The Phantom Jig really makes it possible for the “garage builder” or “kitchen table gunsmith” to build a 1911. You need a drill press, a sturdy vise, and some elbow grease.
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An 80% 1911 Frame You Can Build in Your Garage
BY Christopher Mace Published: February 28, 2020 { 12 comments }Kimber’s Hot Rapide 1911, Triari Micro 9, & K6S DASA Combat Revolver – SHOT Show 2020
BY Levi Sim Published: February 6, 2020 { 8 comments }Kimber, known for quality 1911’s, has applied their creative eye to the new Rapide Black Ice. They also updated the Micro 9 and added a 4″ barrel to their K6S DASA revolver. True Pearce takes a closer look at these handguns in this video.
Rebellion: Cabot Guns’ 1st Aluminum Frame 1911 Loaded With Innovation – SHOT Show 2020
BY Levi Sim Published: February 2, 2020 { 8 comments }Cabot Guns has created a new addition to their 1911 lineup: The Rebellion. It’s the company’s first aluminum-framed pistol. Cosmetically, it has some new features, but it also has significant design improvements never-before-seen on a 1911 pistol.
STI Gets New Name and New Pistols from Staccato 2011 – SHOT 2020
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: January 29, 2020 { 3 comments }Welcome to the new Staccato 2011, for years we knew this company as STI Firearms, now, breaking with the old name and changing the product line up, it’s out with the old and in with the new.
CZ Builds NEW Dan Wesson 1911/CZ-75 Hybrid Pistol..also Bren 2 MS Carbine, 457 Chassis – SHOT Show 2020
BY Levi Sim Published: January 28, 2020 { 11 comments }CZ-USA has expanded their booth at SHOT Show 2020 and their offerings for the year. In addition to the dream pistol, there’s the Bren 2 Carbine and the 457 Chassis rifle.
Best Budget 1911: Springfield’s Ronin Operator – SHOT Show 2020
BY Riley Baxter Published: January 26, 2020 { 10 comments }Springfield Armory is offering two new, great handguns. One is the Ronin Operator, and the other is the Hellcat. Both are completely different in terms of use and design, but they each have their place. For the purpose of this article, I’ll be focusing on the Ronin Operator; check out the video to hear more about the Hellcat!
Springfield Adding New Ronin 1911s in 9mm and .45 ACP
BY Max Slowik Published: January 16, 2020 { 4 comments }Springfield Armory is expanding on their popular line of 1911 pistols with the new Ronin Operator. The full-size Ronin Operator will be offered in .45 ACP as well as 9mm Luger.
Thompson Auto-Ordnance Unveils 75th Anniversary Iwo Jima Series
BY Max Slowik Published: January 1, 2020 { 12 comments }Thompson Auto-Ordnance is expanding their commemorative World War II collections with the addition of the 75th Anniversary Iwo Jima Series.
Nighthawk Custom Delivers Slick Colt Series 70 1911
BY Max Slowik Published: December 19, 2019 { 12 comments }Nighthawk Custom is putting their own Of course, neither Nighthawk Custom’s work nor the pony stamp come too cheap, and the Custom Colt Series 70 has a base price, as shown, of $2,599. Other add-ons and upgrades are available for a bit more, and may not be all that necessary. This is a solid package as-is. on the classic Colt Series 70 to make an all-around beaut of a Pony-bearing 1911.
HELLCAT vs. Racegun
BY True Pearce Published: November 24, 2019 { 18 comments }The author uses the Springfield Armory HELLCAT in a competition against a custom 2011 pistol.









