My friend loaned me his Gold Cup for a little look back and accuracy testing of a Colt Gold Cup around 2005. I can estimate it’s age based on the rear sight being a Colt marked copy of the Bomar the gun still having the old duck bill grip safety. Later replaced with a properContinue reading “Mid 2000s Colt Gold Cup Trophy Accuracy Testing”
Category Archives: Guns
Jim Boland Custom
scarce_and_desirable Jim Boland’s “Space Gun” in .38 Super, designed for shooting steel as the Steel Challenge was then held at the Mad Doctor’s home range, Wes Thompson’s Juniper Tree Range. The pistol features Boland’s incredible beavertail work and his signature “gas pedals and mud flaps” (enlarged ambi safety levers with a thumb guard to keepContinue reading “Jim Boland Custom”
Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview This 1975 “large letter” pony (chambered in 38 super) was built by legendary Colorado gunsmith Don Fisher. Fish was a top pistolsmith in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His most famous customer was World Champion Ross Seyfried, who frequently touted Fisher’s work as some of the best in the country…which of course meansContinue reading “Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911”
Rob Schauland — Alchemy Custom Weaponry Custom Colt 38 Super — Classic Chrome Singlestack
Clean Classic Custom Colt Government 1911 by Rob Schauland at the original ACW Shop.
10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson
Today we have a handful of 10mm pistols, revolvers and rifle. We unbelievably have a Bren Ten, an early Colt Delta Elite, the Smith & Wesson 610, a very early Glock 20 and a goofy looking homemade Glock 29/40, along with a rare Blackhawk convertible in both 38/40 (the first 10mil) and 10mm, along withContinue reading “10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson”
Terry Tussey Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by 2014 APG Pistolsmith of the Year and industry legend Terry Tussey out of Mound House Nevada. Squared and checkered trigger guard, burried Bomar rear sight, Swenson thumb safety, sculpted beaver tail, magwell, two tone with chrome lower, Clark hard fit match grade barrel…this one checks allContinue reading “Terry Tussey Custom Colt”
Nelson Ford Q&A#34, Verdigris, 1911 Safety, Loading 45 Colt/Schofield, H&R 9Shot, Triple Locks & Rye
Plenty to talk about this evening, loading for 45 Colt using Schofield Brass (just use Schofield data), adjusting a 1911 safety, what’s that green stuff touching the brass on my leather holster; Verdigris, H&R 9 shot top breaks and Charter Arms revolvers plus plenty more I hope you enjoy
The Rare Colt Camo Anaconda
I know I’ve already talked about this gun in the distant past. Some of you will remember. I will even link the accuracy review of it at the bottom for those who haven’t seen it. I was over at my friend’s house last week. He is the owner of this rare treasure. I got aContinue reading “The Rare Colt Camo Anaconda”
Sean McSheehy Custom Series 70 Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series by Sean McSheehy, formerly of Cylinder and Slide. Years ago I decided I wanted a 1911 from Bill Laughridge before he (or I) died. I called him, we discussed it, and I sent a gun. Years went by and no word, so I figured his arthritis got the best of him,Continue reading “Sean McSheehy Custom Series 70 Colt”
J. Michael Plaxco Custom Single Stack Comp Gun — Two Tone 1911 — 38 Super
A straight classic single stack Comp-gun built by champion Mike Plaxco.