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A Look Back At Some Old Articles & Ads

I love it when some one turns up a copy of an old slick rag and scans it. This isn’t even that old but its always fun to look back a little.

John Harrison Custom Series 70

From 1911_purview Colt 70 series in diminutive 9mm by one of the best to ever do it–the “gentlemen from Georgia” Mr. John Harrison. This beautiful 1911 is cloaked in (brushed flats with matte rounds) full hard chrome and elephant ivory grips….because 9 don’t go boom enough to break em.

Collapsing Empire: RIP CIA Front’s ‘Overt Operations’

Authored by Kit Klarenberg via ‘Global Delinquents’ blog, In recent months, a remarkable development in the Empire’s decline has gone almost entirely unnoticed. The National Endowment for Democracy’s grant database has been removed from the web. Until recently, a searchable interface allowed visitors to view detailed records of Washington-funded NGOs, civil society groups, and media projects inContinue reading “Collapsing Empire: RIP CIA Front’s ‘Overt Operations’”

The Korean War 029 – The Third Battle of Seoul – January 7, 1951

AIMPOINT Releases New Red Dot Optic in Collaboration with GLOCK

Manassas, VA, January 7, 2025 – Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology in partnership with GLOCK, a leading global manufacturer of pistols, announce an exclusive package that will be available January 20th in limited quantities. The GLOCK x Aimpoint COA™ combo will be available on select 9mm pistols with opticContinue reading “AIMPOINT Releases New Red Dot Optic in Collaboration with GLOCK”

Don Williams Custom Colt .38 Super

From 1911_purview Remember how I was saying some of the best 1911 pistolsmiths in the world seem to be hyper-congregated in the desert? Boom–Colt 38 super converted to 9mm by Arizona master Don Williams out of his shop Action Works. Doug Turnbull’s absolutely electric charcoal blue finish is dutifully ignited by elephant ivory grips

KGB Custom — Lipsey’s Jeff Quinn Edition Tuned up Ruger GP100 44 Special

Colonel Rex Applegate: Combat Firing (U.S. Army WWII Training Film)

Ken Bird’s SOG Mission load

My friend and SOG vet, Ken has listed his load for a SOG mission for our information. I used standard US gear attached to a Stabo Rig. The old style canteen covers around the belt loop. Strobe light case attached to shoulder compass and m7 Bayonet on belt. Swiss seat rope. M16 20 rd magazinesContinue reading “Ken Bird’s SOG Mission load”

Bud Price Custom Long Slide Colt

From 1911_purview Colt long-slide in .45 ACP by Bud Price (Western Gun Exchange) out of Miami…no not Florida, Miami Oklahoma. This gun was made in 1983 for a competitive shooter in West Virginia. I made his acquaintance by happenstance (that’s a lie, I stalked him) and after a lot of cajoling, I talked him intoContinue reading “Bud Price Custom Long Slide Colt”