Category Archives: Guns

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”

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”

A 1980s Detonics is still cool

For those in the LE side of sniping, the first round is for the most part, the most important.  In a hostage situation, the first round HAS to hit exactly the spot it was meant for or some one is very likely going to die. Maybe more than one.  A precision rifle has to beContinue reading “Cold Bore Sniper Rifle Precision”

I love this photo. I know most of you that read LooseRounds have seen it. I thought it was lost but ran across it again. The sense of nostalgia this picture invokes in me can’t be overstated. I would even go as far to say it causes a bit of an emotional reaction in me.Continue reading “Some Pictures of the ” Good Old Days””

A very nice Freedom Arms from Karl. I want to remind you that Karl has these all up on his website if want them yourself. https://www.kgbcustom.com/buy-sell-trade-consign https://www.kgbcustom.com/buy-sell-trade-consign

pistol_purview Colt in .45 ACP by Drake Oldham —cop, firearms instructor, and now retired pistol-smith. This gun, built on a WWII reproduction Colt, is all business. She is fit with a Kart barrel, Heinie rear sight, exacting slide to frame fit, and checkered to perfection. Shod in American Holly grips by my man Allen Noland.

Karl has this anniversary model P. With a very cool serial number. I don’t think it gets any cooler than that.

From the RIA Blog The same day Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, Lt. Thomas R. Moss strained against the controls of his B-24 — named “Invictus” by his wife Margie — during a raid on the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania. While Allied forces fought to overpower the defenses of “Fortress Europe,” Moss’sContinue reading “An Unconquerable Singer M1911A1”