Category Archives: Thoughts
Nelson Ford — @THEGUNSMITHINC — 1988 Colt Delta Elite Custom 10 MM
Really groovy build from Nelson’s shop, circa 1988. This gun is a great look at what clean and functional pistol smithing looked like in the late 80s. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com Go check out Nelson’s Channel, especially this video he did on the Colt Series 80 System! • Nelson Ford 1911 Talking About The Se…
Memorial Day
In yearly observance of Memorial Day we will not be posting anything new today. Everything will be back tomorrow.
Why I’m glad I still have a .308
This is a post shared from B-ARFCOM user, guns762 As many have succumb to the religion of the 6.5 Creedmoor, I too have found the magic in the cartridge. A friend of mine wanted to get into long range shooting and had shot my LR308 and fell in love with it. He wantedContinue reading “Why I’m glad I still have a .308”
5.11 Pushpack& Colt Defender
I don’t have any specific point with this post but wanted to ramble on about a couple things. I recently got some spiffy new VZ grips for my Colt Defender. I never did like the feel or the bulk of the original hogue rubber grips that came with it. The defender is a sub compact.Continue reading “5.11 Pushpack& Colt Defender”
M261 Conversion Kit Test & Review
I am pleased to tell you I managed to resurrect this golden oldie from the old website. I thought it was lost forever. This is an older post from when me and Howard owned Looserounds for you not up to date on past lore. I hope you enjoy my old review and discussion of theContinue reading “M261 Conversion Kit Test & Review”
The “NoMar ” Rear 1911 Sight
Have a M1911 with the excellent fixed Novak rear sight that really wish you could have a BoMar on instead? You aren’t the only one. But, as you have likely already learned, the slide dovetail cut for one just will not allow the use for the other. Good news though. . Karl Beining custom gunsmthingContinue reading “The “NoMar ” Rear 1911 Sight”
Joe Chambers — Chambers Custom Pistols — PHAT WMG CC 38 Super 2011 2019 Carry Comp
A real fire breather of a carry gun here, chambered in 38 Super, a unique and smooth offering from Joe’s Nebraska shop. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
AN/PAS-6 Infrared Viewing Device
In the 1930s, scientists developed electronic devices to detect invisible infrared light and convert it into a visible image.
Jim Hoag — Hoag Gun Works — Master Grade Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP
A Classic 5 Inch James Hoag Master Grade custom Colt Government model 1911. Finished in classic Blued over hardchrome. Jim rubbed elbows with all the great guncranks in the 70s and 80s, the Capone’s, Armand Swenson, The Pachmayr shop and more, he is one of the most influential builder’s of that time period for myContinue reading “Jim Hoag — Hoag Gun Works — Master Grade Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP”
