D.E. Watters

Is the Dan Wesson DWX as Dead as DMX?

Dan Wesson Firearms just released an update the other day suggesting that their vaporware DWX is merely “pining for the fjords.” We know that many of you have been anxiously awaiting an update on the DWX, and as you all know, the COVID-19 Pandemic has drastically effected businesses world-wide through lockdowns, illness, and supply chainContinue reading “Is the Dan Wesson DWX as Dead as DMX?”

Prototype Smith & Wesson XR-357 Budget Revolver

I’ve previously posted an ugly Colt prototype budget revolver, so now it is Smith & Wesson’s turn. During the late 1970s, the Director of Research and Development, Dwayne W. Charron, was tasked with examining new methods and materials. The goal was to produce parts to near finish configuration with a minimum of machining. Ideally, employeesContinue reading “Prototype Smith & Wesson XR-357 Budget Revolver”

Yost “Pinnacle” Browning Hi-Power

Since some of you need the image of the new 2022 FN High Power washed out of your brain, here is a custom classic BHP from Ted Yost. How a person could order a pistol like this and then immediately sell it is somewhat inconceivable. Since Yost won’t work on the new Springfield SA35, IContinue reading “Yost “Pinnacle” Browning Hi-Power”

FN High Power – Redesigned for 2022

FN America’s webpage is now live as of January 18th: https://fnamerica.com/highpower Note that the barrel now locks up on the slide’s ejection port. There is an ambidextrous slide stop, and a separate takedown lever. The magazine release is reversible. The front and rear straps are checkered. The sight dovetails are the same as the FN509.Continue reading “FN High Power – Redesigned for 2022”

Custom Colt Python .41 Magnum Comparison

In a previous comment, Shawn mentioned wanting a .41 Magnum Python. All of the known examples are custom aftermarket builds. Today, we are going to look at some side-by-side comparisons of a factory .357 Mag and a .41 Mag conversion. It won’t take much guessing to see why Colt never made the .41 Mag aContinue reading “Custom Colt Python .41 Magnum Comparison”

Browning Hi-Power Raceguns

Other than Dave Westerhout’s 1977 IPSC World Shoot win, the classic Browning Hi-Power hasn’t made much of a dent in the reign of the M1911 and CZ75-pattern pistols’ dominance of practical shooting competition. That said, this still hasn’t kept some gunsmiths and competitors from tilting at windmills. Today, we are going to show some classicContinue reading “Browning Hi-Power Raceguns”

Another Colt Prototype – A Pony Ready for the Glue Factory

Object Lesson for the Firearms Industry: If he didn’t start the company, don’t let your president think he can out-design the engineering staff. C. Edward Warner was Colt Industries Firearms Division’s president from August 1975 to June 1981. He had transferred over from his previous position as president of Colt Industries Elox Division, a manufacturerContinue reading “Another Colt Prototype – A Pony Ready for the Glue Factory”

Beretta 92X Performance Racegun

A commenter mentioned yesterday never having seen anyone running a Beretta 92 racegun. In 2019, Beretta tried to change that image by introducing the 92X Performance series. They also signed competition shooter J.J. Racaza to a six-year contract.

Drama Llama – The Llama M87 Racegun

I always find it amusing to see firearm companies attempt to turn their basic staid service pistols into a competition-worthy configuration. Witness how Llama tried to turn the basic M82 into the M87 Comp Gun. At its heart, the M82/M87 was a Beretta 92 clone with an enclosed slide, steel frame, and configured frame tang.Continue reading “Drama Llama – The Llama M87 Racegun”

Classic Colt Promo Videos for the M16A2 and M4

Check out these classic Colt promo videos from the 1980s and early 1990s. Note that the M4 on display mostly have fixed carry handles, with the exception of the “new” M4A1.