Obscure Object of Desire – Stevens Little Scout 14 1/2
A long time ago, when I was a young man at the School of Infantry, an instructor told us we were apes. He talked about how, with female Marines, he could explain to them how…
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Obscure Object of Desire – Beretta 950B Minx
I’m a fan of pocket-sized pistols, and it’s a rather recent fandom. I used to hate pocket pistols, and that’s because I didn’t shoot very well. As my skills progressed, I realized that most handguns…
Obscure Object of Desire – VZ 70
I’ve always wanted a Walther PPK in .32 ACP. They are neat little guns but haven’t been made or imported in what seems like forever. James Bond is always associated with the PPK, and the…
Obscure Object of Desire: Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver
I like weird guns. In fact, I pretty much like all guns. I know in the past, some people haven’t understood some of my Obscure Objects of Desire, and I get it. That said, I…
Obscure Object of Desire: Mossberg Brownie
If I asked anyone what Mossberg is most well known for, they’d likely point to the famed 500 series pump guns. Those guns have made Mossberg a fortune and are genuinely awesome shotguns. Mossberg is…
Obscure Object of Desire: Colt Fourth Model Rimfire Derringer
I think a lot of us appreciate rimfire variants of our favorite guns. The HK MP5, the Walther PPQ, the SIG P322, and the GLOCK 44, among others, give us a cheaper way to fire…
Obscure Object of Desire: Sterling 302 .22LR Pistol
How did I find a Sterling 302? Well, it’s a long story. I’ve become a pretty big fan of auctions. Not Gunbroker-style auctions, but real auctions that move in real time. I have a local…
Obscure Objects of Desire: Savage M1907 Pistol in .32 ACP
It all started when the United States military wanted to move from revolvers to semi-automatics and wanted a .45 caliber pistol. As we all know, the M1911 won the contract, but one of the pistols…
Obscure Object of Desire: Winchester Model 1911 SL Shotgun
If you’ve followed any of my writing, you know I’m a shotgun nerd. I ran across the Winchester Model 1911 SL shotgun when I was doing some research into firearms I consider dangerous to the…