A fellow recently shared images of a single shot model 70 Winchester in .308 in the collectors group. This is the first time I have seen one like it. The first thing I noticed was the lack of safety levers on the bolt. The action removed from the stock shows now ability to convert to magazineContinue reading “Single Shot Model 70”
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Dead Heat 1988
Dead Heat is one of those little gems that seem to regularly come right out of the 1980s. It is a genre-blending mix of action, comedy, and horror featuring cops and zombies. They just don’t make movies like this anymore, that fit right in with other classics like Re-Animator, although it is a step downContinue reading “Dead Heat 1988”
General Edward Porter Alexander
A Bio of the CSA’s Best Artillery officer.
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AIMPOINT Broadens COA and A-CUT Adoption Across Leading Pistol Brands
Las Vegas, NV, January 20, 2026 –During the NSSF SHOT Show, Aimpoint announces a significant expansion of its COA® pistol red dot sight through a growing network of OEM partners. The COA optic is offered as a factory-installed package, with pistols shipping directly from manufacturers equipped with the optic via Aimpoint’s integrated A-CUT® interface. ThisContinue reading “AIMPOINT Broadens COA and A-CUT Adoption Across Leading Pistol Brands”
Introducing the FN 309: Peace of Mind Performance
McLean, VA — FN America, LLC makes owning and operating an FN pistol more accessible than ever with the launch of the FN 309™ MRD. A lightweight, optics-ready 9mm pistol with high- and low-capacity magazines and easy-to-use features, the FN 309 is the perfect choice for those who value both reliability and precision in personalContinue reading “Introducing the FN 309: Peace of Mind Performance”
Venry D’Aiguillon – Radical Precision Wild 1980’s Custom 1911
Venry D’Aiguillon was an east coast master metal-smith who chose the 1911 pistol as his medium. This example shows his Radical welding, shaping and machine work on an Essex frame and Colt National Match slide.
Colt SHOT Show Commercial Rifle Display
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The Korean War Week 83: The Medics’ War! – January 20, 1952
There’s discussion- and disagreement- in UN Command and Washington about whether or not to poll all the POWs the UN side holds to see where they would like to go should they be released. There are arguments for and against this, and it brings up a couple different interpretations of the Geneva Convention. This weekContinue reading “The Korean War Week 83: The Medics’ War! – January 20, 1952”
