Tom McHale - My Gun Culture

S&W’s 2000 Schofield: Reviving an Old West Icon with a Modern Twist

By Tom McHale|2025-04-07T17:11:51-04:00April 7th, 2025|

Explore Smith & Wesson’s 2000 revival of the iconic Schofield revolver. Discover its historical roots in the Old West and how the Performance Center blended classic design with modern craftsmanship in this reintroduction.

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Craft Your Own Custom Handgun Grips: A DIY Adventure

By Tom McHale|2025-04-05T10:34:14-04:00April 5th, 2025|

Dive into Garrett Baugher’s DIY guide on crafting custom handgun grips. From selecting materials like wood or silver to using basic tools, learn how to personalize your firearm with unique grips.

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When Hollywood Drama Turns Deadly: The Lana Turner Scandal

By Tom McHale|2025-04-10T10:02:24-04:00April 5th, 2025|

Dive into Massad Ayoob’s analysis of the 1958 Lana Turner scandal, where a domestic dispute led to a fatal stabbing by her teenage daughter. Explore the intricate balance between self-defense and murder in this Hollywood true crime tale.

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Born to ‘Loose’: The Tale of a Criminal’s Rock Island Armory M1911

By Tom McHale|2025-04-03T12:59:24-04:00April 3rd, 2025|

Discover Dr. Will Dabbs’ journey of acquiring a confiscated Rock Island Armory M1911 with a criminal past. Explore how this unique firearm’s history and custom features make it a standout piece in his collection

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Putting the Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911 to the Test at Gunsite Academy

By Tom McHale|2025-04-03T12:56:17-04:00April 3rd, 2025|

Explore Jeremy Clough’s in-depth review of the $6,000 Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911, as he examines its craftsmanship, performance, and the legacy of Damascus steel during testing at Gunsite Academy.

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Can You Carry a Full-Size Gun? Yes, and Here’s Why…

By Tom McHale|2025-04-03T11:00:44-04:00April 2nd, 2025|

Tom McHale My Gun Culture Guns, Gear, Ammo, Concealed Carry and 2nd Amendment News Yes, You CAN Carry a Full-Size Gun Some great tips from Gunsite instructor Matt Ostrander on why and how to carry a full-sized gun. The advantages of shooting a "non-micro-sized" gun are many. We're not talking caliber here but physical size... READ MORE Honoring John Taffin: The Quest for the Perfect Packin’ Pistol In this tribute to renowned gun writer John Taffin, Jeff “Tank” Hoover delves into the concept...

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Transforming a Colt 1903 into a Miniature 1911: A Gunsmithing Journey

By Tom McHale|2025-04-02T12:13:02-04:00April 2nd, 2025|

Explore Roy Huntington’s innovative transformation of a Colt 1903 into a mini 1911. Discover the gunsmithing techniques that blend historical firearm design with modern craftsmanship.

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Honoring John Taffin: The Quest for the Perfect Packin’ Pistol

By Tom McHale|2025-04-02T11:29:18-04:00April 2nd, 2025|

Explore Jeff “Tank” Hoover’s homage to John Taffin and the enduring legacy of the “Perfect Packin’ Pistol.” Discover the characteristics that define an ideal PPP and learn about Lipsey’s special edition revolver crafted in Taffin’s honor.

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Why We Miss Easy Shots – Explained! | Home Gunsmithing Gone Bad..

By Tom McHale|2025-04-02T12:11:10-04:00March 27th, 2025|

Tom McHale My Gun Culture Guns, Gear, Ammo, Concealed Carry and 2nd Amendment News I see this one accuracy-robbing mistake so frequently at the range I figured it's time to address the topic. There is one cause of missing "easy shots" that seems to stand above all the others. Hint: It's a combination of simple physics and "freaking out." Watch the quick video below to see what on earth I'm talking about! If you don't know what you're doing with gunsmithing, just call a pro. Ask me how I know....

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Must Have Plinker Pistols | The Smash-Cut-Grind WW II Tank-Dozer | .38 Special Penetration

By Tom McHale|2025-03-11T13:17:30-04:00March 10th, 2025|

Tom McHale My Gun Culture Guns, Gear, Ammo, Concealed Carry and 2nd Amendment News This issue, including my favorite gun stories of the week, just may cost you some money. You're welcome. But in fairness, who can resist buying another .22 pistol, especially if it's a different style than the ones you already have? Tanks have guns too, so we're going to talk about a DIY tank some clever GIs created back in WW II to help the Allies smash through the dangerous hedgerow country as they tried to...

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