Tag: colt

  • Colt 1911 – One Hundred Years Of Service

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    I haven’t watched the whole thing yet, but it looks pretty comprehensive, even including a look at modern manufacturing. Do I miss my 1911 (pictured left)?  No.. but that’s only because it pissed me off by rusting.  I’ll buy one again someday if I get word of a 1911 that I don’t have to baby. Thoughts…

  • Armpit .25 ACP Hold-Up Rig For Colt 1908

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    (Source – book currently unknown) Pretty awesome.  So when does this come out for the sub compact glocks? SHOT Show this year perhaps? :P It’s apparently fired by flexing your wrist. Sounds dangerous if you had to sneeze or do any number of other regular things… I hope it has a reliable safety.

  • Interesting Old Print Ad For the AR-15 From Colt

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    Definitely an interesting way to hold a rifle.  I can’t imagine that not using the sights on the rifle, and shooting from the hip would be endorsed by any police force in the world. Also, what’s with the cross draw setup he has for his revolver? Is that something people do with outside the pants…

  • Revolver Camera

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    A Colt .38 Special Revolver carrying a small camera that automatically takes a picture when you pull the trigger. (Source) Wow. What a terrible idea. I’m sure some genius will make a drop in digital version of this for the Glock soon enough.

  • Colt M1911A1 Full Auto Pistol

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    Developed by Colt back in the 1930s. The rate of fire is listed at 700 rounds per minute (For comparison, the Glock 18 ROF is 1200 rounds per minute): The curved magazine is pretty unique looking on a handgun! Notorious gangster John Dillinger (who the recent movie Public Enemies is based on) and his gang…