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...
RETRO MONTH: A MID-MONTH REPORT
Coupla weeks ago, I posted here that August was gonna be a “retro month” for me, and I intended to teach the four August 40-hour classes with a double action revolver. (https://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2017/08/01/going-retro/) With two...
TEXAS RANGERS
I recently passed through Waco, Texas and had a chance to kick one more item off the bucket list: a visit to the Texas Ranger Museum there.
As...
10mm RESURGENT
One trend American gun dealers will see next week at their biggest trade show, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, will be new 10mm Auto pistols by major makers.
The...
1911 FOR 1/9/11?
I’m told that among some gun fans, January 9, 2011 is going to be the official day to carry or shoot a 1911 pistol. After all, the date is technically 1/9/11.
Of the countless masterpieces...