Shawn

Memorial Day War Movie Marathon

Here in the U.S. of A. it is Memorial Day. For those that don’t live here, Memorial Day is the one day a year that we remember those who died fighting for our country. A lot of people like to have barbecues and family gatherings. I like to spend the day making those people feelContinue reading “Memorial Day War Movie Marathon”

Memorial Day ( Day Off )

Today is Memorial Day, the day we remember all the men who died in wars. They died so creatures with names I can’t pronounce, from countries you never hear anything good about, with faces that don’t look anything like yours, your father’s, or your grandfather’s, can get elected in states like Virginia and then makeContinue reading “Memorial Day ( Day Off )”

Friday Fun

Richard RL Shockey Custom 1966 Colt 1911 — Bullseye Deluxe

Classic Full House Custom Bullseye build by the late Great RL Shockey. Shockey guns are really well put together and hold up well even now, 50-60 years later.

Jim Clark Bullseye

1911_purview This is a 1956 Colt 1911 in 38 super by legend Jim Clark. Jim was a highly decorated and accomplished Marine sniper. He competed in NRA Bullseye Pistol competitions for over 28 years, finally retiring in 1975. Clark won the National Pistol Championship in 1958 and is the only civilian ever to accomplish thisContinue reading “Jim Clark Bullseye”

Jack Maple Bullseye 1911

1911 Purview late 80s bullseye 1911, built (with Kart barrel and bushing) on a Les Baer frame and slide, by legendary AMU armorer Jack Maple. Big Jack (as his friends called him) was born September 3, 1930 in Little Rock Arkansas. At 17 he enlisted in the US Army, and immediately after basic training, heContinue reading “Jack Maple Bullseye 1911”

Henry Repeating Arms Opens Pre-Orders on the Henry 1860 SUV Eagle

Henry Repeating Arms, one of America’s leading firearm manufacturers, today opened pre-orders on the Henry 1860 SUV Eagle©, a custom-engraved edition of its H11 New Original Henry Rifle developed in collaboration with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (“SUVCW”). A portion of the proceeds from every sale will support SUVCW’s mission toContinue reading “Henry Repeating Arms Opens Pre-Orders on the Henry 1860 SUV Eagle”

The Korean War Week 100: Mark Clark in Command – May 19, 1952

We’ve Optimized Fragility, Failure, Denial, And… Rage

Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, What happens when optimization is itself the point of failure? In today’s zeitgeist, everything must be optimized or we’ll fail: our time, productivity, fitness, diet, supplements, career, income, wealth–everything must be constantly optimized lest we fall behind or fail. The grand irony is optimization generates fragility which generatesContinue reading “We’ve Optimized Fragility, Failure, Denial, And… Rage”

Jackie Best Bullseye Gold Cup National Match

From 1911 Purview Up next is a 1982 GCNM made by the late great Jackie Best. Jack was active primarily from the 1960s & 1970s through the early 1990s. He predominantly built guns for military shooters (Army Marksmanship Unit competitors at Fort Benning) and civilian bullseye enthusiasts. His builds are prized for reliability, accuracy, andContinue reading “Jackie Best Bullseye Gold Cup National Match”