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...]
The Rock Island Armory TCM TAC Ultra FS HC is the latest offering in the Rock Island's double stack .22 TCM series. It comes loaded with all the features you expect in a high end competition 1911. Rock Island Armory (RIA) is a company based out of Pahrump, Nevada, and is known for making some of the finest 1911s for the money. Their pistols are manufactured in the … [Read more...]
Some of you may already know that I'm a movie junkie. I tend to gravitate largely toward action movies, with a little horror and suspense thrown in for good measure. Due to my cinematic preferences and my fondness for the shooting sports, I always end up playing one particular game, whether I'm watching the silver screen or popping on a Blu-Ray in the comfort of my own home: … [Read more...]
Oftentimes, when I hear about new firearms legislation, a pit falls into my stomach. Another groundless restriction designed by legislators unfamiliar with firearms function to ineffectively treat a symptom of a greater problem. Fortunately for myself, and other firearms enthusiasts, H.R. 4547 is, instead, a breath of fresh air. Proposed on May 1st, 2014 by Louisiana … [Read more...]
