Monthly Archives: September 2026

Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 Return Under New Ownership

After more than two challenging years, today we are proud to share the news our customers, partners, employees, and industry have been waiting for: We’re coming back. The past few years have been challenging. Financial and operational challenges affected our ability to manufacture products, fulfill orders, support our partners, and provide the level of serviceContinue reading “Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 Return Under New Ownership”

Bob Marvel Custom 1911

1911_purview “Full house” build in .45 ACP by Bob Marvel. Bob’s avant-garde aesthetic is polarizing —you either love pinstripes on a 1911 or you hate them. There is no in between. Bob contracts with Nighthawk to build a model licensed under his name, but I have no desire to own a Nighthawk Marvel, no moreContinue reading “Bob Marvel Custom 1911”

Behlert, and Later, Kings Colt 38 Super

A very special one from Karl at KGB customs today. An Austin Behlert later also worked on by King’s Gun Works. Like Swenson 1911s, you can spot a Behlert from across the room.

Mylie Hudson Cusrtom 1911

1911_purview Custom 1911 by Texas pistolsmith Mylie Hudson. About 18 months ago, a friend of mine came across a Mylie Hudson-built 1911 on GunBroker. I had never owned or seen one, so I bought it and started doing what I always do—researching the man behind the gun. To my surprise, I found him. I calledContinue reading “Mylie Hudson Cusrtom 1911”

A Collection of Screwdriver Bit Projectile Patents

You can’t seem to swing a dead cat these days without hitting another scalloped projectile design claimed to promote increased temporary cavitation and tissue disruption. In rifles, the initial blame might be placed upon CETME engineer Gunther Voss who designed the asymmetric löffelspitz (spoon-point) bullet for use with the 4.6x36mm CETME/HK assault rifle cartridge startingContinue reading “A Collection of Screwdriver Bit Projectile Patents”

Holiday Off

Yes, I am taking a 3 day weekend. Posting will resume tomorrow. Enjoy the weekend.