And once the 1911 pattern started there was a multitude of little differences – different checkering on the mag release and hammer spur – differences in hammer shape – and these didn’t happen all at once – Colt didn’t just change something one day then everything from there on was a different “style” – theyContinue reading “Where Did The 1911 Come From?”
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Cimarron 1911 – Quick Look at the New Grips and Holster
Ready for BBQ season?? I am getting close . . . I really have to get the wax out and get a couple of coats on it . . . A closer look . . . And the final “look” I was trying to achieve in the Yaqui style holster . . . The gripsContinue reading “Cimarron 1911 – Quick Look at the New Grips and Holster”
Some Uberti Birds Head Gooodness . . .
After watching and posting HRFunk’s single action video – I dug out my 1873 “Snubby” and zoomed up to the range – now comes bath time . . . A 3 1/2 inch barrel counts as a snubby in my book LOL! . . . Just pull it up and let fly 6 rounds –Continue reading “Some Uberti Birds Head Gooodness . . .”
This being Sunday and all – For Those Who Have Strayed – Gun Jesus Apocrypha: The Gospel of Browning
Amen . . . Thank You Baby Jesus . . . I’m toting my M1991A1 this week and it has the Sacred Number in the magazine – 7 . . . And in God’s chosen caliber as handed down to St. Browning – .45ACP . . . LMAO !! Have Fun! – Run the Gun!Continue reading “This being Sunday and all – For Those Who Have Strayed – Gun Jesus Apocrypha: The Gospel of Browning”
Single Action Self Defense – All Y’all Don’t Laugh . . .
I get in the right mood I carry a 3 1/2 inch Birds Head right side and a 5 1/2 inch Bisley left side cross draw – both chambered in .45 Colt – 255 Grain round nose flat point – think paving brick at 800 feet per second – Ouch!! Anyway here’s HRFunk with aContinue reading “Single Action Self Defense – All Y’all Don’t Laugh . . .”
Found this – Totally Forgot About It – OOPS!
Was digging through one of the lock boxes and found this red box . . . The receipt puts it at August of 2019 – not only did I forget about it but I don’t even remember it . . . Sig p232 SL . . . Pawed through my notes – sure as HellContinue reading “Found this – Totally Forgot About It – OOPS!”
My New Cimarron is . . .
A Cimarron Nickel 1911 – Sweet Stuff – and in God’s chosen caliber as brought to us by Saint Browning – .45 ACP (LOL) . . . Fancy grips ( plastic – ugh ) – and a muzzle brake . . . The factory grips and barrel bushing and 7 round mag DID NOT comeContinue reading “My New Cimarron is . . .”
Another Poor Abandoned Orphan Given a New – Loving Home!
Just a Tease . . . Bruce – I thought Cimarron’s came in cardboard boxes?? The wheel guns do . . . What the Hell have you drug home NOW?? Just the teaser for now – Heh Heh . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
HR Funk : The .44’s of Elmer Keith
Recoil is sometimes a little stout . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Only 275 Days Until St. Patrick’s Day
The wearing of the green ’tis a fine thing . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
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