Armand, best known for his squared guards, S&W Sights, Ambi Safeties and Hardchrome finishes also built many, more basic carry guns such as this one. Classic early 70s build from Armand’s Gardena California shop.
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JoJo’s Gunworks Custom 1911
Pistol_purview This bitch-ass 80 series commander, chambered in diminutive 9mm, was built by Jody Joseph (JoJo’s Gunworks) out of Southington Connecticut. This 1911 is slick as chicken grease on monkey bars, riding on bilateral piano wire. Jody tragically lost his life in 2021 (at 55) after a hard fought battle with cancer. Check your leadContinue reading “JoJo’s Gunworks Custom 1911”
Russ Carniak Custom Series 70 Colt
Pistol_purview 1978 70 series Colt in .45 ACP by Russ Carniak out of a shop called “The Acurizer” in Troy Michigan. Carniak was a civil engineer turned custom 1911 pistolsmith. Carniak’s father was a machinist in Detroit, so he grew up around this work. I guess it’s in the blood as they say because hisContinue reading “Russ Carniak Custom Series 70 Colt”
COLT M16/LMG OVER THE YEARS
It’s a nice look at some of the LMG options Colt made over the years.
RARE Wilson Combat Custom Kahr — K9 — Custom EDC Pocket Pistol — 9mm
Rarely seen Wilson Combat Customized Kahr K9. In the 1990’s Kahr’s ruled the roost if you wanted a pocketable autoloader in a potent caliber like 9mm or 40 S&W, Wilson saw promise and took them to the next level for a couple years in the late 90’s.
Drake Oldham Custom Colt 1911
Pistol_purview Colt 1911 in .45 ACP by Drake Oldham —cop, firearms instructor, and now retired pistolsmith. This gun (built on a WWII reproduction Colt) is all business. She is built with a Kart barrel, Heinie rear sight, exacting slide to frame fit, and flawless checkering. This pony now shod in ebony DD grips, now firmlyContinue reading “Drake Oldham Custom Colt 1911”
Nelson Ford Q&A #23 Ruger Revolver Work, 1911 Safety/Grip Issues, S&W Yoke Screw, Hammer Nose Rivet
Lots of questions discussed today, from Ruger Revolver Action work to 1911 grip and hammer safety issues what to look for and how to check them. As well as 12″ S&W revolvers from England, Hammer Nose Rivets, 9mm vs 38 Super 1911’s and plenty more.
CT Brian Custom Series 70
From Pistol_purview Absolutely gorgeous Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Tim Brian aka CT Brian. His aesthetic is classic meets contemporary, but unlike many smiths who emulate others, his style is quintessentially his and his alone. You never see a picture of a CT Brian and think “gee I wonder who made that?”Continue reading “CT Brian Custom Series 70”
Austin Behlert – Full House Custom Colt Combat Commander – 90’s Built Carry Comp – Finger Grooves!
A superb late-career build from Austin Behlert, done in the 90s, this Combat Commander was beautifully transformed into a one-of-a-kind Carry Comp. Custom Full Profile Comp, welded up finger-grooved frame, makes this 45 super controllable.
Thomas Spohr Custom 6 Gun
By Pistol_purview Thomas Spohr, a well-known member of the internationally prestigious S&W Club 30, brings his exceptional experience in firearms technology and gunsmithing to his revolver product lines. Thomas studied firearms technology from the HTBL Federal Technische school in Ferlach (Austria), a school with 135 years of tradition in the heart of Ferlach where firearmsContinue reading “Thomas Spohr Custom 6 Gun”
Scattered Shots 