Archive for 1911

100 Years of Reminiscing

Remington's recent decision to offer the public a 1911 style .45 pistol is well timed. Back in March, we passed the 99th anniversary of the official adoption of the M1911 pistol as the sidearm of the U.S. Army. Next year, we'll see the centennial of that great old classic. For a host of reasons, the 1911 is an enduring firearm. I have yet to handle a sample of the Remington version, but it looks good and the early reviews of the gun by other writers are favorable.

November 05, 2010

The Super .38

The .38 Super has M1911 design and ergonomics, high-velocity and low recoil.

July 26, 2010

The Amazing Story Of The AR

Try as I may to think of something comparable, I can’t come up with anything to match the staggering surge in popularity of the AR-platform rifle over the past few years. Glock comes to mind, but the Austrian polymer gun took at least a decade (starting in 1985) to solidly grab the law enforcement handgun market. The 1911 is another possibility, but the growth in sales of Old Slab Sides has been incremental, not like the recent rocket of the AR.

June 14, 2010

Metalform Elite M1911 Magazines

These magazines feature heat-treated stainless steel bodies and rounded followers in four finishes.

May 03, 2010

Combat .45s Special Session

In celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Model 1911 handgun, Keefe, Morgan and Schreier will headline this special session.

April 21, 2010

Nighthawk Custom Talon Review

Review of the Nighthawk Custom Talon

March 22, 2010

Auto-Ordnance 1911 PKZ

Kahr’s parent company had been in the business of precision machining since 1981, and that expertise was quickly put to use improving the Auto-Ordnance line.

November 23, 2009

Kimber Pro Carry II Review

Kimber Pro Carry II Review

October 23, 2009

Para USA G.I. Expert (Page Two)

Everything you need, and nothing you don’t.

October 20, 2009

Para USA G.I. Expert

Everything you need, and nothing you don’t.

October 20, 2009

Taurus PT 1911 Review

Taurus PT 1911 Review

September 17, 2009

Les Baer H.C. 40 Pistol

Capacity and accuracy make this a precision shooting tool.

August 05, 2009

U.S. Model M1911A1 Exploded View

Exploded view and disassembly of the U.S. Model M1911A1

July 07, 2009

Kimber Custom Covert II

Well-suited for duty and concealed carry.

June 24, 2009

Nighthawk Lady Hawk

A 9 mm 1911 built for small-statured shooters.

June 24, 2009