DeSantis Gunhide® adds the S&W M&P Shield X to our Slim-Tuk lineup. #137 Slim-Tuk™ This is a minimal ambidextrous IWB holster fashioned from Kydex®. One of the most unique features about this IWB holster is that it uses our tuck-able 360°™ C-Clip, which affords the wearer unlimited mounting options. The hardware can easily be reversedContinue reading “DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster Now Fits M&P Shield X”
Monthly Archives: August 2025
TWO POST AWB GUNS DOOMED TO MARKET FAILURE
By Luis Valdes The S&W 4566 TSW was the last of the 3rd Gen .45 Autos. Solid hunks of stainless steel with a levem of craftsmanship that rivaled custom guns. The Ruger P345 was the last of the classic P Series guns. Internally, it is a classic P97 .45 ACP with the cluttered sharp ergonomicsContinue reading “TWO POST AWB GUNS DOOMED TO MARKET FAILURE”
Rich Stoddard Custom 1911
Pistol_purview This all chrome 80 series Colt in .45 ACP was built by Rich Stoddard as his personal carry gun. This pistol was purchased from his estate after he died in 2018. The gun was built in 1991 and features hand checkering, Barsto NM barrel, Ed Brown hammer and thumb safety, lowered and flared port,Continue reading “Rich Stoddard Custom 1911”
1976 Model 70 Palma Rifle
Now here is something you don’t see every day. The rare ’76 Palma rifle Winchester made for the Palma matches that year. Made from left over parts from years past but having the post 64 push feed action. Basically it was a post 64 version of the Target or Bull Gun configuration. All of themContinue reading “1976 Model 70 Palma Rifle”
From Marsh to Timber, the Franchi Affinity is Built for the Hunt
As the first flights return to the skies, there’s one shotgun waterfowl hunters trust to be at their side—the Franchi Affinity series. With its refined ergonomics, rock-solid reliability, and proven Inertia Driven® semi-auto action that cycles everything from standard to magnum loads, the Affinity is built to perform when the marsh comes alive. From windsweptContinue reading “From Marsh to Timber, the Franchi Affinity is Built for the Hunt”
Shell Shock Technologies Introduces New Shell Shock 308 NAS3 Unloaded Cases
Eubank, Ky. (August 2025) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce the commercial availability of its new Shell Shock 308 NAS3™ Unloaded Cartridge Cases. Engineered for 7.62 x 51mm and 308 rifles used by hunters, competitive precision shooters, law enforcement, and military professionals worldwide, theseContinue reading “Shell Shock Technologies Introduces New Shell Shock 308 NAS3 Unloaded Cases”
KGB Customs LLC — Karl G Beining — 1959 Full House Colt 1911 Government Model 45ACP
The Winchester Palma Rifles
For almost four decades there was no Palma competition. The Great Depression and World War II changed the world in many ways. Edward, Viscount Grey of Fallodon commented at the start of World War I that, “The lights are going out all over Europe: we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” TheContinue reading “The Winchester Palma Rifles”
A Short History of The .30-06 Cartridge
Julian S. Hatcher, for the National Rifle Association of America, 1953 The Spanish-American War brought to light many shortcomings of the .30-40 Krag rifle with which our regular forces were armed. The Spanish soldier was equipped with a Mauser capable of being loaded from a clip while with our Krag it was necessary to load cartridgesContinue reading “A Short History of The .30-06 Cartridge”
Squirrel Season 2025
Its that time of year again. Season opened over the weekend and its been a hot one so far. The humidity and heat are as bad as I can ever recall. Anyways, might not post the normal 4 times a day for a week or so. Maybe a couple of reruns and Golden Oldies mixedContinue reading “Squirrel Season 2025”
Scattered Shots 