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”
Category Archives: Guns
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”
PGM Podcast Episode 010: Close-Range Lobotomy
Our friends over at the PGM blog had started podcast ( hasn’t everyone?) and its been going for 10 episodes now. Expect to hear me on it in the future as a guest since I was invited. We got the whole band together for this one! We discuss HK’s domestic failings, the DD-H9’s mitigated failings,Continue reading “PGM Podcast Episode 010: Close-Range Lobotomy”
Nelson Ford Custom — Smith & Wesson 625 3 inch — 45 ACP
Marty Enloe Custom Colt
From 1911_purview Does it seem like a significant portion of the best 1911 pistol-smiths in the world (Yost, Burton, CT Brian, Rogers, and Glenn) are hyper-congregated in the Phoenix Scottsdale area code? Well add Marty Enloe to that list. Marty was hired by industry legend Robbie Barrkman (a pioneer of Gunsite, who Jeff Cooper referredContinue reading “Marty Enloe Custom Colt”
Tom 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 a 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,Continue reading “Tom Gerhard Custom Commander”
Archibald R. Brinkerhoff –Prewar 1932 Colt Ace — Custom 1911
Ernest Blackburn Custom Bullseye Colt
From 1911_purview 1954 purpose built bullseye Colt with a highly accurized NM slide, barrel, and bushing, by Ernest Blackburn (1951-2013). Ernie, from Bemidji Minnesota, was a devoted family man and outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed bird hunting with his Gordon Setters, camping, canoeing, hobby farming, and flying his J3 Piper Cub. His bullseye 1911s are markedContinue reading “Ernest Blackburn Custom Bullseye Colt”
Scattered Shots 