One of my favorite firearms is a rifle bequeathed to me by my grandparents that was originally purchased as a hunting rifle by my late great grandfather. I cherish it for the sentimental value it holds, but it's also a great shooter and always a pleasure to take to the range. The rifle I'm referencing, pictured here, is a lovely lever-action, the Winchester Model '94. My great … [Read more...]
I already know what many of y'all are thinking. "Why isn't it in original condition! It is ruined!" Well, this gun has a lot of history, and has been in my family since 1945. When I was a kid watching "Saving Private Ryan" and seeing the 1911, I fell in love with this beautiful firearm, and had wanted one ever since. When I turned 20, I was surprised with a WW2 era 1911, but … [Read more...]
Introduction When the demand for the M1911 surged during World War I, Colt (the original manufacturer of John M. Browning's design) was unable to satisfy all the orders. Production was bolstered by including government-owned Springfield Armory to manufacture the design as well. In 1924, the M1911 was modified slightly, including a rounded mainspring housing, a shorter … [Read more...]
What do you think is the most accurate military surplus rifle? It's a subject of much debate within the online gun community, especially those who turn to military surplus firearms in pursuit of guns that meet at the point where history and functionality meet. Why the dispute, you may ask? Not all surplus weapons are created equal. The discussion on the 'Net talk seems to be … [Read more...]
The TAG Team welcomes a new member today, writer Terril Hebert, aka Mark3smle. Here's a little background for you to get to know him better. Terril, or Mark3smle, is a twenty-three-year-old Cajun who was been writing about and making custom firearms for the last several years. Usually, you can find him at his work bench, working on parts for his latest custom gun, but … [Read more...]
