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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Affordable Dangerous Game Rifles — Roundup
Published: July 19, 2017 { 27 comments }The active pursuit of dangerous game is far and away my favorite style of hunting. The gear required for hunting dangerous game — specifically the rifle — must be rock solid, as with failure comes the potential for loss of life.
9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 2 Revolver or Pistol for CCW?
Published: July 18, 2017 { 121 comments }I have always carried autos, but that is as much a training scar as a lifestyle choice.
Legislation to Surplus 1911s with the CMP Moves Forward
Published: July 18, 2017 { 83 comments }The bill to surplus more than 100,000 1911 pistols through the Civilian Marksmanship Program is inching closer to passage.
Kimber Adds Three New Models to K6s Revolver Product Line
Published: July 18, 2017 { 23 comments }Kimber has expanded its popular K6s revolver product line to include three new models, the K6s Deep Cover (DC), K6s Custom Defense Package (CDP) and the K6s Stainless 3″.
Rep. Kelly: It’s Time to ‘Tear Up’ the UN Arms Trade Treaty
Published: July 18, 2017 { 9 comments }Last week, U.S Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) called on President Trump to formally withdraw from the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) signed by the Obama Administration.
Second Amendment Foundation Takes on Michigan Agency Over Foster Parent Gun Rights
Published: July 17, 2017 { 8 comments }“The statements from the caseworker and judge are simply outrageous,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “This amounts to coercion, with a child as their bartering chip.
Convicted Rapist Will Hayden of ‘Sons of Guns’ Gets Third Life Sentence
Published: July 17, 2017 { 32 comments }Will Haden will now serve not one, not two but three concurrent life sentences for rape. Oh yeah, and an additional 10 years for aggravated incest.
California City Councilman Uses Gun to Repel Home Intruder
Published: July 17, 2017 { 15 comments }“Immediately, I go grab my gun,” Chavez said. When the burglar went around to the backyard, Chavez confronted him through the window with his gun raised.
Granada Scientists Develop Gun-Spotting Artificial Intelligence
Published: July 17, 2017 { 5 comments }Researchers at the University of Granada in Spain developed a type of artificial intelligence that can identify guns on camera.