In his own words This is the infamous story of the .22 caliber pistol that was converted to centerfire and helped Charles Askins win the National Matches at Camp Perry. The pistol was a Colt Woodsman with the gunsmithing done by no other than the legendary Frank Pachmayr. This story has been toldContinue reading “The Legendary Pistol of Charles Askins”
Monthly Archives: May 2025
The Sad Saga of the .356 TSW
By all rights, the .356 TSW should have killed the .357 SIG in childbirth. Since it could use 9x19mm magazines, the .356 TSW would have offered a much higher ammunition capacity in many models over the fatter .357 SIG, which required .40 S&W type magazines. Alas, it was not to be. Just as the .356Continue reading “The Sad Saga of the .356 TSW”
Guncrafter Industries Now Offers the “Prodigy Custom Package”
Elevate your Springfield Armory Prodigy™ with the expert enhancements of the GI Custom Shop. This upgrade transforms a fine pistol into an exceptional firearm by integrating meticulous craftsmanship and precision modifications. The Prodigy™ undergoes comprehensive reliability enhancements, including polishing and adjusting the barrel feed ramp and throat, ensuring smooth chambering. The extractor hook geometry andContinue reading “Guncrafter Industries Now Offers the “Prodigy Custom Package””
Single Shot Model 70
A fellow recently shared images of a single shot model 70 Winchester in .308 in the collectors group. This is the first time I have seen one like it. The first thing I noticed was the lack of safety levers on the bolt. The action removed from the stock shows now ability to convert to magazineContinue reading “Single Shot Model 70”
Connecting the Dots: From the .338-378 KT to the .338 Lapua
Not long after the .338 Lapua was introduced, Ross Seyfried quickly wrote of the uncanny similarity of the new cartridge with his mentor’s .338-378 Keith-Thomson, albeit without the latter cartridge’s belt. It appears that Seyfried was closer to the truth than most imagine. The .338-378 KT was based upon a shortened .378 Weatherby case neckedContinue reading “Connecting the Dots: From the .338-378 KT to the .338 Lapua”
The Matewan Massacre
I wrote about this bit of local history back in 2020 for the 100 year anniversary for it but that was on the LooseRounds website which is now pinning for the fjords as Hognose was wont to say. Over the weekend I went back to the yearly anniversary event to check it out again. TheContinue reading “The Matewan Massacre”
What US Troops Actually Think of the XM-7
This is a good video. A fella has gathered a lot of feedback and news about the new M14. Everything the troops are complaining about was predicted to happen as soon as the XM7 and the new service round was developed how many years ago now? Early wear, too heavy, not enough ammo, laughable accuracy,Continue reading “What US Troops Actually Think of the XM-7”
Safariland Expands Solis Holster to Include Sig Sauer P365 Family
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands is proud to announce an exciting new addition to its innovative Solis™ holster line: compatibility with the popularContinue reading “Safariland Expands Solis Holster to Include Sig Sauer P365 Family”
Browning, the Gun Wizard
By Edward C. Crossman, 1918 Old John Browning has produced the finest machine guns for our army ever invented AMERICA has finer guns in the AA Browning light and heavy type than any nation now at war. While the members of Congressional military committees vapored and fumed that blue print guns never killed an enemy,Continue reading “Browning, the Gun Wizard”
Ikey Starks Custom Colt
From 1911_purview Right around the time I was graduating from high school, this Colt in .45 ACP was being made by Ikey Starks of Sports West out of Lakewood CO. Ikey co-founded Sports West with George Orndorff and the two of them crafted high end custom guns in the 70s and 80s. George was moreContinue reading “Ikey Starks Custom Colt”
Scattered Shots 