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.
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The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom’s Turnbull Pistol & More—SHOT Show 2017.
BY Clay Martin Published: January 31, 2017 { 15 comments }Six Solid Reasons the P320 is the Right Choice for the Army’s MHS
BY Max Slowik 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!
BY Max Slowik 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.
A Plastic 1911? The EAA Witness 1911P .45 ACP—Full Review.
BY Justin Opinion Published: December 19, 2016 { 10 comments }To be taken seriously in any high-stakes 1911 debate, you must know when to raise an eyebrow in approval and when to scoff. And if you want to raise the collective blood pressure and volume level of everyone in the room, just say three words: “polymer framed 1911”. Okay, the last one was really a number, but you know what I mean. But, with a gun like the Witness 1911P from EAA, we may want to reconsider this reaction.
SIG’s New 1911 BB Pistol Released Just in Time for XMAS
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: November 23, 2016 { 3 comments }“When it comes to shooting, consistent training is invaluable, whether you are a member of law enforcement, the military or are a responsible citizen carrying to protect your family,” said Max Michel, Jr., captain of Team SIG.
Justin Opinion – STI Hex Tactical, To Attend Sig Sauer Academy, National Reciprocity & More! #Xmas2016
BY Justin Opinion Published: November 22, 2016 { 8 comments }I’ll share my Christmas list with you, just for fun – or in case you’re looking for ideas of your own to begin hinting at – or maybe because there is an enthusiast on your list and you need ideas. Whatever the interest, here are the top five that come to mind for me this season.
Remington Showcases New ‘RP45’ and Longslide 10mm 1911
BY Max Slowik Published: October 26, 2016 { 29 comments }Remington’s new handguns include a polymer-framed ,striker-fired double-stack pistol chambered for .45 ACP and the a longslide 1911 chambered for 10mm Auto.
Clay Martin: Marine Special Operators Trash 1911 for Glock 19!
BY Clay Martin Published: October 4, 2016 { 187 comments }Finally, even the dinosaurs over at Mother Corps have woken up to the facts. The 1911 is a terrible choice for a combat handgun…
Gear Review: Handy AR-15, 1911 and Shotgun Micro MultiTools for under $20
BY Max Slowik Published: September 28, 2016 { 3 comments }We take a look at three Real Avid keychain multitools for ARs, 1911s and shotguns. These lightweight tools are easy on the wallet and make great gifts.
‘Spectacular’ Remington Bicentennial Celebration Set at Auction
BY Max Slowik Published: September 22, 2016 { 9 comments }Remington is celebrating two centuries of business with a gorgeous trio of their best designs with their Bicentennial Set at auction with James D. Julia.









