Over time, we have seen numerous materials used for 1911 grip panels, each with pros and cons and each able to tell a story or improve a shooter’s ability to use the gun. Here are my top five materials used in 1911 grips.
Concealed Carry
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WATCH: Off-Duty Police Officer Shoots Thug Trying to Rob Mothers and Children
BY Jordan Michaels Published: May 22, 2018 { 29 comments }It takes a special kind of scumbag to rob mothers and children outside of a school, but Elivelton Neves Moreira thought he was up to the task earlier this month in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Top 5 Types of Laser Aiming Systems for Handguns
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: May 21, 2018 { 5 comments }We are not too far from the time when most handguns will have lasers as integrated aiming systems. Until then, we will continue to enjoy several types of add-on laser aiming systems, each with various pros and cons.
FBI: Concealed Carriers Stopped 8 Percent of Active Shooter Incidents in the Last Two Years
BY Jordan Michaels Published: May 15, 2018 { 4 comments }A new report from the FBI has found that of the 50 “active shooter incidents” in 2016 and 2017, individuals with valid firearm permits successfully stopped four of them. Meaning, good guys with guns saved lives.
Top Five Autoloading Pocket Pistols
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: May 15, 2018 { 59 comments }So, what’s the right height for an autoloading pocket pistol? Based on my top five picks, anywhere from 3.7 to 4.25 inches.
First Impressions of the Ideal Conceal Cell Phone Pistol
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: May 8, 2018 { 49 comments }The Ideal Conceal cell phone pistol is in the final phases of testing and could be hitting store shelves as early as next month.
Top Five Pieces of Gear for Shoulder Bags, Backpacks
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: May 8, 2018 { 5 comments }With the right organizational system and the right bag, all of these fit and travel easily with room left over for a laptop, A/C adaptor, some papers and a book. Sure, it’s a lot of stuff, but that’s how I roll. With that, here are my top five important pieces of gear.
Springfield Armory XD-S Unboxed at the Gun Counter
BY True Pearce Published: April 30, 2018 { 16 comments }The Springfield XD-S is the original concealed carry 45 micro pistol. It is lighter, thinner and more compact than any other conceal carry 45 on the market. Watch us unbox the XD-S at the Gun Counter.
FBI Loading Up with Hornady Critical Duty and Custom Federal Ammo
BY Max Slowik Published: April 28, 2018 { 26 comments }Both Hornady Manufacturing and Federal Premium Ammunition are pleased to announce that the FBI awarded both companies with contracts for duty and training ammo.
Dan Wesson 1911 – Extreme Accuracy from Officer Framed Gun
BY Clay Martin Published: April 24, 2018 { 8 comments }Mirroring the fit and finish of the full sized Pointman 9, the Carry features a Commander length slide on an Officers sized frame. The Dan Wesson Pointman Carry is chambered in 9mm and is an absolute pleasure to shoot.








