Kahr Teams with Gallery of Guns on CW380, CW9 Pistols in Cerakote Patriot Brown
Kahr is teaming up with Gallery of Guns to release a pair of limited edition pistols that sport a Cerakote Patriot Brown finish. RELATED STORY: Kahr Insurance – Putting the Kahr CM9 Through its Paces...
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Born for Carry: Ruger’s SR1911 Lightweight Commander in 9mm
Sturm, Ruger & Company is a noteworthy force in the firearms world, whether its for sporting, competition or personal defense. The newly introduced SR1911 Lightweight Commander in 9mm only...
View Article14 of the Best 1911 Pistols Unveiled Thus Far in 2017
In a world where manufacturers are constantly developing new firearms and products, it is refreshing to see just what is still being done to the venerable 1911. A variety of 1911 builders are showing...
View ArticleNew for 2017: Springfield’s Four New ‘RO Elite’ Pistols
Springfield Armory’s 1911 Range Officer pistol series just got a little bit bigger with the addition of four new “RO Elite” models for the summer. Chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP, these new Springfield RO...
View ArticleHouse Passes Bill Authorizing CMP Sale of Army Surplus 1911 Pistols
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that includes language approving the sale of the U.S. Army’s surplus stock of .45 ACP 1911 pistols to the public through the Civilian Marksmanship Program...
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Muffled Masterpiece: Testing the S&W M&P45 Threaded Barrel Kit
The M&P series is the flagship of Smith & Wesson’s handgun line, with models in four sizes (long-slide, full-sized, compact, subcompact) and in several calibers: .22 LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .357...
View ArticleSig Sauer Announces ‘P938 We The People’&‘P238 We The People’ Handguns
A couple of weeks ago, Sig Sauer celebrated the 4th of July in style with its “1911 We The People” full-size handgun. Now, the New Hampshire-based gun maker is adorning its P938 and P238 pistols with...
View Article9 High-End Kimber 1911 Pistols You Need to Know About
When you talk about modern 1911-style pistols, no conversation is complete without discussing Kimber. Kimber is one of the top names in providing modern interpretations of John Moses Browning’s...
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Gun Test: Wilson Combat’s X-TAC Elite Carry Comp .45
If you were to set out to build the ultimate defense pistol, the criteria you’d use would be determined by your knowledge of the platform, shooting experience and manufacturing expertise. While almost...
View ArticleVIDEO: Wringing Out the Magnum Research Desert Eagle Combo Pack
At the beginning of the year, Magnum Research released its combo caliber package for the Desert Eagle, which lets users quickly swap out a .44 Magnum caliber barrel and magazine for a .50 AE barrel and...
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Nighthawk Tri Cut Carry: Cutting-Edge Style, Match-Grade Performance
It doesn’t seem that long ago when I was referring to Nighthawk Custom as one of the “new crop of 1911 gunsmiths.” After all, the company only began producing such desirable, well-made 1911s in 2004....
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Winning the Day: Smith & Wesson’s SW22 Victory Pistol
One of the most popular .22 LR autopistols ever produced was the Ruger Standard pistol that debuted in 1949. This was the gun that launched Ruger’s spectacular gun-making career. Resembling the iconic...
View Article6 Valuable Shooting Lessons from Wilson Combat Founder Bill Wilson
What makes Bill Wilson unique is the fact that he’s a winning competitive shooter, an accomplished gunsmith and a successful businessman who created the firearms powerhouse called Wilson Combat. All of...
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Right-On Target: The Ruger SR1911 Target .45 ACP
When Sturm, Ruger & Company introduced the SR1911 in 2011, it quickly proved to be a very reliable, well-made and reasonably priced 1911-style pistol in .45 ACP. The public clearly liked it, and...
View ArticleTrailblazer LifeCard: A .22 LR Pistol That Folds to Credit Card Size
Never let it be said that the firearms industry suffers from a lack of innovation. A new company called Trailblazer Firearms based out of Asheville, N.C. has launched the LifeCard: a unique little .22...
View ArticleNew from Wilson Combat: The Hackathorn Special Commander
Wilson Combat has teamed up with legendary firearms trainer and consultant Ken Hackathorn for a commander-sized version of his Hackathorn Special released a few years ago. RELATED STORY: 6 Valuable...
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Mini Sig 1911: Shooting the Two-Tone Ultra Compact 9mm
Once considered an inferior “man-stopping round” by some, the 9mm cartridge continues to gain ground on the prolific .45 ACP in 1911-style pistols, with the Sig 1911 Ultra Compact being one of the...
View ArticleKahr Adds Black Carbon Fiber Finish to CW380, CT9 Pistols
Kahr has added a black carbon fiber finish to two of its most popular pistols: the CW380 and the CT9. RELATED STORY: Kahr Insurance – Putting the Kahr CM9 Through its Paces First introduced last year...
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CCW Heat: Going Hot with the Heizer Defense PKO-45
It seems some of the world’s greatest inventions have started with a sketch on the back of a napkin. And so it was with the Heizer Defense PKO-45. According to Tom Heizer, he, his father and sister...
View Article9 Crucial Pieces of Gear for a Well-Rounded Everyday Carry Setup
Everyday Carry (EDC) is currently the fastest growing segment of the firearms industry. RELATED STORY: 26 New Holsters and Belts for Concealed Carry, Field and Duty Use EDC gives the common man a solid...
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