Pete is a master of the 1911 platform, and to have a piece with this much of his work on it is a special thing!
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New for 2026, Working Lever Action Essentials: The Chiappa 92 Core
Dayton, OH – The Chiappa 92 Core in the Wildlands series is built around one priority: a lever-action that stays simple, fast, and ready without drifting into range-toy excess. It is intended to be a working rifle that shoulders naturally, cycles smoothly, and carries the features that matter most when the moment is short andContinue reading “New for 2026, Working Lever Action Essentials: The Chiappa 92 Core”
Every Gun Tells A Story, 3 Colt Revolvers With Great Stories
2 Colt Single Action Army’s and an Officers Model all with fun stories that make them more than just objects and more than just guns.
“How To Build The Perfect Auto”
Combat Autos on instagram shared these great vintage article scans.
China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems
Authored by Bojan Stojovski via Interesting Engineering, A new handheld coil gun developed in China is designed for discreet, non-lethal use, including law enforcement operations, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Capable of firing between 1,000 and 2,000 rounds per minute, the weapon can penetrate wooden boards from distances of several dozen yards. Its adjustable power settingsContinue reading “China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems”
Ed Brown – MAXI COMP – Classic 80’s Comp Gun – Springfield Armory 1911 45 ACP
The Ed Brown Maxi-Comp, for a time in the 80s, one of the hottest comp-guns anywhere.
The Korean War Week 94: Mines, Marines, and Mayhem – April 7, 1952
Nelson Ford Q&A#40; S&W Rear Sight, Changing the Blade, Youngstown Story, Shooting With A Prince
Couple of fun stories laced in with the 1911 and Smith Revolver Rear Sight Talk. Hope you enjoy
Springfield Armory Announces the Launch of the SA-35 4″ 9mm
GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the SA-35™ 4″ 9mm, offering a unique new addition to this incredibly popular line of semi-automatic pistols. Based on one of the most prolific and popular pistols in small arms history, the 9mm Springfield Armory® SA-35 gave shooters a modern take on a revered classic.Continue reading “Springfield Armory Announces the Launch of the SA-35 4″ 9mm”
Ruger Introduces Left-Handed Models of the Ruger American Rifle Generation II
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce something left-handed shooters have been asking for – left-handed models of the Ruger American® Rifle Generation II. The first of these models will be released in the Ranch configuration, with six chamberings available: 7.62x39mm, 450 Bushmaster, 400 Legend, 350 Legend, 300 Blackout and 5.56Continue reading “Ruger Introduces Left-Handed Models of the Ruger American Rifle Generation II”
Scattered Shots 