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?”
Category Archives: Thoughts
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
The Long Road to the M17/M18 MHS
After the invasion of Afghanistan in Autumn 2001 and especially after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, there was a great agitation in the DOD for the selection of a new pistol in a different caliber to replace the issue M9.
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”
Richard Shockey Bullseye PIstol
Pistol_purview In the era of bullseye shooting that started before World War II, the revolver was king. Eventually, gunsmiths came up with ways to accurize the 1911, and the revolver began to fade. Richard Shockey’s bullseye guns were mythical in their function and accuracy. Considering the tools and parts-of-the-day, it’s astounding that pioneers like Shockey wereContinue reading “Richard Shockey Bullseye PIstol”
The Path to the Mk23 Pistol
Today, we’ll discuss various specialty Special Operations pistols running up to the introduction of the HK Mk 23 Mod 0.
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 