Today answering comments we talk about Smith & Wesson Cylinder Peening, and as usual other gunsmithing operations in general. Also a discussion on Browning High Power safety systems and how that plays into carrying one safely. Ruger Vs S&W quality control but really I only buy older guns and you can too. Plus much more.Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A #24, Gunsmithing Work, Browning Hi-Power Safety, Old Guns Are My Favorite Guns”
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Really Unique Jim Hoag Custom Colt Lieutenant Commander — Compact 45 ACP
A really unique 1911 built into a nice carry gun by the late, great James Hoag. Jim worked well into the early 2000s, this mid-late 80s Colt was likely built by Jim in the 90s.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
This movie was so controversial at the time that the Karen Moms of America “Reeeeeee’ed” so hard about it that they got the ads pulled, and then the film pulled from theaters. Seeing a slasher Santa was right up there with Dungeons & Dragons Satan worship when it came to the biggest threats to theContinue reading “Silent Night, Deadly Night”
Rare Exports
A hidden gem of a Christmas movie. Rare Exports is a holiday favorite of mine. Who doesn’t like a little horror mixed in with their holidays? The film is a nice mix of fantasy, action, and horror elements and gets all those elements just right. Rare Exports is set in Finland and the story concernsContinue reading “Rare Exports”
Sam Andrews 1911 Holsters
Jason got these absolutely beautiful holsters in for your 1911. vintagegunleathertoday- If you only had one 1911 holster with some western flair this should be it. Sam Andrews boot stitched, suede lined 1911 holster with leather hammer thong is as good as it gets. We have these in strong side and cross draw.We waited 3Continue reading “Sam Andrews 1911 Holsters”
Violent Night
Violent Night is a great Christmas movie and is now on my ‘must-watch’ list for each and every Christmas from here on. To make a great Christmas movie, here are the ingredients you will need: A plot like Die Hard The disgruntled Santa from Fat Man A sprinkle of Home Alone A dash of darkContinue reading “Violent Night”
Novak’s – Jim Garthwaite Custom Colt Stainless 70 Series — RETRO 45 ACP
Built in stages, by 2 great shops, Novak’s and Jim Garthwaite both touched this stainless Colt MKIV 70 Series Government Model to make this slick Retro 45!
Fatman
Fatman stars Mel Gibson as Santa Claus in the modern world. Tired, disillusioned, and grumpy but still cares deeply. After getting into trouble with the IRS he has to put the elves to work filling a contract with the US Government. You know, that old chestnut. Meanwhile, a spoiled and mean little bastard who didn’tContinue reading “Fatman”
Micro Revolvers; North American Arms, Freedom Arms, Rocky Mountain Arms & The 1872 Colt
Belt still too tight from Thanksgiving? These will give you a little extra room. Tiny, Mini, Micro Revolvers from North American Arms, Freedom Arms, Rocky Mountain Arms & The 1872 Colt. Perfect for the bolo tie enthusiast.
Norinco MAK-90
Just a photo of a really nice one. I had one of these way back in the day. Bought it from the gun store new in the box. It cost me the princely sum of 25.99. Try getting one for that now! Years later sold it to a friend that made it more acceptable. HereContinue reading “Norinco MAK-90”
