As noted earlier in “The Road to the M9” article, the original JSOR (Joint Services Operational Requirement) for the XM9 9mm handgun specifically contained a provision for a second, lighter and more compact handgun. However, in September 1982, the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (PDUSDRE) James Paul Wade, Jr. deleted,Continue reading “The Path to the M11 Pistol”
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Michael Plaxco Custom Colt
From Pistol_purview Colt 70 series 1911 chambered in .38 super by legendary shooting champion J Michael Plaxco. It is fairly common for gun slingers to evolve into gun builders—Clark, Wiegand, Nowlin, Crawford, Curtis, Nygord, (just to name a few) were all world class shooters prior to becoming gunsmiths. Plaxco was likely the most accomplished ofContinue reading “Michael Plaxco Custom Colt”
It Will Happen Suddenly
Authored by Jeff Thomas via InternationalMan.com, As the Great Unravelling progresses, we shall be seeing many negative developments, some of them unprecedented… Only a year ago, the average person was still hanging on to the belief that the world is in a state of recovery, that, however tentative, the economy was on the mend. AndContinue reading “It Will Happen Suddenly”
MACVSOG (CCN) Vet -Dick Thompson RETURNS to talk about his BOOK & CCN Operations
In his continuing series of SOG interviews, Bud Gibson has one-zero Dick Thompson on to talk about his time running SOG missions. Mr. Thompson( no relation) is always one of the best interviews with his memory and details.
The “Literally Me” Genre Of Movies
I couldn’t sleep last night so I did what I always do and decided to watch movies. One of those films was Taxi Driver. I started to recall something about the movie from the writer and so I went on to the YouTubes to see if I could find the interview clip. While looking, IContinue reading “The “Literally Me” Genre Of Movies”
Vietnam Era OG107 Uniform
In the early days of the Vietnam war, the standard issue field uniform was the OG-107 uniform. A medium heavy all cotton simple uniform like most issued before it. It is the longest serving uniform the Army had. The pants are four pockets and the shirt has two breast pockets. Boots where the standard blackContinue reading “Vietnam Era OG107 Uniform”
LTT Beretta Tomcat
(Phoenix, AZ) – After years of waiting, the Beretta Tomcat is finally getting the custom attention it deserves. Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), custom firearms shop that specializes in creating customized, high-quality firearms, has released their version of the legendary Beretta Tomcat, Beretta’s 32 ACP tilting barrel pocket pistol. “Customers have asked us for years toContinue reading “LTT Beretta Tomcat”
Election Of Milei, Wilders, & Cogswell Has The Left Worried
Authored by Roger Kimball via American Greatness, Is there a disturbance in the force? I think there might be. In just the last week, the chainsaw-wielding “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei won the presidential election in Argentina, the Freedom Party of Islamo-realist Geert Wilders trounced its opponents in the snap general election in the Netherlands, and, here at home,Continue reading “Election Of Milei, Wilders, & Cogswell Has The Left Worried”
New Magtech Steel Case 9mm Pistol Ammunition
Minneapolis, MN – November 27, 2023 – Magtech Ammunition, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality ammunition, is pleased to announce the launch of its Steel Case 9mm pistol ammunition. Engineered over the last two years, they have developed a new production process that significantly elevates the quality and performance standards traditionally associated with steel caseContinue reading “New Magtech Steel Case 9mm Pistol Ammunition”
1917 Colt M1911 and 1917 Accessories
Nope. Not from Karl this time. These photos are from our pal Joe Holden and its just one of his amazing pieces. The gun and everything with it are all made in 1917.
Scattered Shots 