While at the local gun show this weekend we ran across something that almost made us cry. An 1890 first generation Colt SAA that some one had cerakote. From a distance I thought it was one of those matte stainless knock offs. The dealer was asking 1,000 for it. Which I think isn’t really aContinue reading “A Crime Against Humanity”
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Stevens Model 416 (Part 1)
Once upon a time there was several gun companies out there that would produce fine target rifles in .22LR. Stevens was one of those. Mainly known for its excellent single shot rifles, they also made the 416 target rifle. You can still run across there as training rifles for the military. As all target riflesContinue reading “Stevens Model 416 (Part 1)”
DW King Gun Sight Custom — 1934 Colt SHOOTING MASTER SUPER TARGET — 38 Special — Sanderson Grips
Really an outstanding revolver even if it had no customization, but as I always say, Custom guns are always more interesting than their stock counterparts. This one does not disappoint, with Full King Super Target conversion and short action on the cockeyed hammer!
Nelson Ford Q&A #8, Parts Kits, Modern Colt 1911’s, Tuning V Springs, Competition Vs Carry Triggers
In this Q&A video we go over Carry VS Competition Trigger Jobs, The great state of modern Colt 1911’s, tuning the V spring action on Colt Revolvers, new Colt Python action questions and more. Thanks for watching.
Heat, Humidity, Modern Ammo And Oil
Seems there are some lessons that I have to keep having to relearn. I had to put down a deer hit by a car again this summer and when I went to make the headshot of mercy…Misfire. The round was dead. This is modern factory ammo made by Barnes. The solid copper HPs I prefer.Continue reading “Heat, Humidity, Modern Ammo And Oil”
BSA Martini International Shooting CenterX 100 yards
My very good friend and ,Justin, who a lot of older readers will recognize as a regular friend of the website and all around helper-outer for various projects has started being a part of another Kentuckian’s youtube channel. Their main interest being high end rimfire rifles. You can see Justin above with his Martini InternationalContinue reading “BSA Martini International Shooting CenterX 100 yards”
Ted Yost — Full House Cased Custom 1950 Colt Government Model — 45 ACP
What a special set, cased with custom Yost-made tools, guns like this always serve to inspire me, and it is an honor to get to handle them every time. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
The Smith & Wesson Model 544 Texas Commemorative in .44-40 WCF
By Luis Vakdes Smith & Wesson is a name long associated with quality wheel guns going all the back to the Wild West, a company long steeped in traditional big bore revolvers and chamberings like the fabled .44-40 WCF (Winchester center fire). It was introduced in 1873 by the Winchester Arms Company as a chamberingContinue reading “The Smith & Wesson Model 544 Texas Commemorative in .44-40 WCF”
Colt VS Smith Double Action Revolvers, A Look Inside The Action With Nelson Ford Of The Gunsmith Inc
Today we go through the Action on a Colt King Super Target and compare and contrast with a Smith & Wesson. This Colt has a modified short action and great custom hammer to look at. There are lots of differences between the two on how they accomplish hammer and cylinder movement and timing. Hope youContinue reading “Colt VS Smith Double Action Revolvers, A Look Inside The Action With Nelson Ford Of The Gunsmith Inc”
LEFT THE RANGE- Jim Shooter
I know a lot of you reading will have no idea who Jim Shooter is but if you are under about 60 years old he probably had a huge impact on your childhood even if you didn’t know. Mr. Shooter was a comic book writer/creator and was the Editor in Chief of Marvel comics fromContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE- Jim Shooter”
