Thoughts – Page 5 – Scattered Shots

George Huening Custom Colt

1911_purview Ok here’s my only other carry comp–after this we’re back to “regular” 1911s. This gun is a dream come true for me. Three years ago or so I worked up enough nerve to call the legendary George Huening to ask him if he would build me a gun. He said what do you want,Continue reading “George Huening Custom Colt”

Tightrope 1984

Clint Eastwood has made a lot of movies. A helluva lot of movies. Everyone knows about the big ones, but there was a time when he made some that have slipped through the cracks and you never hear about them anymore. Tightrope from 1984 is one of those. It’s a cop neo-noir crime thriller. It isContinue reading “Tightrope 1984”

Mark Morris Carry Comp Custom Colt

1911_purview Ok onto carry comps. Up next is a Colt in .45 ACP by Mark Morris. A “carry comp” is designed to maintain practical dimensions for everyday carry while still giving the shooter improved controllability…all without sacrificing reliability or concealability. The result is a pistol that bridges the gap between a defensive carry gun andContinue reading “Mark Morris Carry Comp Custom Colt”

Bringing the War Home: Guns of the Memphis Belle

Hollywood legend William Wyler could have stayed safely behind the cameras of Hollywood. Instead, he climbed aboard B-17 Flying Fortresses, flew dangerous combat missions over Nazi-occupied Europe, and helped create one of the most important World War II documentaries ever filmed: Memphis Belle.

Rose Gold Colt 1911And The O1911SE-A1

I was looking around on Colt’s website thinking about getting one of those new semi customs and ran across this. I knew without even looking this had TALO written all over it. They sure seem to love this sort of thing. I refer to it as a “El Jefe special” they like this sort ofContinue reading “Rose Gold Colt 1911And The O1911SE-A1”

Someone At Federal Was Very Drunk

This was shared on facebook by Supervel. They got this from some once fired brass for their re-use. Not only did it leave the factory at Federal but some one chambered and fired it. The mind boggles..

Lou Alessi’s Armand Swenson – Custom Colt Slant Groove Commercial Model 1911

Classic Swenson build on a rare Slant-Groove Colt Govt Model, this one once owned by holster magnate Lou Alessi.

It Came from The Vault

I thought I would talk about a few odds and ends from my personal hoard and give a few words for each item. First up we have here a Marbles vintage gun cleaning kit in its metal box. One of the higher end kits from its day, the rod was well made with a woodenContinue reading “It Came from The Vault”

Vintage Varminting

One of the fellas shared this bit of history. Above is a custom Mauser varmint rifle chambered in the excellent .219 Donaldson Wasp. On it he has a 10 Unertl.

Claudio Salassa Custom 38 Super Comped

1911_purview Today we finish comp guns–later this week we’re moving to carry comps. This all-nickel 1970 Colt in .38 Super was masterfully crafted by Claudio Salassa, one of the finest custom 1911 pistolsmiths of his generation. Salassa began his career in South Africa as an apprentice to legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg. Liebenberg later immigrated toContinue reading “Claudio Salassa Custom 38 Super Comped”