dynamic to the team, and the episode is packed with thrilling moments that highlight the skill and creativity that goes into customizing firearms. It's a must-watch for fans of action-packed reality TV shows, especially those who enjoy weapons and shooting.