First, If you go searching the site for all of the A Boy and His Rifle posts, you won’t find most of them. The majority of them were on the old website and are now gone. I regret that because it is one of my favorite ongoing series and it had many friends and readersContinue reading “A Boy & His Rifle (Part 12)”
Author Archives: Shawn
Colt, Guns.com Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Auction Benefitting SAF
Colt’s Manufacturing Company and Guns.com have teamed up to offer a one-of-a-kind auction featuring an exclusive collector’s edition Colt Custom Shop Python in celebration of the nation’s founding, with all proceeds benefitting the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). “Anniversaries invite reflection, but they should also inspire ambition,” said Colt’s Head of Marketing Kristin Marlow. “As AmericaContinue reading “Colt, Guns.com Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Auction Benefitting SAF”
Someone’s Lifetime Of Shooting
I was at an antique store the other day and ran across this. Of course I had to buy it and save it. Some woman ran the place and got them from an estate sale for decorating.. No doubt some hipster millennial shit. It really filled me with melancholy. This was some old local guy’sContinue reading “Someone’s Lifetime Of Shooting”
WOOX Introduces the Elegante Sporter Purpose-Built Bolt Action Stock
The New Standard in Classic Hunting Stocks WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Elegante Sporter bolt action rifle stock. The Sporter was designed and engineered for hunters who appreciate classic form with modern features,Continue reading “WOOX Introduces the Elegante Sporter Purpose-Built Bolt Action Stock”
Colt ACE & ACE II
I mentioned the Colt ACE 2 the other day and have been thinking about it on and off ever since. The ACE was an updated conversion slide , barrel and magazine for using a .22 long rifle. It was made to work with the series 80 guns. The original was the ACE and was originallyContinue reading “Colt ACE & ACE II”
Behlert Custom 10mm Delta Elite
1911_purview Compensated Delta Elite by Austin Behlert— aka “The Butcher.” Behlert began his career in the 1950s, becoming one of the earliest pioneers in competitive pistolsmithing, especially in the emerging combat shooting disciplines. Based in Cranford, New Jersey, he gained a reputation as an exceptional innovator in handgun customization. Over the years he mentored several wellContinue reading “Behlert Custom 10mm Delta Elite”
Bill Laughridge — Cylinder & Slide Custom 1911 — First 500 — M1911 45 ACP
A stellar example of the elusive C&S First 500 Run of ‘custom reproductions’.
Nelson Ford Q&A #46; 1911 Barrel, Am I Moving My Shop Up North, Refinishing, Straw-ing, More Bluing
Today we talk more again about bluing, revolver work, moving north but not moving on. 1911 barrels, 1902 refinishing and plenty more.
Friday Fun
Bill Laughridge — Cylinder & Slide Custom 1911 — First 500 — M1911 45 ACP
A stellar example of the elusive C&S First 500 Run of ‘custom reproductions’.