Category Archives: Guns

1911_purview The Nasty–a 1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop. Steve Nastoff was among the best gunsmiths in the 80s and 90s, with a waiting list that frequently exceeded 5 years. He made the .45 comp gun that Jerry Barnhart won the 1987 IPSC Nationals with. After that, he was king for a decade.Continue reading “1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop”

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”

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.

1911_purview A couple years ago I asked a friend in the industry who he thought were the top 1911 mechanics. He rattled off the usual suspects and then said Eddie Cameron. I said I didn’t know much about Eddie to which he replied, “because you are not a professional shooter.” He said Cameron, along sideContinue reading “Eddie Cameron 1911”

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”

911_purview This Colt long-slide was crafted by legendary AMU armorer John Miller, but she is really a gun by committee. The slide was welded up by Jim Hoag, using a new GI Colt National Match slide. Hoag made the front sight wider to mate perfectly with the Bomar rear .125 notch, for a perfect targetContinue reading “John Miller Colt Long-slide”

In March 1967, the U.S. Air Force ordered 30 special Model 41 pistols for SR-71 Blackbird pilot survival kits. Equipped with threaded 5-inch barrels, slide locks, “sound depressors,” and extra magazines, they were designed to give downed pilots a quiet way to defend themselves or forage behind enemy lines.

Another perfected Colt by Ted Yost, this one a straight classic custom Govt Model in 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.