Today we answer questions and comments about S&W Single Stack 9mm’s, Shooting Magnums through modern S&W Classic Series K frames with full forcing cones and my thoughts about the infamous Hillary Hole (and why I care more about frame mounted firing pins) as well as learning that Florida Highway Patrol on top of having NickelContinue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A #27, Colt Gold Cup Carry, Nickel Colt Troopers, Hillary Hole & S&W Single Stacks”
Category Archives: Thoughts
US ERDL & Woodland Camouflage Patterns 1948-1981
Posted by Alex Valli on September 6, 2024 US ‘Leaf’ and Woodland camouflage patterns are a source of significant debate among collectors. Their lineage can be traced back to the late 1940s, and despite a rocky introduction to the US Military, basic elements of the original pattern can be identified throughout its evolution. With numerous iterationsContinue reading “US ERDL & Woodland Camouflage Patterns 1948-1981”
Custom 9MM Colt From Otto Matyska
From 1911_purview Colt commander in 9mm by legendary pistolsmith Otto Matyska, who operates out of his Affton MO shop called Otto Comp. Right around the time I was born, Otto immigrated to the U.S. after narrowly escaping Czechoslovakia during the 1968 communist invasion. For the last 40 years he has been masterfully crafting one ofContinue reading “Custom 9MM Colt From Otto Matyska”
Cylinder and Slide Custom Gold Cup
From 1911_purview Colt full house GCNM in .45 ACP by Ralph Gutekunst out of Cylinder and Slide in Fremont Nebraska. This gun was submitted for his admission to the APG, and with the checkered (over factory serrations) front strap, masterfully mounted Bomar (no easy task on a GCNM unless you’re Jimmy Hoag) and hard fitContinue reading “Cylinder and Slide Custom Gold Cup”
LEFT THE RANGE-Toby Todd
Mr. Todd was a friend I met on facebook. A super nice guy with what seemed like endless energy and zest. Wonderful sense of humor and willingness to share his stories and pictures from his time in SOG with everyone. When his friend Joe Walker died he was hit hard. The two were very close.Continue reading “LEFT THE RANGE-Toby Todd”
Early M&P Smith & Wesson; The Workhorse For American Law Enforcement And Why They Are The Best
Today we take an in depth and inside look at an early M&P, highlighting features not seen in American Manufacturing in 100 years.
Robert Miller – Miller Custom Gunsmithing Full House Les Baer 1911 45 ACP.
Straight class build from Robert Miller. Based on a Les Baer frame this 1911 is built tight and smooth, classic features and looks.
Novak’s 45 Shop — 1976 Colt Combat Commander — Custom Carry 45 ACP
Dave Pegram Custom 1911
from 1911_purview If you follow custom 1911s on social media, you have no doubt seen or heard this young man 1776_duck expounding his love for a newly acquired 1911 made for Ken Hackathorn by Dave Pegram. Well here’s another one. This 1978 Colt, with a NM slide and hard fit Kart barrel/bushing, is flawlessly checkeredContinue reading “Dave Pegram Custom 1911”
Shawn’s Rules & Advice For Life
1. If something does not make sense, you should leave it alone and walk away from it because persisting in trying to make sense of it is not only a waste of time but also bound to drive you crazy. 2. If a problem has no immediate solution, then it is not a problem butContinue reading “Shawn’s Rules & Advice For Life”
Scattered Shots 