By Luis Valdes In 1975, a company in my ancestral home of España (Spain) released to the shooting community what was then one of the most desired handguns in the world. A compact, lightweight aluminium framed, .45 ACP pistol styled after the 1911. That company was Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. and the pistol was theContinue reading “Spain’s Star PD 45 Pistol”
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The Korean War Week 60: Neutral Zone Violations and the 38th Parallel Standoff – August 12, 1951
Ted Yost Personal Custom Smith & Wesson 681 — The Perfected L Frame Revolver — 357 Magnum
Just a superb model 681, fully and beautifully customized by Ted Yost. Ted built this one for himself and carried it some before a good friend talked him out of it. I am honored to get to handle it now.
Davidson’s Exclusive Model 940 Revolver from Smith & Wesson
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms, ammunition, optics, cutlery, and accessories wholesalers, has collaborated with Smith & Wesson to reintroduce the Model 940 revolver. The original Model 940, chambered in 9mm, was introduced in 1991 and produced through 1998. Similar in appearance to the 640, the 940 used moon clips to load, and extractContinue reading “Davidson’s Exclusive Model 940 Revolver from Smith & Wesson”
Korriphila Redux: Commissions Korth Germany to Create a Limited Edition Version of the Legendary Precision Pistol
A rare interesting press release for a change. Luxus Capital, LLC, the registered trademark owner of Korriphila®, announces that Korth Germany is prepared to produce an exclusive limited edition based on Korriphila’s original designs and drawings. Luxus Capital, LLC has owned the Korriphila® brand for several years and has taken a deliberate and disciplined approachContinue reading “Korriphila Redux: Commissions Korth Germany to Create a Limited Edition Version of the Legendary Precision Pistol”
Model 12 Now Sports Real Wood Butt and Forearm
The Winchester Air Rifle Model 12 BB Gun sports a real wood butt and forearm and the look of Dad’s duck gun. This tough shooter helps mentors teach gun safety and marksmanship skills with a familiar look and style. It holds up to 250 BBs in its reservoir for all day adventures. The Winchester AirContinue reading “Model 12 Now Sports Real Wood Butt and Forearm”
The Bubble Is Bursting: Delinquency Rates Have Doubled And Credit Card Defaults Are Soaring
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, Did you know that U.S. households are carrying $1.18 trillion in credit card debt? Considering the fact that the average rate of interest on credit card balances is now over 20 percent, that is not good news at all. Sadly, most of the country is justContinue reading “The Bubble Is Bursting: Delinquency Rates Have Doubled And Credit Card Defaults Are Soaring”
Alchemy Custom Weaponry — 1 of 45 — ANOMALY 45 ACP — A Hammerless 1911??
Buying A Used 1911 Pistol; What To Check & Look For With Nelson Ford The Gunsmith Inc.
Gun Sales Fall Under 1 Million For First Time In Six Years; Ammo Prices Sink To Lows
From Zerohedge After years of pandemic-fueled surges and politically driven buying sprees, the U.S. gun market is sliding deeper into a downturn. With Republicans controlling both Congress and the White House, fears of sweeping federal gun bans from far-left Democrats have abated, stripping away one of the industry’s most reliable sales catalysts. The latest July figures fromContinue reading “Gun Sales Fall Under 1 Million For First Time In Six Years; Ammo Prices Sink To Lows”
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