Category Archives: Guns

Pistol_Purview’s Swenson Colt

Pistol_Purview Prior to Swenson, gunsmiths like Bob Chow and Al Dinan were focused on Bullseye pistol competition. The Government Model had never been customized specifically for combat purposes. A handful of pistolsmiths in Southern California changed all that.  Armand Swenson remains the foremost of these pioneering smiths and the man largely credited with defining theContinue reading “Pistol_Purview’s Swenson Colt”

KGB Comped Delta Elite

Our pal. Karl of KGB Customs has really outdone himself again, This time with a Colt 10mm Delta Elite with a comp. This project was a big hill to climb, but standing here now I think it was worth it. KGB Carry Comp’d Colt Delta Elite 10MM– Karl

Behlert, and Later, Kings Colt 38 Super

A very special one from Karl at KGB customs today. An Austin Behlert later also worked on by King’s Gun Works. Like Swenson 1911s, you can spot a Behlert from across the room.

Custom Colt Trooper

Some friends came in over the weekend to shoot and one of them brought in this revolver that belongs to his Grandfather. A worked over and slightly customized Colt Trooper in .357 Mag. He carried it in his career as a police Detective in Louisville, Ky. The grips feel the hand very well. It wasContinue reading “Custom Colt Trooper”

The Remington XR100

The Remington XR100 was trotted out a few years ago after big green saw that the .204 ruger was a hit.  The guns heart is actually the old XP100  piston action. A scaled down bolt gun action in a bolt action pistol chambering the .221 fireball. Which the fireball is a wonderful round for varmintContinue reading “The Remington XR100”

Handgun Shopping

Guest post from Katherine Kim I love guns.  While some girls enjoy spending their money on shoes, I like to slowly build my armory and gear to appease my many hobbies.  I don’t limit myself to one brand, but I do have my favorites.  Although my collection is not enormous, it is growing and eachContinue reading “Handgun Shopping”