August 2025 – Page 3 – Scattered Shots

1911’s The Early Years (1911-1940) A1, World War 1, 38 Super , Argentinian’s & ACE With Nelson Ford

Lot’s to cover in the early years, prior to World War 2. The 1911 transition to the 1911A1, World War 1 guns, the 38 Super during the Mob Era, the lesser known Argentinian Contract and Production Guns as well as the .22 trainer known as the ACE.

FPC Warns of Trump DOJ Efforts to Block Enforcement of Constitutional Rights

FORT WORTH, Texas – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today warned of a new Trump Administration strategy to block enforcement of constitutional rights. In its recent brief in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF — FPC’s Second Amendment lawsuit challenging the federal ban on purchasing handguns outside a person’s state of residence — the Department of JusticeContinue reading “FPC Warns of Trump DOJ Efforts to Block Enforcement of Constitutional Rights”

Taxpayers On Hook For $3.5 Billion To Replenish Munitions US Used Defending Israel

Of course… From Zerohedge Taxpayers are yet again on the hook for America’s supposed “closest Middle East ally” as the Pentagon is planning to allocate at least $3.5 billion to restock weapons used in defense of Israel. A Bloomberg report issued this week has reviewed Department of Defense budget documents prepared through mid-May. Emergency expenditures are highlightedContinue reading “Taxpayers On Hook For $3.5 Billion To Replenish Munitions US Used Defending Israel”

Nelson Ford Q&A #12, Side Plates, Early Timing, Sticky Cylinders, Bending Rods, High Mileage Vices

Putting S&W side plates back on (not that you should take them off), if the timing is early it’s not a bad thing, how old is my vice and so much more.

Reproduction ARVN Rucksack Comparison

So a reproduction of the ARVN rucksack has finally come to market. Which is a welcome development in the circles that know of the elusive little pack. Particularly now that originals are becoming more expensive as well as more fragile with time. Something interesting with these reproductions is that they use reclaimed surplus for someContinue reading “Reproduction ARVN Rucksack Comparison”

Friday Fun

Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Echelon™ 4.0C Comp 9mm, an integrally compensated variant of the 4”-barreled compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. Engineered for carry like the 4.0C, the new Echelon 4.0C Comp carries on the duty-ready tradition of the full-size Echelon 4.5F, but with the addition of the integral compensator forContinue reading “Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm”

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