From the old Arsenal of Democracy blog. I often get asked, typically by people who should know better where a combat gun/carry should “shoot”, or rather where they should aim their “gat” at fighting distances to hit their targets. In my opinion, ALL fighting pistols should have a Point of Impact (POI) exactly or closeContinue reading “How to shoot, or rather HOW TO AIM A COMBAT PISTOL”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Lindsey Owen Alexiou Custom Colt
From 1911_purview This two tone 70 series Colt was massaged by Motown pistolsmith Lindsey Owen Alexiou (1936–2012). Lin was the founder of Trapper Gun, Inc, which he established in 1969. Working in the Detroit suburbs, Alexiou became a respected figure during the golden age of American custom pistol smithing. He was was known to radicallyContinue reading “Lindsey Owen Alexiou Custom Colt”
A History of Speedloaders
Revolver speedloaders appeared not long after the first top-break and swing-open cylinder revolvers hit the market in the late 19th Century. Here is their history.
Mylie Hudson Custom 1911
1911_purview Custom 1911 by Texas pistolsmith Mylie Hudson. About 18 months ago, a friend of mine came across a Mylie Hudson-built 1911 on GunBroker. I had never owned or seen one, so I bought it and started doing what I always do—researching the man behind the gun. To my surprise, I found him. I calledContinue reading “Mylie Hudson Custom 1911”
Nelson Ford Q&A#52; Chamber Tolerance, Cylinder Spacing, Extending 38 Super Mag & A Youngstown Story
Unertl 20x Target RifleScope
Everything about oozes quality and I am not kidding.
Mark Morris Custom Carry Comp 1911
1911_purview Colt carry comp in .45 ACP by Mark Morris. A “carry comp” is designed to maintain practical dimensions for everyday carry while still giving the shooter improved controllability…all without sacrificing reliability or concealability. The result is a pistol that bridges the gap between a defensive carry gun and a competition pistol. In other words,Continue reading “Mark Morris Custom Carry Comp 1911”
Charles Emory Petty Jr Custom 1911
1911_purview This clapped out roach of an Essex (hand fit to a Colt NM slide and barrel) was made by the venerable Charles Emory Petty Jr. This gun was advertised on Guns International and when I called to inquire about its stated provenance the retired gunsmith on the line said “Charlie was my friend…it’s hisContinue reading “Charles Emory Petty Jr Custom 1911”
Vintage Super Vel Ammunition Ads
In lieu of another data dump, here is a photo gallery of vintage Super Vel ads from 1967 to 1984
Garand and the SPIW Concept #1
Mythbusting time: This is NOT the Garand T31!
