The Western rifles came from the CIA. Through Operation Cyclone, Washington funneled billions of dollars of weapons to the Afghan Mujahideen through Pakistan: everything from M16 rifles to Stinger missiles to anti-tank mines. In 1984, the Soviets launched Operation Curtain to seal the Pakistani-Afghan border and cut off that pipeline. The mission fell to SpetsnazContinue reading “Soviet Troops with NATO Weapons in Afghanistan”
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Henry Repeating Arms and Big Woods Bucks Launch a Specialized .308 Carbine for Deer Season
Henry Repeating Arms, America’s leading lever-action rifle manufacturer, is now shipping the H14 Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine, designed in collaboration with Big Woods Bucks (BWB) for whitetail deer hunting in tight timber. The rifle was unveiled at a launch event held at Frank’s Gun Shop in Amsterdam, New York, with representatives from both HenryContinue reading “Henry Repeating Arms and Big Woods Bucks Launch a Specialized .308 Carbine for Deer Season”
Jim Garthwaite Comped 1911
1911_purview I post a lot of esoteric “one off” guns, made by men who were simply footnotes in history. They are mostly stupid, but the historian in me likes them. But, there are a handful of 1911s in my safe that were made legends of craft. Here’s the latter. Compensated Colt 70 series chambered inContinue reading “Jim Garthwaite Comped 1911”
Those Who Forget the Past, AR-15 Edition
By Kevin O’Brien A couple of days ago we followed a link from The Gun Feed to the Michigan-based gun blog 248 Shooters.com. (We’re guessing 248 is an MI area code? The way the Workshop Eating Plane® will have “603” in its N Number?). Anyway, the article was a short and to the point gear review of anContinue reading “Those Who Forget the Past, AR-15 Edition”
EAA Corp Now Shipping the BLK Bolt Action Rifle in .308 and .30-06 Caliber Nationwide
European American Armory Corp. announces the nationwide availability of the new Balikli BLK Bolt-Action Rifle, now shipping in .308 and .30-06 caliber. For more than 30 years, EAA Corp has brought quality firearms from trusted manufacturers around the world to the American market. With the introduction of the Balikli BLK Bolt Action Rifle, EAA addsContinue reading “EAA Corp Now Shipping the BLK Bolt Action Rifle in .308 and .30-06 Caliber Nationwide”
Some MACV/SOG History & Humor
Some SOG humor
Les Baer Custom Comped 1911
1911_purview Way before he was racing cars and supervising a semi custom 1911 mill, Lester (the gun molester) was one of the baddest pistolsmiths in America. This 1985 Colt 80 series comp gun is testament to that. He called it the “Baer Custom Compensator II System” and it was engineered to mitigate muzzle flip andContinue reading “Les Baer Custom Comped 1911”
FPC Statement: Sen. Cornyn’s SHOT Act Badly Misses the Mark
FPC firmly believes that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) must be strengthened to robustly protect the constitutionally guaranteed rights of peaceable American gun owners and the critically important firearms ecosystem that serves them. Unfortunately, Senator John Cornyn’s SHOT Act (S. 4775)—in the form presented to FPC—badly misses the mark. FPC hasContinue reading “FPC Statement: Sen. Cornyn’s SHOT Act Badly Misses the Mark”
Primary Arms Optics Launches the CLx Line with Four All-New Optics, Starting at $149.99
Primary Arms Optics has launched its new CLx® Optics Line, a new optics tier positioned as advanced performance at the most accessible price point. The line launches with four initial optics: the CLx RD-23 Push Button Red Dot Sight, the CLx Enclosed Reflex Sight (RS-E), the CLx 1x Prism Scope, and the CLx 3x PrismContinue reading “Primary Arms Optics Launches the CLx Line with Four All-New Optics, Starting at $149.99”
Austin Behlert Custom Mini Browning Hi Power — 9MM
Classic deep-carry conversion by Behlert’s shop, this mini Hi Power is just part of the full repertoire of Austin, who built mini 1911’s and Smith 39’s.
Scattered Shots 