From 1911_Purview Colt 80 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Matt Davis, who got his “coming up” in Richard Heinie’s shop. Before there was Henry, there was Matt…Dick’s protege who helped him dig out of a 5 year back log. There was a rumor at the time that Matt was as good as Dick. Now,Continue reading “Matt Davis Custom Colt”
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The Korean War Week 122 – One Showdown Ends, Another Begins- October 20, 1952
One fight comes to an end as another gets going- the ROK forces are victorious and drive the Chinese completely off of White Horse Hill, but Operation Showdown, a larger battle involving a whole hill complex, is indecisive as the week ends despite a lot of brutal fighting. Away from the battlefield the question stillContinue reading “The Korean War Week 122 – One Showdown Ends, Another Begins- October 20, 1952”
Lebman’s “BabyMachinegun” Full Auto M1911s
Is there anything the Colt Model M1911 can’t do? I certainly don’t think so. I’m not the only one either. Long before the idea of the PDW ( personal defense weapon) existed for military and VIP protection, there were some men who felt that a full auto M1911 would be just the ticket. Sad toContinue reading “Lebman’s “BabyMachinegun” Full Auto M1911s”
Berger Expands Elite Hunter Ammunition Line with New 6.8 Western Offering
Mesa, AZ – Available now, Berger has added new 6.8 Western ammunition to their industry-leading Elite Hunter ammunition product line. Berger’s new 6.8 Western load features a heavy-for-caliber 170 Grain Elite Hunter bullet traveling at an impressive 2,900 fps, delivering outstanding exterior ballistics and long-range terminal performance. With a best-in-class 0.339 G7 Ballistic Coefficient (BC)Continue reading “Berger Expands Elite Hunter Ammunition Line with New 6.8 Western Offering”
Colt Single Actions With Fleur De Li Grips, A Little History & Request For More, Plus A Little .32!!
Sean McSheehy Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series by Sean McSheehy, formerly of Cylinder and Slide. Years ago I decided I needed a 1911 from Bill Laughridge before he (or I) died. I called him, we discussed it, and I sent a gun. Years went by and no word, so I figured his arthritis got the best of him,Continue reading “Sean McSheehy Custom Colt”
Winchester Model 1897 Riotgun
A look at the Model 97
Upgrade 2018
Back in 2018, an awesome film from Blumhouse just slipped out. Upgrade is a cyberpunk revenge thriller that is very violent and ultra-dark. The story is set in the near future, where humanity is getting into Ghost In The Shell territory with cybernetic upgrades, a Panopticon society, and enough to technology to make Ted KContinue reading “Upgrade 2018”
US Army Experimental Full Auto M1911
A photo of the ultra rare full auto 1911 that was being developed for WW2.
J.H. Fitzgerald
J.H. Fitzgerald at Camp Perry, working on a competitor’s Colt 1911. Better known simply as “Fitz,” Fitzgerald was arguably America’s first true custom pistolsmith. Yes, long before Armand Swenson and the other legendary names that would follow. A former prizefighter and hardware store gun salesman, Fitz joined Colt in 1918 and quickly became the go-toContinue reading “J.H. Fitzgerald”
