Now available for the SIG-Sauer P320 with Streamlight TLR1. Constructed of Kydex®, the Corvus™ quickly and easily converts from a belt holster to an inside-the-waistband design. With an open top for fast draw, adjustment for cant and ride height (varies by pistol size), virtually maintenance-free construction, and comfortable forward molding, the highly versatile Corvus isContinue reading “Galco’s Corvus Belt/IWB Holster for the SIG-Sauer P320 with TLR1”
Monthly Archives: January 2025
SHOT SHOW Season Begins (Press Releases!)
Apologies up front for those of you who don’t come here for industry news. Its that time of year again. SHOT show is about to start so that means endless press releases from companies. I can’t be at SHOT so I get the emails. Some people do actually want to see what new stuff isContinue reading “SHOT SHOW Season Begins (Press Releases!)”
Federal Ammunition Announces an Entirely New Hunting Cartridge: 7mm Backcountry
ANOKA, Minnesota – January 7, 2025 – Federal Ammunition launches a ground-breaking long-action hunting cartridge that raises the bar for what a non-magnum, centerfire rifle hunting load can achieve. The patented Peak Alloy one-piece, high-strength case boosts the new Federal-designed 7mm Backcountry cartridge, which provides magnum performance in a standard bolt face rifle. Through 20-inchContinue reading “Federal Ammunition Announces an Entirely New Hunting Cartridge: 7mm Backcountry”
Mythbusting – The .45 Colt Cartridge in US Military Service
Most folks don’t realize that the US Army rarely issued the .45 Colt cartridge, and when they did, it was often not a full-power load. Mike Venturino has a January 1874 vintage box of Frankford Arsenal .45 Colt ammunition. The box label clearly indicates that it was only loaded with 30gr of blackpowder, not theContinue reading “Mythbusting – The .45 Colt Cartridge in US Military Service”
A Look Back At Some Old Articles & Ads
I love it when some one turns up a copy of an old slick rag and scans it. This isn’t even that old but its always fun to look back a little.
John Harrison Custom Series 70
From 1911_purview Colt 70 series in diminutive 9mm by one of the best to ever do it–the “gentlemen from Georgia” Mr. John Harrison. This beautiful 1911 is cloaked in (brushed flats with matte rounds) full hard chrome and elephant ivory grips….because 9 don’t go boom enough to break em.
Collapsing Empire: RIP CIA Front’s ‘Overt Operations’
Authored by Kit Klarenberg via ‘Global Delinquents’ blog, In recent months, a remarkable development in the Empire’s decline has gone almost entirely unnoticed. The National Endowment for Democracy’s grant database has been removed from the web. Until recently, a searchable interface allowed visitors to view detailed records of Washington-funded NGOs, civil society groups, and media projects inContinue reading “Collapsing Empire: RIP CIA Front’s ‘Overt Operations’”
The Korean War 029 – The Third Battle of Seoul – January 7, 1951
AIMPOINT Releases New Red Dot Optic in Collaboration with GLOCK
Manassas, VA, January 7, 2025 – Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology in partnership with GLOCK, a leading global manufacturer of pistols, announce an exclusive package that will be available January 20th in limited quantities. The GLOCK x Aimpoint COA™ combo will be available on select 9mm pistols with opticContinue reading “AIMPOINT Releases New Red Dot Optic in Collaboration with GLOCK”
Don Williams Custom Colt .38 Super
From 1911_purview Remember how I was saying some of the best 1911 pistolsmiths in the world seem to be hyper-congregated in the desert? Boom–Colt 38 super converted to 9mm by Arizona master Don Williams out of his shop Action Works. Doug Turnbull’s absolutely electric charcoal blue finish is dutifully ignited by elephant ivory grips
Scattered Shots 