Luke Volkmann Custom Colt

Pistol_purview Colt 80 series 1911 in .45 ACP made by Luke Volkmann. I was excited to find this Colt in the wild because Luke (with the rare exception) mostly builds on his own slides and frames—because he’s smart and Colt base guns generally suck. But the heart wants what the heart wants. I like Colts.Continue reading “Luke Volkmann Custom Colt”

Piranha 3D

By Stark Piranha 3D is just magnificent. It really is. It’s magnificent because it knows exactly what it is and never sets out to be anything different. It just opens up and invites you to share the joke with it, while giggling maniacally right next to you on the couch and offering you up endlessContinue reading “Piranha 3D”

Stewart’s Bren 10 Story

People associate the BREN TEN with bad guys, babes, and helicopters. To be sure, the pistol is effective on all three. The original Dornaus & Dixon 10mm was not known for reliability, but it was touted as an extremely accurate pistol. The proprietary “Power Seal” rifling, and the overall design, which borrowed heavily from theContinue reading “Stewart’s Bren 10 Story”

KY Deer Season 2022

Well, that was quicker than I thought. Opening day was nothing but cold rain. I took my best friend and son with me opening day. They had never been before and I had really hoped beginner’s luck would come out and my friend would get one. No joy. Despite being soaked and freezing, a goodContinue reading “KY Deer Season 2022”

Iceman 2017

Way back in 1991, it was a pretty big deal when a frozen and preserved corpse was discovered in the Alps. It was in such good condition that they could analyze his blood. Years passed, and science (trust the science!) found blood samples of four other people on his weapons and clothes. They also discoveredContinue reading “Iceman 2017”