A few months ago I got some factory Winchester .218 Bee ammo for my Martini. Now, I have had this stuff before and it’s always shit ammo. I had no intention of using it for anything other than to plink at rocks or take pot shots at chipmunks and use it up because I wantedContinue reading “.218 Factory Ammo Surprise”
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New Production Colt 6920 Accuracy Test
Colt has had a crazy amount of changes in the model number and toll marks of the standard 6920 (“M4”) in the last few years. Now it’s just the “Carbine” with so many different marking changes that only Brent can keep up with it. With the simplified changes in markings came the inevitable cries ofContinue reading “New Production Colt 6920 Accuracy Test”
Let’s See Whitworths Shoot!
In our ongoing tribute to our now deceased friend “Hognose” , owner of weaponsman.com , we repost his best articles. Kevin O’Brien US Army Special Forces . Let’s See Whitworths Shoot! Last month we had a couple posts on the Sharpshooters of the Civil War, and on the Confederates’ unique Whitworth rifle. Fred Ray, who’s writtenContinue reading “Let’s See Whitworths Shoot!”
Winchester 1885 “International Match”
Known to Winchester collectors as the “International Match” rifle. It is one of 27 that are recorded in the Winchester factory ledgers, and one of only 11 that are known to still be in circulation in collections and museums. The distinguishing features of this hi-wall single-shot include the large cork-bottomed palm rest that is integralContinue reading “Winchester 1885 “International Match””
Female Conceal Carry for Fall/Winter
The key is to find what works best for you most of the time and what you are the most comfortable carrying.
Custom Combat Gold Cup NM
Karl has shared this beauty. A very nice customized Gold Cup National Match Colt. I love those classic skip checkered grips.
Colt Target Model .22 LR Pistol
In the 1990s Colt decided to get back into the .22 target pistol market after many years of absence. They came out with two pistols in stainless steel and heavy barrels. The “Cadet” with the shorter and the target model with the 6 inch barrel. I have wrote about the Cadet before and this weekContinue reading “Colt Target Model .22 LR Pistol”
Colt’s Short Lived . 22 Cadet
It will surprise exactly no one to know I had that same sweatshirt at the time. And the Colt cadet.
Jim Hoag Colt For Ken Hackathorn
From Pistol_purview 1974 Colt by Jim Hoag. This 1911 is a “master class” that Hoag made for legend Ken Hackathorn. The master class designation denoted the top of the line that Hoag had to offer. Hoag built this gun soon after he left Kings Gun Works to open his own shop in Canoga Park, CA.Continue reading “Jim Hoag Colt For Ken Hackathorn”
A Savage Model99
The Savage model 99 is an interesting rifle. Some really like its looks and other thing it is one funkly looking rifle. Either way it was very innovative . I refined version of the earlier M95 and M92, it was originally developed to be a possible US service rifle. It has some pretty trick featuresContinue reading “A Savage Model99”