Category Archives: Guns

From 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and this one cameContinue reading “Lous Williamson Custom 1977 Colt”

1911_purview 1966 Colt in .45 ACP by Eric Zinn. Some years ago, I had a Caspian made by Eric and it was a great gun, but it was a Caspian. I try to upgrade (to a Colt) if the smith is alive and willing–just ask Lou Biondo and Luke Volkman who I badgered for years.Continue reading “Eric Zinn Custom Colt”

1911_purview This Colt chambered in .45 ACP was built by one of America’s finest metalsmiths, the legendary Pete Single. Pete is often described as “the man behind the man” because, during the golden era of custom 1911 pistolsmithing, he performed checkering, machining, and precision metalwork for many of the most respected pistolsmiths in the UnitedContinue reading “Pete Single Custom Colt”

scarce_and_desirable Built by Pete Single for Bob Coyle, owner and driving force at Talo who commissioned the Wiley Clapp series from Colt, this is the first time Pete had his logo inlaid in gold. The Maryland master wanted something really special for Bob. It was at Bob’s firm insistence that all the Wiley Clapp gunsContinue reading “Pete Single Custom Colt”

A great mix of rare, unique and fun revolvers today, hope you enjoy.

This article is shared from a guy who used to follow our writing over at LooseRounds and was inspired by us. He started his site as a sort of blog detailing his journey to being a better rifleman and its evolved into something more like what LooseRounds used to be. The gun world tends toContinue reading “Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms”

A classic custom Colt 1911 from Veteran, Motorcycle enthusiast, and pistolsmith George ‘George of the Jungle’ Worthy.

1911_purview Ok here’s my only other carry comp–after this we’re back to “regular” 1911s. This gun is a dream come true for me. Three years ago or so I worked up enough nerve to call the legendary George Huening to ask him if he would build me a gun. He said what do you want,Continue reading “George Huening Custom Colt”

1911_purview Ok onto carry comps. Up next is a Colt in .45 ACP by Mark Morris. A “carry comp” is designed to maintain practical dimensions for everyday carry while still giving the shooter improved controllability…all without sacrificing reliability or concealability. The result is a pistol that bridges the gap between a defensive carry gun andContinue reading “Mark Morris Carry Comp Custom Colt”