The amount of people on the web ready to tell you how unreliable the 1911 is, may approach the population of China or India. Even some bigger name instructors wishing to get more attention by saying things controversial blather on about it even when they really do not know as much about it as theyContinue reading “Thoughts On The M1911..Again.”
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H&R M16A1 Clone
Our pal, Alex has picked up one of the new M16A1 clones branded as Harrington & Richardson from what used to be Nodak and is now owned by PSA. He tried one of the Brownells A1 clones from a few years ago and wasn’t happy. It had problem after problem and left a lot toContinue reading “H&R M16A1 Clone”
NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING: THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD
There are some US military fire arms that enjoy the love and adoration of millions of people. These guns earned a reputation from major battles and wars. Guns that entire generations used to fight off the enemies of America large and small. The M1 Garand, the M1911, the M1 Carbine. The M14… ahem.. Continue reading “NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING: THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD”
Vern Ewer Model 41
At first blush folks see a heavily modified Smith 41 finished in Hardchrome and assume it a Bob Loveless, but Vern Ewer at Spokhandguns in Washington was doing more exotic and IMO, cleaner work to the guns. This rig is everything a guy could want in a 22 autoloader circa 1982, a ~7″ barrel withContinue reading “Vern Ewer Model 41”
Remington Model 37
A real classic. The Model 37 was Remington’s attempt to compete with the superior Winchester Model 52. Now, I say the Model 52 is better, and it is, nut that isn’t meant to be taken as the Model 37 is a mediocre rifle. It isn’t, it is pretty damn ed good too! It has aContinue reading “Remington Model 37”
High Standard 1980 Olympic Pistol
The limited run High Standard 1980 Olympic Pistol
What’s the Difference Between a Carbine and a PCC?
By Sunshine SHooter First off, I realize that the second ‘C’ in PCC stands for Carbine, so a PCC literally is a carbine, so let’s make she we’re all talking about the same thing. Definitions A ‘PCC’ is a pistol-caliber carbine, whereas a ‘carbine’ is a short rifle. Carbine originally meant a shortened variation ofContinue reading “What’s the Difference Between a Carbine and a PCC?”
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
Smith & Wesson M&P9, Version 1, What to Look For
You should not hesitate to purchase an M&P9 at under 350.00 dollars.
Scattered Shots 