Soviet use of M16s in their war in Afghanistan
Category Archives: Thoughts
Evolution Armory — Full House Custom Colt Large Letter 70 Series — 9mm
George Worthy Custom Colt
1911_purview 1976 Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Captain George Worthy out of Salinas CA. George was a special forces Green Beret in Vietnam and his handle was “George of the Jungle, which we see inscribed on the gas tank of his motorcycle. Following his military service he was a gunsmith in SalinasContinue reading “George Worthy Custom Colt”
Soft Armor And Other Thoughts
We have another post from Brian, from over at http://www.thenewrifleman.com. This time is gives his thoughts on body armor for new buyers. I obtained some level III soft armor a few years ago. I didn’t get Molle or a camo setup, I purchased a flat black concealable vest from http://www.bulletproofme.com. My reasoning was, in part, basedContinue reading “Soft Armor And Other Thoughts”
An Unconquerable Singer M1911A1
From the RIA Blog The same day Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, Lt. Thomas R. Moss strained against the controls of his B-24 — named “Invictus” by his wife Margie — during a raid on the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania. While Allied forces fought to overpower the defenses of “Fortress Europe,” Moss’sContinue reading “An Unconquerable Singer M1911A1”
Nelson Ford Q&A#48; Gunsmithing S&W Revolvers, 1911 Slide Fitting, Tolerances In Manufacturing
A S&W adjustment discussion as well as 1911 slide to frame fitting and the tolerances that change throughout manufacturing.
Lous Williamson Custom 1977 Colt
From 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and this one cameContinue reading “Lous Williamson Custom 1977 Colt”
Eric Zinn Custom Colt
1911_purview 1966 Colt in .45 ACP by Eric Zinn. Some years ago, I had a Caspian made by Eric and it was a great gun, but it was a Caspian. I try to upgrade (to a Colt) if the smith is alive and willing–just ask Lou Biondo and Luke Volkman who I badgered for years.Continue reading “Eric Zinn Custom Colt”
The Last Detail 1973
On the last Livestream, Drunken Yoda said something I have been hearing a lot lately. He mentioned he had been watching more and more older films. Lots of people I know are completely sick and tired of the lack of quality in modern film. A lot of movie fans are looking to the past forContinue reading “The Last Detail 1973”
I lost a testicle to an accidental discharge.
Well, it took ball to admit this. appendix carry is already stupid in my opinion. It’s extra stupid with a striker fired pistol.
