Dad told me a story several times over the years about a night in Vietnam. It was really stuck in his head since he was almost killed and was wounded during the same attack. Dad was in an artillery unit that would set up on hills with temporary fire bases. One night the base wasContinue reading “A Dad Vietnam War Story”
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MARS Armament — Steve Morrison — THUG Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP
Project Manager Soldier Lethality Announces Type Classification for NGSW
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL) announced today the official Type Classification – Standard (TC-STD) of the U.S. Army’s M7 Rifle and M250 Automatic Rifle, signifying a major program milestone. Following a full and open competition, including technical testing and Soldier touch points, a 10-year production contract was awarded to SIGContinue reading “Project Manager Soldier Lethality Announces Type Classification for NGSW”
CT Brian Custom Colt
From 1911_purview Absolutely gorgeous Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Tim Brian aka CT Brian. His aesthetic is classic meets contemporary, but unlike many smiths who emulate others, his style is quintessentially his and his alone. You never see a picture of a CT Brian and think “gee I wonder who made that?”Continue reading “CT Brian Custom Colt”
B5 Systems Modular Platform Stock Available Now
B5 Systems, a leading provider of professional-grade firearm accessories, proudly announces the launch of its new Modular Platform Stock. Designed with modularity, durability, and performance in mind, the Modular Platform Stock brings comfort and customization to firearms utilizing 1913 Picatinny mounted stocks. B5 Systems Modular Platform Stock Features: • Adjustable Spring Assist Cheekpiece, adding ½”Continue reading “B5 Systems Modular Platform Stock Available Now”
ATF Launches “New Era Of Reform”, Encourages Revoked Gun Dealers To Reapply
Submitted by Gun Owners of America, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has just announced that it’s “ushering in a new chapter” of “transparency, accountability, and partnership with the firearms industry” on its official web page. The most notable of these changes is that ATF has invited those Federal Firearms Licensees whoContinue reading “ATF Launches “New Era Of Reform”, Encourages Revoked Gun Dealers To Reapply”
Alton Dinan 1952 Custom Colt
From 1911-purview 1952 Colt (with beautiful radial checkering) modified by Alton Dinan out of Canaan Connecticut. His specialty shop dealt predominantly with professional handgunners. That’s right, he worked for and did business with his peers, men he fully intended to be in staunch competition with. That’s honor. After a long stint in the Navy duringContinue reading “Alton Dinan 1952 Custom Colt”
Nelson Ford — @THEGUNSMITHINC — 1988 Colt Delta Elite Custom 10 MM
Really groovy build from Nelson’s shop, circa 1988. This gun is a great look at what clean and functional pistol smithing looked like in the late 80s. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com Go check out Nelson’s Channel, especially this video he did on the Colt Series 80 System! • Nelson Ford 1911 Talking About The Se…
Memorial Day
In yearly observance of Memorial Day we will not be posting anything new today. Everything will be back tomorrow.
Memorial Day War Movie Marathon
Here in the U.S. of A. it is Memorial Day. For those that don’t live here, Memorial Day is the one day a year that we remember those who died fighting for our country. A lot of people like to have barbecues and family gatherings. I like to spend the day making those people feelContinue reading “Memorial Day War Movie Marathon”
Scattered Shots 