From 1911_purview Even kids know from video games that standing still will get you killed—so innovation is the mother of advancement right? Not for me. When people started milling out slides for red dot optics, I started searching Ebay for retired Bomars. I know, Boomer. Sorry, not sorry. I want my 1911s to look new, butContinue reading “Kirk Robinson Custom 1911”
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Series 70 Colt From Trapper Guns
From 1911_Purview ( formerly Pistol_Purview) 1977 Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by pistolsmith Lin “Trapper” Alexiou…the other Greek pistolsmith. Trapper Guns out of Frazier Michigan was best known for their modified S&W 39-2 semi-automatic 9mms known as the “Scorpion” This gorgeous 1911 features Hoag hand made grip safety, checkering fore and aft, checkeredContinue reading “Series 70 Colt From Trapper Guns”
KGB Customs LLC — Karl G Beining — 1943 USGI Colt 1911A1 45ACP
Deer Season 2024 Break
Modern deer gun season starts Saturday the 9th and runs till the 24th. As usual I will be hunting with my friends. That means less posts. Of course there will be some content but not the 4 to 5 posts a day. Just as a heads up. Later I will be talking about the rifleContinue reading “Deer Season 2024 Break”
Distance Equals Cover & Time
By Madmanmoran from over at pro-gun millennial blog While the title may seem confusing, there is a lot of truth in it as it relates to defensive encounters. The interrelatedness between the concepts of distance, cover, and time cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, most of us have lives and commitments that often puts developing our lethalContinue reading “Distance Equals Cover & Time”
Ted Yost — Estate Sporting LTD — Colt Government Model 1911 70 Series –9mm
Farewell To The King
Way back in 1989 one of John Milius’ least known but best movies came out and quickly vanished. Farewell To he King is one of my favorite films. It is a shame that it has more or less dropped off the face of the earth. The last home video release was in 2008 on DVD.Continue reading “Farewell To The King”
M1 Garand Deer Hunting?
My friend bought this M1 from our mutual friend, Brady. I’m sure long times readers recall Brady. The M1 was in rough shape. Barrel was shot completely out and the stock left much to be desired. CJ did a great job replacing the barrel himself with a new one with chrome lining and bought aContinue reading “M1 Garand Deer Hunting?”
Election Day 2024
Sincerely, good luck. Probably wouldn’t hurt to pray.
New Ruger Mini-14
The Ruger Mini-14 has been a bit of a joke for a long time. It’s never been much in my opinion. For years I have been hearing how much they improved recently. I had people insist to me that they now could indeed hit the side of a barn if you were shooting from insideContinue reading “New Ruger Mini-14”
Scattered Shots 