Category Archives: Guns

“I want an official Red Ryder carbine action, two hundred shot range model air rifle!” Was there a shooter with a soul so dead he didn’t think to himself ” I want a Red Ryder carbine action, range model air rifle” ? I know after seeing the film as a 7 year old kid inContinue reading “The Daisy Red Ryder”

From 1911_purview OG 70 series 1911 Colt in slow moving .45 ACP by my man Bobby Cogan out of Newville Alabama. It’s all there for me—welded and snugged up factory Colt barrel, beaver tail grip safety, Swenson ambi safety, front and rear cocking serrations, checkered front strap, MSH, and rear of the slide, gross MilletContinue reading “Bobby COgan Custom Series 70 Colt”

Armand, best known for his squared guards, S&W Sights, Ambi Safeties and Hardchrome finishes also built many, more basic carry guns such as this one. Classic early 70s build from Armand’s Gardena California shop.

Pistol_purview This bitch-ass 80 series commander, chambered in diminutive 9mm, was built by Jody Joseph (JoJo’s Gunworks) out of Southington Connecticut. This 1911 is slick as chicken grease on monkey bars, riding on bilateral piano wire. Jody tragically lost his life in 2021 (at 55) after a hard fought battle with cancer. Check your leadContinue reading “JoJo’s Gunworks Custom 1911”

Pistol_purview 1978 70 series Colt in .45 ACP by Russ Carniak out of a shop called “The Acurizer” in Troy Michigan. Carniak was a civil engineer turned custom 1911 pistolsmith. Carniak’s father was a machinist in Detroit, so he grew up around this work. I guess it’s in the blood as they say because hisContinue reading “Russ Carniak Custom Series 70 Colt”

Rarely seen Wilson Combat Customized Kahr K9. In the 1990’s Kahr’s ruled the roost if you wanted a pocketable autoloader in a potent caliber like 9mm or 40 S&W, Wilson saw promise and took them to the next level for a couple years in the late 90’s.

Pistol_purview Colt 1911 in .45 ACP by Drake Oldham —cop, firearms instructor, and now retired pistolsmith. This gun (built on a WWII reproduction Colt) is all business. She is built with a Kart barrel, Heinie rear sight, exacting slide to frame fit, and flawless checkering. This pony now shod in ebony DD grips, now firmlyContinue reading “Drake Oldham Custom Colt 1911”

From Pistol_purview Absolutely gorgeous Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Tim Brian aka CT Brian. His aesthetic is classic meets contemporary, but unlike many smiths who emulate others, his style is quintessentially his and his alone. You never see a picture of a CT Brian and think “gee I wonder who made that?”Continue reading “CT Brian Custom Series 70”