There are a lot of old military surplus rifles out there. Most of them are junk. The ones that are not junk are usually so expensive that its not really worth bothering with. Even if you do get one of the more expensive ones, they are not really that accurate. During their time they couldContinue reading “Swiss Milsurp Rifles”
Category Archives: Guns
Mystery CHICOM Pistol Dug Up In Vietnam
The firearm pictures was dug up in Vietnam recently at the famous scene of one of France’s biggest disasters. A local Vietnamese man found it at Dien Bien Phu. Anyone who is familiar with a variety of older foreign pistols will see what appears to be examples from several all jungle workshoped together. Better examplesContinue reading “Mystery CHICOM Pistol Dug Up In Vietnam”
Nelson Ford Q&A #24, Gunsmithing Work, Browning Hi-Power Safety, Old Guns Are My Favorite Guns
Today answering comments we talk about Smith & Wesson Cylinder Peening, and as usual other gunsmithing operations in general. Also a discussion on Browning High Power safety systems and how that plays into carrying one safely. Ruger Vs S&W quality control but really I only buy older guns and you can too. Plus much more.Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A #24, Gunsmithing Work, Browning Hi-Power Safety, Old Guns Are My Favorite Guns”
Really Unique Jim Hoag Custom Colt Lieutenant Commander — Compact 45 ACP
A really unique 1911 built into a nice carry gun by the late, great James Hoag. Jim worked well into the early 2000s, this mid-late 80s Colt was likely built by Jim in the 90s.
Nelson Ford Custom Colt
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Nelson Ford out of Phoenix AZ. This gun features Kings 201 strong side thumb safety, a Novak rear sight and Nelson’s pathognomonic front sight. Nelson still works on pistols, but he crossed over to the dark side—the wheel gun guys got him. Post build modifications: checkeringContinue reading “Nelson Ford Custom Colt”
Novak’s – Jim Garthwaite Custom Colt Stainless 70 Series — RETRO 45 ACP
Built in stages, by 2 great shops, Novak’s and Jim Garthwaite both touched this stainless Colt MKIV 70 Series Government Model to make this slick Retro 45!
Micro Revolvers; North American Arms, Freedom Arms, Rocky Mountain Arms & The 1872 Colt
Belt still too tight from Thanksgiving? These will give you a little extra room. Tiny, Mini, Micro Revolvers from North American Arms, Freedom Arms, Rocky Mountain Arms & The 1872 Colt. Perfect for the bolo tie enthusiast.
Norinco MAK-90
Just a photo of a really nice one. I had one of these way back in the day. Bought it from the gun store new in the box. It cost me the princely sum of 25.99. Try getting one for that now! Years later sold it to a friend that made it more acceptable. HereContinue reading “Norinco MAK-90”
Lou Biondo — Business End Customs P3C — Custom Glock-Style 9mm
Lou Biondo builds a fantastic defensive weapon, this P3C is a Glock 19 sized pistol, built from the ground up with Lou’s choice parts, and some custom parts from his own shop, Business End Customs.
Dave Lawver Custom 1911
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Dave Lawver (Dave’s Metalworks) out of Covina CA. My good friend @brownings_ghost graciously sold me this gun, because he knew how much I loved it. He also has spatial OCD and hated the cocking serration to roll mark spacing ratio. It was originally cloaked in Birdsong’s GreenContinue reading “Dave Lawver Custom 1911”
Scattered Shots 