The acclaimed leathersmiths from Ohio have introduced a new customizable collection to the top end of their catalog. The Wright Leather Works Signature Collection features the smooth leather-lined interior found within the company’s Master Collection, and also allows customers to personalize the holster’s appearance. A $100 upgrade for any of the company’s holsters—inside- and outside-the-waistband, and shoulder rigs—Signature Collection holsters can be stitched with one of 12 available thread colors, and purchasers can combine leather tans and dyes—Saddle, Walnut, Mahogany, Coffee or Black—by selecting their preferences for the holster’s interior, exterior and stiffener. For more information, visit wrightleatherworks.com.
When Colt's Paul Spitale arrived at the company, his mission was to develop a refined version of the Colt Gold Cup National Match M1911. The pistol here is exactly what he came up with, and it harkens back to the glory days of Colt's classic guns.
It’s the early 1950s, and my dad is about 12 years old. He’s hunting rabbits in an overgrown field near his house using a Stevens Model 87A. It’s almost dusk, and rain clouds are looming overhead.
A safety recall has been issued by Remington Ammunition for three lots of Core-Lokt Tipped Remington .300 Win. Mag. cartridges. Affected lot numbers are N16OCA373, N17OAA373 and N22OCA373 and bullet weight is 180 grains.
Though its active official service life was less than a half-dozen years, Britain’s Pattern 1851 “Minié” rifle musket was an important step in the evolution of military longarms.