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Alan Tillman Custom Colt
Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Austin Texas gunsmith Alan Tillman. This gun with two (compensated and non-compensated) barrels/slides, features Schuemann match grade barrels, Novaks sights, Pete Single flawless checkering, and lustrous hard chrome. Tillman was a Yamaha motorcycle salesman for years in a small family run business. In 1985 he left to helpContinue reading “Alan Tillman Custom Colt”
Tommy Guns in .30-06 and .30 Carbine
I had no idea these existed. I guess it shouldn’t surprise anyone who has read about various modifications tried out on guns used in the war.
The Korean War Week 74: The US Wants To Prolong The War – November 18, 1951
AMT Long Slide Hardballer
Some of you may recall a few years ago I talked about the AMT Hardballer my friend Brady gave me. I talked a bit about it at the time on the old site but didn’t do much long range shooting with it. Yesterday I took advantage of a cool day to play around with itContinue reading “AMT Long Slide Hardballer”
Vietnam War Disguised Censor
Extremely rare jungle sensor disguised as a moss covered stick, supplied by the CIA and placed by Special Forces teams and LRRP/Rangers along suspected enemy infiltration routes these came in three different designs, a stone or pebble was one other version. As you can see three unissued sensors still on the original plastic covered cardContinue reading “Vietnam War Disguised Censor”
Vic Tibbets Full House Custom Classic Fighter 1911 Commander — Bobtail — 45 ACP
Visualizing The World’s $111 Trillion In Government Debt In One Giant Chart
From Zerohedge While global public debt is lower than pandemic highs in real terms, it remains stubbornly elevated at $111 trillion. This graphic, via Visual Capitalist’s Dorothy Neufeld, shows world debt by country in 2025, based on data from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. A Closer Look at World Debt by Country Below, we breakContinue reading “Visualizing The World’s $111 Trillion In Government Debt In One Giant Chart”
German Precision Optics Unveils New PASSION APO 16-48×65 Spotting Scope
Compact Power with Exceptional Clarity Richmond, VA. – German Precision Optics (GPO) proudly announces the release of the PASSION APO 16-48x65mm spotting scope. This high-performance compact spotting scope was designed and built for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, birders, and those who demand premium performance without the unnecessary bulk. “Delivering professional-grade clarity in an ultra-portable design, theContinue reading “German Precision Optics Unveils New PASSION APO 16-48×65 Spotting Scope”
1993 Colt Combat Elite
Today we are going to look at a 1911 that belongs to a friend of mine. Made in 1993 this is the Combat Elite with the adjustable sights. He had bought this gun from a fellow around 1999 if my memory serves and carried it as his EDC until fairly recently. His ’93 Combat EliteContinue reading “1993 Colt Combat Elite”
Scattered Shots 