Not an optic. The tube sight is for iron sight use. It functions as the rear sight but has the optical scope mounts.
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Gover “Wayne” Lawhorne Custom Commander
1911_purview Colt 80 series commander in .45 ACP by Virginia pistolsmith Gover “Wayne” Lawhorne. Wayne spent nearly three decades working as a gunsmith in the Roanoke, Virginia area and was a longtime member of the Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club. He was an accomplished shooter and apparently one hell of a storyteller. He passed awayContinue reading “Gover “Wayne” Lawhorne Custom Commander”
Friday Fun
The M16s Left In South Vietnam
After the fall of Saigon to the communists of North Vietnam , the crowning achievement of the U.S. Democrat party of the day, there was a lot of equipment and arms left over. Much of it US made and supplied to the Army of the Republic of South Vietnam for their survival in their fightContinue reading “The M16s Left In South Vietnam”
The Korean War Week 124 – Bugging Out at Jackson Heights! – November 3, 1952
The Battle of Jackson Heights continues, but this week some of the American troops refuse to fight, disobeying orders and abandoning their posts on the hill. This may well be because many are new recruits and the hill is covered with dead bodies from both sides, but whatever the case, it will have future repercussionsContinue reading “The Korean War Week 124 – Bugging Out at Jackson Heights! – November 3, 1952”
SOG Men Talk About the M34 WP Grenade
Below are some comments from the fellas about the M34 and using it. 1-0 ‘- recon team leader. 1-1 – assistant team leader, CCC- command & control central, “WP” Willy Pete – white phosphorus Great for breaking contact on ambushes out of Mai Loc I’d tape a WP to the front of a Claymore. YouContinue reading “SOG Men Talk About the M34 WP Grenade”
Election Week
The election may have saved the gun industry from the ” Golden Age” for a couple more years. Nothing spurs a buying frenzy like democrat victories. Hope you didn’t wait to buy ammo.
Beer Still Waiting For Him
Before he shipped out to Vietnam, a 19-year-old Marine climbed onto a workbench and set a can of beer on a beam high above the garage. He said he would drink it when he came home. His name was Marcus Stoddard, and everybody called him Marc. He was a mechanic at Henry’s Garage in PortContinue reading “Beer Still Waiting For Him”
Victor Tibbets Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP, built in 2003 by master pistolsmith Victor “Vic” Tibbets. Vic spent his early career at Wilson Combat, honing his craft alongside some of the finest pistolsmiths in the country before striking out on his own. It was during that relatively brief period of independence that he built thisContinue reading “Victor Tibbets Custom Colt”
Trijicon Expands RMR HD Lineup with New Coyote Brown Anodized Finish
Trijicon®, Inc., a global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, is pleased to announce the addition of a Coyote Brown anodized finish to its popular RMR® HD reflex sight lineup. Designed for the evolving needs of law enforcement, military personnel, and serious shooters, the RMR HD featuresContinue reading “Trijicon Expands RMR HD Lineup with New Coyote Brown Anodized Finish”
