Category Archives: Guns

This article is shared from a guy who used to follow our writing over at LooseRounds and was inspired by us. He started his site as a sort of blog detailing his journey to being a better rifleman and its evolved into something more like what LooseRounds used to be. The gun world tends toContinue reading “Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms”

A classic custom Colt 1911 from Veteran, Motorcycle enthusiast, and pistolsmith George ‘George of the Jungle’ Worthy.

1911_purview Ok here’s my only other carry comp–after this we’re back to “regular” 1911s. This gun is a dream come true for me. Three years ago or so I worked up enough nerve to call the legendary George Huening to ask him if he would build me a gun. He said what do you want,Continue reading “George Huening Custom Colt”

1911_purview Ok onto carry comps. Up next is a Colt 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 andContinue reading “Mark Morris Carry Comp Custom Colt”

Hollywood legend William Wyler could have stayed safely behind the cameras of Hollywood. Instead, he climbed aboard B-17 Flying Fortresses, flew dangerous combat missions over Nazi-occupied Europe, and helped create one of the most important World War II documentaries ever filmed: Memphis Belle.

I was looking around on Colt’s website thinking about getting one of those new semi customs and ran across this. I knew without even looking this had TALO written all over it. They sure seem to love this sort of thing. I refer to it as a “El Jefe special” they like this sort ofContinue reading “Rose Gold Colt 1911And The O1911SE-A1”

Classic Swenson build on a rare Slant-Groove Colt Govt Model, this one once owned by holster magnate Lou Alessi.

1911_purview Today we finish comp guns–later this week we’re moving to carry comps. This all-nickel 1970 Colt in .38 Super was masterfully crafted by Claudio Salassa, one of the finest custom 1911 pistolsmiths of his generation. Salassa began his career in South Africa as an apprentice to legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg. Liebenberg later immigrated toContinue reading “Claudio Salassa Custom 38 Super Comped”

Plenty to go over today, loading hot ammo, swapping 1911 barrels, S&W rimfire action jobs and the start of RCBS, Speer and CCI; Grocery Stores and Ladies Rooms with my son Ed.