From 1911_purview Colt long-slide in .45 ACP by Bud Price (Western Gun Exchange) out of Miami…no not Florida, Miami Oklahoma. This gun was made in 1983 for a competitive shooter in West Virginia. I made his acquaintance by happenstance (that’s a lie, I stalked him) and after a lot of cajoling, I talked him intoContinue reading “Bud Price Custom Long Slide Colt”
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John Yanek Custom 1911
From 1911_purview This beautiful 80 series Colt in .45 ACP was made by 2001 Pistolsmith of the Year John Yanek out of Schnecksville PA. My paisan @custom_handguns has the bookend gun in 38 super. Whoever dies first the other guy gets the enantiomer gun, so I’m off to work out and I’ll be eating kaleContinue reading “John Yanek Custom 1911”
1in 4 Jim Hoag 8 inch Long Slide
From 1911_purview This is one of the rarest 1911s of all time—a Jim Hoag master grade 8” long slide. Jim built four versions of the 1911. The entry level was the police special, then class B, then class A, and then the master grade. The MG was Hoag’s top model and no expense or timeContinue reading “1in 4 Jim Hoag 8 inch Long Slide”
Installing the Fermin Garza – Ronnie Wells Ruger Rear sight Blade — Ruger Single Seven Custom
Rare Colt Second Generation Colt SAA New Frontier — Light Alan Harton Custom VS Stock — 44 Special
Dave Lauck Custom Colt Series 70
From 1911_purview Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by Dave Lauck ((D&L Sports) out of Chino Valley AZ. Does it seem like some of the best 1911 smiths in the country live in AZ? I don’t order 1911s much these days…mostly because I can’t take the heartache. Send a gun, send a bunch ofContinue reading “Dave Lauck Custom Colt Series 70”
Tim Gerhard Custom Commander
From 1911_purview This 80 series Colt commander was built by my friend Tim Gerhard (TJs Gunsmithing) out of Aurora CO. TJ is not just a pistolsmith, he’s a full service gunsmith. There’s a big difference. He will sight in your rifle before deer season, tune your out of time Python, and right after that, fixContinue reading “Tim Gerhard Custom Commander”
Samson Mini-14 Stock Failure
You may recall the little short review about my friend’s Mini-14 with the Samson stock that replicates the old side folder from the 80s. Well, looks like Samson is about as good at making parts for the ini-14 as Ruger is. The stock cracked right across the rear. Jokes aside, Samson has asked for theContinue reading “Samson Mini-14 Stock Failure”
OttoComp S&W Model 745 Racegun
I’ve long been fascinated by this custom Smith & Wesson Model 745 rebuilt by Otto Matyska (OttoComp.) You’ll note the “710” designation added to the slide, so one presumes it was also converted to 10mm Norma. One can only imagine the number of hours put into the welding, reshaping, and checkering. Matyska says that heContinue reading “OttoComp S&W Model 745 Racegun”
Fred Craig Custom Caspian 1911
From 1911_purview This radical Caspian in 38 super was made by industry innovator Fred Craig. The slide and barrel are ported on the sides and top, which reduces felt recoil, but of course means this thing is a very loud, fire-breathing dragon at the range. Craig is best known for his development of the 22TCMContinue reading “Fred Craig Custom Caspian 1911”
Scattered Shots 