Have a M1911 with the excellent fixed Novak rear sight that really wish you could have a BoMar on instead? You aren’t the only one. But, as you have likely already learned, the slide dovetail cut for one just will not allow the use for the other. Good news though. . Karl Beining custom gunsmthingContinue reading “The “NoMar ” Rear 1911 Sight”
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Joe Chambers — Chambers Custom Pistols — PHAT WMG CC 38 Super 2011 2019 Carry Comp
A real fire breather of a carry gun here, chambered in 38 Super, a unique and smooth offering from Joe’s Nebraska shop. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
AN/PAS-6 Infrared Viewing Device
In the 1930s, scientists developed electronic devices to detect invisible infrared light and convert it into a visible image.
Rob Schauland Custom Series 70
From 1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Rob Schauland out of Ft. Wayne Indiana. Rob had a company named Alchemy which merged with Cabot. When that happened, I thought this is a good thing…he will bring some soul to an otherwise sterile company. He’s a gunsmith, who is going to show a bunchContinue reading “Rob Schauland Custom Series 70”
Jim Hoag — Hoag Gun Works — Master Grade Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP
A Classic 5 Inch James Hoag Master Grade custom Colt Government model 1911. Finished in classic Blued over hardchrome. Jim rubbed elbows with all the great guncranks in the 70s and 80s, the Capone’s, Armand Swenson, The Pachmayr shop and more, he is one of the most influential builder’s of that time period for myContinue reading “Jim Hoag — Hoag Gun Works — Master Grade Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP”
The Legendary Pistol of Charles Askins
In his own words This is the infamous story of the .22 caliber pistol that was converted to centerfire and helped Charles Askins win the National Matches at Camp Perry. The pistol was a Colt Woodsman with the gunsmithing done by no other than the legendary Frank Pachmayr. This story has been toldContinue reading “The Legendary Pistol of Charles Askins”
What US Troops Actually Think of the XM-7
This is a good video. A fella has gathered a lot of feedback and news about the new M14. Everything the troops are complaining about was predicted to happen as soon as the XM7 and the new service round was developed how many years ago now? Early wear, too heavy, not enough ammo, laughable accuracy,Continue reading “What US Troops Actually Think of the XM-7”
Ikey Starks Custom Colt
From 1911_purview Right around the time I was graduating from high school, this Colt in .45 ACP was being made by Ikey Starks of Sports West out of Lakewood CO. Ikey co-founded Sports West with George Orndorff and the two of them crafted high end custom guns in the 70s and 80s. George was moreContinue reading “Ikey Starks Custom Colt”
Rich Niemer 1911
From 1911_purview Some months back I saw a 1911 on GB advertised as “made by Detonics gunsmith.” I asked Rainman and he said it’s probably Rich Niemer. So I bought it. It came –I field stripped it “RNJ” on the disco rail. Sure nuff, Richard Niemer Junior. Rick was the head gunsmith at Detonics forContinue reading “Rich Niemer 1911”
Scattered Shots 