Today we have a lot to talk about, caring for ivory, bone and stage grips, cutting frames on 1911s, Bren Ten Magazines, Spring weights, trouble with getting the cylinder out on a S&W, and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy.
Author Archives: Shawn
Morris Fisher: Master Rifleman
A saved post from the now long dead riflemanjournal blog Reluctantly, like Ferdinand the Bull, the young Marine Corps recruit, Morris Fisher, fell in with the rest of his training company, came to attention, brought his Springfield ’03 to “Right Shoulder Arms” and marched away from the barracks to the rifle range. He recalled inContinue reading “Morris Fisher: Master Rifleman”
Gary Plauche Incident
I You probably know about this. Gary rightfully shot a pedo who molested his son and it was all caught on camera. The subject came up and turns out Gary’s best friend’s son is an active member of ARFCOM., He chimed in to tell his and his Father’s memories of the event. You can readContinue reading “Gary Plauche Incident”
Colt Rail Gun ( 4,000 Round Torture Test) A Decade Plus Later
Over a decade ago I did a torture test on my Colt railed 1911. This is while the testing was going on for what became the M45A1 the Marines adopted for a bit. Lot of talk at the time at the info leaking out about the rail gun failing after a few thousand rounds. ThisContinue reading “Colt Rail Gun ( 4,000 Round Torture Test) A Decade Plus Later”
Dad’s First Week In Vietnam
I saw this image above on facebook and it reminded me of a story my Dad told about his first week in Vietnam. On some main base before going out to a firebase he was in an ammo bunker with some other new guys and 4 -5 veterans getting ready to go back home. ItContinue reading “Dad’s First Week In Vietnam”
The Korean War Week 90: No Surrender, No Armistice… No Hope? – March 10, 1952
Galco Introduces the Concealable 2.0 for Railed 4.25″ 1911s
Now available for 4.25″ 1911s with rail, the Concealable™ 2.0 is a thoroughly modern version of the strongside belt holster. Building on over four decades of success with the original Concealable, the 2.0 version is updated for 21st century gun carriers. Cut low at the front, the new design accommodates most popular carry-style red dotContinue reading “Galco Introduces the Concealable 2.0 for Railed 4.25″ 1911s”
Nelson FOrd Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Nelson Ford out of Phoenix AZ. This gun features Kings 201 strong side thumb safety, a Novak rear sight and Nelson’s pathognomonic front sight. Nelson still works on pistols, but he crossed over to the dark side—the wheel gun guys got him. Post build modifications: checkeringContinue reading “Nelson FOrd Custom Colt 1911”
CUT AND RUN 1985
It’s October so you know what that means. That’s right. Its time for me to tell you about movies with cannibals and rape. The 1985 film Cut and Run directed by Ruggero Deodato has both of those things and more! And, dare I say, it’s my favorite cannibal horror movie. The movie has a absurdlyContinue reading “CUT AND RUN 1985”
The Iran War Exposes The Farce Of American “Representative Democracy”
Authored by Ryan McMaken via MisesInstitute, The Trump administration has unilaterally—without any Congressional debate or vote, of course—forced Americans into yet another war. This time, the war is a large-scale military campaign against Iran. Was there any groundswell of public support for this war? Did the Congress vote to spend more American tax dollars onContinue reading “The Iran War Exposes The Farce Of American “Representative Democracy””
Scattered Shots 