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Kimber’s Micro9 Rapide 1911 Black Ice – Steaming Pile or Underpriced Wonder?
BY True Pearce Published: August 1, 2021 { 27 comments }New from Springfield Armory: The Emissary 1911 Pistol
BY News Wire Published: July 28, 2021 { 5 comments }Springfield Armory is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911’s—the Emissary.
Nighthawk Customs Adding New Commanders to VIP Series
BY Max Slowik Published: July 26, 2021 { 1 comment }A follow-up to their VIP , or Very Impressive Pistol, the VIP Commander is a more compact stainless steel design, with a 4.25-inch barrel, chambered in .45 ACP or 9mm Luger.
Auto-Ordnance Flaunts Prohibition With Bootlegger Thompson and 1911
BY Max Slowik Published: July 22, 2021 { 7 comments }Auto-Ordnance is teaming up with Big Rock Sports and Outlaw Ordnance to produce the Bootleggers, two iconic Prohibition-era firearms, the Thompson and the Model 1911.
Light and Handy 1911: Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”
BY Brian McCombie Published: June 20, 2021 { 4 comments }I find the standard Government 1911 too heavy for concealed carry; I prefer to carry a 1911 that is lighter, while just as accurate and reliable as it’s bigger cousins. I found one in the Springfield Armory’s new Ronin Operator 4.25”.
A Hybrid 1911 For Home Defense and Concealed Carry: The FXH-45M Moxie from American Tactical, Inc.
BY Brian McCombie Published: May 9, 2021 { 22 comments }Anytime I notice a new 1911 on the market, I am interested. But when the new pistol is billed as a “full-size hybrid 1911?” I’m doubly interested!
General Scott Miller Carries a Tricked-Out Glock in Afghanistan
BY Max Slowik Published: April 6, 2021 { 21 comments }Seen before with a modernized, practical-tactical 1911, it appears the General has switched to a late model Glock with some sweet upgrades.
SIG Expanding Equinox Series with Custom Works 1911
BY Max Slowik Published: March 4, 2021 { 0 comments }A Custom Works gun, this 1911 showcases its Equinox style with two-tone highlights and a custom polished and engraved slide.
Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun?
BY Brian McCombie Published: March 1, 2021 { 9 comments }After 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)
BY Paul Helinski Published: February 12, 2021 { 14 comments }The 10mm in a well designed full framed steel pistol is not unpleasant at all…with north of .357 Magnum ballistics.









