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For about a decade now, I have really liked the Sunday Scabbard that was designed by one of the Captains in the Texas Rangers. The Rangers had been moving from the range into the big cities and the genteel population decided they did NOT want to see cartridge belts and holsters. Rather than...

As many know, I really enjoy the S&W 45 ACP revolver. I have a “few”. Recently, I was offered a Model 1950 and passed. The owner did not know when it left the factory but with a little digging I found it left Springfield in July 1955, just four months after I left the mothership. I let the...

As some know, I really like antler stocks. Preferably smooth and either shaped like the S&W Service stocks or the Magna style that was introduced in 1935 (?). I have several but my latest pair has found a home on the S&W Model 25-2. Combined with a grip adapter, this combination makes a...

Looking for a holster maker to build a copy of the Sunday holster for my S&W Model 22-4. Kevin

I recently sighted in one of my rifles. Well, I had sighted it in years ago but got forty rounds of factory ammunition so I shot 4 to see if it was compatible with my sights. I use an 8” cardboard disk for aiming. This one was about 125 yards from where I was firing. The first shot is in the...

Elmer Keith wrote on several occasions that if he were to be restricted to the 45 long Colt, he would load it with the Remington Black Powder cartridge. After he passed, and his revolvers were unloaded, it was found he had written what he practiced and indeed the loads in the 45 long Colt SAAs...

I picked up the New Century 455 about a week ago. Gordon was kind enough to make me a non-refutable offer on his so it is now in my custody. Not as rough as I expected but not pristine. The cylinder was stiff so before I got there the dealer slathered the revolver in Ballistol. The action works...

The First New Century Models In the thread on the 45 ACP revolvers of S&W I mentioned the one that started it all. I was asked to expound on it so... In 1905 or so, Smith &Wesson contemplated the US Military would be wanting a new side arm. They had in development the New Century Model, the...

Been looking for one of these for a long time. Found many in “collector grade” but finally found a shooter grade. I have filled the last vacancy in my ACP revolver group. This is as I received it. The non relieved diamond target stocks were a nice touch! This one was shipped in 1956. I...

This was the subject of a discussion on another forum. The general consensus was it was worse than having your daughter dating a used car salesman. The barrel was cut to 3.5”, probably with a chop saw. There were burrs big enough to draw blood. The grip frame was rounded to RB K size. A...

And doesn’t he look proud! Kevin

For the last 2 decades, plus or minus, I have been using custom made leather for my EDC. It started when leather makers started to cheap out and make buckets that accepted multiple firearms rather than fitting each holster to a specific handgun. It makes their inventory easier but craps on the...

Here is a Colt’s Model 1911 that I was recently given. The sights are tiny, the trigger is gritty and heavy, but it is a Colt and kind of pretty. I am guessing from the late 20s to mid 30’s. That is all I know. Kevin

This is a pair of ASM Richards Conversion 44 Colts built on the 1860 frame. These are close copies but not exact. The biggest difference is the conversion ring lacks the lip that would cover the breech end of the cylinder. ASM also chose to reduce the bore from a nominal 45 down to 43. This...

Not sure if I posted this one earler but here is a Model 22-4, 4” tapered barreled, N frame in 45 ACP. I like the tapered barrel and fixed sights. The square butt works for me but all my N frames get grip adapters and either magnas or service stocks. The serial number on this one begins TRR, for...

I am contemplating building another bolt action. It will be a lightweight, walking around rifle. I have narrowed the choice of cartridge to 300 Black Out and 300 HAM’R. I will not be using a suppressor. I am planning a 25” barrel. What are your recommendations? Thanks. Kevin

I am seeing these signs with more frequency. What are your thoughts on posting such a sign? Kevin

This could easily become my new EDC. Styled after the holsters made by A W Brill, this is a lightweight, sturdy and good looking holster. Here it is with a M1917 in it. Kevin

I have a question for you holster makers. The stitching holding the belt flap on one of my older Safariland holsters has given up the ghost and ripped. Only the thread, not the leather. Is it possible, or better, cost effective, to get it restitched? Thank you. Kevin

I recall a thread with a photo of the inside lid of a cased Colt revolver. Glued to the lid were the factory instructions for loading and cleaning the C&B revolver. Can anyone repost that photo or provide a link? I am unable to find it. Thank you, Kevin