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Designed for uniformed professionals, this full-size 1911 successfully blends custom features shooters want with the accuracy the job demands.
November 04, 2013
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John Moses Browning’s iconic handgun has been continuously improved during its more than 100 years of use, and its accuracy just keeps getting better.
September 11, 2013
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Some believe that the original 1911s had tighter tolerances than today’s guns, but since they were intended for field duty that is probably not the case.
July 23, 2013
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In this day and age of high-capacity polymer pistols and compact pocket rockets, is the full-size, all-steel 1911 still a relevant concealed-carry option?
July 19, 2013
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Here’s a look at the other dozen Colt factory chamberings of the M1911 yesterday and today.
March 20, 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 few months back, I walked into a gun store in California that I frequented in the early 1970s. It hasn’t changed very much—same large log building with no change in floor space or show cases. This is a full-service gun shop that is deep into everything available. In the old days, there was room for several samples of everything current in handguns. Today, there are so many kinds of competing handguns that usually there is one example of each on display with more under the counter. In essence, that’s the difference between then and now—there is a lot more from which to choose. That is particularly true in the field of automatic pistols. For reasons that don’t seem to make much sense now, in those days everybody was mad for pistols with DA/SA triggers, particularly .45s. They were perceived to be somehow “safer.” Many current 21st century models fill the bill, but there weren’t that many in the 70s.
December 31, 2012
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The SIG Sauer 1911 TACOP has been chosen as the official sidearms by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Special Operations Group.
October 19, 2012
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As a gunwriter, my ear is often bent with complaints about firearms not working straight out of the box, especially handguns, specifically high-quality 1911 handguns.
August 30, 2012
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The Compact Classic is a custom-made Officer’s model for concealed carry.
December 07, 2011
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Shoot as much as you can. In doing so, you learn more about the techniques and equipment involved, enjoy the company of other gun folks and help preserve the precious rights to do so. In this economy, shooting can be an expensive proposition, so anything that productively burns powder has at least some merit. For a gadget that's perfect for this line of reasoning, check out J&G Sales in Prescott, Ariz. You will find a new product that strikes me as a good idea. It's a conversion kit for most 1911 pistols in 9 mm Luger or .38 Super that permits the use of 7.62x25 mm Tokarev ammo. Please note the large quantities of this stuff that is currently on the surplus market.
August 15, 2011
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Smith & Wesson has a new product introduction that has been long overdue—the “E” Series of 1911s. Like so many other handgunners, I was delighted when S&W introduced their own line of 1911 pistols several years ago. But I was less than happy with the grip-activated firing pin safety system. To work properly, this safety required an exceptionally firm grip on the butt of the pistol. To my considerable dismay, I found that I didn't fully depress the grip safety every time, particularly when using a one-handed grip. The hammer would drop, but the gun didn't fire.
August 08, 2011
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Other than the M1911, no service arm has survived 100 years of U.S. military service.
June 03, 2011
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I’m sure you are aware that Colt Firearms has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army to produce a new service pistol chambered for a rimless .45 caliber cartridge.
April 20, 2011
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Six 1911 models are affected.
July 02, 2009
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