Here in the U.S., Tisas is a relatively new player in the 1911 manufacturing game, yet they offer many different 1911 configurations—from double-stack 9mm models and Mil-Spec GI-style 1911s to optic-ready 1911s and concealed-carry models. The 1911 Stingray Carry is in the concealed carry model category and offers features typically seen on semi-custom and custom … Read more
Right in time for the holidays and ahead of SHOT Show 2025, Kimber has announced its new 2K11, a double-stack 1911 available in both 9mm and .45 ACP. The new high-capacity single-action handgun will be available in standard and target configurations with a healthy set of features for enthusiasts and competitors alike. Common Features The … Read more
Choosing the right caliber for self-defense can be daunting, especially with so many options available. One round that consistently stands out is the .45 ACP. Trusted for over a century by military personnel, law enforcement and civilians, the .45 ACP has earned its reputation for delivering powerful stopping power in critical moments. But is it … Read more
Springfield Armory’s Prodigy is a 1911 for the 21st Century. With its polymer frame and double stack magazine, it holds an impressive 27+1 rounds of 9mm, with a a spare extended mag offering 20+1 capacity. There’s even an optional 26-round magazine available. It’s proved popular since it was first released back in 2022, and now … Read more
There is a great deal of storied history surrounding the 1911. Much of this history is backed up by military records not to mention Congressional investigations having to do with awarding the Medal of Honor. The Colt has figured into a number of important battles since its initial design for military use. Though it was … Read more
Back in the early 1980s and ’90s, the Joint Special Operation Command (JSOC), the Army’s SFOD-D or Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta more commonly known as Delta Force and the Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC) guys didn’t care for the new Beretta M9 bumping the tried and proven 1911 to the side lines. … Read more
I know what you are thinking. Inexpensive and performance when describing a 1911 magazine is contradictory. We all have tried inexpensive 1911 magazines, and the result was a jammed up 1911. Stovepipes and failure to go into battery malfunctions can typically be traced back to an inferior magazine. Reliability in a 1911 magazine is mandatory, … Read more
Want to own a piece of firearms history or maybe just a cool gun you can’t find in your local gun shop or maybe even gun show? Will Sullivan Auction Co.’s Guns & Military Artifacts online auction has 562 items up for bid, but today is the last day to enter your bids. At the … Read more
The 1911 pistol may be 113 years old, but that doesn’t mean that new versions aren’t still dropping. The latest is the 1911-XSERIES from SIG SAUER. So far the X series consists of three full-sized, steel-framed 1911s chambered in .45 ACP, as God and John Browning intended. The XSERIES (Or XFULL as SIG also lists … Read more
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