Looking for a 1911 that’s ideal for concealed carry? Want it in a caliber other than .45 ACP? Check out the Springfield Armory EMP. These come in 9mm and .40 S&W, and we’ve been pushing these hard. So how do the redesigned 1911s hold up to the reputation Springfield has established with their 5″ guns?
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Turnbull Restoration of a 1911–Step by Step
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: February 27, 2016When should you have an old gun restored? We’ve asked the experts at Turnbull. They’ve just returned our 1911, and this is one perfect example. This gun went from Hartford to Argentina, back up to Reno and then to Turnbull. And now it looks like it would have the day it left the factory.
New Gun Review: Springfield 1911, Loaded Parkerized with Crimson Trace
BY Sam Trisler Updated: February 12, 2016Springfield Armory has a new Loaded 1911. We put this Crimson Trace Laser Grip pistol through its paces. This would make a nice EDC full sized 1911.
Kimber Rimfire Compact .22 Conversion Kit
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: February 7, 2016Now that .22 LR isn’t so hard to find, the time is right to look at practicing your skills with less expensive ammo. And Kimber’s conversion kit rocks. If you have a compact 1911, this may be the ideal way to train with your carry gun.
New Commander Length Cabot 1911s–SHOT Show 2016
BY Dave Higginbotham Updated: February 2, 2016The guns that Cabot brings to the SHOT Show are always something to see. Always. We got a sneak peak at the meteorite that’s causing so much buzz, but there are guns for the rest of us, too (at least the rest of us with some spending money). The commander length guns are a design marvel.
Citadel 1911s In Flat Dark Earth Cerakote – In Hand Review – SHOT Show 2016
BY Justin Opinion Updated: January 30, 2016The entry-level 1911 market is always rich with choices, but not usually with all the extras that Legacy Sports provides with these Citadel pistols.
Handmade Texas 1911 – All American Machines, Parts, Everything! – SHOT Show 2016
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: January 26, 2016I had the opportunity to spend a little bit of time shooting several of the Republic Forge 1911s during the media day at SHOT Show 2016. Boy, those babies can shoot! These 1911s are made in Texas, and the options available for customization are staggering.
New 2-in-1 Handi-Rackers — SHOT Show 2016
BY Justin Opinion Updated: January 24, 2016Handi-Racker is adding two new pistol charging aids with an updated, more universal design. These tools help people with hand problems rack slides. Could it get any easier?
UTM Civilian Target Ammunition, the Indoor Training Alternative — SHOT Show 2016
BY Jon Hodoway Updated: January 19, 2016Ultimate Training Munitions, UTM, has introduced a brand-new line of products designed specifically for the personal defense market with their Civilian Target Ammunition training system.
American Tactical’s Polymer-Framed 1911 Pistol, the FXH-45 — SHOT Show 2016
BY Max Slowik Updated: January 18, 2016Now the maker of Omni-Hybrid Polymer AR-15 receivers has leveled their expertise using the very same technology to take on an American institution: the iconic 1911.