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”
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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”
Henry Holsters Announces the Spark Light-Bearing Pistol Holster
[Bloomington, IN] – Henry Holsters, a leader in innovative and durable firearm carry solutions, is proud to introduce the Spark Light-Bearing Pistol Holster. Designed for concealed carriers and professionals who demand uncompromising performance, the Spark holster provides an exceptional balance of comfort, security, and rapid accessibility for light-equipped handguns. The Spark Light-Bearing Pistol Holster isContinue reading “Henry Holsters Announces the Spark Light-Bearing Pistol Holster”
Chuck Rogers — Rogers Precision — Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP — Golfballs!
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Vintage Milt Sparks No. 4 Yaqui Slide for the Colt 45 1911
Vintage Milt Sparks No. 4 Yaqui Slide for the Colt 45 1911. This is from the early Idaho City Days. A favorite holster style worn by Col. Jeff Cooper while on the range and in the classroom. Available on the site..👇🏻Vintagegunleathertoday.com
McMillan Drop-In Ready Stocks Make Bedding Optional for Most Shooters
McMillan Stocks, a trusted name in precision rifle components, is making one thing crystal clear: if you’re using a Drop-In Ready McMillan stock, you probably don’t need to bed it. For decades, rifle bedding was a standard practice for gunsmiths chasing tight groups and peak performance. But with McMillan’s precision inletting process, those extra stepsContinue reading “McMillan Drop-In Ready Stocks Make Bedding Optional for Most Shooters”
Jim Stroh Custom Comp Series 80
From 1911_purview Colt 80 series comp gun chambered in 45 ACP by Jim Stroh (Alpha Precision Inc) out of Good Hope GA. This 1911 with a nickel lower is just old school cool with a square and checkered trigger guard, Barsto barrel and Swenson thumb safety, Bomar adjustable sight, and 50 LPI checkering. Hard chromeContinue reading “Jim Stroh Custom Comp Series 80”
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Military Armament Corporation Introduces the MAC IX
Knoxville, TN – Military Armament Corp (MAC) an SDS Arms brand, is pleased to introduce the MAC IX. This direct blowback semi-automatic PCC was designed in Knoxville, TN. The MAC IX features an AR pistol grip, a picatinny rail for the easy mounting of optics. The MAC IX has a very sleek and clean 7075-T6Continue reading “Military Armament Corporation Introduces the MAC IX”