American Rifleman

'Unquestionably A 1911:' The Nighthawk Custom/Thunder Ranch Combat Special

American Rifleman Executive Editor Joe Kurtenbach spent time at Thunder Ranch shooting a Combat Special...

Review: Colt King Cobra

Don’t fret if you can’t afford a vintage Snake Gun—a new generation has arrived. The...

New for 2020: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 1911

Springfield Armory expanded its extensive 1911 lineup with a quality, durable, two-tone 1911 in the...

New for 2020: Nighthawk Custom Colt Series 70 1911

For 2020, Nighthawk Custom went back to basics by taking the classic Colt Series 70...

An Old Friend: My 1911

Still has all the speed necessary, but the bumps and grinds simply are not there.

A Look Back at the Ruger Security-Six Revolver

From about the mid-1960s through the 1970s, the mid-frame .357 Magnum, double-action revolver was the...

Video—Rifleman Review: Springfield EMP4 Concealed Carry Contour Pistol

Watch this "Rifleman Review" from a recent episode of American TV as Joe Kurtenbach reviews...

Dan Wesson Adds Wraith Threaded-Barrel Pistol

The full-sized 1911 is available in .45 ACP, 10 mm and 9 mm Luger.

Lost Treasure: Magic, Mystery and a Colt 1911

This is not just a 1911 story. It is a treasure story, just as much...

Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch 1911 Pistol

Nighthawk Custom’s “One Gun, One Gunsmith” old-world firearm manufacturing techniques meet the famed marksmanship and...

Last Of The Breed: Marine Corps M45A1

The final example of U.S. military M1911s, the Marine Corps M45A1 was carried on special...

Range Report Part II: Rock Island Armory Rock Ultra MS

American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach continues his extensive range testing of this well-priced .45-cal. M1911 pistol.

Marine Companion: Remington-Rand M1911A1

A veteran Remington-Rand M1911A1 was always by this young Marine officer’s side in Vietnam.

2019 American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Awards

Now in their 17th year, these prestigious awards recognize standouts from the firearm industry. Here...

Archives: The M1911A1 and The M9

From the 1985 American Rifleman, shortly after the adoption of the M9 as the new...

Range Report Part 1: Rock Island Armory Rock Ultra MS

For this installment of Range Reports, an extended 2,000-round evaluation, I’ve opted to test an...

Configured For Carry: Springfield RO Elite Operator

There really is no debate as to whether the M1911 is still a relevant, reliable...

Tested: IFC BUL 1911 Ultra Pistol

There’s been a trend of late among M1911 manufacturers to build 9 mm Luger-chambered guns...

Tested: Kimber K6s Revolver

Introduced in 2016, production of Kimber's revolvers is now humming, and new models of the...

Tested: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 6" 10 mm RMR

Since its debut in 1983, the 10 mm Auto has maintained a small but dedicated...

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