Larry Vickers

09/02/2026

Not a 2011 guy? Still want a high-end double-stack 9mm that actually shoots like a custom 1911?

Wilson Combat’s eXperior Elite is purpose-built for a red dot, feeds 18 rounds from steel magazines that work, and has the trigger Wilson’s been the gold standard on for years. External extractor. Starburst grips. Commander-size package. MSRP $3,999 — and in a world where high-end 2011s are well north of four grand, that number starts to look pretty honest.

Checkout my writeup here https://fi****msfriday.com/firearm-news/wilson-combat-experior-elite-lav-review on Fi****ms Friday

Read the full piece and let me know if you think it's worth it.

LAV out #1911

Larry Vickers on the Wilson Combat eXperior Elite: purpose-built RDS slide, 18-round mags, gold-standard 1911 trigger, and why it’s the top non-2011 double-stack 9mm.

08/31/2026

I got a Fi****ms Friday article coming up soon on this honey of a double stack 9mm. Watch for it

08/27/2026

One of the most desirable SR 25’s are the ones that can be traced back the world’s most elite special operations unit - Delta Force. Back in the day , and I assume it’s still the case, KAC would trade/swap out SR 25’s in Unit service for upgraded new ones built to current standards. Those rifles were then offered for purchase by the Delta operators that were issued them in the Unit. The price was very reasonable- after a period of time when the guns were not purchased KAC sold them at a premium price - understandably due to what they are. This one recently changed hands for $12,000 - which seems like a lot of money ( it is) but given the pedigree I think it’s an appropriate price. It is an ‘A grade’ Unit gun which means it was issued but lightly used. These things pop up for sale occasionally but you have to be ‘in the loop’ to know what it is and what to look for. So what do you guys think - too much money or a reasonable amount?

08/25/2026

Who can tell me what’s wrong with this picture? 😂

08/24/2026

Continuing the custom handgun theme of the last few posts here is a custom light rail 1911 built by my fellow Delta operator Brian Searcy of Pilot Mountain Fi****ms . Brian was a long time operator in Delta and committed himself to building custom fi****ms after his time in the military. I’ve referred several people to him and they have all been very pleased with his work. His prices are very reasonable and he has good turn around times. If you want one from him jump on it as he will become more popular as time goes on. If you contact him tell him I sent you !!

08/21/2026

Anyone had a chance to shake out any of the Wilson Combat double stack 9mm pistols ? To me they are the number one option for those not running a 2011 type pistol. They aren’t cheap but they are very well made . Who has any trigger time on one and what are your thoughts?

08/18/2026

A very cool set of pics sent by a friend of an early Pachmayr Combat Special. My friend got Paul Liebenberg to do a letter highlighting the various features of this early custom government model. I hope you guys like the pics and as always share your thoughts!

08/17/2026

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