February 2026 – Scattered Shots

The Korean War Week 88: Riot or Revolution? – February 24, 1952

Nguyen Van Luong’s Amazing Mortar Wound

From our friend Nhat nhat_mil In October 1966, amid the long and grueling days of the Vietnam War, a quiet story began circulating through field hospitals near Da Nang—a story so extraordinary it seemed almost impossible to believe. A young soldier of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam named Nguyen Van Luong had beenContinue reading “Nguyen Van Luong’s Amazing Mortar Wound”

Friday Fun

Nelson Ford Q&A#34, Verdigris, 1911 Safety, Loading 45 Colt/Schofield, H&R 9Shot, Triple Locks & Rye

Plenty to talk about this evening, loading for 45 Colt using Schofield Brass (just use Schofield data), adjusting a 1911 safety, what’s that green stuff touching the brass on my leather holster; Verdigris, H&R 9 shot top breaks and Charter Arms revolvers plus plenty more I hope you enjoy

GRITR Expands its EAA Girsan and Windicator Handgun Selection

GRITR Sports, an online gun store with a brick and mortar location in DFW, TX, announces the arrival of select EAA handguns, such as Girsan MC P35, Girsan MC 14T Tip-Up Solution, and the Windicator revolvers. EAA Corporation has built its reputation on a straightforward promise: quality firearms without high prices. The company sources productsContinue reading “GRITR Expands its EAA Girsan and Windicator Handgun Selection”

The Rare Colt Camo Anaconda

I know I’ve already talked about this gun in the distant past. Some of you will remember. I will even link the accuracy review of it at the bottom for those who haven’t seen it. I was over at my friend’s house last week. He is the owner of this rare treasure. I got aContinue reading “The Rare Colt Camo Anaconda”

Vintage Training Video

This post is just for fun. I found these clips of some guy operating some classic stuff at a very high level. From the face blocked out I assume it was or is some Delta force guy or Devgru type. The Mp5 and Sig one at least suggest he is a Seal. I edited themContinue reading “Vintage Training Video”

Grinding The American Middle Class To Dust

Authored by MN Gordon via EconomicPrism.com, The housing market, for much of the 20th century, was the bedrock of the American Dream. Home ownership, and the financial stability it represents, was a sure path to middle-class prosperity. That dream turned to a nightmare for many American families during the epic real estate bubble and subsequentContinue reading “Grinding The American Middle Class To Dust”

J. Michael Plaxco Custom Single Stack Comp Gun — Two Tone 1911 — 38 Super

A straight classic single stack Comp-gun built by champion Mike Plaxco.

John F Kennedy’s undelivered gold plated M-16 (1963)

In 1963 Colt made a gold plated XM16E1 rifle, the 50,000th produced (Serial number SN# 050000) as a gift intended for US President John F Kennedy. However, Colt was not able to present the gun to JFK due to his untimely assassination in November of that same year. The gun would instead be donated toContinue reading “John F Kennedy’s undelivered gold plated M-16 (1963)”