Many have asked so here it is. Starting life as the 38 Automatic it participated in the beginning of the semi-auto pistol, the gangster era, bullseye shooting, the combat shooting competition and the Narcos. Loved by many but known by few. Hope you enjoy.
Category Archives: Guns
Nelson Ford Q&A #27, Colt Gold Cup Carry, Nickel Colt Troopers, Hillary Hole & S&W Single Stacks
Today we answer questions and comments about S&W Single Stack 9mm’s, Shooting Magnums through modern S&W Classic Series K frames with full forcing cones and my thoughts about the infamous Hillary Hole (and why I care more about frame mounted firing pins) as well as learning that Florida Highway Patrol on top of having NickelContinue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A #27, Colt Gold Cup Carry, Nickel Colt Troopers, Hillary Hole & S&W Single Stacks”
Early M&P Smith & Wesson; The Workhorse For American Law Enforcement And Why They Are The Best
Today we take an in depth and inside look at an early M&P, highlighting features not seen in American Manufacturing in 100 years.
Robert Miller – Miller Custom Gunsmithing Full House Les Baer 1911 45 ACP.
Straight class build from Robert Miller. Based on a Les Baer frame this 1911 is built tight and smooth, classic features and looks.
Novak’s 45 Shop — 1976 Colt Combat Commander — Custom Carry 45 ACP
Jim Garthwaite Custom – Browning Hi Power – Craig Spegel Grips – 9mm
Really classy Custom P35 from the hands of Jim Garthwaite, this Hi Power has many of his signature touches and is topped with a stunning set of Spegel grips. A very high-brow 9mm!
LAPD Grip Makers With Special Guest Matt Olivier; Stark, Blackford, “Fuzzy” Farrant, Hurst & Hogue
Today we have a special guest, Matt Olivier of M&H Classics he is a Gun Collector, Seller, Writer and Aficionado, we’re lucky to have him here as he educates us on the Magnificent 5 LAPD grip makers from the 1960’s. Walter Stark, Joe Blackford, Fuzzy Farrant, John Hurst & Guy Hogue made up the 5Continue reading “LAPD Grip Makers With Special Guest Matt Olivier; Stark, Blackford, “Fuzzy” Farrant, Hurst & Hogue”
Russian APS Rifle
I was fooling around on IG the other day and a friend had a great collection of pictures on the Russian rifle the USSR cooked up for use by frogmen for underwater gunfighting.
Ted Yost Full House Custom – 1978 Colt 1911 Government Model 70 Series — 45 ACP
Really prime example from Ted Yost’s bench, this 1978 Colt Government Model has all the classic and custom touches Ted is known for. Complete with polished blued finish, nitre blue accents, super fine hand checkering and real Ivory grips.
Nelson Ford Q&A #25, Oiling A 1911, When Taking Apart S&W’s Goes Wrong, Nickel/Chrome & Refinishing
Today we talk about why I recommend that most people don’t take apart their Smith & Wesson revolvers, the way I oil 1911’s in the field or just in general, Chrome Vs Nickel plating, Dan Wesson 1911’s, and plenty more. These are my thoughts, let me know yours in the comments.
Scattered Shots 