By Kevin O’Brien In 99 repeating 9% of gun barrels, the caliber is what it is, and the bullet that comes out of the barrel is the same diameter it always was, just marked by the rifling. Likewise, the rifling twist is what it is, and from the point where is picks up in the leade (forwardContinue reading “Exotic Barrels Part 1: Squeeze Bores”
Category Archives: Guns
A Short History of Chrome Bores
A Golden Oldie From Weaponsman
S&W Model 439
A friend came by over the weekend for a few days of hunting and brought this little auto. I did not have the time on it that I would have liked and didn’t want to use up all his ammo. But I was able to shoot a group from a seated position with a restContinue reading “S&W Model 439”
.218 Factory Ammo Surprise
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”
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”
Scattered Shots 