I have a few MCI (” C-rations”) from Vietnam war era and decided to crack open one to see how it held up. Turns out it was completely edible still. The crackers and the chocolate and rice cookies. As you can see, the crackers still look as good as the day they canned them. PrettyContinue reading “C-Ration From Vietnam”
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The Roots Of World War III
Authored by Francis P. Sempa via RealClearWire.com, The American diplomat and historian George F. Kennan called the First World War the “seminal catastrophe” of the 20th century, and he wrote two lengthy books on the events that led to the outbreak of that war: The Decline of Bismarck’s European Order and The Fateful Alliance. HeContinue reading “The Roots Of World War III”
Pope Rifle Barrels
By: Harry M. Popewith an introduction by Townsend Whelen THE POPE MUZZLE LOADING SYSTEM By Townsend Whelen THERE is a class of riflemen who indulge in shooting offhand at 200 yards at a bull’s-eye target, either the German ring target or the Standard American target. This form of shooting was introduced into this country byContinue reading “Pope Rifle Barrels”
Jim Hoag 8 Inch Long Slide
From pistol_purview What you see before you is the rarest gun in my collection—a Jim Hoag master grade 8” long slide. Jim built four versions of the 1911. The entry level was the police special, then class B, then class A, and then the master grade. The MG was Hoag’s top model and no expenseContinue reading “Jim Hoag 8 Inch Long Slide”
Election is Over
I know you all have heard about it by now. No need to rehash. I think it is pretty safe to say at this point that the election is now over. The image in the thumbnail is one of the most iconic moments ever caught on camera. Now it’s time to talk about what weContinue reading “Election is Over”
China: The Helpless Giant
Authored by James Rickards via DailyReckoning.com, Myths die hard. Among these is the great myth that China’s poised to take over the world. Today I’ll debunk that myth. No one seriously disputes the importance of China to the global economy. It’s the world’s second-largest economy after the U.S. and accounts for 17% of global GDPContinue reading “China: The Helpless Giant”
The Colt/ELISCO 653-P
Ever been watching Platoon and noticed that the carbine carried by Barnes and Elias look a little odd? That’s because they aren’t XM177s. They are something different. Something dictated by filming location. The guns used in the movie are Colt rifles made under license by Elisco in the Philippines. The 653P is essentially the sameContinue reading “The Colt/ELISCO 653-P”
Authorities Are Literally Losing Control Of The Streets As America’s Societal Collapse Accelerates
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, In a civilized society, authorities are able to maintain at least a basic level of law and order in the streets most of the time. Unfortunately, at this point it is up for debate whether the United States is still a “civilized society” or not. TheContinue reading “Authorities Are Literally Losing Control Of The Streets As America’s Societal Collapse Accelerates”
Beogams Now Up For Sell
Hau now has the Beogams on the ARVNuniforms store. You might remember me showing them to you a few weeks ago. If you want a set that looks right, is the correct cut and actually comes from Vietnam, made by Vietnamese mamasans, and is a helluva deal this is the place to get you someContinue reading “Beogams Now Up For Sell”
Trapper Guns Custom Colt
By Pistol_purview 1977 Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by pistolsmith Lin “Trapper” Alexiou. Trapper Guns out of Frazier Michigan was best known for their modified S&W 39-2 semi-automatic 9mms known as the “Scorpion” This gorgeous 1911 features Hogue hand made grip safety, checkering fore and aft, checkered (Nastoff style) commander hammer, and ofContinue reading “Trapper Guns Custom Colt”