Category Archives: Thoughts
Sean McSheehy Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series by Sean McSheehy, formerly of Cylinder and Slide. Years ago I decided I needed a 1911 from Bill Laughridge before he (or I) died. I called him, we discussed it, and I sent a gun. Years went by and no word, so I figured his arthritis got the best of him,Continue reading “Sean McSheehy Custom Colt”
Winchester Model 1897 Riotgun
A look at the Model 97
Upgrade 2018
Back in 2018, an awesome film from Blumhouse just slipped out. Upgrade is a cyberpunk revenge thriller that is very violent and ultra-dark. The story is set in the near future, where humanity is getting into Ghost In The Shell territory with cybernetic upgrades, a Panopticon society, and enough to technology to make Ted KContinue reading “Upgrade 2018”
US Army Experimental Full Auto M1911
A photo of the ultra rare full auto 1911 that was being developed for WW2.
Pete Single Custom 1911
1911_purview This Colt chambered in .45 ACP was built by one of America’s finest metalsmiths…Mr. Pete Single. Pete is often described as “the man behind the man” because, during the golden era of custom 1911 pistolsmithing, he performed checkering, machining, and precision metalwork for many of the most respected pistolsmiths in the United States. WhileContinue reading “Pete Single Custom 1911”
THEM!
One of my articles from Last Movie Outpost
AR-7 Vintage Advert
I’ve always wanted one of these. I’ve seen a half dozen over the years. None made by Armalite and all by a different company. Who the hell is it makes them now? Henry I think? Of course it’s some abomination with a rail on top because its 2025. I looked at one a few monthsContinue reading “AR-7 Vintage Advert”
BONE TOMAHAWK
Bone Tomahawk is one of my all-time favorite films, horror or otherwise. It features a great cast, and some great acting, and it really establishes the mood in a realistic feeling time period… before it hits you with a gut punch like you have never had before. The only thing I can think of thatContinue reading “BONE TOMAHAWK”
Sniper’s Rifle Fork For Use In Vietnam
This is a pretty rare item you will likely never see in the wild. These were made and issued out for US Army Snipers for use in Vietnam. You stick the sharp end into the ground and rest the XM21 rifle in the top green more rounded “U.” It must not have been very popular.Continue reading “Sniper’s Rifle Fork For Use In Vietnam”
