Archive for handguns

Askins on the 1911

From the Archives: Charles Askins had a liking, maybe even an affection, for the sturdy old workhorse.

June 22, 2011

Al Capone's Revolver to be Auctioned Off

More than 60 years after the notorious mobster's death, Al Capone's .38 Spl. will be auctioned off by world-famous Christie's auction house.

June 22, 2011

Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolvers

Behind the Colts, Remingtons and Starrs, the Lefaucheux pinfires were the most commonly used revolvers during the American Civil War.

June 21, 2011

The Last Word: Colt Single Action Army

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the April, 1929 issue: The Last Word.

June 15, 2011

Training Combat Pistolmen

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

Browning 1911-22 Review

At seven-eighths the size of its famous grandfather, Browning’s new 1911-22 is hard to resist.

June 15, 2011

Guns vs. Bandits

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the January, 1932 issue: Guns vs. Bandits.

June 13, 2011

Colt Service Model Ace

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the June, 1938 issue: The Colt Service Model Ace.

June 13, 2011

Alessi Holsters CQC-S

The Alessi CQC-S is made in the U.S. of the finest materials, provides secure retention, convenient draw and a portion of sales go to support NRA.

June 10, 2011

Tuning the M1911 for Reliability

With just a few fixes, the 1911 can be made to function flawlessly with self-defense loads.

June 09, 2011

Woolrich Elite Discreet Carry Twill Jacket

The Elite Discreet Carry Twill Jacket features integrated holster loops to handle handguns and angled inner pockets.

June 03, 2011

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50

The Desert Eagle’s star continues to shine on the range and the screen.

June 03, 2011

A Centennial Celebration of 1911s

Other than the M1911, no service arm has survived 100 years of U.S. military service.

June 03, 2011

LaserLyte North American Arms Laser

The LaserLyte NNA Laser is termed the smallest laser and handgun combination in the world.

May 25, 2011

The Trials of the M1911

The adoption of the M1911 came to be through a lengthy trials process and a partnership between Colt’s Mfg. and John Moses Browning.

May 24, 2011