Category Archives: Guns

From 1911_purview A couple months back, I virtually demanded that a friend of mine win this George Huening 38 super in an online auction. He was despondent over the fact that GH drilled holes in the frame, but it is what it is–the gun was made to race, not to collect. I promised him weContinue reading “George Huening Custom Super 38”

Originally cataloged as the .22/.32 the small (first I frame, then J frame) revolvers were an all around great gun, practical and fun, they often found in tackle boxes, backpacks and glove boxes, getting the name Kit Guns.

Today we revisit a top from the last Q&A, Colt’s 1911’s, we also talk about buying a Single Action Army, Timing on S&W revolvers and the Leppert System.

John Yanek built some mighty fine pistols in his illustrious career, spanning nearly 50 years. He built this Lightweight Colt Officers Model 45 ACP in the late 90s early 2000’s, and it is still a great carry option today. Thanks for tuning in!

Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Austin Texas gunsmith Alan Tillman. This gun with two (compensated and non-compensated) barrels/slides, features Schuemann match grade barrels, Novaks sights, Pete Single flawless checkering, and lustrous hard chrome. Tillman was a Yamaha motorcycle salesman for years in a small family run business. In 1985 he left to helpContinue reading “Alan Tillman Custom Colt”

Pistol_Purview In the early 80s, this was Wilson’s finest non-compensated pistol. The #130 Master Grade was their “Supergrade” of the day—a top of the line combat carry gun with a host of custom features. This one features Bomar low mount sight, Barsto hard fit barrel, Swenson Ambi safety, commander hammer, fitted beavertail grip safety, tightenedContinue reading “Wilson Combat #130”

Some of you may recall a few years ago I talked about the AMT Hardballer my friend Brady gave me. I talked a bit about it at the time on the old site but didn’t do much long range shooting with it. Yesterday I took advantage of a cool day to play around with itContinue reading “AMT Long Slide Hardballer”