I had no idea these existed. I guess it shouldn’t surprise anyone who has read about various modifications tried out on guns used in the war.
Monthly Archives: November 2025
The Korean War Week 74: The US Wants To Prolong The War – November 18, 1951
Wilson Combat #130
Pistol_Purview In the early 80s, this was Wilson’s finest non-compensated pistol. The #130 Master Grade was their “Supergrade” of the day—a top of the line combat carry gun with a host of custom features. This one features Bomar low mount sight, Barsto hard fit barrel, Swenson Ambi safety, commander hammer, fitted beavertail grip safety, tightenedContinue reading “Wilson Combat #130”
AMT Long Slide Hardballer
Some of you may recall a few years ago I talked about the AMT Hardballer my friend Brady gave me. I talked a bit about it at the time on the old site but didn’t do much long range shooting with it. Yesterday I took advantage of a cool day to play around with itContinue reading “AMT Long Slide Hardballer”
Vietnam War Disguised Censor
Extremely rare jungle sensor disguised as a moss covered stick, supplied by the CIA and placed by Special Forces teams and LRRP/Rangers along suspected enemy infiltration routes these came in three different designs, a stone or pebble was one other version. As you can see three unissued sensors still on the original plastic covered cardContinue reading “Vietnam War Disguised Censor”
Vic Tibbets Full House Custom Classic Fighter 1911 Commander — Bobtail — 45 ACP
Visualizing The World’s $111 Trillion In Government Debt In One Giant Chart
From Zerohedge While global public debt is lower than pandemic highs in real terms, it remains stubbornly elevated at $111 trillion. This graphic, via Visual Capitalist’s Dorothy Neufeld, shows world debt by country in 2025, based on data from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. A Closer Look at World Debt by Country Below, we breakContinue reading “Visualizing The World’s $111 Trillion In Government Debt In One Giant Chart”
German Precision Optics Unveils New PASSION APO 16-48×65 Spotting Scope
Compact Power with Exceptional Clarity Richmond, VA. – German Precision Optics (GPO) proudly announces the release of the PASSION APO 16-48x65mm spotting scope. This high-performance compact spotting scope was designed and built for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, birders, and those who demand premium performance without the unnecessary bulk. “Delivering professional-grade clarity in an ultra-portable design, theContinue reading “German Precision Optics Unveils New PASSION APO 16-48×65 Spotting Scope”
1993 Colt Combat Elite
Today we are going to look at a 1911 that belongs to a friend of mine. Made in 1993 this is the Combat Elite with the adjustable sights. He had bought this gun from a fellow around 1999 if my memory serves and carried it as his EDC until fairly recently. His ’93 Combat EliteContinue reading “1993 Colt Combat Elite”
XS Sights Introduces New Sights for Diamondback SDR and Walther PDP Pistols
Fort Worth, Texas (November 12, 2025) – XS® Sights is pleased to now offer Minimalist night sights for the Diamondback SDR and Fiber Optic Sights, Minimalist OR Sights, and Optic Plates for Walther PDP pistols. Diamondback SDR – Minimalist Night Sights The serrated, blacked-out rear sight of the Minimalist drives the shooter’s focus toward theContinue reading “XS Sights Introduces New Sights for Diamondback SDR and Walther PDP Pistols”
Scattered Shots 