Colt went well outside the box on the new Custom Carry by selecting some of the best parts on the market. While the name sounds rather benign, this Custom Carry is one of the most well thought out, and feature rich, 1911s on the market today.
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Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun?
Updated: August 3, 2024After putting over 300 rounds through the Remington 1911 R1 Hunter FDE 10MM pistol, I recommend this semi-automatic as a top firearms investment for at least two reasons.
Springfield Armory 10mm Ronin Operator 1911 – Full Review (VIDEO)
Updated: February 12, 2021The 10mm in a well designed full framed steel pistol is not unpleasant at all…with north of .357 Magnum ballistics.
CMP 1911s: Yes, They’re Real & Here’s How to Buy One
Updated: January 17, 2021US military handguns have not been sold to citizens as surplus weapons in quite a long time. Given the current political climate, it’s really hard to tell how long the CMP will keep getting 1911s to sell. I am really happy with the pistol I received, and I believe you will be as well if you get one. If you’re a diehard 1911 fan, these are a must and they’re definitely worth the wait. It’s not every day that you can buy a real piece of history.
Dan Wesson TCP – Elegance Goes Tactical
Updated: October 18, 2020I consistently say that I try to judge a gun by how well I can shoot it, not by specs and rested accuracy results. On that scale, it has excelled. And that, my friends, is what we want from a top-shelf 1911 handgun – and it’s what Dan Wesson delivers with the TCP.
Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance
Updated: September 12, 2020Staccato has blended the best aspects of the legendary 1911 with years of competition tested 2011 improvements and the latest manufacturing upgrades to deliver a unique 4.4” 2011 that will challenge most shooters to keep up with its performance.
Nighthawk Custom TRS Commander: Commander Size Double Stack 9mm 1911
Updated: August 16, 2020The 1911 semi-automatic pistol has been around for over a century now and is still a favorite of many who shoot. It has served worldwide in many conflicts and has been carried by sworn and non-sworn civilians alike.
Testing the Springfield Armory Vickers Tactical 1911
Updated: August 9, 2020Springfield Armory and Vickers Tactical have collaborated and put together a fine pistol with many personal touches that is both extremely reliable and exceptionally accurate. This pistol offers the performance of a custom pistol at a much lower price point, along with the signature touches of a Special Operations veteran.
Springfield’s New Ronin 1911: Bombproof Quality at a Great Price (Full Review)
Updated: June 14, 2020John Browning’s legendary design is already tough. But Springfield’s new offering is about as tough as a 1911 can get.
Squeaky Fromme and Her 1911 Pistol: A Whole Lot of Crazy in One Tiny Package
Updated: October 12, 2019In the second row of onlookers, Fromme reached underneath her ample robes and retrieved a Colt 1911 pistol from a holster on her left side. Extending her arm she leveled the gun at the President’s midriff at near contact range and squeezed the trigger.