A classic carry gun built in Denver, at Sports West by Ikey Starks. This Combat Commander has a nice workup, Starks signature checkering and stippling, good clean work.
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.45 Colt In S&W Revolvers; Why Did It Take Smith And Wesson So Long To Embrace The Popular Caliber?
It took over a hundred years for Smith & Wesson to embrace the .45 Colt cartridge and I love that they finally did. Join me on a brief discussion of the .45 Colt cartridge and it’s use in Colt and Smith revolvers.
Hamilton Bowen Custom Ruger Old Model Super Blackhawk — 45 Colt — Three-Screw Classic!
Swiss Milsurp Rifles
There are a lot of old military surplus rifles out there. Most of them are junk. The ones that are not junk are usually so expensive that its not really worth bothering with. Even if you do get one of the more expensive ones, they are not really that accurate. During their time they couldContinue reading “Swiss Milsurp Rifles”
Nelson Ford Q&A #24, Gunsmithing Work, Browning Hi-Power Safety, Old Guns Are My Favorite Guns
Today answering comments we talk about Smith & Wesson Cylinder Peening, and as usual other gunsmithing operations in general. Also a discussion on Browning High Power safety systems and how that plays into carrying one safely. Ruger Vs S&W quality control but really I only buy older guns and you can too. Plus much more.Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A #24, Gunsmithing Work, Browning Hi-Power Safety, Old Guns Are My Favorite Guns”
Really Unique Jim Hoag Custom Colt Lieutenant Commander — Compact 45 ACP
A really unique 1911 built into a nice carry gun by the late, great James Hoag. Jim worked well into the early 2000s, this mid-late 80s Colt was likely built by Jim in the 90s.
Novak’s – Jim Garthwaite Custom Colt Stainless 70 Series — RETRO 45 ACP
Built in stages, by 2 great shops, Novak’s and Jim Garthwaite both touched this stainless Colt MKIV 70 Series Government Model to make this slick Retro 45!
Micro Revolvers; North American Arms, Freedom Arms, Rocky Mountain Arms & The 1872 Colt
Belt still too tight from Thanksgiving? These will give you a little extra room. Tiny, Mini, Micro Revolvers from North American Arms, Freedom Arms, Rocky Mountain Arms & The 1872 Colt. Perfect for the bolo tie enthusiast.
Norinco MAK-90
Just a photo of a really nice one. I had one of these way back in the day. Bought it from the gun store new in the box. It cost me the princely sum of 25.99. Try getting one for that now! Years later sold it to a friend that made it more acceptable. HereContinue reading “Norinco MAK-90”
Lou Biondo — Business End Customs P3C — Custom Glock-Style 9mm
Lou Biondo builds a fantastic defensive weapon, this P3C is a Glock 19 sized pistol, built from the ground up with Lou’s choice parts, and some custom parts from his own shop, Business End Customs.
Scattered Shots 