1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Dave Lawver (Dave’s Metalworks) out of Covina CA. My good friend @brownings_ghost graciously sold me this gun, because he knew how much I loved it. He also has spatial OCD and hated the cocking serration to roll mark spacing ratio. It was originally cloaked in Birdsong’s GreenContinue reading “Dave Lawver Custom 1911”
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The Daisy Red Ryder
“I want an official Red Ryder carbine action, two hundred shot range model air rifle!” Was there a shooter with a soul so dead he didn’t think to himself ” I want a Red Ryder carbine action, range model air rifle” ? I know after seeing the film as a 7 year old kid inContinue reading “The Daisy Red Ryder”
Bobby COgan Custom Series 70 Colt
From 1911_purview OG 70 series 1911 Colt in slow moving .45 ACP by my man Bobby Cogan out of Newville Alabama. It’s all there for me—welded and snugged up factory Colt barrel, beaver tail grip safety, Swenson ambi safety, front and rear cocking serrations, checkered front strap, MSH, and rear of the slide, gross MilletContinue reading “Bobby COgan Custom Series 70 Colt”
Armand Swenson — Early 1970’s — Classic Custom Carry Colt Commander — 45 ACP
Armand, best known for his squared guards, S&W Sights, Ambi Safeties and Hardchrome finishes also built many, more basic carry guns such as this one. Classic early 70s build from Armand’s Gardena California shop.
JoJo’s Gunworks Custom 1911
Pistol_purview This bitch-ass 80 series commander, chambered in diminutive 9mm, was built by Jody Joseph (JoJo’s Gunworks) out of Southington Connecticut. This 1911 is slick as chicken grease on monkey bars, riding on bilateral piano wire. Jody tragically lost his life in 2021 (at 55) after a hard fought battle with cancer. Check your leadContinue reading “JoJo’s Gunworks Custom 1911”
Wired Glazes Karl’s Troon Terror Squad
I don’t know who these boys are but this clipped segment popped up for me. They have a lot to say about the gun world’s favorite Cuck Satanist and Antifa booster, Karl Kasarda. I am surprised how much more relaxed youtube’s TOS have gotten lately. Needless to say, I agree with everything they said.
Russ Carniak Custom Series 70 Colt
Pistol_purview 1978 70 series Colt in .45 ACP by Russ Carniak out of a shop called “The Acurizer” in Troy Michigan. Carniak was a civil engineer turned custom 1911 pistolsmith. Carniak’s father was a machinist in Detroit, so he grew up around this work. I guess it’s in the blood as they say because hisContinue reading “Russ Carniak Custom Series 70 Colt”
COLT M16/LMG OVER THE YEARS
It’s a nice look at some of the LMG options Colt made over the years.
RARE Wilson Combat Custom Kahr — K9 — Custom EDC Pocket Pistol — 9mm
Rarely seen Wilson Combat Customized Kahr K9. In the 1990’s Kahr’s ruled the roost if you wanted a pocketable autoloader in a potent caliber like 9mm or 40 S&W, Wilson saw promise and took them to the next level for a couple years in the late 90’s.
Drake Oldham Custom Colt 1911
Pistol_purview Colt 1911 in .45 ACP by Drake Oldham —cop, firearms instructor, and now retired pistolsmith. This gun (built on a WWII reproduction Colt) is all business. She is built with a Kart barrel, Heinie rear sight, exacting slide to frame fit, and flawless checkering. This pony now shod in ebony DD grips, now firmlyContinue reading “Drake Oldham Custom Colt 1911”
Scattered Shots 