Mesa, AZ – Available now, Berger has added new 6.8 Western ammunition to their industry-leading Elite Hunter ammunition product line. Berger’s new 6.8 Western load features a heavy-for-caliber 170 Grain Elite Hunter bullet traveling at an impressive 2,900 fps, delivering outstanding exterior ballistics and long-range terminal performance. With a best-in-class 0.339 G7 Ballistic Coefficient (BC)Continue reading “Berger Expands Elite Hunter Ammunition Line with New 6.8 Western Offering”
Monthly Archives: October 2026
Colt Single Actions With Fleur De Li Grips, A Little History & Request For More, Plus A Little .32!!
Sean McSheehy Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series by Sean McSheehy, formerly of Cylinder and Slide. Years ago I decided I needed a 1911 from Bill Laughridge before he (or I) died. I called him, we discussed it, and I sent a gun. Years went by and no word, so I figured his arthritis got the best of him,Continue reading “Sean McSheehy Custom Colt”
Winchester Model 1897 Riotgun
A look at the Model 97
Upgrade 2018
Back in 2018, an awesome film from Blumhouse just slipped out. Upgrade is a cyberpunk revenge thriller that is very violent and ultra-dark. The story is set in the near future, where humanity is getting into Ghost In The Shell territory with cybernetic upgrades, a Panopticon society, and enough to technology to make Ted KContinue reading “Upgrade 2018”
US Army Experimental Full Auto M1911
A photo of the ultra rare full auto 1911 that was being developed for WW2.
J.H. Fitzgerald
J.H. Fitzgerald at Camp Perry, working on a competitor’s Colt 1911. Better known simply as “Fitz,” Fitzgerald was arguably America’s first true custom pistolsmith. Yes, long before Armand Swenson and the other legendary names that would follow. A former prizefighter and hardware store gun salesman, Fitz joined Colt in 1918 and quickly became the go-toContinue reading “J.H. Fitzgerald”
Pete Single Custom 1911
1911_purview This Colt chambered in .45 ACP was built by one of America’s finest metalsmiths…Mr. Pete Single. Pete is often described as “the man behind the man” because, during the golden era of custom 1911 pistolsmithing, he performed checkering, machining, and precision metalwork for many of the most respected pistolsmiths in the United States. WhileContinue reading “Pete Single Custom 1911”
THEM!
One of my articles from Last Movie Outpost
AR-7 Vintage Advert
I’ve always wanted one of these. I’ve seen a half dozen over the years. None made by Armalite and all by a different company. Who the hell is it makes them now? Henry I think? Of course it’s some abomination with a rail on top because its 2025. I looked at one a few monthsContinue reading “AR-7 Vintage Advert”