The 1911 semi-automatic pistol has been around for over a century now and is still a favorite of many who shoot. It has served worldwide in many conflicts and has been carried by sworn and non-sworn civilians alike.
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Nighthawk Custom TRS Commander: Commander Size Double Stack 9mm 1911
BY Doug Larson Updated: August 16, 2020Springfield’s New Ronin 1911: Bombproof Quality at a Great Price (Full Review)
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: June 14, 2020John Browning’s legendary design is already tough. But Springfield’s new offering is about as tough as a 1911 can get.
SIG P365XL, ROMEOZero and TLR-6 Combine to Optimize Concealed Carry
BY Mark Miller Updated: March 7, 2020SIG’s P365XL is a sub-compact that performs like a full-size pistol. Big enough to handle serious self-defense but small enough to carry concealed. The optics ready XL model features an enhanced frame, flat trigger and increased barrel length while retaining the concealability of the original P365.
S&W Model 638 Bodyguard
BY Rob Garrett Updated: February 29, 2020It has been 65 years since the Bodyguard was introduced. The fact that it is still in production is a credit to a design that has proven timeless. I have always had an affinity for the little J-frames and the 638 has found a home in my daily lifestyle.
The Newest Ruger Mark IV Target Goes Up to Ten
BY Max Slowik Updated: February 19, 2020Recently teased, Ruger is pleased to announce that the long-barreled 10-inch Mark IV Target is in production and now shipping.
Ruger Custom Shop: Super GP100 in 9mm, Koenig 1911s in .45ACP – SHOT Show 2020
BY Max Slowik Updated: February 6, 2020Kicking off the new year Ruger has 8 Custom Shop Models with a few models for 2020 to show off, starting with the 9mm Super GP100 Competition Revolver.
Best Budget 1911: Springfield’s Ronin Operator – SHOT Show 2020
BY Riley Baxter Updated: January 26, 2020Springfield Armory is offering two new, great handguns. One is the Ronin Operator, and the other is the Hellcat. Both are completely different in terms of use and design, but they each have their place. For the purpose of this article, I’ll be focusing on the Ronin Operator; check out the video to hear more about the Hellcat!
SIG Goes Beyond Red-Dot Ready with P320 RXP Series
BY Max Slowik Updated: January 16, 2020The new SIG RXP series pairs P320 pistols with Romeo1 Pro mini red dot optics for out-of-the-box everyday carry solutions.
Shooting from the Hip with the ‘Senior Citizen Defender’: An Accessory to Improve Grip, Accuracy for Elderly Shooters
BY Max Slowik Updated: January 14, 2020An early Senior Citizen Defender mounted to a Ruger pistol. (Photo: SCD) For more information visit A new family of products from Senior Citizen Defender hopes to make it easier for people to safely handle and shoot handguns. These non-NFA foregrips give shooters a place to hold a handgun in front of the trigger guard [...]
CZ-USA Announcing 45th Anniversary CZ 75 B Limited Edition
BY Max Slowik Updated: January 7, 2020The 45th Anniversary CZ 75 B will feature a bright, high-polish blued finish, scrollwork on the frame and slide along the muzzle and engraved blonde wood grips to match the scrolling.