February 2026 – Page 9 – Scattered Shots

It’s Ladies Night; Ladysmith’s, The S&W M Frame In .22 The First Lady Smith & A Bonus Prototype Colt

Today we talk about the Ladysmith from 1900, a brief history and overview of the comically small M Frame in .22 Long (not Long Rifle) and it’s 3 models. As well as a rare cold prototype showing a fascinating bridge between the SAA cylinder removal and swing out we know today. Hope you enjoy.

Rob Schauland – Alchemy Custom Weaponry Retro Colt 38 Super

Classic Retro Build by Rob Schauland at the original ACW Shop.

Alan Marvel Custom 1911

From 1911_purview Colt slide over Wilson Combat frame by Alan (call me Al) Marvel, shod in skip line Cocobolo grips by Esmerelda O’Sheehan. Years ago, I asked Pete Single about his biggest influences. He rattled off all the usual names, and then I heard the name Marvel. I said, Bob Marvel…to which he responded, noContinue reading “Alan Marvel Custom 1911”

THE BIG RED ONE (1980)

The Big Red One is a World War II movie from 1980, and it seems like I never hear anyone talk about it anymore. It was made independently but has been overshadowed recently by more modern versions of World War II stories, like Saving Private Ryan. This is a shame because it is excellent. ItContinue reading “THE BIG RED ONE (1980)”