Photo by: Gary Stewart/ASSOCIATED PRESS Former Green Beret Bo Gritz announces to the media that the Weaver family standoff with federal agents has come to an end near Naples, Idaho on August 31, 1992. Randy Weaver surrendered to authorities after holding off law-enforcement officers for 11 days at his remote home in Naples, Idaho. (APContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE-Lt. Col. James Gordon “Bo” Gritz”
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Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the introduction of 10 new models of its recently upgraded 10/22® rifle. Each new model builds on the proven performance of the 10/22, enhancing a platform celebrated for its rugged reliability, adaptability and iconic status in the rimfire world. With this expansion, the upgradedContinue reading “Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models”
Getting What You Voted For
Jim Boland Custom
scarce_and_desirable Jim Boland’s “Space Gun” in .38 Super, designed for shooting steel as the Steel Challenge was then held at the Mad Doctor’s home range, Wes Thompson’s Juniper Tree Range. The pistol features Boland’s incredible beavertail work and his signature “gas pedals and mud flaps” (enlarged ambi safety levers with a thumb guard to keepContinue reading “Jim Boland Custom”
Rob Schauland — Alchemy Custom Weaponry Custom Colt 38 Super — Classic Chrome Singlestack
Clean Classic Custom Colt Government 1911 by Rob Schauland at the original ACW Shop.
10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson
Today we have a handful of 10mm pistols, revolvers and rifle. We unbelievably have a Bren Ten, an early Colt Delta Elite, the Smith & Wesson 610, a very early Glock 20 and a goofy looking homemade Glock 29/40, along with a rare Blackhawk convertible in both 38/40 (the first 10mil) and 10mm, along withContinue reading “10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson”
The Korean War Week 88: Riot or Revolution? – February 24, 1952
Nguyen Van Luong’s Amazing Mortar Wound
From our friend Nhat nhat_mil In October 1966, amid the long and grueling days of the Vietnam War, a quiet story began circulating through field hospitals near Da Nang—a story so extraordinary it seemed almost impossible to believe. A young soldier of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam named Nguyen Van Luong had beenContinue reading “Nguyen Van Luong’s Amazing Mortar Wound”
Friday Fun
Nelson Ford Q&A#34, Verdigris, 1911 Safety, Loading 45 Colt/Schofield, H&R 9Shot, Triple Locks & Rye
Plenty to talk about this evening, loading for 45 Colt using Schofield Brass (just use Schofield data), adjusting a 1911 safety, what’s that green stuff touching the brass on my leather holster; Verdigris, H&R 9 shot top breaks and Charter Arms revolvers plus plenty more I hope you enjoy
Scattered Shots 