Today we revisit a top from the last Q&A, Colt’s 1911’s, we also talk about buying a Single Action Army, Timing on S&W revolvers and the Leppert System.
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John Yanek — Yanek Custom Pistols — Full House Colt LW Officers Model 45ACP
John Yanek built some mighty fine pistols in his illustrious career, spanning nearly 50 years. He built this Lightweight Colt Officers Model 45 ACP in the late 90s early 2000’s, and it is still a great carry option today. Thanks for tuning in!
AMD-65 In The Vietnam War
AMD-65 variants of the AK used in the Vietnam War
Alan Tillman Custom Colt
Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Austin Texas gunsmith Alan Tillman. This gun with two (compensated and non-compensated) barrels/slides, features Schuemann match grade barrels, Novaks sights, Pete Single flawless checkering, and lustrous hard chrome. Tillman was a Yamaha motorcycle salesman for years in a small family run business. In 1985 he left to helpContinue reading “Alan Tillman Custom Colt”
Wilson Combat #130
Pistol_Purview In the early 80s, this was Wilson’s finest non-compensated pistol. The #130 Master Grade was their “Supergrade” of the day—a top of the line combat carry gun with a host of custom features. This one features Bomar low mount sight, Barsto hard fit barrel, Swenson Ambi safety, commander hammer, fitted beavertail grip safety, tightenedContinue reading “Wilson Combat #130”
AMT Long Slide Hardballer
Some of you may recall a few years ago I talked about the AMT Hardballer my friend Brady gave me. I talked a bit about it at the time on the old site but didn’t do much long range shooting with it. Yesterday I took advantage of a cool day to play around with itContinue reading “AMT Long Slide Hardballer”
Vic Tibbets Full House Custom Classic Fighter 1911 Commander — Bobtail — 45 ACP
1993 Colt Combat Elite
Today we are going to look at a 1911 that belongs to a friend of mine. Made in 1993 this is the Combat Elite with the adjustable sights. He had bought this gun from a fellow around 1999 if my memory serves and carried it as his EDC until fairly recently. His ’93 Combat EliteContinue reading “1993 Colt Combat Elite”
Magmatics – The Magnum Semi-Auto Pistols
Today, we are going to provide a data dump regarding Magnum caliber semi-automatic pistols.
75Gr Hornady TAP On Deer
I always hated something about the hunting forum on the now super cringe and gay, AR15.com. The vast majority of the members wanted to know how various premium bullets would perform. Not on paper, not on gel. On something alive. Something roughly the size of a man. The boys hunting hogs and deer would getContinue reading “75Gr Hornady TAP On Deer”
Scattered Shots 