1911_purview 1973 70 series Colt in .45 ACP by RG Curtis–an AMU armorer who apprenticed under Richard Shockey. Curtis acquired Shockey’s business upon his retirement and continued custom 1911 work like this for decades after. I have never been able to source a picture of Curtis.
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Every Gun Tells A Story; Colt SAA Christie’s & King, S&W From The Queens Own Royal, & A Galand
In the second video in the Series of “Every Gun Tells A Story” we have three great revolvers all with their own cherished piece of history.
Primary Arms Optics Releases New PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope
Primary Arms Optics has released its new PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope, the latest addition to its flagship PLx Compact lineup. The new optic pairs Japanese ED glass with a 1.5-12x magnification range and Red Dot Bright® diffractive reticle technology, all on a 30mm chassis that measures 9.75 inches long and weighs 19.67Continue reading “Primary Arms Optics Releases New PLx Compact 1.5-12×36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope”
VKTR Industries LLC. Releases Stand Alone Ambidextrous Lower Receivers
VKTR Industries, a manufacturer of premier piston driven AR-15 rifles and accessories, is excited to announce the release of its patented ambidextrous lower receivers as a stand-alone product. These were previously available only to customers who purchased complete rifle packages. The lowers are available for dealers and distributors to order immediately. They are available forContinue reading “VKTR Industries LLC. Releases Stand Alone Ambidextrous Lower Receivers”
Patton and the M1 Garand
Most of you have probably never read Patton’s comments of the Garand in context with his views on infantry tactics.
The Korean War Week 99: The War’s Most Humiliating Crisis – May 12, 1952
The world turns it’s eyes to the UN POW camp at Koje-Do island when the Communist POWs in one of the compounds kidnap the Camp Commandant, an American General no less, and issue demands that they say must be met before his release. Can this be settled diplomatically, or is the army going in inContinue reading “The Korean War Week 99: The War’s Most Humiliating Crisis – May 12, 1952”
Ernest Blackburn Bullseye 1911
1911_purview This 1954 Colt is a purpose built bullseye 1911 with a highly accurized NM slide, barrel, and bushing, by Ernest Blackburn (1951-2013). Ernie, from Bemidji Minnesota, was a devoted family man and outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed bird hunting with his Gordon Setters, camping, canoeing, hobby farming, and flying his J3 Piper Cub. His bullseyeContinue reading “Ernest Blackburn Bullseye 1911”
Global Fertilizer Shortage Means Spring Planting Season Disaster In The Northern Hemisphere
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, Nobody is going to be able to save the spring planting season in the northern hemisphere now, and that is really bad news because according to the UN the number of people in the world experiencing acute hunger was already at an all-time high even beforeContinue reading “Global Fertilizer Shortage Means Spring Planting Season Disaster In The Northern Hemisphere”
John Giles Custom Bullseye
1911_purview Up next in the Bullseye marathon is a 1979 Colt in .45 ACP by John Giles out of Odessa Florida. The legendary Giles was absolutely prolific in his production –making over 4000 guns between 1951-1983. He himself shot competitively (in the 1930s) for his employer the Goodyear Rubber Company. Giles is known best forContinue reading “John Giles Custom Bullseye”
Askins on the 1911
This article was originally published in American Rifleman, May 1983 It is pretty generally agreed that the most difficult handgun to shoot is the .45 Model 1911. The soldiery from two wars, the U.S. Expeditionary Force of 1917-18 and the buckos who were in the last brouhaha of 1941-45, are in hearty agreement. When theContinue reading “Askins on the 1911”
Scattered Shots 