ATF launched a new era of reform in 2025 focused on a commitment to transparency, accountability, and partnership with the firearms industry, gun owners, and the public. Under new leadership, the agency has fundamentally changed course, moving toward a model built on trust and collaboration. This means working with federal firearms and explosives licensees asContinue reading “ATF’s New Era of Reform”
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Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911
From 1911 Purview 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and thisContinue reading “Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911”
Paul Liebenberg — Pistol Dynamics Full House Custom Longslide 2011 — 40 S&W
Rarely seen wide-body from the bench of Paul Liebenberg, likely built to run in USPSA Limited class, where 40 cal 2011’s ruled for many years.
Kinetic Development Group Preparing to Expand Optic Mount Offerings Later in 2026
As 2026 continues to progress, Kinetic Development Group is preparing for the next phase of growth within its optic mount product category. Since first entering the market with the SideLok series, which remains the company’s flagship optic mounting platform, KDG has continued to evaluate opportunities to expand its offerings while maintaining the engineering discipline thatContinue reading “Kinetic Development Group Preparing to Expand Optic Mount Offerings Later in 2026”
SIGHTRON New “Snap Focus” Parallax Adjustment S6 Mil Hash Field Target Riflescopes
SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is pleased to announce the new “Snap Focus” S6 10-60×56 ED Mil Hash (MH) Field Target riflescopes. Available with or without magnetic focus wheel, these new models are in addition to the current field target riflescope line. The S6 field target scopeContinue reading “SIGHTRON New “Snap Focus” Parallax Adjustment S6 Mil Hash Field Target Riflescopes”
Nelson Ford Q&A#43; 1911 Army Manual Says Drop The Slide, S&W Timing/Endshake Defined, Favorite Guns
Today we have a detailed discussion on why even though the 1940 US Army 1911 Manual Says to drop the slide you still shouldn’t, a lot has changed in 86 years. We also have a detailed discussion about timing, what it means and how to check it, and why you want a little end shake.Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A#43; 1911 Army Manual Says Drop The Slide, S&W Timing/Endshake Defined, Favorite Guns”
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Ted Yost Full House Custom Colt 70 Series — Government Model 45 ACP
Another perfected Colt by Ted Yost, this one a straight classic custom Govt Model in 45 ACP.
NYPD Keeping Us Safe From Illegal Guns
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Larry Vickers — Full House Custom Two Tone Colt 1911 — 45 ACP
Larry Vickers made his whole adult life and career’s with firearms, entering the US Army while still in High School. Larry Served 20 years with Delta Force, he became well acquainted with the 1911 platform and began working on them in his down time, this beautiful example was finished by Larry in 1997/98.
