Really classy Custom P35 from the hands of Jim Garthwaite, this Hi Power has many of his signature touches and is topped with a stunning set of Spegel grips. A very high-brow 9mm!
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LAPD Grip Makers With Special Guest Matt Olivier; Stark, Blackford, “Fuzzy” Farrant, Hurst & Hogue
Today we have a special guest, Matt Olivier of M&H Classics he is a Gun Collector, Seller, Writer and Aficionado, we’re lucky to have him here as he educates us on the Magnificent 5 LAPD grip makers from the 1960’s. Walter Stark, Joe Blackford, Fuzzy Farrant, John Hurst & Guy Hogue made up the 5Continue reading “LAPD Grip Makers With Special Guest Matt Olivier; Stark, Blackford, “Fuzzy” Farrant, Hurst & Hogue”
Merry Christmas ( & Site Schedule)
Merry Christmas, guys. We are gonna take a few days off and wind things down till the new years. I will post some fun stuff maybe once a day but not the usual 4 posts a day during the week. I’m going to try to relax before the avalanche of press releases and news comeContinue reading “Merry Christmas ( & Site Schedule)”
Russian APS Rifle
I was fooling around on IG the other day and a friend had a great collection of pictures on the Russian rifle the USSR cooked up for use by frogmen for underwater gunfighting.
Ted Yost Full House Custom – 1978 Colt 1911 Government Model 70 Series — 45 ACP
Really prime example from Ted Yost’s bench, this 1978 Colt Government Model has all the classic and custom touches Ted is known for. Complete with polished blued finish, nitre blue accents, super fine hand checkering and real Ivory grips.
Nelson Ford Q&A #25, Oiling A 1911, When Taking Apart S&W’s Goes Wrong, Nickel/Chrome & Refinishing
Today we talk about why I recommend that most people don’t take apart their Smith & Wesson revolvers, the way I oil 1911’s in the field or just in general, Chrome Vs Nickel plating, Dan Wesson 1911’s, and plenty more. These are my thoughts, let me know yours in the comments.
Austin Behlert Custom Comped 1911
From 1911_purview Compensated Delta Elite by Austin Behlert— aka “The Butcher.” Behlert began his career in the 1950s, becoming one of the earliest pioneers in competitive pistolsmithing, especially in the emerging combat shooting disciplines. Based in Cranford, New Jersey, he gained a reputation as an exceptional innovator in handgun customization. Over the years he mentored severalContinue reading “Austin Behlert Custom Comped 1911”
Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms
This article is shared from a guy who used to follow our writing over at LooseRounds and was inspired by us. He started his site as a sort of blog detailing his journey to being a better rifleman and its evolved into something more like what LooseRounds used to be. The gun world tends toContinue reading “Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms”
Epstien Files “Released”
Well despite congress passing a law that Trump signed we got what I expected. Never mind that said law explicitly stated that the DOJ had to release all of its info unredacted, they blacked out everything anyway. Trump and his DOJ are more afraid of their masters than the US people. Any doubts about whoContinue reading “Epstien Files “Released””
Ikey Starks – Sports West Denver Colorado — Colt Combat Commander Custom Carry 1911 – 45 ACP
A classic carry gun built in Denver, at Sports West by Ikey Starks. This Combat Commander has a nice workup, Starks signature checkering and stippling, good clean work.
Scattered Shots 