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”
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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.
Nelson Ford Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Nelson Ford out of Phoenix AZ. This gun features Kings 201 strong side thumb safety, a Novak rear sight and Nelson’s pathognomonic front sight. Nelson still works on pistols, but he crossed over to the dark side—the wheel gun guys got him. Post build modifications: checkeringContinue reading “Nelson Ford Custom Colt”
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.
Dave Lawver Custom 1911
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Dave Lawver (Dave’s Metalworks) out of Covina CA. My good friend @brownings_ghost graciously sold me this gun, because he knew how much I loved it. He also has spatial OCD and hated the cocking serration to roll mark spacing ratio. It was originally cloaked in Birdsong’s GreenContinue reading “Dave Lawver Custom 1911”
The Daisy Red Ryder
“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”
Bobby COgan Custom Series 70 Colt
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”
Scattered Shots 