John Yanek built some mighty fine pistols in his illustrious career, spanning nearly 50 years. He built this Lightweight Colt Officers Model 45 ACP in the late 90s early 2000’s, and it is still a great carry option today. Thanks for tuning in!
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AMD-65 In The Vietnam War
AMD-65 variants of the AK used in the Vietnam War
Alan Tillman Custom Colt
Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Austin Texas gunsmith Alan Tillman. This gun with two (compensated and non-compensated) barrels/slides, features Schuemann match grade barrels, Novaks sights, Pete Single flawless checkering, and lustrous hard chrome. Tillman was a Yamaha motorcycle salesman for years in a small family run business. In 1985 he left to helpContinue reading “Alan Tillman Custom Colt”
AMT Long Slide Hardballer
Some of you may recall a few years ago I talked about the AMT Hardballer my friend Brady gave me. I talked a bit about it at the time on the old site but didn’t do much long range shooting with it. Yesterday I took advantage of a cool day to play around with itContinue reading “AMT Long Slide Hardballer”
Vic Tibbets Full House Custom Classic Fighter 1911 Commander — Bobtail — 45 ACP
1993 Colt Combat Elite
Today we are going to look at a 1911 that belongs to a friend of mine. Made in 1993 this is the Combat Elite with the adjustable sights. He had bought this gun from a fellow around 1999 if my memory serves and carried it as his EDC until fairly recently. His ’93 Combat EliteContinue reading “1993 Colt Combat Elite”
75Gr Hornady TAP On Deer
I always hated something about the hunting forum on the now super cringe and gay, AR15.com. The vast majority of the members wanted to know how various premium bullets would perform. Not on paper, not on gel. On something alive. Something roughly the size of a man. The boys hunting hogs and deer would getContinue reading “75Gr Hornady TAP On Deer”
Rare S&W Revolvers; Unicorns, Lettered Special Features, Never Before Seen Actions, & Great History
Richard Heinie Full House Custom 1911 — Springfield Armory RH442 45 ACP — Built in 2007
A much more modern build from Richard Heinie than the last few I have shared here. It still carries some of his Classic Full House touches, and has a slightly more modern bent, with the Heinie Custom Magwell. This one is #RH442, built in 2007, and almost 20 years later, still a 45 I wouldContinue reading “Richard Heinie Full House Custom 1911 — Springfield Armory RH442 45 ACP — Built in 2007”
Ted Yost – Estate Sporting LTD – Full House Custom Colt Combat Commander 38 Super – Birdsong Black T
A unique and masterfully customized Colt Commander by Ted Yost. This 38 Super carry gun has a ton of great features, many that really set it apart, fully cloaked in Birdsong’s Black-T finish.
Scattered Shots 