1911_purview Compensated Delta Elite by Austin Behlert— aka “The Butcher.” Behlert began his career in the 1950s, becoming one of the earliest pioneers in competitive pistolsmithing, especially in the emerging combat shooting disciplines. Based in Cranford, New Jersey, he gained a reputation as an exceptional innovator in handgun customization. Over the years he mentored several wellContinue reading “Behlert Custom 10mm Delta Elite”
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Bill Laughridge — Cylinder & Slide Custom 1911 — First 500 — M1911 45 ACP
A stellar example of the elusive C&S First 500 Run of ‘custom reproductions’.
Nelson Ford Q&A #46; 1911 Barrel, Am I Moving My Shop Up North, Refinishing, Straw-ing, More Bluing
Today we talk more again about bluing, revolver work, moving north but not moving on. 1911 barrels, 1902 refinishing and plenty more.
Bill Laughridge — Cylinder & Slide Custom 1911 — First 500 — M1911 45 ACP
A stellar example of the elusive C&S First 500 Run of ‘custom reproductions’.
Gary KImball Custom Super .38 Colt
From 1911_purview his 1977 Colt, in 38 super, was made by master pistolsmith Gary Kimball out of Colorado Springs. The gun itself is rare air and simply bad to the bone, but for me, it’s more than that. The man who taught me how to shoot a pistol found this gun at a gun showContinue reading “Gary KImball Custom Super .38 Colt”
The 5.56x45mm SS109 Cartridge
This post contains a September 1984 magazine article from SWAT magazine that discusses the SS109 cartridge that was in the process of being adopted at the time and contains seven tables of test data.
Ted Yost — Full House Custom 9mm Colt Commander — Square Guard
Really handsome and well appointed 9mm Commander by Ted Yost.
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Bridges at Toko-Ri is a 1954 film about a fighter/bomber pilot, played by William Holden, in the Korean War. Holden is a Naval reserve officer called back into service and he isn’t too happy about it. While other active reserves are still back in the US, Holden was called back unfairly in his opinion,Continue reading “The Bridges at Toko-Ri”
S&W Trigger Pivot Pin; How To Remove The Trigger When It’s Stuck
Wanted to share this quick video on how to remove the trigger on your S&W revolver and keep your pivot pin safe.
Wilson Combat AccuComp LE — Classic 80’s Comp-Gun – Custom Colt 1911
Wilson Combat’s AccuComp ruled the 80s, this one is in lovely condition.
Scattered Shots 