1911_purview Beautiful RRA 1911 in .45 ACP by Robert Miller —Miller Customs. Rob worked for years in the military, assembly, testing, and tuning AR-15s, M-203 grenade launchers, and M-60 machine guns. After September 11th, he began building and testing parts for the war effort in Afghanistan and Iraq. After serving 4 years in that roll,Continue reading “Robert Miller RRA”
Category Archives: Guns
“How To Build The Perfect Auto”
Combat Autos on instagram shared these great vintage article scans.
Daniel Mullins Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview Approximately 18 months ago I found this stainless 80 series on the internet. It was made by Tempe AZ gunsmith Daniel Mullins, AKA “GlockMonger” –his handle on multiple shooting forums. I’m not exactly sure why, but it just kinda spoke to me. I didn’t know a single thing about the man, but I gatheredContinue reading “Daniel Mullins Custom Colt 1911”
China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems
Authored by Bojan Stojovski via Interesting Engineering, A new handheld coil gun developed in China is designed for discreet, non-lethal use, including law enforcement operations, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Capable of firing between 1,000 and 2,000 rounds per minute, the weapon can penetrate wooden boards from distances of several dozen yards. Its adjustable power settingsContinue reading “China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems”
Ed Brown – MAXI COMP – Classic 80’s Comp Gun – Springfield Armory 1911 45 ACP
The Ed Brown Maxi-Comp, for a time in the 80s, one of the hottest comp-guns anywhere.
Nelson Ford Q&A#40; S&W Rear Sight, Changing the Blade, Youngstown Story, Shooting With A Prince
Couple of fun stories laced in with the 1911 and Smith Revolver Rear Sight Talk. Hope you enjoy
Pachmayr Combat Special
1911_purview The Pachmayr Combat Special was (and still is) the most iconic 1911 ever made. With an estimated 250 (ish) ever made, people have to die before they become available on the secondary market. This example has been fired only a handful of times. It’s one of my favorite guns, and it doesn’t even haveContinue reading “Pachmayr Combat Special”
Many Republican States Are Failing Gun Owners, 2026 FPC State Freedom Index Shows
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today launched the 2026 FPC State Freedom Index—the most principled, transparent, and unapologetic scorecard of gun rights in America. With the Index, which shows the state of the law of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. as of the end of 2025, gun owners now have a single, clear tool toContinue reading “Many Republican States Are Failing Gun Owners, 2026 FPC State Freedom Index Shows”
Boutique Ammo of the Past.
From the pages of SOF Magazine!
Forest M. Davis Custom 1977 Colt
1911_purview 1977 “Large Letter” Colt in .45 ACP by San Antonio Texas pistolsmith Forest M. Davis. In addition to being really good at ping pong, master Sergeant Forest was a highly accomplished bullseye shooter for the Air Force. After his military service, Forest apprenticed under the legendary Bob Day, who taught him everything he knew.Continue reading “Forest M. Davis Custom 1977 Colt”
Scattered Shots 