Walter Roper

From 1911_purview Shooter, author, legendary grip guru. Roper grips were aftermarket target stocks marketed by Walter Roper from 1934 to 1952. I say marketed, because Roper never made anything himself. All of his grips were made by two men in his employ – Matheis Gagne and WDH Nichols. Gagne made grips during the entire run,Continue reading “Walter Roper”

Kirk Robinson Custom 1911

From 1911_purview Even kids know from video games that standing still will get you killed—so innovation is the mother of advancement right? Not for me. When people started milling out slides for red dot optics, I started searching Ebay for retired Bomars. I know, Boomer. Sorry, not sorry. I want my 1911s to look new, butContinue reading “Kirk Robinson Custom 1911”

Series 70 Colt From Trapper Guns

From 1911_Purview ( formerly Pistol_Purview) 1977 Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by pistolsmith Lin “Trapper” Alexiou…the other Greek pistolsmith. Trapper Guns out of Frazier Michigan was best known for their modified S&W 39-2 semi-automatic 9mms known as the “Scorpion” This gorgeous 1911 features Hoag hand made grip safety, checkering fore and aft, checkeredContinue reading “Series 70 Colt From Trapper Guns”