While it was once possible to get into a solid American-made 1911 for around $500.00 all day long, that number has almost doubled in many cases. If you are looking for some of the most popular features you may get closer to twice even that. Move up to semi-customs and full customs and the price can reach the stratosphere. For all but a few it’s just too much, prompting a return to basics, and more than a few companies are starting to do just that, including Doublestar.
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The DoubleStar PHD 1911 .45 ACP – Full Review.
BY Dave Bahde Published: March 2, 2017 { 14 comments }Is The M9 Dead? First Look at Beretta’s New Striker-Fired APX 9mm
BY Clay Martin Published: February 28, 2017 { 59 comments }Two weeks ago, GunsAmerica got the invite to attend the Beretta Tactical Summit hosted at The O’Gara Group training facility in Virginia. The choice of venue was a deliberate step by Beretta as they aggressively step back into the tactical market, and featured toys from across the Beretta line. It was a really nice change from usual product releases, and the facility offered a chance to really wring out the new APX 9mm striker-fired pistol. We had to hold off publishing due to an embargo on info on the pistol, but finally, its day has come.
Tiny Defender: Kimber Micro CDP .380 – Full Review.
BY Fred Mastison Published: February 22, 2017 { 34 comments }Many people simply are unwilling or unable to carry a full-size gun on a daily basis. In fact many people want the smallest frame gun they can get. With that information, we are able to narrow our search. In fact, once we narrow it down that far, there is one gun that seems to fit the bill quite well; the Kimber Micro CDP chambered in .380.
A Desert Eagle for CCW? Full Hands On Review.
BY Clay Martin Published: February 15, 2017 { 15 comments }This week we are reviewing the Baby Desert Eagle III in .45 ACP, a perfect blend of Israeli military design with a good old American man killer in the magazine. The Baby Eagle III is a double action/single action (DA/SA) pistol in .45 ACP (or 9mm) with combat experience in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), and a lineage traceable through Israel and directly back to the renowned CZ-75 pistol. But let’s get to the real question. Is this gun that is made and Israel and imported by Magnum Research a cool gun? Why, yes. Yes, it is.
Meet the Dragon Claw by Cabot Guns – SHOT Show 2017
BY Jon Hodoway Published: February 14, 2017 { 15 comments }Cabot Guns is transforming the science of manufacturing into a form of art with their newest 1911 pistol, the Dragon’s Claw.
Do-It-Yourself Gunmaking with the Serbu GB-22 – SHOT Show 2017
BY Jon Hodoway Published: February 13, 2017 { 13 comments }I got the chance to spend some time with Mark Serbu during the 2017 SHOT Show. He had lots of cool guns on his table but I could not help myself, I just wanted to talk about the GB-22 pistol.
Tactical Solutions TLP-22 Pistol—SHOT Show 2017
BY Clay Martin Published: February 10, 2017 { 13 comments }Tactical Solutions has long been known for making top notch rimfire components, so this year they took the next logical step. Coming soon, a fully built Tactical Solutions Pistol, the TLP-22.
A Pint-Sized 1911? Browning’s Black Label Pro 1911-380—Full Review.
BY Clay Martin Published: February 9, 2017 { 53 comments }The Browning Black Label IS a 1911. Replicated in almost every detail, it is a sight to behold. No need to consult the manual on this one. If you have ever been issued a 1911, you already know how to take it apart and make it work. It is absolutely adorable, and if you are a 1911 aficionado, you are going to want one.
Sig Makes the P220 Into a Longslide Magnum? Full Hands-On Review.
BY Justin Opinion Published: February 9, 2017 { 32 comments }“Elite” has become a popular buzzword these days. Everyone either wants to be elite or hate anyone or anything that is elite. But to abide by the dictionary, one of the principle meanings of the word is simply, “the best of a class”. I can’t think of a better description for the SIG Sauer P220 Match Elite in 10mm.
Gander Mountain to Stock Slovakian-Made Grand Power Pistols
BY Jordan Michaels Published: February 9, 2017 { 6 comments }“We are very proud to have the Grand Power brand represented in the Gander Mountain stores across the country,” Michael Sodini, president of Eagle Imports, Inc. said in a statement.





