Our pal, Alex has picked up one of the new M16A1 clones branded as Harrington & Richardson from what used to be Nodak and is now owned by PSA. He tried one of the Brownells A1 clones from a few years ago and wasn’t happy. It had problem after problem and left a lot toContinue reading “H&R M16A1 Clone”
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Smell The Napalm: The Story Behind This Incredible Scene
This guy on youtube has been making a video series on the making of Apocalypse Now with background history and details that blows the mind. This is one of his best ones yet. It is worth the watch.
NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING: THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD
There are some US military fire arms that enjoy the love and adoration of millions of people. These guns earned a reputation from major battles and wars. Guns that entire generations used to fight off the enemies of America large and small. The M1 Garand, the M1911, the M1 Carbine. The M14… ahem.. Continue reading “NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING: THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD”
PLANET TERROR
I love Planet Terror. When the Grindhouse double feature came out, I was one of four people in the theater and enjoyed every second of it. Deathproof was pretty good. But, Planet Terror was great. The film is a pure homage to exploitation films done in a very loving way and it was done perfectlyContinue reading “PLANET TERROR”
Vern Ewer Model 41
At first blush folks see a heavily modified Smith 41 finished in Hardchrome and assume it a Bob Loveless, but Vern Ewer at Spokhandguns in Washington was doing more exotic and IMO, cleaner work to the guns. This rig is everything a guy could want in a 22 autoloader circa 1982, a ~7″ barrel withContinue reading “Vern Ewer Model 41”
Tactical Musette Bag
When you want a Modular Assault Pack or zip on pack but have a taste for the retro or are just poor, slap a musette pack on it. What’s old is new again. Quick attach small packs are tactical hotness. But the idea has been around. Take the good old musette bag. The function wasContinue reading “Tactical Musette Bag”
High Standard 1980 Olympic Pistol
The limited run High Standard 1980 Olympic Pistol
What’s the Difference Between a Carbine and a PCC?
By Sunshine SHooter First off, I realize that the second ‘C’ in PCC stands for Carbine, so a PCC literally is a carbine, so let’s make she we’re all talking about the same thing. Definitions A ‘PCC’ is a pistol-caliber carbine, whereas a ‘carbine’ is a short rifle. Carbine originally meant a shortened variation ofContinue reading “What’s the Difference Between a Carbine and a PCC?”
Vietnam War Mess Kit Flea Market Find
I got very lucky the other day. A guy at a flea market sold me this War era mess kit for the princely sum of 3 bucks. No fork, knife and spoon but luckily I already have a set for it.
KGB Comped Delta Elite
Our pal. Karl of KGB Customs has really outdone himself again, This time with a Colt 10mm Delta Elite with a comp. This project was a big hill to climb, but standing here now I think it was worth it. KGB Carry Comp’d Colt Delta Elite 10MM– Karl
