A superb late-career build from Austin Behlert, done in the 90s, this Combat Commander was beautifully transformed into a one-of-a-kind Carry Comp. Custom Full Profile Comp, welded up finger-grooved frame, makes this 45 super controllable.
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Thomas Spohr Custom 6 Gun
By Pistol_purview Thomas Spohr, a well-known member of the internationally prestigious S&W Club 30, brings his exceptional experience in firearms technology and gunsmithing to his revolver product lines. Thomas studied firearms technology from the HTBL Federal Technische school in Ferlach (Austria), a school with 135 years of tradition in the heart of Ferlach where firearmsContinue reading “Thomas Spohr Custom 6 Gun”
Mark Morris – Full House Custom Colt 70 Series 1911 – 45 ACP
Really Classy Colt 70 Series Built by Mark Morris – Morris Custom Pistols. Finished in blue over hardchrome, equipped with Mark’s magwell and other touches making for a very handsome fighting iron.
Frank Glenn Custom Colt
1911_purview 1975 Colt 1911 in .45 ACP by industry legend Frank Glenn out of Phoenix Arizona. Frank, who will likely retire soon, will leave behind a storied career building serious guns for serious shooters. He built custom guns for some of the top shooters in the world —guys like Brian Enos, Bill Wilson, Rob Leatham,Continue reading “Frank Glenn Custom Colt”
Frank Glenn –Glenn Custom Classic Colt Combat Commander — 70 Series — 38 Super
Classic Carry gun built on a 70 Series Colt Combat Commander by Phoenix Master Pistolsmith Frank Glenn. Glenn has a long and storied history of over 50 years of tuning and building not only defensive handguns, but very high level competitive pistols as well. He is one of the last that can and will properlyContinue reading “Frank Glenn –Glenn Custom Classic Colt Combat Commander — 70 Series — 38 Super”
George Huening Custom Super 38
From 1911_purview A couple months back, I virtually demanded that a friend of mine win this George Huening 38 super in an online auction. He was despondent over the fact that GH drilled holes in the frame, but it is what it is–the gun was made to race, not to collect. I promised him weContinue reading “George Huening Custom Super 38”
S&W Kit Guns; .22 Caliber Small Frame Smith Revolvers From The Bekeart To The Uncommon Model 35
Originally cataloged as the .22/.32 the small (first I frame, then J frame) revolvers were an all around great gun, practical and fun, they often found in tackle boxes, backpacks and glove boxes, getting the name Kit Guns.
Nelson Ford Q&A #22 Colt 1911 Quality Part 2, S&W Revolver Timing, Buying A Colt Single Action
Today we revisit a top from the last Q&A, Colt’s 1911’s, we also talk about buying a Single Action Army, Timing on S&W revolvers and the Leppert System.
John Yanek — Yanek Custom Pistols — Full House Colt LW Officers Model 45ACP
John Yanek built some mighty fine pistols in his illustrious career, spanning nearly 50 years. He built this Lightweight Colt Officers Model 45 ACP in the late 90s early 2000’s, and it is still a great carry option today. Thanks for tuning in!
AMD-65 In The Vietnam War
AMD-65 variants of the AK used in the Vietnam War