From 1911_purview This 1975 “large letter” pony (chambered in 38 super) was built by legendary Colorado gunsmith Don Fisher. Fish was a top pistolsmith in the late 70’s and early 80’s. His most famous customer was World Champion Ross Seyfried, who frequently touted Fisher’s work as some of the best in the country…which of courseContinue reading “Don Fisher Custom 38 Super”
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Nelson Ford Q&A #32, The ’87 L Frame Recall, Changing Parts, 1911 Feeding Issues, Performance Center
Lot’s to talk about today, questions answered about 1911 feeding issues – a round in front of the extractor, S&W Performance Center, Factory Trigger Jobs (or not), the 1987 L Frame recall and plenty more.
My Bloody Valentine
This time we are looking at a 1981 slasher film. Unfortunately, it never got a franchise like many other 1980s horror slashers. That is a real shame. It has some of the best, nastiest kills, perhaps second only to The Prowler. The film starts with the story of Harry Warden, a local miner who getsContinue reading “My Bloody Valentine”
Ozark Custom 1911
From 1911_purview This Mil-Spec Springfield in .45 ACP was built by KJ Phillips out Ozark Custom Guns in Berryville Arkansas. KJ started building guns at Wilson Combat in 2011, moved over to Nighthawk for a spell, and then set out on his own in 2022 creating Ozark Custom Guns. My understanding is that he hasContinue reading “Ozark Custom 1911”
Ted Yost Pinnacle Grade 1976 Colt 1911 Government 9mm — Magwell, Square Guard & BoMar
Really stunning Classic Build by Ted Yost. This Colt 1911 Govt Model has all the right moves, and is perfectly fit to Ted’s very high standards.
Lin “Trapper” Alexiou – Trapper Guns – Custom Smith & Wesson Model 10 PPC 38 Special
S&W Rarity; The Model 520, The Only Fixed Sight N Frame, A Contract That Fell Through
Today we have a short video on the Smith & Wesson Model 520, not a ton of information or service to speak of but an interesting look at the rarely seen fixed sight N Frame from the late 70’s.
Jim Milks – Innovative Custom Guns – 1972 Colt Combat Commander 38 Super Full House Build
Classy build by one of the best in the biz, Jim Milks. This 1972 Colt Combat Commander was fully rebuilt top to bottom by Innovative Custom Guns.
Jim “Mac” McDonnell Custom Combat Elite
By pistol_purview This compensated Colt “Combat Elite” by Jim “Mac” McDonnell out of Seal Beach CA is an absolute pew stick. Mac built compensated match guns out of his garage for IPSC shooters, the most famous of which was Southwest Pistol League champion Jim Zubiena. JZ was a cult hero to IPSC shooters when heContinue reading “Jim “Mac” McDonnell Custom Combat Elite”
Nelson Ford Q&A#31, 1911 Sear Springs, Bob Chow 1911’s, Taking Apart Winchester Levers, Old Stories
A great smattering of topics covered today from 1911 sear springs 4 vs 3 leaf, Refinishing, Bob Chow, Tales from gunsmithing school in the late 70’s and plenty more.
Scattered Shots 