Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by Dave Lauck ((D&L Sports) out of Chino Valley AZ. Does it seem like some of the best 1911 smiths in the country live in AZ? I don’t order 1911s much these days…mostly because I can’t take the heartache. Send a gun, send a bunch of money, andContinue reading “D&L Sports Custom Series 70 Colt”
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Nelson Ford Q&A#35, Silver Creek Saddlery, Breech Face Polish, Apprentices, Pros/Cons Self Employ
Plenty to go through today, for those newer to the channel a quick explanation of the tiny NAA Bolo tie, then some 1911 feed talk, a little about peening cylinders and what it’s like being a one man show. Hope you enjoy.
Jason Burton – Heirloom Precision Full House Custom Colt Combat Commander – 9mm
Classic Custom Colt Commander 9mm from Jason’s Arizona shop. This piece really embodies all Jason’s experience, taste and touches.
KGB Customs Full House Classic Carry Colt Lightweight Commander — 9MM
A neat Custom Colt Commander Carry gun I built, leaned way into the Lightweight idea with Alloy parts.
Mid 2000s Colt Gold Cup Trophy Accuracy Testing
My friend loaned me his Gold Cup for a little look back and accuracy testing of a Colt Gold Cup around 2005. I can estimate it’s age based on the rear sight being a Colt marked copy of the Bomar the gun still having the old duck bill grip safety. Later replaced with a properContinue reading “Mid 2000s Colt Gold Cup Trophy Accuracy Testing”
Jim Boland Custom
scarce_and_desirable Jim Boland’s “Space Gun” in .38 Super, designed for shooting steel as the Steel Challenge was then held at the Mad Doctor’s home range, Wes Thompson’s Juniper Tree Range. The pistol features Boland’s incredible beavertail work and his signature “gas pedals and mud flaps” (enlarged ambi safety levers with a thumb guard to keepContinue reading “Jim Boland Custom”
Is .22s the Ideal Self Defense Round?
It’s just a matter of shot placement right? .22 would give you the least recoil and easiest follow up shots wouldn’t it? Penetration is decent enough too, and there’s no deafening bang to concuss you. Conversely over penetration is not much of an issue with it either. So why aren’t we all using it? HaveContinue reading “Is .22s the Ideal Self Defense Round?”
Rob Schauland — Alchemy Custom Weaponry Custom Colt 38 Super — Classic Chrome Singlestack
Clean Classic Custom Colt Government 1911 by Rob Schauland at the original ACW Shop.
10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson
Today we have a handful of 10mm pistols, revolvers and rifle. We unbelievably have a Bren Ten, an early Colt Delta Elite, the Smith & Wesson 610, a very early Glock 20 and a goofy looking homemade Glock 29/40, along with a rare Blackhawk convertible in both 38/40 (the first 10mil) and 10mm, along withContinue reading “10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson”
Nelson Ford Q&A#34, Verdigris, 1911 Safety, Loading 45 Colt/Schofield, H&R 9Shot, Triple Locks & Rye
Plenty to talk about this evening, loading for 45 Colt using Schofield Brass (just use Schofield data), adjusting a 1911 safety, what’s that green stuff touching the brass on my leather holster; Verdigris, H&R 9 shot top breaks and Charter Arms revolvers plus plenty more I hope you enjoy
Scattered Shots 