Category Archives: Thoughts
1972 Colt SAA
A nice Model P from Karl. I do think he is just taunting me with these now.
DW King, Bob Chow, & RL Shockey Bullseye Guns
Pistol_purview Three of my favorites bullseye guns left to right—DW King, Bob Chow, and RL Shockey. Back in the day, this is how competitive shooters got down. So what happened to bullseye shooting? Well, as it were, it was (and is) as boring as watching paint dry on a wall, so it’s much sexier sisterContinue reading “DW King, Bob Chow, & RL Shockey Bullseye Guns”
The New RIA 5.0 Has Leaked
Nearly two decades ago, gunsmith/designer Fred Craig teased a new pistol design – the gas-delayed M11 Merc. Alas, this turned out to be vaporware. In the mean time, Craig has done a fair amount of prototype work for Armscorp (Rock Island Armory). The .22 TCM cartridge and the XT22 .22 Magnum pistol have been theContinue reading “The New RIA 5.0 Has Leaked”
Auto Ord Thompson “SMG” Review
A few weeks ago I got my hands on one of the .45 ACPThompson Semi Auto carbines. The gun is obviously a semi auto copy of the iconic WW2 Submachine gun that every one has seen knows it on sight if not by name. I have been curious about these for years ,I have firedContinue reading “Auto Ord Thompson “SMG” Review”
FN SCAR-L Thoughts/ Review
A test and review of the SCAR-L by us has been long in coming. Over the past few days, we did finally got a chance to test and evaluate a SCAR. I shot it in some drills and did accuracy testing of it in my normal manner or off of a bench using sand bags.Continue reading “FN SCAR-L Thoughts/ Review”
Guidelines For Open Caeey
By Lothaen In this handy guide, we will discuss the steps you need to take to avoid being a open carry douchbag. As our visible representation to the average joe, you are a walking billboard for the gun community. It is your responsibility to carry in a way that turns heads and changes opinions. SoContinue reading “Guidelines For Open Caeey”
Inland MFG M1 Carbine & M1911 Mud& Frozen Water Torture Test
Legacy post from the old site IF you have been reading us for the past 6 months you have seen the ongoing testing and review of the Inland MFG M1911A1 and M1 carbine. You can find the reviews using the search feature. As an aside to those on going tests, today weather conditions gave usContinue reading “Inland MFG M1 Carbine & M1911 Mud& Frozen Water Torture Test”
Don Hume Commander Paddle Holster
My good friend Jason at Vintage Gun Leather today hooked me up with this superb bit of gunleather before Christmas. Long discontinued, Jason bought out the old stock of the old Don Hume. Back when they made truly high quality leather. This is an outside the belt paddle holster, The paddle being leather, I preferContinue reading “Don Hume Commander Paddle Holster”
Heinie Custom Colt 1911
Pistol_purview This beautiful 1911 with a Nowlin match grade barrel and Heinie sights (of course) was built by the living legend Richard Heinie. This gun is numbered RH395, which is always engraved under the thumb safety. RH is regarded as one of the greatest 1911 smiths of all time. Famed gun writer and shooter WaltContinue reading “Heinie Custom Colt 1911”
Scattered Shots 