Thoughts – Page 11 – Scattered Shots

Walter Roper Custom – Pre War 1936 Colt Officers Model 38 SPECIAL

Classic Target Revolver with some great work done by Walter Roper, naturally the gun topped with Roper Grips.

Memorial Day War Movie Marathon

Here in the U.S. of A. it is Memorial Day. For those that don’t live here, Memorial Day is the one day a year that we remember those who died fighting for our country. A lot of people like to have barbecues and family gatherings. I like to spend the day making those people feelContinue reading “Memorial Day War Movie Marathon”

Memorial Day ( Day Off )

Today is Memorial Day, the day we remember all the men who died in wars. They died so creatures with names I can’t pronounce, from countries you never hear anything good about, with faces that don’t look anything like yours, your father’s, or your grandfather’s, can get elected in states like Virginia and then makeContinue reading “Memorial Day ( Day Off )”

Richard RL Shockey Custom 1966 Colt 1911 — Bullseye Deluxe

Classic Full House Custom Bullseye build by the late Great RL Shockey. Shockey guns are really well put together and hold up well even now, 50-60 years later.

Turbo Kid

The last 10 years have shown that the 1980s will never get old. There are a lot of movies and music around that have the look, the sound, and the feel of the 80s. Some of it has been pretty lame (Kung Fury,Manborg), and some of it has been awesome (The Guest, Father’s Day, Drive).Continue reading “Turbo Kid”

The Beretta Model 38

There was a lot of iconic guns that became famous, or more famous, during WW2. The submachine guns seemed to get special attention.

Hamilton Bowen – Bowen Classic Arms Custom Ruger Blackhawk Damascus Octagon 44 Russian Best Grade #3

A true one-of-a-kind Custom revolver from Hamilton Bowen’s bench. Built in the 1980s, it is one of ~20 “Best Grade” customs to leave his shop. Very special example I am honored to have the chance to handle.

Every Gun Tells A Story; Colt SAA Christie’s & King, S&W From The Queens Own Royal, & A Galand

In the second video in the Series of “Every Gun Tells A Story” we have three great revolvers all with their own cherished piece of history.

Askins on the 1911

This article was originally published in American Rifleman, May 1983 It is pretty generally agreed that the most difficult handgun to shoot is the .45 Model 1911. The soldiery from two wars, the U.S. Expeditionary Force of 1917-18 and the buckos who were in the last brouhaha of 1941-45, are in hearty agreement. When theContinue reading “Askins on the 1911”

Dane Burns Best Grade Custom Colt 1911 — 45 ACP

Really tidy build by one of the more in-demand builders of the early 2000’s, Dane Burns.