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Thompson Auto-Ordnance Unveils 75th Anniversary Iwo Jima Series

Thompson Auto-Ordnance Unveils 75th Anniversary Iwo Jima Series

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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

Nighthawk Custom Delivers Slick Colt Series 70 1911

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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

HELLCAT vs. Racegun

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The author uses the Springfield Armory HELLCAT in a competition against a custom 2011 pistol.

Wilson Combat Unveils a Cheaper 1911: The American Combat Pistol

Wilson Combat Unveils a Cheaper 1911: The American Combat Pistol

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Wilson Combat introduced a new line of pistols this week for more budget-conscious consumers. Known as the American Combat Pistols (ACP), these 1911s feature the same love, care, attention and materials that make Wilson Combat pistols popular just with fewer options and customizations which ultimately lowers the price.  Three sizes are available, so far, chambered [...]

Taurus: 1911 Commander 9mm Now Shipping!

Taurus: 1911 Commander 9mm Now Shipping!

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Taurus adds a new model to its popular 1911 Commander series with the introduction of the 1911 Commander 9mm Luger.

Dan Wesson Announcing the DWX, a CZ and 1911 Hybrid for Competition

Dan Wesson Announcing the DWX, a CZ and 1911 Hybrid for Competition

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The DWX is part CZ, part Dan Wesson 1911, and it’s 100 percent race-ready, optimized for USPSA Limited Division and other shooting sports.

Colt Announcing World War I-Era 1911 Black Army

Colt Announcing World War I-Era 1911 Black Army

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Called the 1911 Black Army, these freshly minted 1911s are based on a 1918 version of the most iconic American military sidearm.

Squeaky Fromme and Her 1911 Pistol: A Whole Lot of Crazy in One Tiny Package

Squeaky Fromme and Her 1911 Pistol: A Whole Lot of Crazy in One Tiny Package

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In 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.

Kimber Aegis Elite Pro: Full Review

Kimber Aegis Elite Pro: Full Review

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While the world continues to fill with new 1911 manufacturers due to the fantastic original design and readily available precision machining centers, Kimber continues to focus on meeting market demands for an Every Day Carry (EDC) 1911 with their Aegis Elite Pro.

Springfield RO Elite 10mm

Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite 10mm Unboxed at the Gun Counter

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Springfield’s Range Officer Elite Operator in 10mm is the latest model in their 1911 lineup. Offering all the premium features found in the RO Elite series, the Elite Operator in 10mm brings the power for those wanting magnum-like ballistics.