A neat Custom Colt Commander Carry gun I built, leaned way into the Lightweight idea with Alloy parts.
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The Korean War Week 89: Is There Such Thing As Soviet Neutrality? – March 3, 1952
Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Now Available with Aimpoint ACRO Slide Cut
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the M&P9 M2.0 Metal with a direct-mount AIMPOINT ACRO slide cut. At the center of today’s M&P handgun family lies the M2.0 series. In recent years, this line has seen significant enhancements, offering aContinue reading “Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Now Available with Aimpoint ACRO Slide Cut”
Pedersoli Launches the Kodiak Survivalist Compact Express Rifle in .44 Magnum
Italian Firearms Group (IFG) is proud to announce the release of the Kodiak Survivalist, an all-new compact express rifle from Davide Pedersoli. Known for blending old-world detail with serious performance across its lineup, Pedersoli brings that same disciplined craftsmanship to a utility-driven concept, resulting in what might best be described as a “gentleman’s survival rifle.”Continue reading “Pedersoli Launches the Kodiak Survivalist Compact Express Rifle in .44 Magnum”
Mid 2000s Colt Gold Cup Trophy Accuracy Testing
My friend loaned me his Gold Cup for a little look back and accuracy testing of a Colt Gold Cup around 2005. I can estimate it’s age based on the rear sight being a Colt marked copy of the Bomar the gun still having the old duck bill grip safety. Later replaced with a properContinue reading “Mid 2000s Colt Gold Cup Trophy Accuracy Testing”
LEFT THE RANGE-Lt. Col. James Gordon “Bo” Gritz
Photo by: Gary Stewart/ASSOCIATED PRESS Former Green Beret Bo Gritz announces to the media that the Weaver family standoff with federal agents has come to an end near Naples, Idaho on August 31, 1992. Randy Weaver surrendered to authorities after holding off law-enforcement officers for 11 days at his remote home in Naples, Idaho. (APContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE-Lt. Col. James Gordon “Bo” Gritz”
Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the introduction of 10 new models of its recently upgraded 10/22® rifle. Each new model builds on the proven performance of the 10/22, enhancing a platform celebrated for its rugged reliability, adaptability and iconic status in the rimfire world. With this expansion, the upgradedContinue reading “Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models”
Getting What You Voted For
Jim Boland Custom
scarce_and_desirable Jim Boland’s “Space Gun” in .38 Super, designed for shooting steel as the Steel Challenge was then held at the Mad Doctor’s home range, Wes Thompson’s Juniper Tree Range. The pistol features Boland’s incredible beavertail work and his signature “gas pedals and mud flaps” (enlarged ambi safety levers with a thumb guard to keepContinue reading “Jim Boland Custom”
Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview This 1975 “large letter” pony (chambered in 38 super) was built by legendary Colorado gunsmith Don Fisher. Fish was a top pistolsmith in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His most famous customer was World Champion Ross Seyfried, who frequently touted Fisher’s work as some of the best in the country…which of course meansContinue reading “Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911”
Scattered Shots 