ATF launched a new era of reform in 2025 focused on a commitment to transparency, accountability, and partnership with the firearms industry, gun owners, and the public. Under new leadership, the agency has fundamentally changed course, moving toward a model built on trust and collaboration. This means working with federal firearms and explosives licensees asContinue reading “ATF’s New Era of Reform”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop
1911_purview The Nasty–a 1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop. Steve Nastoff was among the best gunsmiths in the 80s and 90s, with a waiting list that frequently exceeded 5 years. He made the .45 comp gun that Jerry Barnhart won the 1987 IPSC Nationals with. After that, he was king for a decade.Continue reading “1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop”
Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911
From 1911 Purview 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and thisContinue reading “Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911”
My Best Donation
Sometimes it pays be be known as gun nut. Not exactly a footlocker find but close. What appears to be an unfired WWI era M1911 got tossed my way. The story is that it belonged to the father (or some other relative, its been a long time and its was glossed over) of my unclesContinue reading “My Best Donation”
Paul Liebenberg — Pistol Dynamics Full House Custom Longslide 2011 — 40 S&W
Rarely seen wide-body from the bench of Paul Liebenberg, likely built to run in USPSA Limited class, where 40 cal 2011’s ruled for many years.
Kinetic Development Group Preparing to Expand Optic Mount Offerings Later in 2026
As 2026 continues to progress, Kinetic Development Group is preparing for the next phase of growth within its optic mount product category. Since first entering the market with the SideLok series, which remains the company’s flagship optic mounting platform, KDG has continued to evaluate opportunities to expand its offerings while maintaining the engineering discipline thatContinue reading “Kinetic Development Group Preparing to Expand Optic Mount Offerings Later in 2026”
Friday Fun
SIGHTRON New “Snap Focus” Parallax Adjustment S6 Mil Hash Field Target Riflescopes
SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is pleased to announce the new “Snap Focus” S6 10-60×56 ED Mil Hash (MH) Field Target riflescopes. Available with or without magnetic focus wheel, these new models are in addition to the current field target riflescope line. The S6 field target scopeContinue reading “SIGHTRON New “Snap Focus” Parallax Adjustment S6 Mil Hash Field Target Riflescopes”
Eddie Cameron 1911
1911_purview A couple years ago I asked a friend in the industry who he thought were the top 1911 mechanics. He rattled off the usual suspects and then said Eddie Cameron. I said I didn’t know much about Eddie to which he replied, “because you are not a professional shooter.” He said Cameron, along sideContinue reading “Eddie Cameron 1911”
Nelson Ford Q&A#43; 1911 Army Manual Says Drop The Slide, S&W Timing/Endshake Defined, Favorite Guns
Today we have a detailed discussion on why even though the 1940 US Army 1911 Manual Says to drop the slide you still shouldn’t, a lot has changed in 86 years. We also have a detailed discussion about timing, what it means and how to check it, and why you want a little end shake.Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A#43; 1911 Army Manual Says Drop The Slide, S&W Timing/Endshake Defined, Favorite Guns”
Scattered Shots 