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THE THOMPSON CUSTOM 1911(0)

July 2, 2008

When they introduced a Model 1911A1 pistol some years ago, Auto– Ordnance Corporation even stamped the slide “U.S. Army.” Being the largest manufacturer of the famed Thompson .45 ACP submachine gun used in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, Auto–Ordnance had a pretty sound background in producing military weapons. Even though the company had not previously made a 1911 pistol, there are no great secrets in making such a pistol, even one that works.

THE THOMPSON CUSTOM 1911

LAUER’S URBAN RESPONDER

Designed for law enforcement use, the Urban Responder was intended as a patrol carbine for those dealing with crisis incidents.

THE MFS-14

In the fall of 2004, Kelly McMillan, of McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, notified me of a new stock for the M14 rifle. Called the M– Folding Stock –14 (MFS–14), the new stock was designed to meet the needs of Airborne Rangers on helicopter insertions.

THE .416 BARRETT

Gary Paul Johnston discusses the .416 Barrett.


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