We have recently witnessed a significant change in the influence of the gun auction market and the firms that participate in it. Certainly, the most obvious indicator has been the many record-breaking prices achieved by a wide variety of models and types of antique American firearms, their levels of quality and/or rarity.
David Arnold, the conservator at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts says there are a few simple guidelines to help care for an antique gun - or a collection.
Patrick Sweeney takes a look at the custom Precision Heirloom 1911, produced as both works of art and precision shooter. Sweeney spotlights the work of Ted Yost and Jason Burton at Precision Heirloom.
With the increased prices of factory loaded ammunition, interest in handloading should also increase – and apparently it has, judging from the recent backorder situations at many manufacturers of reloading tools and components. The equipment covered in this update doesn’t cover everything available, but it should provide an idea as to what is currently available and what’s new.
The purpose of primers is to ignite the main powder charge. However, there are more considerations than mere caliber and type when looking at the ignition end of a cartridge.
Patrick Sweeney takes a look at the custom 1911s pistolsmith Stan Chen. They are both works of art and finely tuned machined capable of any handgun shooting application.
Patrick Sweeney takes a look at custom 1911s that are both works of art and precision shooters. In this installment, Sweeney shows off his Ned Christiansen Titanium Commander in 9mm.
With one of the biggest elections of our lifetimes just weeks away, Gun Owners of America has now released its Congressional Ratings for the House and Senate.
