My friend loaned me his Gold Cup for a little look back and accuracy testing of a Colt Gold Cup around 2005. I can estimate it’s age based on the rear sight being a Colt marked copy of the Bomar the gun still having the old duck bill grip safety. Later replaced with a properContinue reading “Mid 2000s Colt Gold Cup Trophy Accuracy Testing”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
LEFT THE RANGE-Lt. Col. James Gordon “Bo” Gritz
Photo by: Gary Stewart/ASSOCIATED PRESS Former Green Beret Bo Gritz announces to the media that the Weaver family standoff with federal agents has come to an end near Naples, Idaho on August 31, 1992. Randy Weaver surrendered to authorities after holding off law-enforcement officers for 11 days at his remote home in Naples, Idaho. (APContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE-Lt. Col. James Gordon “Bo” Gritz”
Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the introduction of 10 new models of its recently upgraded 10/22® rifle. Each new model builds on the proven performance of the 10/22, enhancing a platform celebrated for its rugged reliability, adaptability and iconic status in the rimfire world. With this expansion, the upgradedContinue reading “Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models”
Getting What You Voted For
Jim Boland Custom
scarce_and_desirable Jim Boland’s “Space Gun” in .38 Super, designed for shooting steel as the Steel Challenge was then held at the Mad Doctor’s home range, Wes Thompson’s Juniper Tree Range. The pistol features Boland’s incredible beavertail work and his signature “gas pedals and mud flaps” (enlarged ambi safety levers with a thumb guard to keepContinue reading “Jim Boland Custom”
Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview This 1975 “large letter” pony (chambered in 38 super) was built by legendary Colorado gunsmith Don Fisher. Fish was a top pistolsmith in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His most famous customer was World Champion Ross Seyfried, who frequently touted Fisher’s work as some of the best in the country…which of course meansContinue reading “Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911”
Is .22s the Ideal Self Defense Round?
It’s just a matter of shot placement right? .22 would give you the least recoil and easiest follow up shots wouldn’t it? Penetration is decent enough too, and there’s no deafening bang to concuss you. Conversely over penetration is not much of an issue with it either. So why aren’t we all using it? HaveContinue reading “Is .22s the Ideal Self Defense Round?”
Rob Schauland — Alchemy Custom Weaponry Custom Colt 38 Super — Classic Chrome Singlestack
Clean Classic Custom Colt Government 1911 by Rob Schauland at the original ACW Shop.
10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson
Today we have a handful of 10mm pistols, revolvers and rifle. We unbelievably have a Bren Ten, an early Colt Delta Elite, the Smith & Wesson 610, a very early Glock 20 and a goofy looking homemade Glock 29/40, along with a rare Blackhawk convertible in both 38/40 (the first 10mil) and 10mm, along withContinue reading “10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson”
Scattered Shots 