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”

AR-15 Extractors

On the left is an older worn unknown brand AR15 extractor.  Note the chips on the groove where it holds a case rim.  The extractor spring has a blue insert.  It’s replacement on the right has a black extractor insert, and an O-ring.  The rifle the old extractor was pulled out of was having someContinue reading “AR-15 Extractors”

Some Swedish Cold War Prototypes

Gram 63 battle rifle. Prototypes were made in 6.5×55 and 7.62×51. Lost out to the G3 due to cost. Post-war MG-42 clone in 6.5×55. Lost out to the FN MAG.