Lt. Col. Robert K Brown, Patriot, Warrior has crossed the River. In full command to the end, he faced his final Battle with the dignity and courage with which he had lived. Our Veterans and warriors lost a giant. Heaven is no doubt a lot rowdier. V.S
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Daniel Richard Doyle Custom 1911
1911_purview An absolutely crazy M1911A1 by Alaska pistolsmith Daniel Richard Doyle. Doc (as he was known to clients and friends) spent many years operating out of a small gunsmithing shop in Kodiak called “Doc Dan’l Gunsmith.” A graduate of the Colorado School of Trades, Doc was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in theContinue reading “Daniel Richard Doyle Custom 1911”
New S&W Model 22
I am excited. Your boy has found a new Smiff product he is actually excited about. They brought back the Model 1917 with 5 inch barrel too! The Model 22 features a multi-caliber cylinder, giving you the versatility to fire .45 AUTO using moon clips or load .45 Colt directly into the 6-round cylinder.
Some Nostalgic Gear
I am not exactly a collector of WW2 gear, but being a devoted worshiper of the Colt M1911, I have always had a love for the old nostalgic web belt, brown leather holster and accessories that came with the issuance of the 199 during the war. the belt was set up with what you neededContinue reading “Some Nostalgic Gear”
Alan Marvel Custom 1911
1911_purview Colt slide over Wilson frame by Mr. Alan Marvel. Years ago, I asked Pete Single about his biggest influences. He rattled off all the usual names, and then I heard the name Marvel. I said, Bob Marvel…to which he responded, no Al Marvel. Al started gunsmithing in 1958 around the same time guys likeContinue reading “Alan Marvel Custom 1911”
31 Days OF Horror: X – THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES
X: The Man With X-Ray Eyes is one of those high-quality films that managed to slip out of the Roger Corman factory of cheap crap. It hits a level of genuine creepiness that is rarely achieved by Corman. Dr. James Xavier is a good man and a good doctor. He has been researching a wayContinue reading “31 Days OF Horror: X – THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES”
Fred Schmidt Custom Series 70 Colt
1911_purview This 70 series colt in .45 ACP was made by German gunsmith Fred Schmidt. It features Swenson ambidextrous safety, Smith & Wesson low mount K sight, Kings grip safety, commander hammer, and a welded up NM pipe. Schmidt, a member of the APG, was a German machinist and gunsmith at Walther for years. AfterContinue reading “Fred Schmidt Custom Series 70 Colt”
Nelson Ford Q&A#54; 1911 Trigger Set Screw, S&W Pivot Pins & Sight Screws, Youngstown Stories
Hope you enjoy, we go into some more detail on cutting .22 chambers, talking about being a gunsmith, 1911 Trigger set screws, Marlin action work revisited and some Youngstown Stories.
Matt Davis Custom 1911
1911_purview Colt 80 series 1911 in .45 ACP by Matt Davis, who got his “coming up” in Richard Heinie’s shop. Before there was Henry, there was Matt…Dick’s protege who helped him dig out of a 5 year back log. There was a rumor at the time that Matt was as good as Dick. Now, havingContinue reading “Matt Davis Custom 1911”
Andrew MacGregor Comp Gun
1911_purview This Colt 38 super comp gun was built by Sergeant Andrew MacGregor Scott out of Santa Rosa CA. Mac was best known for the custom .380 Mustangs he made with his business partner Doug McDougall (Scott, McDougall & Associates). This stretched pew rod was Mac’s personal competition gun, and when I bought it fromContinue reading “Andrew MacGregor Comp Gun”
