From pistol_purview 1976 Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Captain George Worthy out of Salinas CA. George was a special forces Green Beret in Vietnam and his handle was “George of the Jungle, which we see inscribed on the gas tank of his motorcycle. Following his military service he was a gunsmith inContinue reading “George Worthy Custom Colt”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Alpha Foxtrot Elevates Romulus with Aluminum Grip Upgrade
Dasan USA today announced the Alpha Foxtrot Romulus 1911DS, now featuring a precision-machined aluminum grip engineered to deliver improved control, balance, and shooting performance. Proudly made in the USA, the Romulus is an all-metal 1911 double-stack platform built for shooters who demand durability, precision, and modern capability. The aluminum grip minimizes flex under recoil, resultingContinue reading “Alpha Foxtrot Elevates Romulus with Aluminum Grip Upgrade”
SPACE WEAPONS ! The Future
A few knives and firearms from the space age. Taken from a Gizmodo article not really worth reading. A few more pictures and some other items unrelated to weapons. https://gizmodo.com/the-ultimate-list-of-weapons-astronauts-have-carried-in-1768199454 Model 17 “Astro” hand-wrought survival knives created by Randall Made Knives were carried by Mercury astronauts. The fixed blade knives with a large guard andContinue reading “SPACE WEAPONS ! The Future”
Colonel Rex Applegate: Combat Firing (U.S. Army WWII Training Film)
1916 Colt Government Model 1911 – Presented To Capt Constand Cordier – Harvard University Regiment
One of a pair of Factory Special order 1911’s, presented by the Harvard regiment to Professor Capt Constant Cordier. Constant would retire a US Army Colonel, was instrumental in the setting up the nation’s first ROTC program at Harvard University in 1916 during the First World War.
Why Is The Trump DOJ Still Enforcing The Biden Pistol Brace Rule?
Via Gun Owners of America, The current Department of Justice is choosing to continue enforcing an unconstitutional legal theory being weaponized against gun owners by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to a recent statement in GOA’s Texas et al. v. ATF case, DOJ claims that ATF “continue[s] to enforce the NFA’sContinue reading “Why Is The Trump DOJ Still Enforcing The Biden Pistol Brace Rule?”
CT Brian Custom Series 70
1911_purview Absolutely gorgeous Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Tim Brian aka CT Brian. His aesthetic is classic meets contemporary, but unlike many smiths who emulate others, his style is quintessentially his and his alone. You never see a picture of a CT Brian and think “gee I wonder who made that?” WhenContinue reading “CT Brian Custom Series 70”
Rare Glocks & New Glocks; My Friend Gary Shows Us Some Unique Examples & Discusses Recent Changes
Today my friend Gary is with us to talk about Glocks, he’s a certified Glock armorer and works at Glockmeister in Phoenix. He brought some borrowed rare examples for show and tell plus the new Gen 6 models and discusses the recent changes in offerings from Glock. Hope you enjoy.
Richard Niemer Junior Custom 1911
1911_purview Last year, I saw a 1911 on GB advertised as “made by Detonics gunsmith.” I asked Rainman and he said it’s probably Rich Niemer. So I bought it. It came –I field stripped it “RNJ” on the disco rail. Sure nuff, Richard Niemer Junior. Rick was the head gunsmith at Detonics for years, andContinue reading “Richard Niemer Junior Custom 1911”
Hamilton Bowen – BCA Custom 1968 Ruger Old Model Blackhawk 38/40 WCF
Beautiful and practical build by Hamilton Bowen, Bowen Classic Arms. The 38/40 is a great mid-bore cartridge worth exploration!
Scattered Shots 