Why Doesn’t .45 Colt Get More Love These Days?

Much like .45-70, .30-06 and other OG cartridges, the .45 Colt — AKA .45 Long Colt — is an old cartridge design, dating back more than a century. When the round was first invented, it was propelled by black powder. In fact, much of today’s .45 Colt ammunition still is since one of the most … Read more

Gun Review: Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Colt

By Virgil Caldwell Colt enjoys perhaps the greatest name recognition of any gun maker. Iconic handguns and the uses they have been put to in times of war and trouble are part of the reason. Solid performing handguns is another. While I prefer the Government Model 1911 .45 for concealed carry and personal defense, I … Read more

Standard Manufacturing’s New Nickel Plated .45 Colt Single Action Revolver

Press release: Never before in history has an effort been put forth to produce the finest single action revolver. To start, this entire gun is made of solid 4140 steel; there are no inferior cast or metal injection molded parts used. No other maker of this type of gun can make such a claim. Additionally, … Read more