Really classy Custom P35 from the hands of Jim Garthwaite, this Hi Power has many of his signature touches and is topped with a stunning set of Spegel grips. A very high-brow 9mm!
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Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Now Available in 360 Buckhammer
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Model 1854, chambered in 360 Buckhammer. Introduced in 2023, the straight-walled 360 Buckhammer cartridge was specifically designed for deer hunting and optimized for lever-action rifles. When paired with the Model 1854 series, thisContinue reading “Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Now Available in 360 Buckhammer”
LAPD Grip Makers With Special Guest Matt Olivier; Stark, Blackford, “Fuzzy” Farrant, Hurst & Hogue
Today we have a special guest, Matt Olivier of M&H Classics he is a Gun Collector, Seller, Writer and Aficionado, we’re lucky to have him here as he educates us on the Magnificent 5 LAPD grip makers from the 1960’s. Walter Stark, Joe Blackford, Fuzzy Farrant, John Hurst & Guy Hogue made up the 5Continue reading “LAPD Grip Makers With Special Guest Matt Olivier; Stark, Blackford, “Fuzzy” Farrant, Hurst & Hogue”
Hungry For Holiday C-rations?
I recently picked up a few more Vietnam ear MCI items. These are not easy to find anymore at a reasonable price compared to condition. Of course almost none of it is digestible and safe. The bread might be nonfatal but I wouldn’t risk it. The Peach jam can looked perfect in the photo butContinue reading “Hungry For Holiday C-rations?”
Friday Fun
I almost forgot.
Badger Ordnance Announces Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH)
Badger Ordnance (North Kansas City, MO) is pleased to introduce the Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH), the 4th generation from the inventors of the ambidextrous charging handle. The C1CH is a sleek and robust ambidextrous charging handle made for the AR15/M16/M4 family of weapon systems. Unlike other offerings on the market, our C1CH is machinedContinue reading “Badger Ordnance Announces Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH)”
John Cantius Garand 1888 – 1974
John Cantius Garand and the M1 RifleJohn Garand was born in St. Remi, Quebec, Canada, on January 1, 1888, moving to Connecticut at age ten. Working in a textile mill two years later, he soon patented a telescopic screw jack as well as an automatic bobbin winding machine. He later took a job at BrownContinue reading “John Cantius Garand 1888 – 1974”
Merry Christmas ( & Site Schedule)
Merry Christmas, guys. We are gonna take a few days off and wind things down till the new years. I will post some fun stuff maybe once a day but not the usual 4 posts a day during the week. I’m going to try to relax before the avalanche of press releases and news comeContinue reading “Merry Christmas ( & Site Schedule)”
ARVN Ranger Tiger Lady of South Vietnam
Madame Ho Thi Que, The Tiger Lady, courageously served in combat with the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion. Her exploits were legendary, even in the war torn region of South East Asia. She marched and fought with one of the most respected military units in Vietnam: the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion -“The Black Tigers”.Continue reading “ARVN Ranger Tiger Lady of South Vietnam”
Experimental SOG Boots
The famous Wellco made jungle boots tested by SOG for use in Laos and Cambodia. The idea being to look like indig barefeet tracks instead of the easily tracked USGI issue vibram sole jungle boot. I’m sure it only took you a few seconds to see why they didn’t work. Not comfortable with no traction.Continue reading “Experimental SOG Boots”
