Peculiar isn’t it? You have to admit it’s at least a little strange. Its like AIPAC hands out talking points for them. I guess the 13th turned out to be a really good day for Ben Shapiro, and Lindsey Graham. They finally have their wet dream come true. I feel safer now though, I mean,Continue reading “Friday The 13th”
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PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s
These guns, both mfg in late 72-early 73 were likely sent New in their boxes to Armand to be built as a pair. They were commissioned by a Mr. Rauch, and his name is scribed in both guns, one with a #1, the other with a #2 denoting they were built together. The guns wereContinue reading “PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s”
Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum
Karl mentioned Nelson and his channel on one of his recent videos about a Nelson Ford 1911 and I went to check it out. I have been hooked! Mr. Ford is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and best of all, appreciates the classics. In today’s video we go over the story of the .38 and thenContinue reading “Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum”
Remington Model 141: Old School Cool
A guest share by our pal SunshineShooter from his progunmillennial website. Welcome to the newest installment of Quick Shots. This week we take a look at one of the oldest guns in my collection, if not the oldest in my collection. A scoped Remington Model 141, chambered in .35 Remington. This gun holds a specialContinue reading “Remington Model 141: Old School Cool”
1939 Smith & Wesson Model 1905 M&P Target — DW Kings Custom
This beautiful example shipped to S&W Sales rep and distributor Paul Linforth in San Francisco California in 1939. Linforth’s shop was a mere 10 minute walk from Dean King’s famous shop.
LEFT THE RANGE- Wiley Clapp
Bad news. Last week we lost Wiley Clapp, a man I’m sure all of you are familair with. I excerpted the following from the NRA. Clapp became an officer in the United States Marine Corp after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute in 1957. He assumed command of a platoon in the 3rd Battalion, SeventhContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE- Wiley Clapp”
Early Cylinder & Slide Adventurer – SE — Full House Custom Colt 1911 — 45 ACP Subcompact
A stunning spec’d out C&S Adventurer from Bill Laughridge’s Nebraska Shop. This one has all the options and is in stunning condition, super rad Chop job!
Chuck Rogers — Rogers Precision — Full House Custom Colt CCO — 45 ACP
Really slick LW CCO build from the bench of Chuck Rogers out of Arizona. A great example of modern pistolcraft.
The Grips of Zane Thompson
A look as some of Zane’s great work on my gaggle of Cool and Custom Smith & Wesson’s, Colt’s and a Bowen Custom USFA.
John Giles — The 45 Shop — Odessa Florida — 1966 Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP
Really great example from one of the progenitors of the art that is customizing the Colt Government Model pistols. Giles built top shelf guns for 3 decades out of his small Odessa Shop. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
