Well, Gene Hackman, his wife and dog were found dead early 2-27-2025. A helluva good actor who made some great flicks. This one being my favorite. Let’s take another look at it in honor of Gene and his career. RIP to him and his wife and dog. In 1983 the Vietnam War had only beenContinue reading “Uncommon Valor”
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A Norwegian 1911 So We Can Talk About Springs & S&W Hard Cylinder Release Remedies
LEFT THE RANGE- Marc Krebs
Some bad news today. MArc Krebs passed away. With great sadness we are heartbroken to share that Marc Krebs passed away early Sunday morning. He will be always missed and remembered forever with love.Please keep our family in your prayers.Krebs Custom will be closed today 7/6/26
Spilborgh Custom Comped 1911
1911_purview I have been slacking, but I’m back from my trip, so let’s finish the compensated 1911s. Up next is a 1967 Colt 1911 by Santa Barbara gunsmith John Spilborghs. Spilborghs immigrated to the US from Belgium in 1967. He was an accomplished machinist and crafted some of the finest custom 1911s in the lateContinue reading “Spilborgh Custom Comped 1911”
Colt Defender & G26
A guest post from Adam The Colt Defender and Glock G26 together for a quick comparison. Colt lists the Defender as having a 3″ barrel, with an overall length of 6.75″ and weighing in at 24 oz. Glock lists the G26 as having a 3.42″ barrel, an overall length of 6.49″ and weighing in atContinue reading “Colt Defender & G26”
Taking A Three Day Weekend, Happy Independence day
It is as hot as hell’s hinges and its the weekend of the 4th. I’m gonna observe the Saturday holiday the same way the federal gov is, by taking Friday off as well. I made an extra super duper Friday fun post to make up for it though. You guys have fun celebrating what isContinue reading “Taking A Three Day Weekend, Happy Independence day”
Grandpa’s Rifle
By Dan Mayer This is a photograph of my great-grandfather, Charley Anderson Crow, along with his prized Winchester 1894. That rifle has a great history and was lost for many years before being returned to the family where it will stay. The rifle began its life in 1903 when it was given to Charley AndersonContinue reading “Grandpa’s Rifle”
A Family Heirloom
A friend from twitter shared this for us today. She said her Grandpa gave them to her before he passed away.
A Boy & His Rifle (Part 12)
First, If you go searching the site for all of the A Boy and His Rifle posts, you won’t find most of them. The majority of them were on the old website and are now gone. I regret that because it is one of my favorite ongoing series and it had many friends and readersContinue reading “A Boy & His Rifle (Part 12)”
Someone’s Lifetime Of Shooting
I was at an antique store the other day and ran across this. Of course I had to buy it and save it. Some woman ran the place and got them from an estate sale for decorating.. No doubt some hipster millennial shit. It really filled me with melancholy. This was some old local guy’sContinue reading “Someone’s Lifetime Of Shooting”
