Colt 1911, Series '70, MkIV, Government Model
(Because 9mm is just foreplay)
Punch, presence, pedigree
This classic doesn’t whisper — it announces itself. Heavy, loud, and smooth as a brandy on a cold night, the 1911 delivers that proper old-school “boom” with every pull. Miss with this, and it’s not the gun’s fault… it’s your wrists and your wits.
Musgrave, K98 Mauser Action, 24" Barrel, 1:10 twist
(Because .308 is just the diet version)
The bushveld hammer
She’s the bushveld’s hammer in a gentleman’s coat — slow to anger, devastating when she barks. Loads of authority, zero excuses; bring your best shoulder and don’t blame the rifle. If the target isn’t embarrassed by the end, you didn’t try hard enough.
Howa M1500, M16 Style Action, 22" Barrel, 1:9 twist
(Because 6.5Cr is just 6mm with a superiority complex)
Precision’s assassin
She doesn’t bark — she whispers “bullseye.” Quiet, surgical and unbearably accurate, the .243 patiently puts holes exactly where you planned them. Shoots like it’s personally offended by standard deviations.
Fabarm Classic, Pump Action, 18" Barrel (chokes available)
(Because precision is optional if everything explodes)
Party-starter with pellets
The loud extrovert of the lineup. The 12-gauge doesn’t ask for attention — it files a noise complaint against silence and then laughs in recoil. It’s less a shotgun and more a socially acceptable explosion. One moment the world’s quiet; the next, clays are disintegrating like they insulted your aim. It kicks, it roars, and it leaves you grinning like you just discovered weaponised therapy.