Guns – Page 54 – Scattered Shots

The M1 Carbine Penetration Failures In Korea : True or More To The Story?

If there is an oft told tale of US service rifle failure more common than the myth of the M16 being UN-reliable, it is the tales of the failures of the M1 carbine in the Korean war, to penetrate the thick coats worn by communist soldiers. Anyone who is interested in US ordnance history ofContinue reading “The M1 Carbine Penetration Failures In Korea : True or More To The Story?”

Operation Eagle Claw Delta Force M1911

From Dave Hall’s instagram account Today’s featured 1911 was carried by then CPT Wade Ishimoto, the SFOD-D Intelligence Officer on the ill fated Operation Eagle Claw on April 24, 1980. The pistol was personally owned and built by Unit armorers using Colt Gold Cup parts on an Essex frame. Wade carried the gun in aContinue reading “Operation Eagle Claw Delta Force M1911”

Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target Accuracy Review

I have been trying to get you all a review of the new 22 revolver from Colt since last year. Sadly due to the state of things, the one I asked for to T&E from Colt is still waiting. Luckily, my good friend Gabe bought one a couple days ago and took it out toContinue reading “Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target Accuracy Review”

The Ultimate Hi-Power?

By Redmenace over at the progun millennial blog In my opinion, new production versions of classic cars are just about the coolest thing on four wheels. Classic looks with modern technology are a powerful combination. Cars like the Morgan +6, the Caterham R500, and the Singer 911 (I’d also include the Weismann GT to aContinue reading “The Ultimate Hi-Power?”

Every Barrel Is Like a Box of Chocolates

I’ve had a BCM barrel for years. There has been nothing wrong with it and it has proven to be very resistant to the elements. The only real complaint I’ve had about it is in the accuracy department. It has been fed a variety of ammo, but it never managed to group better than aboutContinue reading “Every Barrel Is Like a Box of Chocolates”

Ludwig Seecamp Custom Colt Combat Commander

We have this rarity from Karl today. I never was a fan of the Seecamp conversion but it is a very interesting piece of history

What an amazing time we live in. Amazed at the Precision Rifles we have today

By Luis Valdes Growing up I was fascinated with the precision rifles that came about in the Cold War. Rifles like HK PSG1, a rifle with mystical abilities in an era where your average semi auto did 4 to 6 moa and 2 to 3 moa was considered damn good. A G3 in spirit thatContinue reading “What an amazing time we live in. Amazed at the Precision Rifles we have today”