Bob Marvel, a respected 1911 gunsmith, offers classes for those who want to build a pistol from the ground up. This is mine. In the first part, I detailed the build itself, but now it is time to test out the finished gun. So how does my custom 1911 run?
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Pawn Stars Austin ‘Chumlee’ Russell Will Fight Gun, Drug Charges
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 12, 2016 { 23 comments }News broke Thursday that “Pawn Stars” co-star Austin “Chumlee” Russell was arrested on 19 counts of drug possession and at least one weapon charge.
Say Hello to SkyWall, the Anti-Drone Net Cannon System
BY Max Slowik Published: March 11, 2016 { 13 comments }The latest by OpenWorks: part smart rifle, part net cannon, the SkyWall100 targets and track drones and brings them down intact and unharmed.
Why Gun Banning Would Be the End of Liberty
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 11, 2016 { 29 comments }According to the Washington Post, stopping gun violence in the United States is simple: all it takes is a good old-fashioned gun ban.
The Baby Browning–a Micro Classic
BY Sam Trisler Published: March 11, 2016 { 29 comments }GunsAmerica Shooting History takes a look at the classic FN made Baby Browning. This is a very well made little mouse gun that was an update of the Colt Vest Pocket. How well does this .25 stack up, and is it a viable gun for concealed carry?
Awesome Burris Promo: Free FastFire 3 with 3x or 5x AR Scope
BY Max Slowik Published: March 10, 2016 { 6 comments }For a limited time only Burris is giving away FastFire 3 red dot reflex sights with the purchase of one of their fixed 3x or 5x riflescopes. This combination gives shooters the ability to make precise shots at long ranges and switch over to an unmagnified sight for fast, close-up shooting.
Top 6 Polymer Double Action, Single Action Pistols for Every Day Carry
BY Max Slowik Published: March 10, 2016 { 72 comments }Thanks to a renewed interest in good factory triggers, a lot of shooters are coming around–or back around–to double-action/single-action pistols. These six pistols should be on your EDC shortlist if you’re considering DA/SA.
Female Victim Speaks Out After Shooting Attacker in Throat
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 10, 2016 { 62 comments }“I fought off my attacker and thankfully was able to defend myself,” the victim said.
Comedian Bashes Active Shooter Defense Drills in Schools
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 9, 2016 { 49 comments }Teaching students how to work together to stop an active shooter seems like common sense, however, one comedian thinks it’s a bad idea.
How Europe Turned Hunting into a ‘White Collar’ Sport
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 9, 2016 { 30 comments }According to Sheridan, the average hunter in Europe spends between 25,000-30,000 Euro per year to hunt.









