Author Archives: Shawn
Angstadt Arms Introduces the Vanquish AR-22
Charlotte, NC (October 14, 2025) — Angstadt Arms, a leader in suppressed rimfire platforms and tactical weapon systems, proudly announces the Vanquish AR-22 — bringing the award-winning Vanquish integrally suppressed technology to the AR-22 platform. The Vanquish AR-22 combines Angstadt’s patented baffle-free integrally suppressed design with a precision-ported barrel engineered to drop the velocity ofContinue reading “Angstadt Arms Introduces the Vanquish AR-22”
AR-7 Vintage Advert
I’ve always wanted one of these. I’ve seen a half dozen over the years. None made by Armalite and all by a different company. Who the hell is it makes them now? Henry I think? Of course it’s some abomination with a rail on top because its 2025. I looked at one a few monthsContinue reading “AR-7 Vintage Advert”
Second Amendment Showdown: California Bans Glock Handguns In Major Challenge To Gun Rights
Authored by Jonathan Turley, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the long-anticipated “Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act,” Assembly Bill 1127, a law that may now trigger a major challenge under the Second Amendment. The law banned the Glock semi-automatic handguns that are a favorite of American gun owners, including former Vice President Kamala Harris. The lawContinue reading “Second Amendment Showdown: California Bans Glock Handguns In Major Challenge To Gun Rights”
Some More Vintage Colt Ads
That sporter lightweight would be laughed at today but it was a fine little gun. I wish they still made it with an A1 upper.
S&W Model 10-6 Shooting
One man’s loss (divorce) is another man’s gain (cheap gun). This is the case recently with my brother you ran across a friend who is going through the unpleasantness like many, many, many before him. He let my brother have this classic for a price so low you’d cry. This is the classic Model 10-6Continue reading “S&W Model 10-6 Shooting”
BONE TOMAHAWK
Bone Tomahawk is one of my all-time favorite films, horror or otherwise. It features a great cast, and some great acting, and it really establishes the mood in a realistic feeling time period… before it hits you with a gut punch like you have never had before. The only thing I can think of thatContinue reading “BONE TOMAHAWK”
Richard Heinie Full House Custom Colt — 1911 Comp Gun — Miami Vice Style
This early Richard Heinie Custom Colt, # RH24, was first built in 1979, then customized further in 1980. Richard then got the gun back in a trade and fit a full profile comp to it in the late 80s. This build is built very much like the covergun Heinie had on Handgunner in 1986, thatContinue reading “Richard Heinie Full House Custom Colt — 1911 Comp Gun — Miami Vice Style”
Squirrel Hunting Photo
Its been a good year so far. I’ve been going every evening. Its the time of year when everything starts to turn colors but is in the yellow-gold phase. I tried to video myself shooting one but the phone fell over on a second or two after I turned my back. But, for a frameContinue reading “Squirrel Hunting Photo”
Staccato Announces the HD C3.6 Pistol
Compact design delivers concealability, control, and duty-grade performance Staccato2011®, the creators of the 2011® pistol platform, today announced a new addition and newest innovation to its HD line of 2011 pistols, the HD C3.6. Designed to offer the unrivaled performance Staccato’s HD line has become known for, speed, precision and enhanced control, the HD C3.6Continue reading “Staccato Announces the HD C3.6 Pistol”