Venry D’Aiguillon was an east coast master metal-smith who chose the 1911 pistol as his medium. This example shows his Radical welding, shaping and machine work on an Essex frame and Colt National Match slide.
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Colt SHOT Show Commercial Rifle Display
More Rifles From Colt At SHOT
New Colt Product at SHOT Show 2026
My proxy at SHOT has sent in some photos from SHOT of the Colt display for rifles.
Jim Stroh – Alpha Precision Full Custom Two Tone Colt 1911
Great example of the Custom Government Model Colt, this one with all the checkering, immense amount of hand work went into this classic two-tone 1911.
Ruger 10/22; A Brief Look At The Most Prolific .22 Rifle – 10 Million Made, Billions Of Rounds Fired
Today we take a small look at the Ruger 10/22, a great camp gun, learning gun, kid gun and all around plinker the 10/22 has been around for over 60 years and seen a lot.
Nelson Ford Q&A#28, S&W Model 12’s, Dry Firing & Firing Pins, Shooting Old S&W’s, Sear Depressors
Plenty to read and answer today, shooting old S&W’s, and Victory 38/200 conversions. Drying firing, is it ok, S&W Model 12’s, sear depressors on old Gold Cups and plenty more. Hope you enjoy.
Hamilton Bowen – Perfected Bisley Ruger 44 Magnum
Superb rendition of the Ruger Super Blackhawk, this 44 Magnum Bisley was perfected by Hamilton Bowen and is a fine do-it-all sidearm.
Bill Wilson — Early Wilson Combat Model 120 Competition — Custom Colt 1911
A rare look at an early build, actually done by Bill Wilson in the late 1970s, this Model 120 Competition Grade is an interesting look at the beginning’s of one of the Industry Giants, Wilson Combat. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
.38 SUPER; The History & Life Of The Cartridge That’s Seen It All. Predating The 9mm, 45acp & 357mag
Many have asked so here it is. Starting life as the 38 Automatic it participated in the beginning of the semi-auto pistol, the gangster era, bullseye shooting, the combat shooting competition and the Narcos. Loved by many but known by few. Hope you enjoy.
