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CZ 75B High Polish – My Blushing Bride’s First Gun Crush . . .

Let’s start with a little look at the background of the CZ 75 . . . Manufactured by CZUB in Czechoslovakia ( don’ read Czech ?? – try HERE then ) starting in 1975 it was designed by brothers Josef and František Koucký – František Koucký was freshly retired in 1969, however the company offeredContinue reading “CZ 75B High Polish – My Blushing Bride’s First Gun Crush . . .”

Out of the Closet – H&R 926 “Defender”

H&R?? – it sure looks like Schofield !! or a top break Smith !! Nope – it’s not a 100 plus years old revolver – but produced in 1978 in a real power house cartridge – .38 S&W – LMAO! 38 S&W on the left – 38 special on the right H&R was still producingContinue reading “Out of the Closet – H&R 926 “Defender””

Out of the Closet – H&R 922

An oldie but Goodie – Manufactured in 1950 . . . It really was not in bad shape as found – cleaned it thoroughly – slathered CLP on it – let it set for a week – then re-cleaned – came out nice . . . ( ran the bore scope down the barrel butContinue reading “Out of the Closet – H&R 922”

Springfield XDM 40

The Springfield XDM series sorta went right by me – never paid it much attention either way – good – bad – whatever . . . Went by GGGPawn and Bill ran this by me – I’m like “sure, why not -the price is right!” Got this small suitcase and it is plumb full ofContinue reading “Springfield XDM 40”

Colt M1991A1

Ain’t she purty?? In a real no nonsense – no frills kinda way?? A close up of the “blems” on the gun – the two spots to the rear of the ejection port is oil reflecting light . . . This particular Colt was “born” in 1994 – still a young one . . .Continue reading “Colt M1991A1”

Colt Competition Series Head to Head against Fusion Reaction

Taking a look at these two is almost an apple to orange comparison – The CCS – the Colt Competition Series is marketed towards an entry level IDPA market slice whereas the Fusion Reaction is marketed more towards defensive or range use – yet they both overlap each way – they are staring each otherContinue reading “Colt Competition Series Head to Head against Fusion Reaction”

Fusion Firearms – 1911 Reaction 5″ – 9mm

The “Reaction” comes in a really nice range bag that makes a quick trip to the range a breeze – multiple pockets inside and out . . . Bruce – What? Stop with the bag – we want to see the pistol !!! Oh – Okay . . . Good looker – The cocobolo gripsContinue reading “Fusion Firearms – 1911 Reaction 5″ – 9mm”

Colt Competition Series 1911 in 9 mm – Neat Stuff!

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!”

“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”