From 1911 Purview 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and thisContinue reading “Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911”
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My Best Donation
Sometimes it pays be be known as gun nut. Not exactly a footlocker find but close. What appears to be an unfired WWI era M1911 got tossed my way. The story is that it belonged to the father (or some other relative, its been a long time and its was glossed over) of my unclesContinue reading “My Best Donation”
Paul Liebenberg — Pistol Dynamics Full House Custom Longslide 2011 — 40 S&W
Rarely seen wide-body from the bench of Paul Liebenberg, likely built to run in USPSA Limited class, where 40 cal 2011’s ruled for many years.
Nelson Ford Q&A#43; 1911 Army Manual Says Drop The Slide, S&W Timing/Endshake Defined, Favorite Guns
Today we have a detailed discussion on why even though the 1940 US Army 1911 Manual Says to drop the slide you still shouldn’t, a lot has changed in 86 years. We also have a detailed discussion about timing, what it means and how to check it, and why you want a little end shake.Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A#43; 1911 Army Manual Says Drop The Slide, S&W Timing/Endshake Defined, Favorite Guns”
Ted Yost Full House Custom Colt 70 Series — Government Model 45 ACP
Another perfected Colt by Ted Yost, this one a straight classic custom Govt Model in 45 ACP.
Larry Vickers — Full House Custom Two Tone Colt 1911 — 45 ACP
Larry Vickers made his whole adult life and career’s with firearms, entering the US Army while still in High School. Larry Served 20 years with Delta Force, he became well acquainted with the 1911 platform and began working on them in his down time, this beautiful example was finished by Larry in 1997/98.
Bob Miller — Miller Custom — Full House Rock River 1911
Bob Miller built a fantastic 1911, this RRA is beautifully fit and finished.
Dan Wesson Pistol Packs; Travel Case Edition, .44 Magnum & .445 Super Magnum
We’ve got two great guns to showcase today. Dan Wesson Travel Pack guns in .445 Super Magnum and .44 S&W Magnum. Lots of barrel and grip combos from bear hunting in the bad lands to shooting steel silhouette and some great history. Hope you enjoy.
Nelson Ford Q&A#42; Ruger, Colt, S&W Revolver Strongest & Weakest Atributes, My Favorite 1911’s,
Plenty going on today, forcing cone fixes, Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson discussion best and worst points for each of them, my favorite 1911’s and plenty more. Hope you enjoy.
Bunker Arms Custom — Brandan Bunker Full House Custom Monolith 1911 – 9MM
Brandan builds some of the finest modern 1911’s anywhere, he continually innovates with new parts and machining techniques.
Scattered Shots 