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Vortex’s New Crossfire HD Riflescopes

From rimfire to muzzleloader, straight-wall to scout, the new Crossfire® HD line of riflescopes is built for how you hunt, with application-specific models to fill any tag. Offering the perfect balance between simplicity and performance, this new generation is the perfect choice for hunters looking for an optic that fills the freezer, year after year.Continue reading “Vortex’s New Crossfire HD Riflescopes”

The Korean War Week 63: The Battle of Bloody Ridge – September 2, 1951

The South Koreans have won their fight northeast of the Punchbowl, but not that far away the Battle of Bloody Ridge is earning its name, with casualties rising into the thousands for both sides. The Korean War Week 63: The Battle of Bloody Ridge – September 2, 1951

Nelson Ford Q&A #13, Using Buffers On 1911’s, Ruger Trigger Jobs, .22 Snap Caps & Alternatives

Today a quick Q&A on 1911 Buffers, 1911’s in 9mm, .22 snap caps and drywall anchors as alternatives, doing Ruger revolver trigger jobs, 1927 Argentine 1911’s and plenty more.

Austin Behlert 1911

From 1911_purview A buddy of mine found this 1911 because it was cool and it had good bones. BUT..it was five different colors, had a banged up Bomar , and was just overall a little weird for its 30 years of service. Who are we kidding, it was exhausted. He sent it to me toContinue reading “Austin Behlert 1911”

SAF Files Amicus in Case Challenging SBR Restrictions

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging the court hear Jamond M. Rush v. United States of America, a case challenging restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs). It is SAF’s second Supreme Court amicus brief on this topic, following a similar brief filed in DavidContinue reading “SAF Files Amicus in Case Challenging SBR Restrictions”

KY Hunting Season 9-3-2025

A little update on how its going. It’s been a challenge so far this year. At first the extreme heat made them eat before dawn and well after sunset (when you can’t hunt) and then the drop to cooler temps has made it so windy its impossible to hear or spot them until you areContinue reading “KY Hunting Season 9-3-2025”

Some Rhodesian Stuff

Jason Burton – Heirloom Precision Full House Custom Colt 1911 70 Series Government Model 45ACP

Just a Classic Custom 1911 from Jason’s Arizona shop. Jason has a long history of putting out top shelf custom 1911’s, this one is built very much in what I think of as ‘Jason’s Spec’, Displaying his flawless hand checkering and a great blued finish, topped off with great Grips.

1896 Colt New Police Vs. 1904; Something I Have Never Seen Before, Nelson Ford The Gunsmith Inc.

I have been through hundreds Colt double action revolvers but until cleaning this early model 1896 Colt New Police .32 I had never come across a leaf spring in the hammer and on the cylinder stop in the frame. We’ll take it apart and compare with the normal coil spring Colts with their safety system.

Bushmaster – Bravo Zulu Pistol Series

Building on the heritage and legacy of the Bushmaster® family of firearms, Bushmaster® is excited to announce the release of the new Bushmaster® Bravo Zulu™ pistol series, chambered in .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO/.223 REM. The Bushmaster® Bravo Zulu™ Pistol is inspired by the design, quality and build profile of our original Bravo Zulu™ Line,Continue reading “Bushmaster – Bravo Zulu Pistol Series”