Category Archives: Guns

From 1911_purview Springfield Armory compensated .45 ACP by legendary IPSC shooter and gunsmith Jeff Wassom out of Austin Texas. Jeff famously made guns for shooting legend Chip McCormick. This surgically crafted instrument (with the best trigger I have ever felt) is now freshened with a re-blue and shod in desert ironwood grips by Jon Aho.Continue reading “Jeff Wassom SA Custom”

If there is one rifle in the world that I consider as timeless as the pre64 model 70, it’s the Winchester 1885. The look, the lines, the use of it as a target and varmint rifle during the golden age. Man, that is class. Here is a nice piece about it from Rock Island AuctionContinue reading “Winchester 1885: Browning’s Single Shot Rifle”

From 1911_purview For years I used to pour through Layne Simpson’s 1911 book, looking at old-school 1911s made by gunsmiths of yesteryear. Don Fraley of Advanced Weapon Technologies out of Russell KY was all over that book. His builds were well executed and interesting, so I became somewhat “focused” on adding one to the pile.Continue reading “Don Fraley Custom Colt”

From 1911_purview Springfield Armory in .45 ACP by carpenter Rich Dettelhouser (Canyon Creek Customs) out of Streator Illinois. Never heard of him? It’s because you are not a professional shooter. There are plenty of pistolsmiths building 1911s for hobbyists who shoot 150 casual rounds with their golf buddy every Sunday, and then go to brunch.Continue reading “Rich Detterlhouser Custom 1911”

Some thoughts on the original 1911 guide rod from custom_handguns on instagram. There is a very simple part on the 1911 that is maligned, misunderstood and IMO has never been improved on by modern technology. I have seen multiple failures leading to malfunctions and even frame damage caused by “aftermarket” solid stainless 1911 recoil springContinue reading “1911 Guide Rod”

From 1911_purview This little pocket rocket is a gun that I have wanted and chased for a long time. The first time I ever saw one was when a friend (and mentor) @custom_handguns procured one and schooled me. He primarily focuses on 1911s built by legends, and he typically tires quickly of anything but, soContinue reading “Radical Precision Custom Compact”