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Smaller incarnations of full-size guns aren’t necessarily a recent phenomenon—nor are full-size models that have been chambered in substantially smaller calibers. Browning took the concept to a different level, though, with the release of its miniaturized 1911-22.
December 02, 2013
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Smaller incarnations of full-size guns aren’t necessarily a recent phenomenon—nor are full-size models that have been chambered in substantially smaller calibers. Browning took the concept to a different level, though, with the release of its miniaturized 1911-22.
December 02, 2013
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Is there any doubt that Americans, all things being equal, still prefer the .45 ACP? Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced two .45s this year, one is cutting-edge and the other is a classic. Take your pick.
November 21, 2013
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Lt. Col. A.J. D’Amario, USAF. Ret., Fla., may be the only Air Force pilot to ever shoot his own plane to correct a malfunction. Read his story here.
November 05, 2013
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The Para LTC Tactical is a single-stack 1911 and incorporates a number of tactical features, including Para's Power Extractor.
September 30, 2013
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To a handgun specialist, the 1911 is a familiar pattern. For Americans, the handgun of the 20th century is Colt’s Model of 1911, caliber .45. The majority of competitive handgun manufacturers offer some variation of this classic design, so gun reviewers deal with the terminology frequently. Not surprisingly, they have become a little sloppy about differentiating between the 1911 pistol and the 1911A1 variant thereof. So let’s review this classic handgun information once again for those who came in late.
February 20, 2013
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A Double-Barreled 1911: The AF2011-A1
November 27, 2012
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Some handguns have more sentimental value than others. This one has a lot.
February 21, 2012
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Para USA is offering two tactical model 1911s; one is single-stack and one in double-stack.
December 16, 2011
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The Compact Classic is a custom-made Officer’s model for concealed carry.
December 07, 2011
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Since SWAT gets the toughest calls, their handguns have to handle everything.
September 14, 2011
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From the Archives: Charles Askins had a liking, maybe even an affection, for the sturdy old workhorse.
June 22, 2011
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In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the July, 1944 issue: Training Combat Pistolmen.
June 15, 2011
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Remington-Rand M1911: I Have This Old Gun
April 15, 2011
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The .45 pistol saw widespread service in all theaters of the war and further cemented its stellar reputation as one of the finest military handguns of all time.
April 06, 2011
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