Category Archives: Thoughts

Today we have a handful of 10mm pistols, revolvers and rifle. We unbelievably have a Bren Ten, an early Colt Delta Elite, the Smith & Wesson 610, a very early Glock 20 and a goofy looking homemade Glock 29/40, along with a rare Blackhawk convertible in both 38/40 (the first 10mil) and 10mm, along withContinue reading “10MM; The Bren Ten, Delta Elite, S&W 610, Glock 20, Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk & Iver Johnson”

1911_purview Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by 2014 APG Pistolsmith of the Year and industry legend Terry Tussey out of Mound House Nevada. Squared and checkered trigger guard, burried Bomar rear sight, Swenson thumb safety, sculpted beaver tail, magwell, two tone with chrome lower, Clark hard fit match grade barrel…this one checks allContinue reading “Terry Tussey Custom Colt”

Plenty to talk about this evening, loading for 45 Colt using Schofield Brass (just use Schofield data), adjusting a 1911 safety, what’s that green stuff touching the brass on my leather holster; Verdigris, H&R 9 shot top breaks and Charter Arms revolvers plus plenty more I hope you enjoy

I know I’ve already talked about this gun in the distant past. Some of you will remember. I will even link the accuracy review of it at the bottom for those who haven’t seen it. I was over at my friend’s house last week. He is the owner of this rare treasure. I got aContinue reading “The Rare Colt Camo Anaconda”

1911_purview Colt 70 series by Sean McSheehy, formerly of Cylinder and Slide. Years ago I decided I wanted a 1911 from Bill Laughridge before he (or I) died. I called him, we discussed it, and I sent a gun. Years went by and no word, so I figured his arthritis got the best of him,Continue reading “Sean McSheehy Custom Series 70 Colt”

A straight classic single stack Comp-gun built by champion Mike Plaxco.

1911_purview I get asked a lot about favorite guns. Well here is one of them. This stainless 80 series Colt in .45 ACP was built by Kim Ahrends in 1995. Ahrends, out of Des Moines Iowa, is best known for his custom grips, but he was also a very accomplished pistolsmith. In the late 80sContinue reading “Kim Ahrends 1911”

Today we have a great grouping of Smith & Wesson Revolvers in 32-20, from early guns to the last months production as a King Super Target, with the most honest example possible and the working mans target upgrade.

Dean King’s King Gun Sight Company of San Francisco ruled the Custom sight and pistolsmithing world for several decades. Beyond making Fine aftermarket sights for Winchester, Remington, Colt and Smith & Wesson guns, his firm customized handguns in new ways. From the floating vent rib, the Micrometer rear sight and reflector front, and can’t forgetContinue reading “DW King – King Gun Sight – 1939 Colt New Service Custom Super Target 38 Special”

From 1911_purview Even kids know from video games that standing still will get you killed—so innovation is the mother of advancement right? Not for me. When people started milling out slides for red dot optics, I started searching Ebay for retired Bomars. I know, Boomer. Sorry, not sorry. I want my 1911s to look new, butContinue reading “Kirk Robinson Custom Colt”