US military handguns have not been sold to citizens as surplus weapons in quite a long time. Given the current political climate, it’s really hard to tell how long the CMP will keep getting 1911s to sell. I am really happy with the pistol I received, and I believe you will be as well if you get one. If you’re a diehard 1911 fan, these are a must and they’re definitely worth the wait. It’s not every day that you can buy a real piece of history.
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Petty Officer Michael Thornton: Quite Possibly the Baddest Man in the Entire World
Published: January 17, 2021 { 62 comments }The war in Vietnam was winding down, and Michael Thornton was one of only a dozen Navy SEALs remaining in the country. On October 31, 1972, Thornton formed a team along with a SEAL officer named Thomas Norris and three South Vietnamese Special Forces operators.
De-Platforming of Gun Sites Is A Dark Harbinger
Published: January 15, 2021 { 1 comment }De-platforming, canceling and outright censoring of speech by some in big tech is something entirely different. It’s Orwellian. It’s un-American, and it’s a dark omen for where we are headed as a nation.
Burris Optics Takes Night Hunting to a New Level with Three Game-Changing Thermal Sights
Published: January 15, 2021 { 0 comments }GREELEY, Colo. (January 14, 2021) – Burris Optics introduces three all-new thermal sights for nighttime hunting. Predators and hogs can’t hide from the Burris Optics Handheld (BTH), Clip-On (BTC) or Riflescope (BTS) Thermal Sights. Each thermal unit is available in 35mm and 50mm options! They offer a variety of color palettes, brightness controls, hot tracking, [...]
Springfield Armory Announces 10-Round Hellcat
Published: January 15, 2021 { 0 comments }The MSRP for the standard 10-Round Hellcat is $569, while 10-Round Hellcat OSP has an MSRP of $599.
Lyft Fires Gun-Owning Driver Who Refused to Be Carjack Victim
Published: January 14, 2021 { 28 comments }The rideshare app Lyft would rather have its drivers be victims of violent crime than have them use lawful force to be survivors of it.
SIG SAUER Academy Presents Shooter’s Edge: An Online Fundamental Handgun Training Series
Published: January 14, 2021 { 0 comments }“With over 8 million new gun owners in 2020, we have seen an extraordinary demand for the foundational handgun courses at SIG SAUER Academy,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.
The Atlantic: ‘The gun-rights movement deserves a reckoning’ for Capitol Occupation
Published: January 14, 2021 { 33 comments }Anti-gun activists are eager to scapegoat law-abiding gun owners for the raid on the Capitol. (Photo: BitChute) Here we go again… Last week, it was Joshua Horwitz from the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence who was blaming gun owners for the occupation at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, this week, it’s The Atlantic. [...]
Judge Tosses Charges in NY Shockwave Case, Says It Falls Outside the Law
Published: January 14, 2021 { 7 comments }A Judge in New York tossed out charges against William Nolan, who faced up to 15 years in prison for possession of two Mossberg Shockwaves.
Ed Brown 1911 Mag Exchange Program: Score New Mags By Trading In Old Ones!
Published: January 13, 2021 { 0 comments }On it, you can choose between Ed Brown’s traditional stainless steel magazines ($10) and their Black Nitride version ($15).