From Dave Hall’s instagram account Today’s featured 1911 was carried by then CPT Wade Ishimoto, the SFOD-D Intelligence Officer on the ill fated Operation Eagle Claw on April 24, 1980. The pistol was personally owned and built by Unit armorers using Colt Gold Cup parts on an Essex frame. Wade carried the gun in aContinue reading “Operation Eagle Claw Delta Force M1911”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Merry Christmas/ Website Holiday Wind Down
It’s almost Christmas as you may have noticed. It happens every year around this time it seems like. Things get slow and people get a lot busier. Myself included, especially this year, My Mother had a fall and broker her shoulder so most of her Christmas prep falls on me to do this year along withContinue reading “Merry Christmas/ Website Holiday Wind Down”
Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target Accuracy Review
I have been trying to get you all a review of the new 22 revolver from Colt since last year. Sadly due to the state of things, the one I asked for to T&E from Colt is still waiting. Luckily, my good friend Gabe bought one a couple days ago and took it out toContinue reading “Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target Accuracy Review”
The Ultimate Hi-Power?
By Redmenace over at the progun millennial blog In my opinion, new production versions of classic cars are just about the coolest thing on four wheels. Classic looks with modern technology are a powerful combination. Cars like the Morgan +6, the Caterham R500, and the Singer 911 (I’d also include the Weismann GT to aContinue reading “The Ultimate Hi-Power?”
Every Barrel Is Like a Box of Chocolates
I’ve had a BCM barrel for years. There has been nothing wrong with it and it has proven to be very resistant to the elements. The only real complaint I’ve had about it is in the accuracy department. It has been fed a variety of ammo, but it never managed to group better than aboutContinue reading “Every Barrel Is Like a Box of Chocolates”
Ludwig Seecamp Custom Colt Combat Commander
We have this rarity from Karl today. I never was a fan of the Seecamp conversion but it is a very interesting piece of history
Viet Cong 7.62×25 1911 Conversion
Kung Fu Special 1911
Calico M950
This one was one of the more radical ideas for the 1980s and one I handled quite a bit back in the day.
Dyspeptic Gunsmith On “Hard Fit” 1911s
A while ago I mentioned again my take on the “hard fit” combat 1911. To sum up, a lot of competition style hard fight 1911s from back in the day were not reliable because of that fit. Dyspeptic Gunsmith left a lengthy comment with his take on the matter you can read below. Here’s theContinue reading “Dyspeptic Gunsmith On “Hard Fit” 1911s”
Godzilla Minus One
I am fresh out of the theater and back home after seeing the newest Godzilla movie and figured thought I had better get my thoughts down while they are still fresh. A “Hot Take” if you will. First off, and bottom line up front, this is a 5 star movie. I have seen, and own,Continue reading “Godzilla Minus One”
Scattered Shots 