I been buying the Underwood 10MM ammo a lot lately. After Maya got some for her daily carry 10mm, I switched over to using it myself . The two loads that we both really like is the 200 grain Hardcast load and the 200gr JHP load. Both at 1,250 FPS. The load that has becomeContinue reading “Some 10MM Loads”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Remington Model 37
A real classic. The Model 37 was Remington’s attempt to compete with the superior Winchester Model 52. Now, I say the Model 52 is better, and it is, nut that isn’t meant to be taken as the Model 37 is a mediocre rifle. It isn’t, it is pretty damn ed good too! It has aContinue reading “Remington Model 37”
WW1 Magazine Pouch Instructions
A guy in the vintage 1911 collectors group posted a picture of his never issued 1911 mag pouch and the little instruction sheet that came with it. Pretty neat I thought.
Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii
Guest post from our pal Lothaen from over at The New Rifleman SIGHT RADIUS! MAH IRONS! Sight radius has been a mainstay argument for 20 inch AR15s for a long, long time. Another common argument is comparing the sight radius of western peep sights v.s. open sights such as those found on the AK platform.Continue reading “Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii”
John Harrison Custom 9mm 1911
1911_purview Diminutive 9mm by one of the best to ever do it–the “gentlemen from Georgia” Mr. John Harrison. John began building custom 1911s in the early 1990s, and earned his reputation the old-fashioned way—one pistol at a time. His work is clean, understated and incredibly well executed. This beautiful example is cloaked in full hardContinue reading “John Harrison Custom 9mm 1911”
A Short History of Chrome Bores
A Golden Oldie From Weaponsman
How to shoot, or rather HOW TO AIM A COMBAT PISTOL
From the old Arsenal of Democracy blog. I often get asked, typically by people who should know better where a combat gun/carry should “shoot”, or rather where they should aim their “gat” at fighting distances to hit their targets. In my opinion, ALL fighting pistols should have a Point of Impact (POI) exactly or closeContinue reading “How to shoot, or rather HOW TO AIM A COMBAT PISTOL”
Lindsey Owen Alexiou Custom Colt
From 1911_purview This two tone 70 series Colt was massaged by Motown pistolsmith Lindsey Owen Alexiou (1936–2012). Lin was the founder of Trapper Gun, Inc, which he established in 1969. Working in the Detroit suburbs, Alexiou became a respected figure during the golden age of American custom pistol smithing. He was was known to radicallyContinue reading “Lindsey Owen Alexiou Custom Colt”
A History of Speedloaders
Revolver speedloaders appeared not long after the first top-break and swing-open cylinder revolvers hit the market in the late 19th Century. Here is their history.
Mylie Hudson Custom 1911
1911_purview Custom 1911 by Texas pistolsmith Mylie Hudson. About 18 months ago, a friend of mine came across a Mylie Hudson-built 1911 on GunBroker. I had never owned or seen one, so I bought it and started doing what I always do—researching the man behind the gun. To my surprise, I found him. I calledContinue reading “Mylie Hudson Custom 1911”
