Category Archives: Guns

Colt XSE M1911

This Colt XSE Gov Model has been the sidearm I have conceal carried and used the most in my life. Just a hair away from 20 years now. You can see custom Kirkpatrick leather holster its spent 99.9 percent of that time in along with the 3 types of magazines I used as daily carryContinue reading “Colt XSE M1911”

1911’s The Later Years (1941-2000) World War 2, Nickel 1950, & The Y2K Mid Modern With Nelson Ford

Lots to cover in the Second World War to Y2K era of the 1911’s. There were multiple manufacturers of the 1911 for the war effort, on the video we have two Colts, one from 1941, a rarity in itself being pre declaration of war and low production year, and one with a history of useContinue reading “1911’s The Later Years (1941-2000) World War 2, Nickel 1950, & The Y2K Mid Modern With Nelson Ford”

Nastoff Supercomp II

From 1911_purview The Nasty-a 1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop. Steve Nastoff was among the best gunsmiths in the 80s and 90s with a waiting list that frequently exceeded 5 years. He made the 45 comp gun that Jerry Barnhart won the 1987 IPSC Nationals with. After that he was King for aContinue reading “Nastoff Supercomp II”

Austin Behlert 1911

From 1911_purview A buddy of mine found this 1911 because it was cool and it had good bones. BUT..it was five different colors, had a banged up Bomar , and was just overall a little weird for its 30 years of service. Who are we kidding, it was exhausted. He sent it to me toContinue reading “Austin Behlert 1911”