1911_purview 1967 GCNM bullseye iron by Ted Hatate (Ted’s 45 Shop) out of Hollywood CA. This gun was likely commissioned by some Hollywood actor or director and never once shot. It is wrapped in absolutely beautiful hand crafted orthopedic target grips by Lew Sanderson. I don’t know much about Ted, but I’m probably gonna wearContinue reading “Ted Hatate Bullseye 1911”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Everyone Talks About The Cost Of Gasoline… Soon Everyone Will Be Talking About The Cost Of Food
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse Blog. For most people, the price of gasoline is the most obvious consequence of the war in the Middle East. As I write this article, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States is $4.56. Of course, in some parts of the country, consumers areContinue reading “Everyone Talks About The Cost Of Gasoline… Soon Everyone Will Be Talking About The Cost Of Food”
PROOF Research Introduces PXT: A New Era of Rifle Barrel Technology
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – PROOF Research is proud to announce the launch of PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT), a groundbreaking advancement in rifling that improves durability, accuracy and shootability. As originators of this barrel technology, PROOF Research developed PXT to push beyond the limitations of conventional barrels, backed by extensive military testing and research. Engineered toContinue reading “PROOF Research Introduces PXT: A New Era of Rifle Barrel Technology”
Beretta and Langdon Tactical Technology Introduce the New 92G Elite Combat LTT
Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA is proud to announce the launch of the new 92G Elite Combat LTT, developed in collaboration with Langdon Tactical Technology. Built upon decades of competitive shooting expertise and defensive pistol refinement, the 92G Elite Combat combines modern performance enhancements with the proven reliability and shootability of the iconic Beretta 92Continue reading “Beretta and Langdon Tactical Technology Introduce the New 92G Elite Combat LTT”
10mm and .40 S&W Historical Notes
Originally, Tom Dornaus and Michael Dixon went to Jeff Cooper with the basic concept of making a CZ-75 clone in .45, and solicited his ideas. After making their initial prototype in .45, Cooper suggested a longer version of Whit Collins’ old .40 G&A wildcat. Covered in the June and July 1972 issues of Guns &Continue reading “10mm and .40 S&W Historical Notes”
Joe Chambers Bullseye Gun
From 1911 Purview Sick of BE guns yet? Sorry, not sorry– we’re going till we’re done, and we ain’t even close to being done. Up next, a Springfield Armory 1911 in .45 ACP by Joe Chambers. No, not the Joe Chambers in Crete Nebraska, the Joe Chambers who was the National Guard Marksmanship Training UnitContinue reading “Joe Chambers Bullseye Gun”
Tim Wilson? Custom Colt Bullseye
1911_purview 1971 Colt in .45 ACP inscribed “Akuriz by Wilson.” The smith’s initials were T.W. and his shop was in Dallas TX. The gun tells us that much. I believe this BE gun was made by Tom Wilson, who manufactured a sear jig around the same time? Grips were unmistakably handcrafted by the venerable LewContinue reading “Tim Wilson? Custom Colt Bullseye”
Memorial Day War Movie Marathon
Here in the U.S. of A. it is Memorial Day. For those that don’t live here, Memorial Day is the one day a year that we remember those who died fighting for our country. A lot of people like to have barbecues and family gatherings. I like to spend the day making those people feelContinue reading “Memorial Day War Movie Marathon”
Memorial Day ( Day Off )
Today is Memorial Day, the day we remember all the men who died in wars. They died so creatures with names I can’t pronounce, from countries you never hear anything good about, with faces that don’t look anything like yours, your father’s, or your grandfather’s, can get elected in states like Virginia and then makeContinue reading “Memorial Day ( Day Off )”
Scattered Shots 