RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 11, 2025) — GPO USA, a leading manufacturer of sporting optics and accessories, is proud to announce its latest high-performance riflescope, the CENTURI™ 3-12x44i Super Compact. This riflescope is designed for shooters seeking premium optics with unparalleled compactness. Engineered specifically for short, ultralight MSR and rimfire rifles, the second focal plane non-magnifying reticleContinue reading “GPO’s New CENTURI 3-12x44i Super Compact Riflescope Perfect for Compact MSR’s, and Rimfire Rifles”
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“Akuriz” Custom 1911
From 1911_purview Who was “Akuriz by Wilson.” The Custom Handguns page on Facebook (chocked full of old guys) failed me, so I’m reaching out to the universe. I’m probably going the wrong direction since you people are 30-40 years old…but here’s what we know: The smith’s initials were T.W. and his shop was in DallasContinue reading ““Akuriz” Custom 1911″
US Budget Deficit Hits A Record $840 Billion In First 4 Months Of 2025; Interest On Debt Hits Record $1.2 Trillion
From Zerohedge First the good news: Elon Musk’s DOGE is going through government spending with a fine-toothed comb, slashing a million here, a billion there. The bad news: at the rate it is going, DOGE will need a few hundred years to make a tangible impact, because as the Treasury reported earlier today, in JanuaryContinue reading “US Budget Deficit Hits A Record $840 Billion In First 4 Months Of 2025; Interest On Debt Hits Record $1.2 Trillion”
Brown’s Guncraft Custom 1911
1911_purview Springfield Armory compensated 38 super by marine sergeant Lee Brown (Brown’s Guncraft) out of Bakersville California. Why did he mill out the rear of the slide to expose the extractor? Why do they lighten Porsches by using carbon fiber? Because heavy things move slower. Lightened slides cycle quicker. Lee had the best Afro inContinue reading “Brown’s Guncraft Custom 1911”
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HUXWRX Announces its First Fully 3D-Printed Pistol Suppressor, the FLOW 9k Ti Suppressor
Las Vegas, NV – HUXWRX Safety Co. is proud to unveil the FLOW 9k Ti, a groundbreaking innovation in suppressor technology, at the SHOT Show 2025. This fully 3D-printed pistol suppressor, crafted from Grade 5 Titanium, sets a new standard for performance, durability and versatility in firearm suppression. Engineered for unmatched efficiency, the FLOW 9kContinue reading “HUXWRX Announces its First Fully 3D-Printed Pistol Suppressor, the FLOW 9k Ti Suppressor”
SAAMI Publishes 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Specifications
Remember back in the day when a new commercial cartridge being released was a big deal? That seems like ages and ages ago. Now it seems we get some new ( but not really) round out a few times a year. Seems like precious few of them do anything new or are even actually newContinue reading “SAAMI Publishes 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Specifications”
Clarence Alexander Raville Custom 1911
From 1911_purview This crazy 80 series pew stick was built by Clarence Alexander “Paco” Raville, who was a skilled machinist, gunsmith, engineer, and inventor based in Southern California. He is best known for founding Caraville Arms, a company that developed the innovative “Double Ace” conversion unit for 1911-style pistols. This aftermarket kit transformed the traditionalContinue reading “Clarence Alexander Raville Custom 1911”
Early 90’s Wayne Novak Custom Colt — Combat Commander 45 ACP
TangoDown – Vickers Tactical Slide Stop for GEN5 .45ACP/10MM GLOCK Models
TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Vickers Tactical™ lineup, the Vickers Tactical™ Slide Stop for GEN5 .45ACP/10MM GLOCK® models (VTSS-005). The VTSS-005 is precision stamped from 4130 chrome moly steel and heat treated with non-glare black finish. The thumb pad has been reshaped with deep serrations to easily manipulate theContinue reading “TangoDown – Vickers Tactical Slide Stop for GEN5 .45ACP/10MM GLOCK Models”
Scattered Shots 