Operation Strangle, to destroy enemy logistical capability with air power, has been in progress for months now, and yet the enemy is still able to bring up men and supplies, and even slowly stockpile them for possible future offensives. The UN position now is that should there be an armistice, and should the other sideContinue reading “The Korean War Week 82: Operation Strangle Isn’t Strangling! – January 13, 1952”
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Hamilton Bowen – Perfected Bisley Ruger 44 Magnum
Superb rendition of the Ruger Super Blackhawk, this 44 Magnum Bisley was perfected by Hamilton Bowen and is a fine do-it-all sidearm.
Bill Wilson — Early Wilson Combat Model 120 Competition — Custom Colt 1911
A rare look at an early build, actually done by Bill Wilson in the late 1970s, this Model 120 Competition Grade is an interesting look at the beginning’s of one of the Industry Giants, Wilson Combat. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
Remington Launches New Centerfire Rifle and Handgun Ammo Options in 2026
Remington Ammunition announces several centerfire rifle and handgun additions for 2026, including three loadings of the popular 7mm Backcountry cartridge. Two new product lines will be launched, Subsonic Rifle, and Hard Cast, and several new options will be added to the Core-Lokt PSP and Core-Lokt Handgun product lines. The 7mm Backcountry high-performance cartridge utilizes theContinue reading “Remington Launches New Centerfire Rifle and Handgun Ammo Options in 2026”
EOTECH Launches Super Short 4-12×36 Vudu Scope
EOTECH is proud to add to its family of super short optics, with the release of the Vudu 4-12×36 First Focal Plane rifle scope. The 4-12x shares similarities to EOTECH’s wildly popular 3-9×32 launched in 2025, but its first focal plane design gears this optic to the more tactical or professional user. The 4-12x’s overallContinue reading “EOTECH Launches Super Short 4-12×36 Vudu Scope”
Jeremy Reid Custom Series 70
From 1911_purview Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by Jeremy Reid. My Reid quest reads like Goldilocks and the three bears. My first Reid was incredible, but it was a gold Springfield…sold it. The second Reid was a beautiful stainless Colt, but frag front strap, only if it’s Ned…sold it. But this one, thisContinue reading “Jeremy Reid Custom Series 70”
Tom Kilhoffer Custom Colt
From 1911_purview Colt stainless 80 series in .45 ACP by retired police lieutenant, master firearms instructor, and now CEO of TK Customs, Tom Kilhoffer out of Tomasboro Illinois. This 1911 is drum tight (with a low mounted Bomar and match grade Wilson barrel) and it runs like a scalded dog. Ordinarily, 80 series guns don’tContinue reading “Tom Kilhoffer Custom Colt”
.38 SUPER; The History & Life Of The Cartridge That’s Seen It All. Predating The 9mm, 45acp & 357mag
Many have asked so here it is. Starting life as the 38 Automatic it participated in the beginning of the semi-auto pistol, the gangster era, bullseye shooting, the combat shooting competition and the Narcos. Loved by many but known by few. Hope you enjoy.
German Precision Optics Introduces New PASSION HDi Riflescope Line
German Precision Optics (GPO USA) proudly announces the launch of the all-new PASSION™ HDi riflescope line; specifically designed and engineered to deliver elite optical performance at a price point never before achieved in this class. This riflescope line is designed for true performance over unnecessary complexity. The new PASSION™ HDi strips away high-cost nonessential featuresContinue reading “German Precision Optics Introduces New PASSION HDi Riflescope Line”
“Great Song Be River Baptism” of Easter Sunday, 1967
A great story relayed from out friend , Bud Gibson from one of his recent interviews. Courtesy of our guest this morning Curt Jones- Project Sigma B-56 “56 years ago I was in the middle of the jungle in some of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War, we were in the “Forbidden Zone” betweenContinue reading ““Great Song Be River Baptism” of Easter Sunday, 1967”
Scattered Shots 