AeroDillo's Online Traveling Gun Show (now with M&P 40)

[AeroDillo]

Basically, that thread where I put all the stuff I draw for writing projects I may never finish. I've got folders upon folders of historical weaponry with varying degrees of significance (and considerably more degrees of cool) so rather than letting them languish on my storage drive I figured I'd start foisting them on the usual suspects here.

So without further beating of the gums, I present you the first exhibit in my little carbon steel circus.



I'm pretty sure this model appears in every project I've ever written that takes place after the time of the First World War. This specific example is the animal brought home by John Wolfe after his adventures with the air force in Costa de Oro. As pointed out by the tag, it's a parts gun (Remington frame, Colt slide) a a mix of features seen on both the 1911 and the later 1911A1 (arched and checkered mainspring housing, widespur hammer, short stamped trigger).



For another example, this pistol made a showing in a project since highly replotted which - incidentally - has precluded its use. Contrary to certain internet rumors, the Sistema offerings were not second-rate imitations. Rather, the guns were produced under license and supervision of Colt engineers. I've so far been able to find a number of distinct slide markings. Those shown are the rollmarks of the Argentine Ministry of the Interior for issue to officers of the National Territorial Police. Interestingly, the chambering for the Sistemas are given in the metric dimensions of the .45 ACP - not too often you see that.

This one would have appeared in the hands of bandits in an unnamed South American ruritania that never quite made it onto the map.



And finally...the pistol that started it all. The 1911 as it appeared from its inception until the 1924 upgrades that gave us the -A1 series. For comparision, note the flat mainspring housing, conventional hammer, short grip safety, and lanyard rings for both magazine and pistol (magazines with the ring command a premium these days; I'd like to lay mitts on one just for photo opportunities). This particular subject is based off an original in my posession with a production date of 1918.

I don't know that I've actually had any characters toting one of these early Colts yet, but...give it time. I got a '30s short/serial project going that's almost guaranteed to have a couple put in appearances.

Okay, everybody. Take your time, no touching of the merchandise, and no flash photography.

[n11pilot]

Wow. I'm glad you've let us past the velvet rope. When I hear the word pistol I automatically think of the 1911. Funny I hardly ever think of combat tupperware.

Great job, Dillo.

[Super Ordinary Guy]

Wow. I'm glad you've let us past the velvet rope. When I hear the word pistol I automatically think of the 1911. Funny I hardly ever think of combat tupperware.

Great job, Dillo.

Combat Tupperware ????

I know you have a new training class on defending yourself against an attacker coming at you with fresh fruit but Combat Tupperware?? haven't seen that one yet

For those of you who haven't taken Pilots class on defending yourself against fresh fruit, here is his training film..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bCyIAsSid8

[n11pilot]

Wow. I'm glad you've let us past the velvet rope. When I hear the word pistol I automatically think of the 1911. Funny I hardly ever think of combat tupperware.

Great job, Dillo.

Combat Tupperware ????

I know you have a new training class on defending yourself against an attacker coming at you with fresh fruit but Combat Tupperware?? haven't seen that one yet

For those of you who haven't taken Pilots class on defending yourself against fresh fruit, here is his training film..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bCyIAsSid8

You would be surprised at how few people come back for the second part of my class.


Combat Tupperware is a slightly disparaging term for polymer frame pistols that are so popular today.

[AeroDillo]

I'll admit to owning a piece of combat tupperware. It's my zombie gun and as of late it's what I use most at the range time. I love my 1911s, but with ammo forty and fifty bucks a box it's hard to justify the expense when I can get other calibers for markedly less.

That's also one reason the Thompson has been in mothballs for over a year now.

[Super Ordinary Guy]

I'll admit to owning a piece of combat tupperware. It's my zombie gun and as of late it's what I use most at the range time. I love my 1911s, but with ammo forty and fifty bucks a box it's hard to justify the expense when I can get other calibers for markedly less.

That's also one reason the Thompson has been in mothballs for over a year now.

Get yourself some equipment and start loading your own...... You will be surprised at how much your accuracy will improve...

Eat pistol has it's own special load that it likes to eat, once you find that accuracy improves drastically.

Not to mention it is another addictive hobby. But it sure knocks down the price of ammo.

I spent lots of winter nights loading . I loaded all my ammo, hunting rifles and pistols, so I was kept rather busy....

[AeroDillo]

Known as the Military & Police model, this was Smith & Wessons' attempt to secure (as might be expected) the sales of their revolvers for law enforcement and military use. When S&W went to a numbered designation system in 1957 it became the Model 10. As handguns go, they don't get much simpler. Operated either single or double action, no safety (no infernal zit lock under the cylinder release, either) and fixed sights made this the basic no-frills revolver of choice for a number of departments and armed forces around the world and private shooters in search of a straightforward piece.

Most - if not all - of my characters have carried one of these at some point. A nickeled Model 1905, 4th Change, was Ulysses Lee Corrigan's weapon of choice in his adventures barnstorming, bootlegging, or running guns. As a forward air controller - a role not much suited for a full-sized automatic - Wolfe carried an issued round-butt Model 10 with private purchase stag grips for the duration of his first tour. The M10 appears again in his third as the standard pistol alotted for the FACdO ground defense units under his command.



In an earlier guise, the M&P is a frequent favorite of numerous police and government agencies and appears with equal frequency in the hands of housewives, under glass in pawn shops, and in less savory company.

Expect a depiction of examples carried by Wolfe and Corrigan, a Navy-marked World War II-era Victory model and - from the Colt side of the aisle - the M&P's opposite numbers and a markedly altered 'Fitz special' in future exhibits. Eventually.

[n11pilot]

The Model 10 was so ubiquitous it was issed to my Grandfather, My Father, and myself at different times by different organizations over a very long period.

[Blackthorn]

The Model 10 was so ubiquitous it was issed to my Grandfather, My Father, and myself at different times by different organizations over a very long period.

History buff and gun buff that I am, I find that very interesting. I even owned one myself for a short time. I can't remember where it went...one gun deal or another, certainly. At the time I had no idea that I owned a quintessential piece of history.

[AeroDillo]

Well, it's like the B-52, the Ma Deuce, and a good hat; we'll replace it when we find something better.

[AeroDillo]

Just as an update, I've started a blog where I can pester the world with my pixel-tweaking shenanigans. You can find it here:

http://steelcarnival.blogspot.com/

As ever, comments and criticisms are welcome. For those interested, I'm also considered kicking off one with an aviation format. We'll see how that goes.

[n11pilot]

Just as an update, I've started a blog where I can pester the world with my pixel-tweaking shenanigans. You can find it here:

http://steelcarnival.blogspot.com/

As ever, comments and criticisms are welcome. For those interested, I'm also considered kicking off one with an aviation format. We'll see how that goes.

Neat blog, Dillo. That is exactly the kind of thing I like to run across while surfing the net.

[AeroDillo]

Gooooooooood. In that case....

Tell your friends with guns.
Tell your friends with computers.
Tell your friends who like airplanes, because if this one takes off I might see fit to start something similar for that dusty folder stuffed with classic aircraft line drawings.

Mwuahahahaha.

[n11pilot]

Gooooooooood. In that case....

Tell your friends with guns.
Tell your friends with computers.
Tell your friends who like airplanes, because if this one takes off I might see fit to start something similar for that dusty folder stuffed with classic aircraft line drawings.

Mwuahahahaha.

Will do my friend. That is a great idea about the classic birds.

[AeroDillo]

Also, this one ain't half bad.

http://oldschoolguns.blogspot.com/

Found that one by accident. Coincidentally, I believe the proprietor is a member here. I think.