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Springfield Armory’s New 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25 Comp!

Video https://youtu.be/DSA6X4igQdA Introduction The Springfield Armory Prodigy 4.25″ Comp is a double-stack 1911 with a compensator, combining the strengths of the traditional 1911 with modern capacity and a ported barrel for the best of both worlds to offer superior performance and reliability. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Design and Features Springfield Armory has reconfigured the [...]

Vudoo Gun Works Target 22LR 1911: Full Review

Vudoo Gun Works Target 22LR 1911: Full Review

Equipped with an optic-ready slide, effective compensator, and light recoiling system, the Target 22LR stands prepared to compete.

The Rise of 2011s - Are 1911s Dead?

2011 Pistols – Are 1911s Dead?

In the last 10 years, a variation of the 1911 pistol has taken over the competitive space and the everyday carry and duty scene. This pistol is the double-stack variant of the ever-popular 1911, known as the 2011.

Turkish Ten: Tisas 1911 D10 Chambered in 10mm Auto

Turkish Ten: Tisas 1911 D10 Chambered in 10mm Auto

Tisas is a firearms maker in Turkey and produces the model D10. This pistol offers a lot of quality and performance for a little coin.

The Stealth Arms Platypus topped with the Vortex Defender-CCW and equipped with the Streamlight TLR-1 HL

Review: 1911 That Takes Glock Mags?! Meet the Stealth Arms Platypus

These are custom guns with the shortest lead times I have seen in the industry. Based on the 1911 design, the Platypus is designed to use Glock 17 mags.

The NEW Savage 1911 - Full Review

The NEW Savage 1911 – Full Review

The Savage 1911 is built on the traditional ‘government model’ platform, but with many upgrades and improvements.

Clay Martin with the 4.25 Prodgy DS from Springfield

Springfield Armory Prodigy 4.25 – 2011 for the working man?

One of the few complaints a man can make about a 1911 is capacity, and the 2011 has fixed that.

Brouwer M1811 Grip Makes Your P320 Point Like a 1911

Brouwer M1811 Grip Makes Your P320 Point Like a 1911

M1811 Module design borrows characteristics from the legendary 1911 grip and seamlessly blends them to the grip of the P320. To my hand it is definitely an improvement to the curvy factory grip.

Springfield's Prodigy Double Stack 1911 9mm - Comprehensive Review

Springfield’s Prodigy Double Stack 1911 9mm – Comprehensive Review

I’ve never seen a double stack 1911 sometimes called a 2011 with these features,  fit,  and finish for anywhere close to this price point. 

The Ultimate Nightstand Gun?

The Ultimate Nightstand Gun?

A nightstand gun is premised on the idea you don’t have children. I do now, so I have to err a bit more on the side of caution. But as a single dude living in some perhaps sketchy areas, I was a huge advocate of the nightstand blaster. And for that particular role, the 1911 packs some clear advantages.