This early Richard Heinie Custom Colt, # RH24, was first built in 1979, then customized further in 1980. Richard then got the gun back in a trade and fit a full profile comp to it in the late 80s. This build is built very much like the covergun Heinie had on Handgunner in 1986, thatContinue reading “Richard Heinie Full House Custom Colt — 1911 Comp Gun — Miami Vice Style”
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Squirrel Hunting Photo
Its been a good year so far. I’ve been going every evening. Its the time of year when everything starts to turn colors but is in the yellow-gold phase. I tried to video myself shooting one but the phone fell over on a second or two after I turned my back. But, for a frameContinue reading “Squirrel Hunting Photo”
Staccato Announces the HD C3.6 Pistol
Compact design delivers concealability, control, and duty-grade performance Staccato2011®, the creators of the 2011® pistol platform, today announced a new addition and newest innovation to its HD line of 2011 pistols, the HD C3.6. Designed to offer the unrivaled performance Staccato’s HD line has become known for, speed, precision and enhanced control, the HD C3.6Continue reading “Staccato Announces the HD C3.6 Pistol”
The Guest
Every once in a while a movie will come along that combines and distills down everything I love in movies. Violence, action, synthwave soundtrack, neon lighting, 1980s movie cliches. All that shit. The Guest is one of those movies. Adam Wingard directed this absolute classic masterclass long before he was handed the reins to Godzilla.Continue reading “The Guest”
Arsenal Releases SAM7K-28 SBR with New 1913 Picatinny Attachment Aluminum Stock
Available in Four Factory-Matched Finishes Arsenal, Inc. announces the release of the SAM7K-28 — the SAM7K platform configured as a short-barrel rifle (SBR) and released with a new precision-machined aluminum buttstock that secures to the rifle using a 1913 Picatinny attachment interface. The SAM7K-28 pairs Arsenal’s proven SAM7K model in 7.62x39mm with a purpose-built tacticalContinue reading “Arsenal Releases SAM7K-28 SBR with New 1913 Picatinny Attachment Aluminum Stock”
Galco’s Thunderclap Belt Holster for Railed 5″ 1911 Pistols
Finally something useful Now available for 5″ railed 1911s. Galco’s Masterbilt™ holster series combines our finest-quality premium leathers with the skills of our most experienced craftsmen. The Masterbilt series is the pinnacle of leather holster construction, unrivaled by anything on the market. Masterbilt holsters get their final drying on a last, a solid form aroundContinue reading “Galco’s Thunderclap Belt Holster for Railed 5″ 1911 Pistols”
Dan Bedell Full House Custom 1911 — Classic Single Stack Race / Carry Gun — 45 ACP
A great built by New York Pistolsmith Daniel Bedell, this one Serial #11. Built for Single stack and Classic divisions, and doubles nicely as a carry gun. Dan builds a great shooting gun.
Friday Fun
Upgrade 2018
Back in 2018, an awesome film from Blumhouse just slipped out. Upgrade is a cyberpunk revenge thriller that is very violent and ultra-dark. The story is set in the near future, where humanity is getting into Ghost In The Shell territory with cybernetic upgrades, a Panopticon society, and enough to technology to make Ted KContinue reading “Upgrade 2018”
Nelson Ford Q&A #17, The God Of 1911’s, Kimber Ultra Carry, 1911 Feed Solutions, Accuracy Issues
Today’s Q&A covers the “God of 1911’s” my good friend Chuck Rogers, thoughts on the Kimber Ultra Carry, Feeding issues on 1911’s ramps vs breech face and extractor tension.
Scattered Shots 