Gear – Scattered Shots

Combat Shooting; My Equipment & Experiences At Combat Matches In Arizona In the 1980’s S&W Revolvers

I’ve had more than a handful of folks ask to talk about my experience shooting combat matches in the 1980’s so I gathered some old gear and have a few stories to tell. Hope you enjoy.

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.

Molon’s “A Compilation of Red-Dot Sight Evaluations”

B-ARFCOM user Molon posted a helluva RDS eval thread which I have yoinked and shared below. First and foremost, the Aimpoint red dot sight is a combat sight. Its primary purpose is for use in situations that require “reflexive shooting” at multiple targets, at close ranges. The Aimpoint excels in this type of shooting becauseContinue reading “Molon’s “A Compilation of Red-Dot Sight Evaluations””

Reproduction Beogam/Leopard Camouflage

For history dorks like me getting a hold of appropriate (key word here) early Vietnam War spot camo has been a real headache. Often called Beogam or leopard camo there are a ton of varieties that existed. Mainly because it was sourced from all over at the time. I might have to do a postContinue reading “Reproduction Beogam/Leopard Camouflage”

5.11 Pushpack& Colt Defender

I don’t have any specific point with this post but wanted to ramble on about a couple things. I recently got some spiffy new VZ grips for my Colt Defender. I never did like the feel or the bulk of the original hogue rubber grips that came with it. The defender is a sub compact.Continue reading “5.11 Pushpack& Colt Defender”

1911 Raider Holster

Berns Martin Calhoun City, Raider Holster for the Colt 45 1911 5” Government model. Sewn sight track, retention strap that can be used or snapped to the rear and military type brass wire belt hanger. I can say I’ve never laid my hands on one or even seen one other than in a print adContinue reading “1911 Raider Holster”

M1938 Garand Scabbard Deal at Sarco

Looks like Sarco has a deal on the leather scabbards for the M1 Garand. Only $40 at the time I’m posting this. The shipping was $26 for me I think so still cheaper than a lot I see on ebay or other places. Needless to say I’m pretty pleased with it. Is it heirloom quality?Continue reading “M1938 Garand Scabbard Deal at Sarco”

Custom Colts deserve Custom Gunleather — Alan Harton SAA — Doc Barranti Leather

Vietnam M-67 E-Tool & Cover

I don’t have much to say about this. I just wanted to share my good fortune. I got lucky and was in the right place at the right time to get this Nam era, near mint E-tool and M67 cover. This was the later war issued E-tool that folds 3 times and stores in theContinue reading “Vietnam M-67 E-Tool & Cover”

Shooting for the Moon – Full Moon, Half-Moon, and Other Schemes for Rimless Revolver Cartridges

Smith & Wesson had full-moon clip patents years before the half-moon clip was patented. Given some of the schemes tried, I suspect that they were worried about how the loaded clips could be carried without damaging them. The most cynical part of my brain wonders if some insisted on them being able to be carriedContinue reading “Shooting for the Moon – Full Moon, Half-Moon, and Other Schemes for Rimless Revolver Cartridges”