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Sheriff Jim’s Outrageous Outlaw Oopses

Posted on 17 July 2023

Watching movies or TV, you might get the impression that all crooks are super crafty and exceptionally intelligent. The fact is that there are very few Einsteins in the criminal world. This is a fact that most of us old … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Pistol-Caliber Carbine

Posted on 2 September 2019

Pistol-caliber carbines are popular now, once more illustrating that what’s old is new again. I have always had an affinity for pistol-caliber carbines, specifically the lever actions. Back in the 1970s, I bought a Marlin Model 1894 in .44 Mag. and set … Continue reading →

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New Sheriff Jim Wilson Documentary Now Live on Amazon Prime

Posted on 19 April 2019

Nighthawk Custom presents a Panteo Productions documentary: Up Close With: Sheriff Jim Wilson. With gunwriter and Sheriff Jim’s friend and colleague Richard Mann jamming with the man himself.

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Frank Hamer’s Sweetwater Fight: Lessons Learned

Posted on 20 November 2017

Frank Hamer was not afraid to wade into trouble, but occasionally learned a hard lesson doing so. Such was the case at Sweetwater, TX. Texas Ranger Frank Hamer is best known for helping to end the careers of Clyde Barrow … Continue reading →

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