The evaluation copy of the Combat Unit came to me chambered in 9mm. It is also offered in the traditional .45 ACP. What you get from 9mm is an extra round of capacity from a standard sized magazine, and less recoil. Much less recoil in fact, because shooting 9mm in a 40-ounce handgun almost feels like it should have an orange muzzle. Add in the inherent ergonomics of the 1911 and the brilliant extras added by Colt and it’s downright fun.
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Rebirth of the Rampant Colt? The Combat Unit 9mm – Full Review.
Published: March 9, 2017 { 34 comments }
The DoubleStar PHD 1911 .45 ACP – Full Review.
Published: March 2, 2017 { 14 comments }While it was once possible to get into a solid American-made 1911 for around $500.00 all day long, that number has almost doubled in many cases. If you are looking for some of the most popular features you may get closer to twice even that. Move up to semi-customs and full customs and the price can reach the stratosphere. For all but a few it’s just too much, prompting a return to basics, and more than a few companies are starting to do just that, including Doublestar.
Meet the Dragon Claw by Cabot Guns – SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 14, 2017 { 15 comments }Cabot Guns is transforming the science of manufacturing into a form of art with their newest 1911 pistol, the Dragon’s Claw.
The Latest on the Avidity Arms PD10 (The Rob Pincus Pistol) – SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 13, 2017 { 11 comments }The Avidity Army PD10 is a purpose-driven full-size single-stack concealed-carry pistol developed by self-defense expert Rob Pincus.
Kimber Super Jagare 10mm: Longslide, Ported & Optics-Ready—SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 7, 2017 { 29 comments }Being a full-fledged member of the cult of the 10mm, this was an excellent SHOT Show for me. New from Kimber this year is the Super Jagare. “Jagare” is German for hunter, and this new model should excel at that. Chambered in 10mm, it features a full 6-inch barrel to really exploit the velocity capability of this round. The barrel is also factory ported, which helps keep the gun controllable during recoil.
Gorgeous New Talo Exclusives: an Engraved Colt 1911 and a Turnbull Ruger Super Blackhawk
Published: February 2, 2017 { 3 comments }Talo Distributors is working with top manufacturers, engravers and finishing companies ring in 2017 with a couple of gorgeous new exclusives.
STI’s DVC Tactical Pistol. Wow! — SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 1, 2017 { 11 comments }STI is most known for their competition-ready pistols, but this year they have reached out into the tactical market with the STI DVC.
The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom’s Turnbull Pistol & More—SHOT Show 2017.
Published: January 31, 2017 { 15 comments }This year Nighthawk has teamed up with Doug Turnbull, to add some of his custom finish work to a Nighthawk/Turnbull mash up in the VIP 1 pistol. It wasn’t tactical grey; not even close. Doug Turnbull is legendary for restoring older firearms, and offering a finish to guns like that seen 150 years ago.
Six Solid Reasons the P320 is the Right Choice for the Army’s MHS
Published: January 26, 2017 { 149 comments }It does everything the Modern Handgun System needs it to do and more, and it does it all very well. The P320 is no compromise.
The Hudson H9 Pistol: Half 1911, Half Glock… the Future of Handguns is Here!
Published: January 11, 2017 { 83 comments }One look at the new, American-Made Hudson H9 says a lot: this handgun does things differently. Half 1911 and half Glock, this will get a lot of attention.