Archive for August, 2006
Sigarms Becoming the New HK?
Long ago I became a huge fan of SIG Sauer products. They are known around the world for producing some of the most reliable, accurate, and durable firearms in the modern age. Just like anything else of Swiss/German engineering, SIG Sauer products exhibited precise tolerances and exact machining. For many years, SIG basked in its […]
Posted: August 28th, 2006 under Misc..
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APW Cogan Custom Ruger Vaquero
This beautiful custom Ruger Vaquero is owned by my friend, Bill Colby. It is a stainless Ruger Vaquero in .45LC with a custom power action job, trigger job, and jeweled hammer and trigger by Bob Cogan, owner of APW Cogan Custom.
Cogan is one of the premier gunsmiths in the country. He […]
Posted: August 20th, 2006 under Gun Tests.
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Dark Earth Springfield XDs
Is the new Dark Earth finish from Springfield a bellwether for the shooting industry? Or is this color scheme just another inane marketing ploy, created to sell more pistols?
The introduction of polymer technology in recent decades has certainly contributed to this latest innovation. No, Springfield didn’t do it first, but their new […]
Posted: August 17th, 2006 under Gun Tests.
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Taurus 1911
Taurus is sending shock waves through the gun industry with its latest pistol, the PT1911, a copy of the venerable 1911. The 1911 has always been an exciting topic for gun writers. It’s a classic design that offers reliability, accuracy, and nostalgia. This offering from Taurus is no different. So what’s causing […]
Posted: August 14th, 2006 under Gun Tests.
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