A repost from Hognose, the original comments have been included for completeness. Make sure to read the comments, some are definitely worth it in one way or another…. We have an entire safe full of 5.56mm ARs (well, there’s also an old AR-10 in there) along with the safe of other stuff. But for aContinue reading “WeaponsMan: If You Had Only One 5.56mm Carbine?”
Category Archives: Guns
A Pair Of Colt Model Ps
Karl showed these a couple a days ago. One in 45 Colt and the New frontier in . 44special.
New Swedish Service Rifles
Today the Swedish defense materiel agency signed a contract with SAKO of Finland for new carbines and sniper rifle. 11.5″ 5.56 carbine which will be issued to support troops and specialists. 16″ 7.62 carbine for infantry. .338 Lapua sniper rifle. The new rifles will be procured gradually over the next few years, starting with theContinue reading “New Swedish Service Rifles”
Bobby Cogan Custom 1911
From Pistol_purview Old school 70 series Colt by Bobby Cogan. This beautifully crooked 1911 cost me just about nothing, and I totally dig it. Welded and fit factory Colt barrel is snug AF, Swenson ambi safety, front and rear cocking serrations, checkered front strap, MSH, and rear of the slide, gross Millet rear site, 3Continue reading “Bobby Cogan Custom 1911”
The Idiocy of the “Pinned & Welded” Barrel
Today we have a post shared from Sunshine Shooter . ‘Idiocy’ may be a strong word, but clickbait gonna clickbait. Let’s move on. I was first introduced to the idea of a pinned & welded AR barrel in about 2011. NFA laws being what they are, a rifle has to have a barrel of 16″+Continue reading “The Idiocy of the “Pinned & Welded” Barrel”
RF Sedgley .22 conversion for Colt 1911
AN oddball rimfire conversion for the government model 1911
Colt Combat Elite ( 2nd Generation)
The name “Combat Elite” is nothing new to most Colt fans or anyone who is old enough to remember. Initially it was an upgraded government model tweaked for carry with fighting more in mind. Over the years it developed into a two tone gun with adjustable sights much like the Gold Cup of the day. Continue reading “Colt Combat Elite ( 2nd Generation)”
M1860 Colt
Today’s pictures don’t come from Karl, they come from friend Walter. A martially marked Colt M1860, made in 1863. This one still has a good deal of rifling left, and even traces of the cylinder engraving. Lock up and timing are excellent. The slot for the wedge has been cut, so it allows a littleContinue reading “M1860 Colt”
The Ultimate Hi-power?
Today’s post comes from our pals over at progunmillennial 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 toContinue reading “The Ultimate Hi-power?”
KGB Custom Super .38
A recent production Govt Model 38 Super given the bells and the whistles, Bluing over Hardchrome is the cherry on top.-Karl
Scattered Shots 