Pistol Purview Colt 80 series 1911 in .45 ACP by former Colt Custom Shop pistolsmith Dave Panicotti. This gun in DLC is shod in Wood Caliber grips. I apologize but with regard to yesterday’s and today’s post, 80 series guns (no matter how nice) don’t get Spegels. Supplies are limited. Colt 80 series in 38Continue reading “2 Custom Colts From Pistol_Purview”
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Fix It Sticks Unveils the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit
Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the perfect toolkit for rifle hunters and shooters, the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit. Designed to be compact yet fully capable, this new toolkit is a combination kit, featuring the most needed hex bits to properly set up andContinue reading “Fix It Sticks Unveils the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit”
THE STORY OF CREEDMOOR
from: The Galaxy, August 1876 by: Frederick Whittaker A HUNDRED years ago there was no doubt as to the nationality of the rifleman. He was peculiar to the only republics then existing, America and Switzerland. The Swiss, until very recently, have changed little in their habits and weapons. The short Yager rifle, with its twoContinue reading “THE STORY OF CREEDMOOR“
MBA Short Stop Data Dump
We’ve covered some AP projectiles the last few days, so how about one that won’t penetrate anything? As I mentioned with the Sting RAG and Soft RAG yesterday, less lethal riot control was the topic of day in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Robert C. Mawhinney of MB Associates (MBA) came up with one of theContinue reading “MBA Short Stop Data Dump”
Photo Analysis: Battle of Attu
81 years ago today, 11 May 1943, the battle of Attu began. Code named Operation Landcrab it lasted from the 11th to the 30th of May. It was the only battle on American soil and only cold weather battle between the US and Japan. An irony to the battle was the troops of the 7thContinue reading “Photo Analysis: Battle of Attu”
105MM Beehive Rounds
A few times My Dad told me about one of the nights their Firebase was almost over run. Dad was in charge of a 105Mm section and at one point during the night he dropped the tube on the 105 to fire directly into the attacking NVA using the Beehive round. The next morning asContinue reading “105MM Beehive Rounds”
Mission First Tactical Accessory & Light- Pro Series Holsters
Horsham, PA – (May 6th,2024) – Mission First Tactical (MFT) manufacturers of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is pleased to announce the introduction of the MFT Accessory & Light-Compatible Pro Series Holsters. When carrying a firearm has become the standard, the Pro Series holster gives you the comfort & confidence you need forContinue reading “Mission First Tactical Accessory & Light- Pro Series Holsters”
Can You Guess What It Costs To Live “The American Dream” After 3 Years Of Inflation Under Joe Biden?
Authored by Michael Snyder via The End of The American Dream blog, If you are like most Americans, the cost of living has been going up much faster than your income has been. Right now, millions of Americans that were once prospering are now deeply struggling. When I was growing up, most of the populationContinue reading “Can You Guess What It Costs To Live “The American Dream” After 3 Years Of Inflation Under Joe Biden?”
San Diego Sues CNC Milling Technologists, Alleging They’re Flouting California ‘Ghost Gun’ Laws
Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times, The San Diego County government is suing the manufacturer of a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, alleging that it is being used to manufacture unserialized firearms parts. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the county by the gun-control legal advocacy group Giffords Law Center, alleges the “CoastContinue reading “San Diego Sues CNC Milling Technologists, Alleging They’re Flouting California ‘Ghost Gun’ Laws”
Army Sniper, Vietnam
I found this picture of an Army sniper in Vietnam. It was labelled as 1st Cav but I’m not sure. Could also be 9th Infantry Division sniper for a couple of reasons. You can see his XM21 rifle with Redfield ART scope over his should and ERDL uniform.
Scattered Shots 