Classy build by one of the best in the biz, Jim Milks. This 1972 Colt Combat Commander was fully rebuilt top to bottom by Innovative Custom Guns.
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Jim “Mac” McDonnell Custom Combat Elite
By pistol_purview This compensated Colt “Combat Elite” by Jim “Mac” McDonnell out of Seal Beach CA is an absolute pew stick. Mac built compensated match guns out of his garage for IPSC shooters, the most famous of which was Southwest Pistol League champion Jim Zubiena. JZ was a cult hero to IPSC shooters when heContinue reading “Jim “Mac” McDonnell Custom Combat Elite”
Nelson Ford Q&A#31, 1911 Sear Springs, Bob Chow 1911’s, Taking Apart Winchester Levers, Old Stories
A great smattering of topics covered today from 1911 sear springs 4 vs 3 leaf, Refinishing, Bob Chow, Tales from gunsmithing school in the late 70’s and plenty more.
Jim “Mac” McDonnell Custom Colt Commander
Pistol_purview This is a weighted Colt commander by Jim “Mac” McDonnell out of Seal Beach CA. Mac built compensated match guns out of his garage for IPSC shooters, the most famous of which was Southwest Pistol League champion Jim Zubiena. JZ was a cult hero to IPSC shooters when he was featured as a hitmanContinue reading “Jim “Mac” McDonnell Custom Colt Commander”
Jack Maple Bullseye 1911
From 1911_purview Late 80s bullseye 1911, built on a Les Baer frame and slide, by legendary AMU armorer Jack Maple. Big Jack (as his friends called him) was born September 3, 1930 in Little Rock Arkansas. At 17 he enlisted in the US Army, and immediately after basic training, he embarked upon his first overseasContinue reading “Jack Maple Bullseye 1911”
Hot Water Heater Blowout
Had a major problem with the old hot water heater Monday. Required a trip to Lowes for a new one.. 673.00 bucks for a new one plus a cut off valve and two 20 inch feed lines. Spent all day Monday getting that taken care of with the help of my friend. So I didn’tContinue reading “Hot Water Heater Blowout”
John “Andy” Anderson Custom 1911
From 1911_purview About a year ago I found this stainless 1911 chambered in 9mm at a local gun store. It’s bald as a newborn baby, with not one millimeter of checkering anywhere. Front strap, bald. Main spring housing, bald bald. Mag release, like a cue ball. At least the top of the slide is linedContinue reading “John “Andy” Anderson Custom 1911″
It’s Ladies Night; Ladysmith’s, The S&W M Frame In .22 The First Lady Smith & A Bonus Prototype Colt
Today we talk about the Ladysmith from 1900, a brief history and overview of the comically small M Frame in .22 Long (not Long Rifle) and it’s 3 models. As well as a rare cold prototype showing a fascinating bridge between the SAA cylinder removal and swing out we know today. Hope you enjoy.
Rob Schauland – Alchemy Custom Weaponry Retro Colt 38 Super
Classic Retro Build by Rob Schauland at the original ACW Shop.
Alan Marvel Custom 1911
From 1911_purview Colt slide over Wilson Combat frame by Alan (call me Al) Marvel, shod in skip line Cocobolo grips by Esmerelda O’Sheehan. Years ago, I asked Pete Single about his biggest influences. He rattled off all the usual names, and then I heard the name Marvel. I said, Bob Marvel…to which he responded, noContinue reading “Alan Marvel Custom 1911”
Scattered Shots 