A real loss to the industry of spare and aftermarket parts, gunsmithing tools and about anything the boys at Midway didn’t have. He sure got a lot of my meager income over the years. We are all diminished Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who successively held the positions ofContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE- Frank R. Brownell”
Category Archives: Thoughts
ROLLING THUNDER
A classic 70s revenge film
OUT OF TOWN
No new posts today. I had to go out of state for today to take Mom to her yearly check up from when she had cancer a few years ago. Depending on how late it is when I get back tonight there may only be the Friday Fun post tomorrow.
Burst Selector: An Idea Whose Time has Come and Gone
By Kevin O’Brien A couple of years ago, the Army gave the lousy three-round-burst selector switch that was used on the M16A2 and successors, and the original M4, two in the chest and one in the head. There are still firearms with the bad trigger mechanism kicking around the services, but this decision was theContinue reading “Burst Selector: An Idea Whose Time has Come and Gone”
Kirk Robinson — GVF Golden Valley Firearms — Full House Custom Colt Combat Commander 9mm
Friday The 13th
Peculiar isn’t it? You have to admit it’s at least a little strange. Its like AIPAC hands out talking points for them. I guess the 13th turned out to be a really good day for Ben Shapiro, and Lindsey Graham. They finally have their wet dream come true. I feel safer now though, I mean,Continue reading “Friday The 13th”
PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s
These guns, both mfg in late 72-early 73 were likely sent New in their boxes to Armand to be built as a pair. They were commissioned by a Mr. Rauch, and his name is scribed in both guns, one with a #1, the other with a #2 denoting they were built together. The guns wereContinue reading “PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s”
Remington Model 513T Target Rifle
After months of development and a research cost of $16,500, Remington announced a new small bore bolt action rifle. It was advertised as a moderately priced alternative to the Model 37 rifle. This was the model 513 T Matchmaster target rifle, one of the 500 series family of rifles. It was ready for delivery inContinue reading “Remington Model 513T Target Rifle”
Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum
Karl mentioned Nelson and his channel on one of his recent videos about a Nelson Ford 1911 and I went to check it out. I have been hooked! Mr. Ford is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and best of all, appreciates the classics. In today’s video we go over the story of the .38 and thenContinue reading “Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum”
Remington Model 141: Old School Cool
A guest share by our pal SunshineShooter from his progunmillennial website. Welcome to the newest installment of Quick Shots. This week we take a look at one of the oldest guns in my collection, if not the oldest in my collection. A scoped Remington Model 141, chambered in .35 Remington. This gun holds a specialContinue reading “Remington Model 141: Old School Cool”
Scattered Shots 