Taurus USA has been manufacturing 1911’s since 2005, and this year they released two new models based on Colt’s legendary designs. The Officer and Commander are both chambered in 45ACP and offer consumers all the features of a modern 1911 without the modern price tag.
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Best Value Commander Size 1911 – New Taurus Handgun Packs Features at a Low Price
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: September 21, 2018Browning’s M1911 and the Tale of a U.S. Combat Engineer in Italy
BY Will Dabbs Updated: September 21, 2018The 1911 pistol is as much a part of the fabric of America as is baseball, fast cars, and pretty girls. Literally, countless young men headed off into harm’s way with one of Mr. Browning’s hand cannons tucked into their belts.
Ordering of Surplus Government 1911s from CMP Begins Today, Sept. 4th!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: September 4, 2018Today, Sept. 4, 2018, is the day folks! Ordering for the surplus 1911s from the Civilian Marksmanship Program has begun and will continue until Oct. 4, 2018.
Inspired by WWII Fighter Planes, Auto-Ordnance Unveils Custom ‘Squadron’ 1911 Pistol
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: August 14, 2018“The overall appearance makes for a pistol that looks like a WWII fighter plane getting ready to race into the skies hunting bandits! Auto-Ordnance is proud to offer this latest custom 1911 in honor of the pilots who flew in defense of our nation during WWII,” said the Pennsylvania-based company in a press release. “May their bravery and sacrifice always be remembered!”
Remington Announces Competition-Ready R1 Limited Series 1911s
BY Max Slowik Updated: June 18, 2018Remington Arms is launching a new family of competition-oriented 1911-pattern pistols called the R1 Limited Series in single- and double-stack configs.
Most Important Aspects of Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense: Fit and Function
BY Mark Miller Updated: June 16, 2018There is an old story about a Texas Ranger. He was attending a social event with his family, wearing his issue sidearm. A woman approached the Ranger and said “I see you are wearing a pistol, are you expecting trouble?” The Ranger replied politely, “Why no ma’am, if I was expecting trouble, I would have brought a rifle.”
The Guns of D-Day – June 6th, 1944
BY Christopher Mace Updated: June 5, 2018The primary weapon of the infantryman is the rifle. Yes, at this time there were also submachine guns, pistols, anti-armor weapons, and machine guns. But these weapons were all intended to support the rifleman as he took or held ground. Interestingly enough, most of the armies in the Second World War were using either the same rifle their fathers carried in the First World War or a variant thereof.
Finding Leather Holsters for Hand Cannons (My Springfield Armory 10mm 1911)
BY Clay Martin Updated: June 5, 2018My holster came with a retention strap, though a full cover flap is also an option if you’re really worried about protecting the pistol from the elements. For a backcountry gun, the extra security of the retentions strap is worth the slight penalty in speed. And if you need to get ready for the O.K. Corral, it is easy to move it out of the way.
Top Five Materials for 1911 Grips
BY Mark Kakkuri Updated: May 29, 2018Over time, we have seen numerous materials used for 1911 grip panels, each with pros and cons and each able to tell a story or improve a shooter’s ability to use the gun. Here are my top five materials used in 1911 grips.
Touring the CMP: A Look into the First Batch of M1911s
BY Max Slowik Updated: May 23, 2018The National Rifle Association’s American Rifleman got the first crack at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s military surplus 1911s.