The MK12 Special Purpose Rifle has been around 20 plus years now give or take and has achieved an excellent reputation for accuracy and effectiveness. I won’t go over it’s history and development here except to say it was developed as a light weight sniper rifle for special operations forces. It’s use in the GWOTContinue reading “Field Accuracy Of The MK12 (Part 1)”
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John Gallagher Custom Ruger Bisley Vaquero — Lightweight 44 Magnum
Classic take on the “Perfect Packin Pistol’, this custom Bisley Vaquero 44 Magnum has some interesting work on it and some trick internal lightening.
FLoyd Aikman Bullseye 1911
1911_purview This 38 super (wadcutter) was accurized by Bullseye shooter extraordinaire Floyd Aikman out of Howell Township New Jersey. Grips were made by Steve Herrett but they were brought back to life by @seans_ugly_grips_ Mr. Aikman died in 2013.
THE BIG RED ONE (1980)
The Big Red One is a World War II movie from 1980, and it seems like I never hear anyone talk about it anymore. It was made independently but has been overshadowed recently by more modern versions of World War II stories, like Saving Private Ryan. This is a shame because it is excellent. ItContinue reading “THE BIG RED ONE (1980)”
Wilson Combat 1911 SF “Cave Gun”
From Larry VIckers, an interesting bit of US Army SF 1911 history. Have you all heard of the early-mid 2000’s Wilson Combat “Cave Guns”? Pretty cool gun. SF had requested a railed 1911 for use in the dark caves in the Middle East to hunt down bad guys. These are made up of Wilson CombatContinue reading “Wilson Combat 1911 SF “Cave Gun””
Thompson Tricks; Common Issues & Fixes To Keep Your Tommy Running
I’ve worked on Thompson’s for collector’s, shooter’s and Police Departments for the last 30 years, while it’s not something lots of folks need to know, I’ve been asked, and think it’s a good idea to pass on what I know about getting them running when they stop working. Hope you enjoy.
The AR15ization Of The AK
A Golden Oldie from the Groveyard of Forgotten Favorites from the Old Site. This one from Howard talking about the AK being turned into the AR. Shawn and I have been talking about this for a while, and we weren’t sure how we wanted to approach the subject. I swear if I had a nickleContinue reading “The AR15ization Of The AK”
Ted Yost Custom Browning Hi Power — Spegel Grips – Beavertail – 9MM
A truly stunning Hi Power Build by Ted, his take on the Hi Power is peerless in my opinion.
Bob Chow Bullseye 1911
1911_purview Let’s finish the Bullseye run this week–we’re 8 guns away from the finish line. Up next is a 1974 Colt in .45 ACP by the legendary Bob Chow. Bob was born in 1911 (in the U.S) to Chinese immigrants. He was a pioneer ham radio operator in his youth and he joined the NavyContinue reading “Bob Chow Bullseye 1911”
DL Sports – Robert Shade Master Engraved Custom Smith & Wesson 13 – Three Inch
Super classy 3 inch 357 Magnum touched by 2 masters, then topped with Craig Spegel grips, just in time for BBQ Season!
Scattered Shots 