Are there still a few people out there who think AK pattern type rifles are the last word on what a fighting rifle should be? Apparently the AK is so awesome that we have seen Ivan all but just buying AR15s from Colt over the last few years ( they would if they could). WeContinue reading “Russia Gets New Rifle That Looks Oddly Familiar”
Category Archives: Guns
Bill North Longslide Colt
From 1911_purview This is a 1979 Colt long-slide in 45 ACP by Bill North. Photo from 81 at the Fort Harmar range. When I first saw this gun I thought it was Jim Hoag—because that was CLEARLY North’s influence when he built it. Let’s see, machined and welded up slide extension to house 6” BarstoContinue reading “Bill North Longslide Colt”
Elmer Keith: American Firearms Legend
Novak Custom Pistols — Custom Colt Competition 45 ACP 1911 — THE ANSWER
1995 Gunsite Gunsmithy — Dave Stockton — Custom Browning Hi Power 9mm
Quick Draw Shooting With The Legendary Bill Jordan
Nelson Ford — THE GUNSMITH — 1997 Colt Custom 1911 45 ACP
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”
1951 A.E. Berdon — Lakeland Florida — Bullseye Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP
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”
Scattered Shots 