1977 Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by pistolsmith Lin “Trapper” Alexiou. Trapper Guns out of Frazier Michigan was best known for their modified S&W 39-2 semi-automatic 9mms known as the “Scorpion” This gorgeous 1911 features Hogue-esque hand made grip safety, checkering fore and aft, checkered (Nastoff style) commander hammer, and of course S&WContinue reading “Pistol_Purview Medley”
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The Ultimate Guide to the AR15 Iron Sights Ver 1.1
From our pal at The New Rifleman Antiquated? Yes. Do they still work? Absolutely. The irons that come with, or these days don’t come with, your AR15 are misunderstood. Newbies just don’t have all the concepts mastered to adequately use and enjoy the irons that come with their rifle. The goal of this guide isContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to the AR15 Iron Sights Ver 1.1”
Remington M40 Scout Sniper Association Sniper Rifle Re-issue
Way back in the year 2006, Remington did something that made sense for once. They got Iron Brigade Armory to help them make a faithful reproduction of the sniper rifle adopted and issued to the USMC in 1966 for use in Vietnam. Of course being Remington, they made it a limited run and have notContinue reading “Remington M40 Scout Sniper Association Sniper Rifle Re-issue”
1979 Colt Combat Commander
Another gun from Karl.
KGB CUSTOMS Colt Combat Commander
2022 Commander’s are a wrap, Back to full grown 1911’s for the rest of the year, with maybe a sprinkling of revolver work thrown in… This 4 digit 1970 Combat Commander has a super nice feature set, including custom front and rear sights, Guard forged square and checkered, Chen Magwell Suite welded on. Cherry onContinue reading “KGB CUSTOMS Colt Combat Commander”
Patents for a New Kimber Hi-Cap, Optics Ready M1911
I went spelunking again in the USPTO database and found two recent patents awarded to Kimber. It looks like they want a piece of the market currently occupied by the Wilson Combat X9-series. Alas, the aesthetics are aimed at the current Gucci Glock plastic surgeon market. I’m suspicious that the stock panels are only heldContinue reading “Patents for a New Kimber Hi-Cap, Optics Ready M1911”
Pistol_Purview Medley
A smattering of new custom 1911s owned by Pistol_Purview who you can find on instagram. John Yanek out of Schnecksville, PA (2001 pistol-smith of the year) custom 80 series Colt in .45 ACP. My buddy has the bookend gun in 38 super. Whoever dies first the other guy gets the enantiomer gun, so I’m offContinue reading “Pistol_Purview Medley”
Ruger Redhawks
I spent a number of years (starting about the time Ruger stopped making them) wanting a 5.5″ Blued Redhawk 44 Magnum, never wanting bad enough to jump, but always admiring them . . . in the time since buying the lil Ruger 44 Special GP100, today I got this Magnum Blued Redhawk, and am happyContinue reading “Ruger Redhawks”
Garand Thumb!
Sorry for the click bait-ish title but it got you too look didn’t it? I love the M1, it is such a classic rifle and fun to shoot. I assume that these days most people know what “Garand thumb” is and how it is really not the bane that its made out to be. ForContinue reading “Garand Thumb!”
60% KGB Customs Colt
This Colt came to me about 40% done, my client bought it and a box of parts from a deceased gunsmith’s estate. I told him to send it and I would see if it was worth saving/finishing. Well, this gun had been equipped with accurails, the Clark barrel and bushing expertly fit, the slide flatsContinue reading “60% KGB Customs Colt”
Scattered Shots 