1911_purview I frequently get asked what is my favorite 1911. Now I can answer that question. This one. This pistol was crafted by the venerable Mr. Ted Yost. So what makes it so special? Well, let’s start with rarity. Remember how Hoag and Clark used to weld up Colt slides to make them 6 inches?Continue reading “Ted Yost Colt Longslide”
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Bunker Arms Custom — Brandan Bunker Full House Custom Monolith 1911 – 9MM
Brandan builds some of the finest modern 1911’s anywhere, he continually innovates with new parts and machining techniques.
Heritage Manufacturing Introduces Rough Rider Revolver in .32 H&R Magnum
Heritage Manufacturing, renowned for its commitment to preserving the spirit of the American West through quality, affordable firearms, proudly announces the expansion of its iconic Rough Rider® revolver line with the introduction of a new chambering: .32 H&R Magnum. For decades, the Heritage Rough Rider® has been synonymous with classic single-action performance, traditionally offered inContinue reading “Heritage Manufacturing Introduces Rough Rider Revolver in .32 H&R Magnum”
The Korean War Week 96: Korean Marines Leapfrog the Han – April 21, 1952
UN Command completes its screening of the 170,000 military and civilian POWs they hold to see how many of them would violently resist repatriation, and it turns out it’s most of them. The Communists are furious. This cannot be good for the armistice negotiations. We also take a look at the defense possibilities the MarinesContinue reading “The Korean War Week 96: Korean Marines Leapfrog the Han – April 21, 1952”
Pachmayr Combat Special
1911_purview In the early 1930s, Frank Pachmayr left his father’s rifle business and opened his own shop. It didn’t take long for him to become interested in accurizing 1911s for bullseye shooting. Frank poured all of his time and effort into refining accuracy, ultimately focusing on what became known as the Signature System. Standard PachmayrContinue reading “Pachmayr Combat Special”
Some New Rose Gold Talo Colts And Revolvers
Transition model Pre 64 Model 70 Target Rifles
these rare configuration model 70s. A 1948 transition model, a 1956 Type-III rifle, and this very clean and all original 1952 gun.
New Red Dot Colts
Cold showed some of their new offerings of the 1911 set up for red dot sights.
Jim Milks Custom
1911_purview 1972 70 series Colt by Jim Milks…but this one took a virtual village to build. Here’s how she came together. First, with the help of 1911 Addicts (my favorite internet forum) I found this unmolested large letter Colt 70 series, and after buying it, my buddy @captainbigshot transferred it to me. Next I sentContinue reading “Jim Milks Custom”
Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 Pistol
Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the Model 2020® Heatseeker .308 Pistol, blending bolt-action precision with AR-style modularity — all in an extremely compact and portable package. Featuring an overall length of 22.5″ with a compact 12″ barrel, the Springfield Armory® Model 2020 Heatseeker Pistol chambered in .308 Win. features an attractiveContinue reading “Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 Pistol”
Scattered Shots 