From Pre64win Knowing the details of when your rifle was manufactured and what production generation your rifle is from is essential knowledge for every model 70 owner. Whether you are buying parts, or just trying to understand how your rifle fits into the model 70 family of rifles, it begins with knowing when it was made. ThisContinue reading “Finding your rifle’s place in model 70 production history”
Monthly Archives: September 2026
A History of Speedloaders
Revolver speedloaders appeared not long after the first top-break and swing-open cylinder revolvers hit the market in the late 19th Century. Here is their history.
Colt Canada brings C25 to UK and Europe
This press release doesn’t apply to commericial market but I thought it was interesting nonetheless. The next evolution of the C7/C8 family makes its first public appearance outside North America, at DVD 2026 Millbrook, UK – 16 September 2026. Colt Canada, the Canadian small-arms manufacturer within the Colt CZ Group, will give UK and EuropeanContinue reading “Colt Canada brings C25 to UK and Europe”
Ross Seyfried’s Swenson Combat Commander
In 1981, Ross Seyfried was the last man to win the IPSC World Shoot using a non-compensated pistol in open competition. While that feat was accomplished with a Pachmayr Combat Special built on a full-sized Colt Government Model, Seyfried cut his teeth in IPSC shooting with today’s featured pistol. This is the pistol he usedContinue reading “Ross Seyfried’s Swenson Combat Commander”
Mylie Hudson Custom 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 Custom 1911”
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.
Nelson Ford Q&A#52; Chamber Tolerance, Cylinder Spacing, Extending 38 Super Mag & A Youngstown Story
Adept Armor Introduces Two New Rifle Plates, Rebuilding Its Lineup Around Mission Roles
Emperor is now the lightest Level IV plate in its class, delivering full-coverage RF3 protection at 4.55 pounds, while Archon Mark 2 brings Adept Armor’s new Quatroid ceramic to the high-threat, performance-value center of the range at 5.2 pounds and $588. Denison, TX. (September 2026) – Adept Armor, developer of next-generation armor materials and plates,Continue reading “Adept Armor Introduces Two New Rifle Plates, Rebuilding Its Lineup Around Mission Roles”
FPC Victory: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Interstate Handgun Purchase Ban
Court reverses lower court, renders judgment for FPC, and holds federal handgun purchase restrictions unconstitutional under the Second Amendment Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today a major victory in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit holding that the federal government’s ban on direct interstate handgunContinue reading “FPC Victory: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Interstate Handgun Purchase Ban”
Rust Never Sleeps
“Attention is respectfully invited to Captain Leefe’s suggestion of a metal oil bottle. The magazine rifle is a small machine demanding more intelligent care from the soldier than the Springfield rifle. Certain working parts must be kept lightly oiled. The old idea that the soldier’s piece must not show, at inspection, any signs of oilContinue reading “Rust Never Sleeps”
