From Larry VIckers, an interesting bit of US Army SF 1911 history. Have you all heard of the early-mid 2000’s Wilson Combat “Cave Guns”? Pretty cool gun. SF had requested a railed 1911 for use in the dark caves in the Middle East to hunt down bad guys. These are made up of Wilson CombatContinue reading “Wilson Combat 1911 SF “Cave Gun””
Category Archives: Thoughts
Thompson Tricks; Common Issues & Fixes To Keep Your Tommy Running
I’ve worked on Thompson’s for collector’s, shooter’s and Police Departments for the last 30 years, while it’s not something lots of folks need to know, I’ve been asked, and think it’s a good idea to pass on what I know about getting them running when they stop working. Hope you enjoy.
The AR15ization Of The AK
A Golden Oldie from the Groveyard of Forgotten Favorites from the Old Site. This one from Howard talking about the AK being turned into the AR. Shawn and I have been talking about this for a while, and we weren’t sure how we wanted to approach the subject. I swear if I had a nickleContinue reading “The AR15ization Of The AK”
Ted Yost Custom Browning Hi Power — Spegel Grips – Beavertail – 9MM
A truly stunning Hi Power Build by Ted, his take on the Hi Power is peerless in my opinion.
Bob Chow Bullseye 1911
1911_purview Let’s finish the Bullseye run this week–we’re 8 guns away from the finish line. Up next is a 1974 Colt in .45 ACP by the legendary Bob Chow. Bob was born in 1911 (in the U.S) to Chinese immigrants. He was a pioneer ham radio operator in his youth and he joined the NavyContinue reading “Bob Chow Bullseye 1911”
DL Sports – Robert Shade Master Engraved Custom Smith & Wesson 13 – Three Inch
Super classy 3 inch 357 Magnum touched by 2 masters, then topped with Craig Spegel grips, just in time for BBQ Season!
Walter Roper Custom – Pre War 1936 Colt Officers Model 38 SPECIAL
Classic Target Revolver with some great work done by Walter Roper, naturally the gun topped with Roper Grips.
Memorial Day War Movie Marathon
Here in the U.S. of A. it is Memorial Day. For those that don’t live here, Memorial Day is the one day a year that we remember those who died fighting for our country. A lot of people like to have barbecues and family gatherings. I like to spend the day making those people feelContinue reading “Memorial Day War Movie Marathon”
Memorial Day ( Day Off )
Today is Memorial Day, the day we remember all the men who died in wars. They died so creatures with names I can’t pronounce, from countries you never hear anything good about, with faces that don’t look anything like yours, your father’s, or your grandfather’s, can get elected in states like Virginia and then makeContinue reading “Memorial Day ( Day Off )”
Richard RL Shockey Custom 1966 Colt 1911 — Bullseye Deluxe
Classic Full House Custom Bullseye build by the late Great RL Shockey. Shockey guns are really well put together and hold up well even now, 50-60 years later.
Scattered Shots 