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.
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Delivering One Hell of a Headache: Springfield Armory’s 1911 Emissary 4.25” Means Business
Published: July 10, 2022 { 1 comment }The “Bad Guy” received one splitting headache – the kind of headache created by five, hard-thumping rounds of .45 AUTO to the front of the noggin.
A Corvette or a Spark? Trying to Determine Worth with a $4K 1911 from Nighthawk Custom
Published: June 3, 2022 { 44 comments }The TRS (Tactical Ready Series) Commander 1911 from Nighthawk Custom carries a hefty price tag of $4,399.00. Which has many readers asking themselves, “How the hell can any pistol be worth $4.3K?!”
Garrison 9mm, The Newest 1911 from Springfield Armory – Full Review
Published: April 24, 2022 { 4 comments }850 for the blued and $900 for the stainless, these should be solid options in the mid-tier 9mm 1911 market.
Springfield Armory Garrison 9mm Inbound
Published: April 22, 2022 { 0 comments }Springfield Armory is launching two new 1911 pistols in their Garrison series, now chambered for 9mm Luger.
An Optics-Ready Hunter: The Devil Dog Arms 5 Tactical 1911 in 10MM AUTO
Published: April 4, 2022 { 1 comment }Earlier this year, Devil Dog Arms (DDA) announced that its 1911’s were available in optics-ready versions, and I immediately asked for their 5 Tactical model in 10MM, specifically cut for the Trijicon SRO optic. I’d used and reviewed DDA’s 1911’s in the past and they were first-rate—accurate, reliable, and solid. But I had yet to use one of their 10MM models.
Nighthawk Custom’s Treasurer Joins the 1911 Boardroom
Published: February 18, 2022 { 1 comment }Nighthawk is adding a fourth member to their Boardroom family of guns, with the all-new Treasurer custom 1911.
Cabot Guns Introducing the Moonshot 1911, Successor to the Big Bang Set
Published: January 11, 2022 { 2 comments }Cabot Guns is back in the spotlight with their new 1911 turned into a work of art with the one-of-a-kind Moonshot.
The 1911 Garrison by Springfield Armory
Published: January 9, 2022 { 25 comments }The Springfield Armory Garrison Springfield Armory just added to their 1911 lineup with their recent release: the Garrison chambered in .45 ACP. Available in blued or stainless steel with checkered thinline wood grips, the Garrison aims to take a modern spin from an heirloom-quality construction. The forged steel slide, barrel, and frame give the platform [...]
The Operator: Newest Addition to Springfield’s 1911 Lineup – Full Review
Published: January 2, 2022 { 7 comments }Officially released on 12/20/2021, the Operator is the newest addition to Springfield Armory’s 1911 lineup. Machined down from a forged frame, slide, and barrel this pistol also features an ambi-safety, “Tactical Rack” rear/tritium front sights, and an accessory rail for lights/lasers. Designed as an affordable, tactical-grade pistol, this offering chambered in 45 ACP meets the mark.