From pistol_purview What you see before you is the rarest gun in my collection—a Jim Hoag master grade 8” long slide. Jim built four versions of the 1911. The entry level was the police special, then class B, then class A, and then the master grade. The MG was Hoag’s top model and no expenseContinue reading “Jim Hoag 8 Inch Long Slide”
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Election is Over
I know you all have heard about it by now. No need to rehash. I think it is pretty safe to say at this point that the election is now over. The image in the thumbnail is one of the most iconic moments ever caught on camera. Now it’s time to talk about what weContinue reading “Election is Over”
Beogams Now Up For Sell
Hau now has the Beogams on the ARVNuniforms store. You might remember me showing them to you a few weeks ago. If you want a set that looks right, is the correct cut and actually comes from Vietnam, made by Vietnamese mamasans, and is a helluva deal this is the place to get you someContinue reading “Beogams Now Up For Sell”
Trapper Guns Custom Colt
By Pistol_purview 1977 Colt 70 series 1911 in 45 ACP by pistolsmith Lin “Trapper” Alexiou. 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 Hogue hand made grip safety, checkering fore and aft, checkered (Nastoff style) commander hammer, and ofContinue reading “Trapper Guns Custom Colt”
M1 Helmet Myth
Going back to WW2 some how a myth got started that if you buckled your chin strap and an explosion went off close to you, the concussion would be caught under the helmet and like a parachute, it would catch it and break your neck or rip your head off. This myth last at leastContinue reading “M1 Helmet Myth”
Summer Break July 1-5
Yeah I am going to take a break the week with the 4th. Family will be in for the 4th, I have some things to do on the 2nd and I just want to take the week off. Unfortunately I won’t be on a real vacation like pictured in the thumbnail. Who the hell canContinue reading “Summer Break July 1-5”
Winchester Model 52E
Karl shared this rare one. the 52 was made in 1976. This is a single shot only made from some of the parts still in the factory. Very limited run.
Jack Weigand Custom Colt Series 80
pistol_purview I chased this gun for years and finally found one —a Colt 80 series in 45 ACP by industry legend Jack Weigand. Weigand Combat Handguns was established in 1982. Jack spent his entire adult life shooting, studying, and working on firearms. In 1985, when the idea of installing scopes on competition handguns was stillContinue reading “Jack Weigand Custom Colt Series 80”
Bill North Custom Longslide Colt
pistol_purview 1979 Colt long-slide in 45 ACP by Bill North. When I first saw this gun I thought it was Jim Hoag—because that was CLEARLY North’s influence when he built it. Let’s see, machined and welded up slide extension to house 6” Barsto barrel, square checkered trigger guard, low mount Bomar, actual Hoag grip safety,Continue reading “Bill North Custom Longslide Colt”
Late War Light Weight Tigers At Moores.
Trey now has those LLS tigers in stock and ready to go, I told you about them a few months ago and now here they are. This stuff is perfect if you live some where very hot and humid. And as a bonus, his John Wayne Dense tigers are back in stock. That being theContinue reading “Late War Light Weight Tigers At Moores.”
Scattered Shots 