The evolution and revolution of the 1911 are both alive and doing well. Modern machining and the lessons learned from 30 years of competition means even these classics can get the best triggers, sights, finishes and magazine wells available. These may be the Classic Division guns but they are leaps and bounds better than most of the 1911s of old.
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The Last 1911 You’ll Ever Need: NightHawk Custom Classic— Full Review
Published: July 8, 2017 { 37 comments }Anyone familiar with NightHawk Custom knows that they produce superlative guns. The workmanship, function, and accuracy are second to none. I just wish you could hold this 1911 in your hands. You can feel the difference between this pistol and a mass-produced pistol immediately.
Turnbull Announces Limited Edition 1911 to Celebrate July 4th
Published: July 3, 2017 { 12 comments }“The 1911 is simply the best known and still most beloved pistol design in firearm history and the Commercial is the design that people most identify with it,” said CEO and Founder Doug Turnbull. “It just made sense to honor this purely American firearm design by releasing it on Independence Day.”
BREAKING: NRA Reverses Stance, Now Allows 1911s for Carry Guard Class
Published: June 21, 2017 { 12 comments }Bottom line: our decision to not include 1911s and revolvers as primary firearms in our initial Level I course was a mistake, and we appreciate the feedback we have received from the firearms community.
A Gunfighter’s Dream: The Ed Brown Special Forces .45 ACP – Full Review
Published: June 21, 2017 { 16 comments }I have been writing for over 35 years and until this project I’ve never owned or shot an Ed Brown 1911. When I contacted Ed Brown Products, I requested the Ed Brown Special Forces model, which has been the anchor of their pistols lineup for many years. If their base duty/personal-defense handgun was up to par, the other models would be also. I was not disappointed.
Ruger Takes it to 10mm Auto, Recalls Select Mark IV Pistols
Published: June 20, 2017 { 6 comments }Ruger is launching a cool new SR1911 chambered for 10mm Auto. The company is also issuing a recall on select Mark IV rimfire pistols.
An Any Optic .45? The Accuracy X Multi-Sight 1911 – Full Review.
Published: June 14, 2017 { 4 comments }The name Multi-Sight, as it suggests, means that these pistols are ready to accept a variety of different types of sights with very little effort. The top rear of the slide has been milled out to accept a number of available drop-in tops.
STI Hex Tactical 2011: A 9mm Triple-Tap Machine—Full Review.
Published: May 15, 2017 { 12 comments }I have never owned an STI pistol, and until I received the Hex Tactical for this review, I had only shot them a few times, during “hey, try this out” sessions on match days. I was impressed on those occasions and was eager to have this model – a relatively new one from STI, all to myself for testing. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t disappointed!
Cabot Guns Rebooting 1911 Specialist Alchemy Custom Weaponry
Published: May 5, 2017 { 15 comments }“The Components will be largely industry sourced but fit to a very high gunsmith standard,” Bianchin told GunsAmerica via email. “I have no doubt the Alchemy 1911s will be best-in-class at the retail price point of just under, $2,500.”
Colt Announces New Competition 1911s, Lower Pricing
Published: April 19, 2017 { 16 comments }The competition-oriented Colt Gold Cup Trophy expands on the National Match design with even more high-end, semi-custom features.