moved to USA in 2009 – 2015 Canada, North Carolina, Alabama History in Canada 1985 founded by Ted Szabo and Thanos Polyzos in Canada – two childhood friends – Szabo was born in Hungary – Polyzos was born in Greece had a factory in Markham, Ontario, Canada January 2009 moved to Pineville, North Carolina USA History January … Read more
formed in 2004 Berryville, Arkansas Mark Stone is a founder and the owner gunsmiths who worked for Wilson Combat Custom pistols fully customizable from finishes to sights to grip design Tactical branch of Nighthawk specializes in military and home defense products rather than collectible or competition pistols About Nighthawk Custom Nighthawk Custom is a high-end … Read more
founded in 1991 Rock Island, Illinois; moved to Hillsdale, Illinois in 1994 2007 moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws has authorization to use and display Clint Smith’s Thunder Ranch logo AR-style rifles, bolt-action rifles, 1911 pistols About Les Baer Custom Les Baer Custom is a semi-custom gunmaker in LeClaire, Iowa, best known … Read more
USA office opened in 1985 Nevada, Montana Armscor history in Philippines 1941 – Don Celso Tuason purchases Sportsman’s Headquarters 1952 – In postwar Philippines, Don Celso Tuason obtains the first license in his country to begin firearm and ammunition manufacturing 1952 – The company is renamed Squires Bingham Manufacturing Inc. 1965 – Don Celso turns over control of the … Read more
founded in 1979 1950s Jack Warne started Sporting Arms (Sportco) in Adelaide, South Australia 1968 Omark Industries purchased Sporting Arms 1968 Jack Warne moved to Oregon 1979 founded as “Kimber of Oregon” by Jack Warne in Clackamas, Oregon – accurate .22 long rifle caliber rifles second manufacturing plant in Colton, Oregon 1989, Kimber of Oregon sold to WTD … Read more
started in 1977 Berryville, Arkansas 1977 started by Bill Wilson as “Wilson’s Gun Shop” in Berryville, Arkansas – gunsmith business in the back of the family jewelry store modified – 1911-A1 – Smith & Wesson Model 10 – Ruger Single Action Revolvers 1983 began making custom parts 1996 building M1911 pistols in house 2000 bought “Scattergun … Read more
named for the original Springfield Armory in Massachusetts the original armory closed in 1968 Elmer C. Ballance renamed LH Manufacturing in Texas to Springfield Armory 1974 Bob Reese bought the company M1 Garand 1911-A1, M1A, which is the civilian model of the M-14 rifle 2001 introduced the XD pistol line 2007 introduced the XD-M 2016 … Read more
1953 1976 started shooting IPSC USPSA membership number is “CL-15” 1977 started Wilson’s Gun Shop building 1911s in Berryville, Arkansas optimized pistols with aftermarket parts from noted gunsmiths 1983 he was making his own parts 1996 began building complete handguns 1996 co-founder of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) IDPA number is “CL-01.” 2000 the company … Read more
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