Originally cataloged as the .22/.32 the small (first I frame, then J frame) revolvers were an all around great gun, practical and fun, they often found in tackle boxes, backpacks and glove boxes, getting the name Kit Guns.
Monthly Archives: November 2025
HARK-1 Radio
Written by @Immurement As Vietnam heated up, the Agency’s need for eyes on the Laotian panhandle increased beyond the support that could be provided by Thai PARU and RTSF advisors. As a result, the CIA was forced to look for other solutions to communicate with its illiterate Lao Theung road watching teams targeting the HoContinue reading “HARK-1 Radio”
Nelson Ford Q&A #22 Colt 1911 Quality Part 2, S&W Revolver Timing, Buying A Colt Single Action
Today we revisit a top from the last Q&A, Colt’s 1911’s, we also talk about buying a Single Action Army, Timing on S&W revolvers and the Leppert System.
WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE AIR HOSES
This is a throwback in a way. The very first When Guns Are Outlawed post I did after taking it over when Kevin passed away, it was an article about this very same thing. That one was a Japanese man killed from the ” prank” now its a dude in Turkey. A teenage wood shopContinue reading “WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE AIR HOSES”
John Yanek — Yanek Custom Pistols — Full House Colt LW Officers Model 45ACP
John Yanek built some mighty fine pistols in his illustrious career, spanning nearly 50 years. He built this Lightweight Colt Officers Model 45 ACP in the late 90s early 2000’s, and it is still a great carry option today. Thanks for tuning in!
Walther Suspends Production of PPK, PPK/S, and PP Legacy Products
A Legendary Era Comes to a Close as the Iconic Line Begins a Multi-Year Modernization Journey Walther Arms, Inc. announces the formal multi-year pause of production for its legendary PPK®, PPK/S®, and PP® legacy handgun lines—marking the end of an era for some of the most iconic firearms in history. For nearly a century, theContinue reading “Walther Suspends Production of PPK, PPK/S, and PP Legacy Products”
Super Creepy ‘The World Ahead 2026’ Economist Magazine Cover Signals War, Pestilence, & Financial Collapse Next Year
Authored by Michael Snyder via The End of The American Dream blog, There is one magazine that represents the interests of the global elite more than any other. It is known as “The Economist”, and each year it puts out an issue that is dedicated to what is coming in the year ahead. As weContinue reading “Super Creepy ‘The World Ahead 2026’ Economist Magazine Cover Signals War, Pestilence, & Financial Collapse Next Year”
AMD-65 In The Vietnam War
AMD-65 variants of the AK used in the Vietnam War
Friday Fun
Alan Tillman Custom Colt
Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Austin Texas gunsmith Alan Tillman. This gun with two (compensated and non-compensated) barrels/slides, features Schuemann match grade barrels, Novaks sights, Pete Single flawless checkering, and lustrous hard chrome. Tillman was a Yamaha motorcycle salesman for years in a small family run business. In 1985 he left to helpContinue reading “Alan Tillman Custom Colt”
Scattered Shots 