Monthly Archives: September 2026
WYATT EARP ON SHOOTING VS. GUNFIGHTING
Interview taken from “Wyatt Earp: Frontier Marshall” by Stuart N. Lake “I was a fair hand with pistol, rifle, or shotgun, but I learned more about gunfighting from Tom Speer’s cronies during the summer of ’71 than I had dreamed was in the book. Those old-timers took their gunplay seriously, which was natural under theContinue reading “WYATT EARP ON SHOOTING VS. GUNFIGHTING”
Watters Custom .38 Super
I am not a professional gunsmith, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once. I built this .38 Super pistol in late 2000 for use in IDPA’s Enhanced Service Pistol division. The frame and slide were from Caspian; each made from 416 stainless barstock. This was during the brief period that they offered barstockContinue reading “Watters Custom .38 Super”
A Few Reloading Hints and Tips
by Germán A. SalazarThere are a few little items which I find newer shooters ask about with some frequency and some which thy don’t ask about but should! Over time, as these items pop up, I’ll work them into the site. Here, in no particular order of importance are a few useful hints and tips forContinue reading “A Few Reloading Hints and Tips”
The Korean War Week 115 – What About Japan? – September 1, 1952
The aftershocks of Typhoon Karen have dumped so much rain on Korea that it’s quiet in the field this week, so I turn my attention to Japan. Japan’s situation with regard to Korea is very important, but is in a state of flux after the occupation of Japan officially ended and the UN troops thereContinue reading “The Korean War Week 115 – What About Japan? – September 1, 1952”
Shooting for the Moon – Full Moon, Half-Moon, and Other Schemes for Rimless Revolver Cartridges
Smith & Wesson had full-moon clip patents years before the half-moon clip was patented. Given some of the schemes tried, I suspect that they were worried about how the loaded clips could be carried without damaging them. The most cynical part of my brain wonders if some insisted on them being able to be carriedContinue reading “Shooting for the Moon – Full Moon, Half-Moon, and Other Schemes for Rimless Revolver Cartridges”
WOOX Introduces the New Vigilante Fixed Stock A Modern Upgrade For AR-15 & AR-10
Hickory, NC. – (August 21st, 2026) – WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Vigilante Fixed Stock. This new stock option celebrates American heritage by combining authentic Claro American walnut with premium Italian craftsmanship, delivering a distinctiveContinue reading “WOOX Introduces the New Vigilante Fixed Stock A Modern Upgrade For AR-15 & AR-10”
FPC Asks SCOTUS to End “Assault Weapon” Bans Nationwide in Landmark Second Amendment Case
FPC’s merits brief in Viramontes v. Cook County shows why the Court should hold that bans on so-called “assault weapons” are unconstitutional and semiautomatic firearms are protected by the Second Amendment. Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that its legal team has filed its merits brief with the United States Supreme Court in Viramontes v.Continue reading “FPC Asks SCOTUS to End “Assault Weapon” Bans Nationwide in Landmark Second Amendment Case”
Frank Paris Custom Pin Gun
1911_purview Colt pin gun in 45 ACP by Detroit pistolsmith Frank Paris—shod in OG double diamond grips by Guy Hogue. The slide glides on Accurails which feels like ice gliding on ice. Masterful installation of Bomar is no easy task on a GCNM. Who was Franks most famous customer? The Motorcity madman himself—Mr. Ted Nugent.
Scattered Shots 