While looking at some gun pages on instagram, I ran across this gem that is hilarious to me. But not in the way they intended it to be. Millennials and zoomers have literally become the meme they love to use over the 1911. The M9 is the pistol they grew up with the military havingContinue reading “Two Gulf Wars!”
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David Clevinger Custom Colt
From pistol_purview An 80 series 1911 Colt by custom pistolsmith David Clevinger out of Arvada Colorado. Dave wears many hats. In addition to being a custom pistolsmith, he is also a master engraver, a police armorer for Thornton PD, an accomplished (nationally ranked) power lifter, and a teacher at his Alma mater, the Colorado SchoolContinue reading “David Clevinger Custom Colt”
George Mason Van Orden, Secretary of the Navy Trophy Rifles
Trophy rifles of George M Van Orden
Silent Night 2023
Man, it really pains me to write this review. John Woo is a personal favorite director of mine. Who knows more about action shoot’em ups than Woo? Apparently, Woo has gone the way of Ridley Squat. Whatever they had, is now gone. Or maybe the Hollywood system has to ruin every Woo movie? I’m goingContinue reading “Silent Night 2023”
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
The Long Road to the M17/M18 MHS
After the invasion of Afghanistan in Autumn 2001 and especially after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, there was a great agitation in the DOD for the selection of a new pistol in a different caliber to replace the issue M9.
Scattered Shots 