Doctor Franklin W. Mann, author of the seminal treatise on ballistics: “The Bullet’s Flight” is for most of us a mysterious figure in shooting history. Working on his experiments in relative isolation for many years, he was not one to seek the limelight; his interest was science, not fame or fortune. A contemporary and close friendContinue reading “Dr. Franklin W. Mann: Father of Ballistic Science”
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Friday Fun
Ted Yost — Full House Custom — Colt 1911 38 Super Government Model
Les Baer Custom Colt
pistol_purview Way before he was racing cars and supervising a semi custom 1911 mill, Lester (the gun molester) was one of the baddest pistolsmiths in America. This 1985 Colt 80 series comp gun is testament to that. He called it the “Baer Custom Compensator II System” and it was engineered to mitigate muzzle flip andContinue reading “Les Baer Custom Colt”
Ken Crawley Custom Series 80 Colt
From 1911_purview 80 series Colt in .45 ACP by Ken Crawley. Born in 1941, Ken spent his early years in a small west Texas town south of Ranger. He lived on a farm and liked open spaces and hunting. He went to work for Martin Sprocket in 1958. His first job was sweeping up, butContinue reading “Ken Crawley Custom Series 80 Colt”
Langdon Tactical Adds the HK VP9A1 to its Lineup
Phoenix, AZ – Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) known for their best-in-class custom gunsmithing, proudly announces the addition of the HK VP9A1 to their lineup and Custom Gun Work offerings. The LTT VP9A1 combines the reliability, durability, and engineering that you expect from H&K with the custom touch of Langdon Tactical in a striker fired platform.Continue reading “Langdon Tactical Adds the HK VP9A1 to its Lineup”
1940 Colt Custom Ace — DW King Gun Sight — Murad Grips — Pre-War 1911
FBI Solicitation No. RFP 4756 – 10mm Pistols (1989)
This excerpt of the FBI’s 1989-vintage Request for Proposal (RFP) is being reposted as a historical footnote to my main article on FBI pistols. Note how the RFP was written to exclude every existing pistol on the market, including those with slide-mounted decockers, non-steel frames, and striker-fired designs. The new pistol was really doomed toContinue reading “FBI Solicitation No. RFP 4756 – 10mm Pistols (1989)”
Bowen Classic Arms — Hamilton Bowen — Custom 1986 Ruger Redhawk 44 MAGNUM
New LANTAC Sight On Laser (SOL) Front Sight Post For EOTech OGL
The design for the EOTECH On-Gun Laser (OGL) focuses on human performance factors under extreme stress creating thepremium choice for professional users. The OGL Standard Power (restricted to MIL/LE use) is powered by a single CR123 battery providing up to 9 hours of continuous run time. The machined aluminum housing provides extreme durability in aContinue reading “New LANTAC Sight On Laser (SOL) Front Sight Post For EOTech OGL”
Scattered Shots 