I will be away for a couple of days. So nothing today or tomorrow from me. Probably not much the rest of the week since I do all most of the content a few days in advance and schedule it to go live through the week. So try not to get into any trouble. Don’tContinue reading “Out of Town”
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Pete Single Customized Colt Commander — 9mm
Pete is a master of the 1911 platform, and to have a piece with this much of his work on it is a special thing!
Every Gun Tells A Story, 3 Colt Revolvers With Great Stories
2 Colt Single Action Army’s and an Officers Model all with fun stories that make them more than just objects and more than just guns.
“How To Build The Perfect Auto”
Combat Autos on instagram shared these great vintage article scans.
China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems
Authored by Bojan Stojovski via Interesting Engineering, A new handheld coil gun developed in China is designed for discreet, non-lethal use, including law enforcement operations, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Capable of firing between 1,000 and 2,000 rounds per minute, the weapon can penetrate wooden boards from distances of several dozen yards. Its adjustable power settingsContinue reading “China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems”
Ed Brown – MAXI COMP – Classic 80’s Comp Gun – Springfield Armory 1911 45 ACP
The Ed Brown Maxi-Comp, for a time in the 80s, one of the hottest comp-guns anywhere.
Nelson Ford Q&A#40; S&W Rear Sight, Changing the Blade, Youngstown Story, Shooting With A Prince
Couple of fun stories laced in with the 1911 and Smith Revolver Rear Sight Talk. Hope you enjoy
Many Republican States Are Failing Gun Owners, 2026 FPC State Freedom Index Shows
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today launched the 2026 FPC State Freedom Index—the most principled, transparent, and unapologetic scorecard of gun rights in America. With the Index, which shows the state of the law of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. as of the end of 2025, gun owners now have a single, clear tool toContinue reading “Many Republican States Are Failing Gun Owners, 2026 FPC State Freedom Index Shows”
Boutique Ammo of the Past.
From the pages of SOF Magazine!
Roper Grips; A Brief History On The Hand Fit & Tailor Made, Beautiful & Functional Collectors Grips
Today we were able to assemble 7 examples of Walter Ropers well known grips, 5 of which are on Smith & Wesson & Colt Super King Target Revolvers. Hope you enjoy watching as much as we did making.
Scattered Shots 