Category Archives: MIlitary

The Custom Thunder Ranch Combat Special by Nighthawk

Posted on 21 June 2021

Clint Smith is one of my favorite people. His background includes service in the military and also in law enforcement. He is one of the best-known instructors in the defensive shooting field, and Thunder Ranch remains one of the most popular venues … Continue reading →

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Clinging

Posted on 23 February 2015

I am blessed with having some very talented friends out here in the Big Bend country of far West Texas. One of these is Joel Nelson… a cowboy, a horseman, a rancher, and one of the best cowboy poets that … Continue reading →

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The .45/70… Why?

Posted on 10 June 2013

The .45/70 is one of those cartridges that it is hard to explain why they are still around. Now, calm down! I didn’t say that I didn’t like the cartridge; I just said that it’s hard to explain its continued … Continue reading →

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The Marine Corps Colt

Posted on 28 October 2012

The United States Marine Corps recently let a contract with Colt Firearms for a quantity of 1911 pistols. This comes as no surprise to most of us since the rumor has abounded for some time that the Marines were getting … Continue reading →

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