I have been writing for over 35 years and until this project I’ve never owned or shot an Ed Brown 1911. When I contacted Ed Brown Products, I requested the Ed Brown Special Forces model, which has been the anchor of their pistols lineup for many years. If their base duty/personal-defense handgun was up to par, the other models would be also. I was not disappointed.
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A Gunfighter’s Dream: The Ed Brown Special Forces .45 ACP – Full Review
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BY Jon Hodoway Updated: June 20, 2017The new Cobra in .38 Special from Colt gives revolver fans a great new option in concealed carry snubbies. Read on for the full review.
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Gunfighter Tip of the Week: Shirt Modification to Improve Draw Stroke
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Trigger Tech: Apex Tactical Flat-Faced Trigger & Duty/Carry Kit for S&W Shield – Full Install & Review.
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: May 19, 2017I recently bought a Shield for concealed carry. The stock trigger is better than I expected, but I wanted something a little lighter. I want every component to be as effective as possible. Towards that end, I purchased the Apex Tactical Flat-Faced Trigger and Duty/Carry Kit. The kit comes with everything you need to make your trigger lighter and, more importantly, smoother.
Cabot Guns Rebooting 1911 Specialist Alchemy Custom Weaponry
BY Max Slowik Updated: May 5, 2017“The Components will be largely industry sourced but fit to a very high gunsmith standard,” Bianchin told GunsAmerica via email. “I have no doubt the Alchemy 1911s will be best-in-class at the retail price point of just under, $2,500.”