From 1911_purview Springfield Armory in .45 ACP by carpenter Rich Dettelhouser (Canyon Creek Customs) out of Streator Illinois. Never heard of him? It’s because you are not a professional shooter. There are plenty of pistolsmiths building 1911s for hobbyists who shoot 150 casual rounds with their golf buddy every Sunday, and then go to brunch.Continue reading “Rich Detterlhouser Custom 1911”
Category Archives: Thoughts
1911 Guide Rod
Some thoughts on the original 1911 guide rod from custom_handguns on instagram. There is a very simple part on the 1911 that is maligned, misunderstood and IMO has never been improved on by modern technology. I have seen multiple failures leading to malfunctions and even frame damage caused by “aftermarket” solid stainless 1911 recoil springContinue reading “1911 Guide Rod”
Radical Precision Custom Compact
From 1911_purview This little pocket rocket is a gun that I have wanted and chased for a long time. The first time I ever saw one was when a friend (and mentor) @custom_handguns procured one and schooled me. He primarily focuses on 1911s built by legends, and he typically tires quickly of anything but, soContinue reading “Radical Precision Custom Compact”
The Enemy ( Why We CCW )
Originally Posted By BurnedOutLEO: The Enemy Some may object to me calling hold up men “the enemy”. You can call them whatever you like. I can assure you however they are as deadly an enemy as you will find anywhere but the battlefield. Even many soldiers probably lack the viciousness and utter disregard for lifeContinue reading “The Enemy ( Why We CCW )”
Bull! – A Taurus Timeline
Given the amount of BS out there concerning Taurus’ history, I thought that it was time to take the bull by the horns and gore some sacred cows.
Morris Custom Pistols – Mark Morris – 1990 Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 45 ACP
Don Fisher — Aurora Colorado — Custom Colt Commanders — 45ACP
Tim Bacus Custom Caspian
From 1911_purview Caspian in .45 ACP by professional shooter and gunsmith Tim Bacus. One thing that I have come to know is that when professional shooters morph into gunsmiths (Dettlehauser, Salyer, Eddie Garcia) they purpose-build guns into exacting instruments–not bespoke Colt treasures. So while Caspians may be ugly, they are straight, bulletproof, and easily madeContinue reading “Tim Bacus Custom Caspian”
The History and Components of The US Military’s ALICE and LINCLOE LCE Systems
An interesting video in my opinion. This covers in pretty good detail the short lived gear used after M-67 nylon stuff in late Vietnam and before the ALICE adoption. I bet a few of you used some of this stuff in the early days.
Chris James Combat Precision Custom 1911
From 1911_purview Combat Precision 1911 by Chris James out of Georgia. I prefer classic two tone Colts from yesteryear, but even kids know from video games that standing still will get you killed. So it doesn’t matter if we’re taking about cars, TVs, or guns, industry is driven by evolution and refinement. If Swenson gunsContinue reading “Chris James Combat Precision Custom 1911”
Scattered Shots 