Colt came out with their CCS ( Colt Competition Series ) line a few years back – with the intent of offering multiple upgrades on a government model pistol as a “package” included with the pistol – saving the end user a considerable amount of time and money in upgrading a government model to theContinue reading “Colt Competition Series 1911 in 9 mm – Neat Stuff!”
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“Man With No Name” from Cimarron F.A. Co.
There was quite a stir in 1964 – 65 – 66 with the “Man With No Name” movies -even though “The Man With No Name” uses an 1873 Single Action Army in the movies they are a real hoot – Uberti and Pietta both make the no name firearms – they are distinctive because ofContinue reading ““Man With No Name” from Cimarron F.A. Co.”
A Good Looker from Italy : Uberti Bisley in .45 Colt
You really gotta hand to the Italian People – they make some fine looking things . . . Come on Bruce – we ain’t looking for Italian cars Pics !! . . . Ok – Fine – no more Italian cars . . . As much as we “appreciate” these good looking Italian exports –Continue reading “A Good Looker from Italy : Uberti Bisley in .45 Colt”
Uberti “Holy Smoker” Chambered in 32-20
This post we are going to take a look at “The Holy Smoker” by Uberti – chambered in 32-20 and it is just a hoot to shoot – Recoil?? You’re kidding – right?? With a weight of just over 2 1/2 lbs combined with the 32 caliber “cowboy” load – recoil is almost nonexistent –Continue reading “Uberti “Holy Smoker” Chambered in 32-20″
A Pair of CZ97 BD Videos for You – CZ is Good Stuff !!
The one big difference between Paul and Tim and yours truly ??? I have a HUGE grin on my face when I’m shooting my 97 BD . . . And one from Paul Harrell . . . And yes I know I posted the Paul Harrell video a while back – but it pairs soContinue reading “A Pair of CZ97 BD Videos for You – CZ is Good Stuff !!”
Look what followed me home- and my blushing bride let me keep it!!
Ok – so it’s a box . . . Yes it is a box – and there is even something in it!! Alright Bruce – show us the damn thing already!! A Uberti 1873 Cattleman – 3 1/2 barrel – Bird’s Head grip – and in a real caliber – 45 Colt!! Boys and girlsContinue reading “Look what followed me home- and my blushing bride let me keep it!!”
H&R 732
What you could accurately call “The Harrington & Richardson Arms Company” was incorporated in 1888 – prior to that there was “Wesson & Harrington” then “Harrington & Richardson Company” – but for most folks what is referred to as H&R began in 1888. And they produced a myriad of revolvers, shotguns, rifles, and even aContinue reading “H&R 732”
Norinco 1911 A1 Review
I had the opportunity ( and pleasure ) of handling and shooting a Norinco 1911 – so come along with me as I wring this old darling out… What is a Norinco??? Norinco was started in 1980 – an enterprise group engaged in both products and capital operation, integrated with research and development, manufacturing, marketing,Continue reading “Norinco 1911 A1 Review”
Rex Zero 1 CP – Revisited
Most of you remember this almost “ugly duckling from a prior post – well I shot it multiple times and every time more paint (not a factory coating ) would come off. I finally took it up to Jacques @ Inner 10 and had it cerakoted. I just couldn’t stand the splotchy paint job anyContinue reading “Rex Zero 1 CP – Revisited”
My Favorite Shield – It’s the .40 ( but it’s not )
Here’s the little darling – cute ain’t she? Wait just a minute Bruce – how many barrels did it come with?? What’s with the extra barrel? Well . . . The Shield in 40 S&W is my favorite when you swap a conversion barrel from these folks into it and now you have a ShieldContinue reading “My Favorite Shield – It’s the .40 ( but it’s not )”
