I’ve had more than a handful of folks ask to talk about my experience shooting combat matches in the 1980’s so I gathered some old gear and have a few stories to tell. Hope you enjoy.
Category Archives: Thoughts
KGB Customs – Karl G Beining – Full House 2-Tone Colt 1911 38 Super 70 Series
The latest build off my bench, classic moves on this one from front to back. Serrated round top, two tone, square guard, Bomar sight and more!
Winchester 1885: Browning’s Single Shot Rifle
If there is one rifle in the world that I consider as timeless as the pre64 model 70, it’s the Winchester 1885. The look, the lines, the use of it as a target and varmint rifle during the golden age. Man, that is class. Here is a nice piece about it from Rock Island AuctionContinue reading “Winchester 1885: Browning’s Single Shot Rifle”
The Mini-14: A Rifle I Wanted to Love
This post if from Madman Moran from over at progun millennial. Moran talks about why he wanted to like the Mnin-14 ( God only knows why lol). Full disclosure: This review was done on a Southport 180 series of the Ruger Mini-14. This was one of the first production runs of the Mini-14 and onlyContinue reading “The Mini-14: A Rifle I Wanted to Love”
Claudio Salassa – Briley Full House Custom Les Baer 1911 – Carry Comp 45 ACP
Superb Carry Comp 45 Built by 1911 Master Claudio Salassa, head of the Pistol Division at Briley Manufacturing.
Nelson Ford Q&A#36, Dropping Slides, Spring Weights, Cutting Frames, Cylinder Release Issues, Grips
Today we have a lot to talk about, caring for ivory, bone and stage grips, cutting frames on 1911s, Bren Ten Magazines, Spring weights, trouble with getting the cylinder out on a S&W, and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy.
Gary Plauche Incident
I You probably know about this. Gary rightfully shot a pedo who molested his son and it was all caught on camera. The subject came up and turns out Gary’s best friend’s son is an active member of ARFCOM., He chimed in to tell his and his Father’s memories of the event. You can readContinue reading “Gary Plauche Incident”
Colt Rail Gun ( 4,000 Round Torture Test) A Decade Plus Later
Over a decade ago I did a torture test on my Colt railed 1911. This is while the testing was going on for what became the M45A1 the Marines adopted for a bit. Lot of talk at the time at the info leaking out about the rail gun failing after a few thousand rounds. ThisContinue reading “Colt Rail Gun ( 4,000 Round Torture Test) A Decade Plus Later”
CUT AND RUN 1985
It’s October so you know what that means. That’s right. Its time for me to tell you about movies with cannibals and rape. The 1985 film Cut and Run directed by Ruggero Deodato has both of those things and more! And, dare I say, it’s my favorite cannibal horror movie. The movie has a absurdlyContinue reading “CUT AND RUN 1985”
Ted Yost – Estate Sporting Limited – Full House Custom Colt Slant Groove 1911 Govt – 45 ACP
Classic build by Ted Yost on a great and rare base Colt, the 60’s Slant Groove Govt Model. This one nicely topped with beautiful Craig Spegel grips.
