1911_purview Nowlin 9mm target pistol in two tone. In the 90s John Nowlin Sr. established himself as one of the top builders of quality pistols and competition pistol parts. Like many in the industry, Johns foray into manufacturing was competitive shooting. He wanted to gain a competitive edge personally, and towards the end, he startedContinue reading “Nowlin 9mm Custom 1911”
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Springfield M1911 22LR Gallery
Continuing the 22LR theme here’s a Springfield M1911 22LR ” Gallery ” practice .. this is the 2nd type and 1 of 25 made in 1919 .. this is Old Colt’s pistol you should visit their website to learn more about this pistol plus many more
Jimmy Wells Custom Comp Commander
1911_purview Light weight commander carry comp by deceased Georgia gunsmith Jimmy Wells. Old Jimmy used to send work to Chuck Rogers so it’s likely @pistolwrench did the comp on this one. Sorry I couldn’t source a picture of Jimmy –if you have one send it for the record.
LEFT THE RANGE- Jeffrey D. Nelson
My oldest friend died 5-4-2026 . He was like a brother to me. friends since kindergarten. his brother and parents were like a second family to me. even 25 years after graduating high school when some one saw me in public one of the first things they’d say to me is ” how’s Jeff?” WeContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE- Jeffrey D. Nelson”
I Love Old Guns; How They Were Produced, Their Features, The History They Wear & Their Repairs
Today we have a old large frame Smith & Wesson in .455 first sent to Canada and now lives back home. Plus an old .410 single shot with a wonderful old world repair. Hope you enjoy.
Jim Hoag 1990’s Caspian Full House Custom 1911 — 45 ACP — Robar Finish
Really tidy carry gun built by Jim Hoag in the 90’s. Classic ‘Robar 2-Tone’ Finish.
1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop
1911_purview The Nasty–a 1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop. Steve Nastoff was among the best gunsmiths in the 80s and 90s, with a waiting list that frequently exceeded 5 years. He made the .45 comp gun that Jerry Barnhart won the 1987 IPSC Nationals with. After that, he was king for a decade.Continue reading “1966 Colt Supercomp II by Nastoff’s 45 shop”
Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911
From 1911 Purview 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and thisContinue reading “Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911”
My Best Donation
Sometimes it pays be be known as gun nut. Not exactly a footlocker find but close. What appears to be an unfired WWI era M1911 got tossed my way. The story is that it belonged to the father (or some other relative, its been a long time and its was glossed over) of my unclesContinue reading “My Best Donation”
Paul Liebenberg — Pistol Dynamics Full House Custom Longslide 2011 — 40 S&W
Rarely seen wide-body from the bench of Paul Liebenberg, likely built to run in USPSA Limited class, where 40 cal 2011’s ruled for many years.
Scattered Shots 