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The Legendary Pistol of Charles Askins
In his own words This is the infamous story of the .22 caliber pistol that was converted to centerfire and helped Charles Askins win the National Matches at Camp Perry. The pistol was a Colt Woodsman with the gunsmithing done by no other than the legendary Frank Pachmayr. This story has been toldContinue reading “The Legendary Pistol of Charles Askins”
Guncrafter Industries Now Offers the “Prodigy Custom Package”
Elevate your Springfield Armory Prodigy™ with the expert enhancements of the GI Custom Shop. This upgrade transforms a fine pistol into an exceptional firearm by integrating meticulous craftsmanship and precision modifications. The Prodigy™ undergoes comprehensive reliability enhancements, including polishing and adjusting the barrel feed ramp and throat, ensuring smooth chambering. The extractor hook geometry andContinue reading “Guncrafter Industries Now Offers the “Prodigy Custom Package””
The Matewan Massacre
I wrote about this bit of local history back in 2020 for the 100 year anniversary for it but that was on the LooseRounds website which is now pinning for the fjords as Hognose was wont to say. Over the weekend I went back to the yearly anniversary event to check it out again. TheContinue reading “The Matewan Massacre”
What US Troops Actually Think of the XM-7
This is a good video. A fella has gathered a lot of feedback and news about the new M14. Everything the troops are complaining about was predicted to happen as soon as the XM7 and the new service round was developed how many years ago now? Early wear, too heavy, not enough ammo, laughable accuracy,Continue reading “What US Troops Actually Think of the XM-7”
Safariland Expands Solis Holster to Include Sig Sauer P365 Family
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands is proud to announce an exciting new addition to its innovative Solis™ holster line: compatibility with the popularContinue reading “Safariland Expands Solis Holster to Include Sig Sauer P365 Family”
Browning, the Gun Wizard
By Edward C. Crossman, 1918 Old John Browning has produced the finest machine guns for our army ever invented AMERICA has finer guns in the AA Browning light and heavy type than any nation now at war. While the members of Congressional military committees vapored and fumed that blue print guns never killed an enemy,Continue reading “Browning, the Gun Wizard”
Ikey Starks Custom Colt
From 1911_purview Right around the time I was graduating from high school, this Colt in .45 ACP was being made by Ikey Starks of Sports West out of Lakewood CO. Ikey co-founded Sports West with George Orndorff and the two of them crafted high end custom guns in the 70s and 80s. George was moreContinue reading “Ikey Starks Custom Colt”
Rich Niemer 1911
From 1911_purview Some months back I saw a 1911 on GB advertised as “made by Detonics gunsmith.” I asked Rainman and he said it’s probably Rich Niemer. So I bought it. It came –I field stripped it “RNJ” on the disco rail. Sure nuff, Richard Niemer Junior. Rick was the head gunsmith at Detonics forContinue reading “Rich Niemer 1911”
M55 Quadmount
How do you increase the firepower of your magnificent .50 cal. M2 Browning Machine Gun when there’s only room for one finger on the trigger and someone else has to feed you the belt so it doesn’t get kinked up? You climb out of your foxhole, take it off the tripod, mount it on aContinue reading “M55 Quadmount”
Scattered Shots 