Category Archives: Guns

1911_purview If you don’t like Bullseye guns, I would block this account for the next 30 days. Colt 70 series 1911 in 38 wadcutter by legendary Honolulu police armorer Thomas Shimoda. Look at this crazy ass gun—this is gunsmithing. The front strap checkering intertwined with stippling is stunning. The welded on feed ramp nubbin enablesContinue reading “Thomas Shimoda Custom Bullseye Colt”

Really tidy build by one of the more in-demand builders of the early 2000’s, Dane Burns.

1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Kings Gunworks in Glendale CA. Kings was owned and operated by a paisan named Arnold Capone. Al was largely a self-taught smith. He apprenticed as a teenager for the Hoegee Company until the company’s doors closed in 1949. He opened his own shop in Monterey Park,Continue reading “King’s Gunworks Custom Series 70 Colt”

Really head-turning build by Ted Yost, this very early production Commander in 38 Super, topped with stunning grips, is the pinnacle of classy Carry.

1911_purview Nowlin 9mm target pistol in two tone. In the 90s John Nowlin Sr. established himself as one of the top builders of quality pistols and competition pistol parts. Like many in the industry, Johns foray into manufacturing was competitive shooting. He wanted to gain a competitive edge personally, and towards the end, he startedContinue reading “Nowlin 9mm Custom 1911”

Continuing the 22LR theme here’s a Springfield M1911 22LR ” Gallery ” practice .. this is the 2nd type and 1 of 25 made in 1919 .. this is Old Colt’s pistol you should visit their website to learn more about this pistol plus many more

1911_purview Light weight commander carry comp by deceased Georgia gunsmith Jimmy Wells. Old Jimmy used to send work to Chuck Rogers so it’s likely @pistolwrench did the comp on this one. Sorry I couldn’t source a picture of Jimmy –if you have one send it for the record.

Today we have a old large frame Smith & Wesson in .455 first sent to Canada and now lives back home. Plus an old .410 single shot with a wonderful old world repair. Hope you enjoy.

Really tidy carry gun built by Jim Hoag in the 90’s. Classic ‘Robar 2-Tone’ Finish.