If there is an oft told tale of US service rifle failure more common than the myth of the M16 being UN-reliable, it is the tales of the failures of the M1 carbine in the Korean war, to penetrate the thick coats worn by communist soldiers. Anyone who is interested in US ordnance history orContinue reading “Myth Of M1 Carbine Penetration Failures in Korea”
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D&L Sports Custom Series 70 Colt
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”
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”
Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911
1911_purview This 1975 “large letter” pony (chambered in 38 super) was built by legendary Colorado gunsmith Don Fisher. Fish was a top pistolsmith in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His most famous customer was World Champion Ross Seyfried, who frequently touted Fisher’s work as some of the best in the country…which of course meansContinue reading “Don FIsher Custom Colt 1911”
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.
Scattered Shots 