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Nelson Ford Q&A#36, Dropping Slides, Spring Weights, Cutting Frames, Cylinder Release Issues, Grips
Today we have a lot to talk about, caring for ivory, bone and stage grips, cutting frames on 1911s, Bren Ten Magazines, Spring weights, trouble with getting the cylinder out on a S&W, and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy.
Gary Plauche Incident
I You probably know about this. Gary rightfully shot a pedo who molested his son and it was all caught on camera. The subject came up and turns out Gary’s best friend’s son is an active member of ARFCOM., He chimed in to tell his and his Father’s memories of the event. You can readContinue reading “Gary Plauche Incident”
Colt Rail Gun ( 4,000 Round Torture Test) A Decade Plus Later
Over a decade ago I did a torture test on my Colt railed 1911. This is while the testing was going on for what became the M45A1 the Marines adopted for a bit. Lot of talk at the time at the info leaking out about the rail gun failing after a few thousand rounds. ThisContinue reading “Colt Rail Gun ( 4,000 Round Torture Test) A Decade Plus Later”
Nelson FOrd Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Nelson Ford out of Phoenix AZ. This gun features Kings 201 strong side thumb safety, a Novak rear sight and Nelson’s pathognomonic front sight. Nelson still works on pistols, but he crossed over to the dark side—the wheel gun guys got him. Post build modifications: checkeringContinue reading “Nelson FOrd Custom Colt 1911”
CUT AND RUN 1985
It’s October so you know what that means. That’s right. Its time for me to tell you about movies with cannibals and rape. The 1985 film Cut and Run directed by Ruggero Deodato has both of those things and more! And, dare I say, it’s my favorite cannibal horror movie. The movie has a absurdlyContinue reading “CUT AND RUN 1985”
Ted Yost – Estate Sporting Limited – Full House Custom Colt Slant Groove 1911 Govt – 45 ACP
Classic build by Ted Yost on a great and rare base Colt, the 60’s Slant Groove Govt Model. This one nicely topped with beautiful Craig Spegel grips.
Marlin 336; America’s Deer Rifle & Brush Gun With Rare Gunsight Police Scout, Marauder, Texas Models
Today with our Guest Matt we go over a long requested look at the Marlin 336. With 6 examples to look at and go over, ranging from extremely rare Gunsight Police Scout, to the plane jane guns that we, and our Dad’s, Grandpa’s and Friends took deer with and went camping with our whole lives.
Wilson/Vickers 1911 Mags Back
This is good news. To me anyway. Some policy decision and change at Wilson has happened according to Larry and now all of his Vickers stuff is back for sell at Wilson Combat’s website. All of it vanished when LAV got into his little spot of trouble ( illegal machine guns) but I guess reconsiderationContinue reading “Wilson/Vickers 1911 Mags Back”
Ozark Custom Springfield
1911_purview This Mil-Spec Springfield in .45 ACP was built by KJ Phillips out Ozark Custom Guns in Berryville Arkansas. KJ started building guns at Wilson Combat in 2011, moved over to Nighthawk for a spell, and then set out on his own in 2022 creating Ozark Custom Guns. My understanding is that he has movedContinue reading “Ozark Custom Springfield”
Scattered Shots 