In this video we go over action work on Marlin lever guns, my experience shooting combat matches in the 1980’s, going to deep checking 1911 frames, Loctite and alternatives, left/right hand cylinder threads on Smith & Wesson revolvers and much more.
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Novak’s Custom Browning Hi Power — 1989 FN P35 — Craig Spegel Grips — 9mm
Really nicely customized FN Browning Hi Power from Wayne Novak’s Parkersburg West Virginia shop. Novak’s has, for decades, provided quality sights, parts, and custom pistolsmithing. Employing several gunsmiths thru the years Wayne continues to be a cornerstone in the industry. Naturally, this one is paired with a lovely set of Craig Spegel wood grips.
Perfection Cancelled- Glock Discontinues Multiple Models
Below is the list of discontinued models. Why? Well, you can thank the strong, rich, vibrant diversity in our country for your favorite plastic models going Tango Uniform. Once they discovered the ” glock switch” it was only a matter of time. “In order to focus on the products that will drive future innovation andContinue reading “Perfection Cancelled- Glock Discontinues Multiple Models”
8MM
There have long been rumors and urban legends about the existence of “snuff” films. The idea of recording the murder of a person for commercial use. Not the same as most of the stuff found on some of the better, more highbrow website that has existed over the years. That’s all stuff caught on cameraContinue reading “8MM”
Milt Sparks Vintage Leather
Jason has posted a real doozy up for sell. This pre 1990s stuff. This early 55BN holster for a gov model is a beauty with the belt. I told him I would have to keep that one for myself if I was him. Probably why I could never have a successful business selling vintage shootingContinue reading “Milt Sparks Vintage Leather”
Colt CM9
Craig Wetstein — Auto Shop — Culver City California — Custom Colt Commander 45 ACP
A superb Classic Custom Colt Commander built by Craig Wetstein. Craig got his start at Pachmayr, later opening Auto Shop in Culver City CA. This LW 1911 is as close as one can get to a Combat Special without it being stamped Pachmayr!
Winchester Model 12, The Legendary & Iconic Pump Shotgun With Nelson Ford The Gunsmith Inc.
Today’s video is about the Winchester Model 1912, later known as the Model 12.
LEFT THE RANGE – The FN SCAR
Yep. you read it right. I’m sure you’ve heard the news before coming here. The FN SCAR is now going the way of the Dodo bird and Disco. From FN- No more rumors. FN America has completed our final production run of the commercial legacy SCAR series in the U.S. This includes the 16S, 17SContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE – The FN SCAR”
A Very Nice Model 52
One of the fellas in the Winchester group shared this very nice Pre A Model 52 Winchester he picked up. The optic is the 6x, Unertl “small game scope.” This would have been a helluva squirrel rifle.
