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Sunday Morning Funnies: 1911

Weebles wobble but they won’t fall down…

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Gun Review: Kimber Tactical Custom HD II

If you’ve been to your local gun emporium in the last year or so, you’ve probably noticed that there’s been a run on guns. Certain models are in short supply. Like all of them. Most of the better manufacturers are … Continue reading

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John D. Suttie Project Gun No 2: The “Black Beauty” 1911

Nothing is better than homemade bread, pies or guns! Guns? Sure- there’s no better way to get just what you want, for a lot less (usually) than store-bought. So here’s one of my favorite recipes, and the finished product:

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Hollywood Hooey: The Phantom (SyFy)

I’m blowing off a little steam tonight, watching the SyFy network, with one of their original movies – an updating of the Phantom franchise as what was apparently a two-part miniseries – as the video equivalent of cotton candy (no … Continue reading

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Much Ado About 1911

I feel thoroughly humbled after reading this article from Salon’s War Room, poking fun at a 9.12 Project event. First, here’s the real invite to a 912 member: Dear Tampa 912 Member, Please join us at the Alfano Conference and Banquet … Continue reading

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Remington To Unveil New 1911 R1 Pistol [Not Shown] At NRA Hoedown

If you look in the back of a random Crown Vic police cruiser, chances are you’ll find a beat-up Remington 870 shotgun riding rear (rear riding shotgun?) After a 90 some-odd-year hiatus, the stalwart arms maker is getting back into … Continue reading

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BangBang Cinema: The Losers

I have a very personal relationship with The Losers when it comes to TTAG. You could, without a doubt, say that if this movie didn’t exist at this time and place, I would have never come on board to write … Continue reading

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What Makes a 1911, a 1911?

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Forget Romance – Buy the Gun You Need.

While it pains me (about a Franklin and nine of his closest pals pain, if you must know) to admit this, I bought the wrong gun for the job I had in mind – namely, concealed carry. But I think what’s more important for the sake of this discussion is the why as to my selection of firearms, and how you might be able to avoid the same mistake. Continue reading

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Naked 1911.

A buddy of mine in Baton Rouge told me a story about his son, Nathan. When Nathan was six, his folks gave him a Fisher-Price cassette recorder. One day his dad, Norman, came home from work, and fell onto the … Continue reading

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