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I never purchased a gun from guns.com, but I sold a gun to them. I described the gun, took photos, and listed what came with the gun, such as the original box and paperwork. Guns.com replied with an offer that I accepted. They then sent me a box and shipping label, along with instructions on how...

My Pachmayr Combat Special that started off as a MK IV Series 70 that I dropped off at Pachmayr Gunworks in December 1979 and picked up in August 1983, surrounded by a correct Colt 1911a1 and a CMP Arsenal Refinished Colt with Ithaca frame 1911a1.

I’m another one that highly recommends the Springfield Armory Garrison. The bluing on my gun is flawless, it’s got a great trigger and I love the fact it has no forward serrations. Although it’s been discontinued (shame on you Springfield Armory), I also recommend the original Range Officer...

Welcome from Fort Mill, SC.

Welcome from Fort Mill, SC.

Forgive the bad photos but I still have that Model 19 as well as my dad’s Model 19 that he bought when I was 15. His wasn’t shot much and is now a safe queen, but mine still gets shot every now and then.

Mr. Hoag was such a nice man. Looking back, I’m amazed how he tolerated me, who as a dumb teenager, would drop in at his shop and interrupt his work to answer my many questions so that I would more wisely spend my meager part-time after school income on guns and accessories. He would then show...

Hey All, I’m in my 60’s now but spent most of my life in the Los Angeles metro area. As a teenager, I read everything written by Jeff Cooper and got a Colt MkIV Series 70 at age 16, the first of many 1911’s over the years. I was fortunate to live three miles from Jim Hoag’s shop and he did a...