Tag Archives: .38 Super

Revolvers: A Favorite…

Posted on 22 June 2016

If you read my last post (Double-action Revolvers, Why Not?) you’ll know that I have been thinking a bit about DA sixguns and their value as defensive tools. In light of that, I thought I might share with you about … Continue reading →

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Custom Guns: Why?

Posted on 17 April 2015

I was a guest of Nighthawk Custom at the recent NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville. It is no secret that I am a fan of the Nighthawk 1911 and I have one in .38 Super that is as fine a … Continue reading →

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A Fine Old Pistol

Posted on 7 March 2015

The Colt Government Model that you see pictured is what I get for hanging around gun shows (I’ll swear, they are worse than beer joints!!!). What it is is a 1932 Government Model in .38 Super, complete with the proper … Continue reading →

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Nighthawk Custom

Posted on 9 August 2014

I have only owned the pistol that you are looking at for a little over 10 days and it has already become a favorite in my stable of 1911’s. It’s a .38 Super Commander, built to my specifications by Nighthawk … Continue reading →

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