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.
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.
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”
Armand Swenson — Early 1970’s — Classic Custom Carry Colt Commander — 45 ACP
Armand, best known for his squared guards, S&W Sights, Ambi Safeties and Hardchrome finishes also built many, more basic carry guns such as this one. Classic early 70s build from Armand’s Gardena California shop.
COLT M16/LMG OVER THE YEARS
It’s a nice look at some of the LMG options Colt made over the years.
RARE Wilson Combat Custom Kahr — K9 — Custom EDC Pocket Pistol — 9mm
Rarely seen Wilson Combat Customized Kahr K9. In the 1990’s Kahr’s ruled the roost if you wanted a pocketable autoloader in a potent caliber like 9mm or 40 S&W, Wilson saw promise and took them to the next level for a couple years in the late 90’s.
