1911 CENTENNIAL
On March 29, 1911, the United States Government adopted the Colt .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol as its standard issue military sidearm. The instrument has served with distinction ever since. Though replaced as general standard...
FINDING THE GRAIL
A while back, I posted about “grail guns,” items collectors have a particular yen for. Mine was the full-size Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver in the iconic 3.5” barrel configuration. We got lots...
SHOT SHOW NEWS
The SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show – THE annual gathering for the firearms industry – is going on now in Las Vegas.
So far, there seems to be more derivation and evolution than revolution.
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AS THE HOLIDAYS CONTINUE…
I appreciate all the comments about “gun folks’ Christmas”… thanks to all.
As we bask in the aftermath of our holiday gift exchanges, Significant Other calls to my attention this cute YouTube rant from a...
SHOT SHOW 2018, PART 2
It’s a good year for southpaws. Benelli announces a left-hander’s version of their state of the art Black Eagle 3 semiautomatic shotgun. Savage is offering several new left-handed rifles. Our older readers will recall...