Got a package from Sarco Inc. today – Thursday – which is pretty good since I ordered these on Monday – way to go Sarco! Now I can start burning the new to me 01911C Colt Government Model into muscle memory. I bought 3 of these awhile back and they run good – and IContinue reading “Pretty Maids All in A Row . . .”
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Range Trip and New “MK2” Eyeballs
It was different actually shooting with the new lenses in my eyes – and it goes back to several things I have said again and again. Practice / Practice / Practice the 80X fresh out of the bath – ready to go back in its “spot” in the house I have shot the 80X multipleContinue reading “Range Trip and New “MK2” Eyeballs”
A Tale of Two Colts: Part Two
A pawn shop score – Colt 01911C – in .45acp – I’m going to take a comparative look at this “government” model- when I did the serial number thing through Colt’s website, I found this was made the same year as the M1991A1 – I admit I was quite surprised to find it to beContinue reading “A Tale of Two Colts: Part Two”
A Tale of Two Colts: Part One
Don’t mind my rambling – it’s one of those weeks – This may actually drag out longer than I’m thinking – it might take a day or three to get it put together – from your point of view you probably won’t notice – LMAO! So, in response to consumer pressure (yep, I was shockedContinue reading “A Tale of Two Colts: Part One”
Another Rescue – A Colt 1911 (of course)
What did you do now, Bruce? Well – I went to the pawn shop alone – my Blushing Bride was not with me – the little darling followed me home – I know! – No Adult Supervision! That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it . . . A Colt 01911C / Blued Finish /Continue reading “Another Rescue – A Colt 1911 (of course)”
Range Day : Smith & Wesson J Frame – 360-1 : and an update at the bottom
This is a pretty neat little piece of S&W history – pre-performance center – but – it is pretty much what a performance center gun would be eventually – incredible trigger – Scandium frame – titanium cylinder – really nice sights – pinned optic fiber front sight / adjustable rear sight – flat sided barrelContinue reading “Range Day : Smith & Wesson J Frame – 360-1 : and an update at the bottom”
Range Day : Rock Island 1911 (Happy Birthday to Me)
My Blushing Bride said “Happy Birthday” go buy yourself a gun – so I didn’t hesitate . . . Bruce – Another 1911 – Really??? YOU are not surprised are YOU? Really neat package – ambi safety / skeletonized trigger / G10 grips / real sights / extended beaver tail — with commander style hammerContinue reading “Range Day : Rock Island 1911 (Happy Birthday to Me)”
Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact
This little ( compact? – that’s what S&W calls it ) darling came to me looking for a new home – What was I to do?? I couldn’t turn it away – I mean really folks! Needs a bath and some TLC – the two magazines are wonky, more on them later – I haveContinue reading “Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact”
Beretta 80X Cheetah – Out of the Box & A Quick Trip to The Range . . .
With a price point that’s not quite “high maintenance wife/girl friend” but certainly is NOT in cheap date territory – you gotta ask yourself – Is it worth it? ( SPOILER ALERT! Yes, yes it is. ) One good looker . . . For a .380 – or even some of the micro 9’s –Continue reading “Beretta 80X Cheetah – Out of the Box & A Quick Trip to The Range . . .”
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