As we stated earlier, with the benefit of hindsight, we wished we had held out a few years instead of having to customize that Officer’s ACP, we should have gone with the Colt Defender .
Colt Defender 1911 – Where Have You been All my Life?
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Springfield Armory 4.25” Garrison 1911 Handgun Models Are Here!
With heirloom-quality construction, the Springfield Armory 4.25” Garrison 1911 Handgun combines modern construction with a heritage spanning back more than a century.
WATCHTOWER Firearms Unveils the APACHE 1911 Double-Stack Pistol
WATCHTOWER Firearms is proud to announce the latest addition to its prestigious lineup: the APACHE 1911 Double-Stack Pistol.
Tisas USA Expands 1911 Series with Duty and Carry Models
Tisas USA is pleased to expand their 1911 offerings with the introduction of the 1911 Duty B9R DS and 1911 Carry B9R DS.
Tisas USA Introduces Night Stalker 1911 DS Handgun ~ VIDEO
Tisas USA is pleased to introduce the 1911 Night Stalker DS featuring a premium Cerakote Platinum Grey slide and frame, Tritium Front Sights, and exclusive slide serrations.
Diamond Anniversary Limited Edition SR1911 Pistol
First introduced in 2011 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Government Model 1911, the stainless Ruger SR1911 has earned numerous awards as one of the best completely American-made 1911-type pistols.
Inland Manufacturing 1911 A1 Government Handgun – VIDEO REVIEW
YouTube personality, Graham Baates, gives us a video review of Inland Manufacturing 1911 A1 Government Handgun in .45 ACP.
Cabot Guns Unveils Groundbreaking “Insurrection Pistol, Redefining American Firearms Innovation
The Cabot Guns Insurrection is a double-stack 1911 pistol poised to revolutionize the landscape of American firearms innovation.
Jacob Grey TWC 9 Double-Stack 1911: A Groundbreaking Addition to the Handgun World
The Jacob Grey TWC 9 (Throwback With Capacity), a double-stack 1911 platform handgun built out of billet and designed to set a new standard in the world of handguns.
Coonan 45 ACP , the Next Generation 1911 Pistol
Is the Coonan 45 ACP 1911 pistol a real innovation of the classic 1911 pistol? Mike thinks so…
NY Shutdown Forces Kimber Mfg. to Cease Production During Pandemic
Due to the NYdecision to shutter non-essential businesses as part of the COVID-19 response plan, Kimber has stopped production at its NY facilities
Cabot Gun’s New Rebellion 1911 – Limited 2020 Pre Orders Available
So what is Cabot Guns Rebellion 1911 Pistol? It’s a re-imagined carry 1911, engineered with modern sporting arm design elements to enhance reliability and performance.
Modern Service Pistols: Will Ponderous, Clumsy, Clunky, Pistols Make A Comeback?
The cherished Browning 1911 Pistol, while it still enjoys an ardent following, today represents a small and diminishing, minority.
Taurus Announce New 1911 Commander 9mm Now Shipping!
Taurus adds a new model to its popular 1911 Commander series with the introduction of the 1911 Commander 9mm Luger.
Cobalt Kinetics Sets Its Sights On The 1911 Pistol
Top-tier rifle manufacturer, Cobalt Kinetics, seems to be hanging up their rifles in order to bring a new line of pistols to market.
Ruger Announces Custom Shop SR1911 Competition in .45 Auto
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce the Ruger Custom Shop SR1911 Competition pistol chambered in .45 Auto.
This Day in History: North American Arms Obtains 1911 Contract
North American Arms received a contract to make 1911s, but WWI ended and their contract was cancelled before production began.
New Dan Wesson ECP Pistol – Concealable and Extremely Accurate
A new offering from Dan Wesson is the new DW ECP or Enhanced Compact Pistol.
Ed Brown Products Introduces the Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911
Ed Brown Products, Inc. is honored to once again be working with the Cooper family to release the 2019 Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911.
Alchemy Custom Weaponry Introduces New Prime Elite Model 1911
Alchemy Custom Weaponry (ACW), maker of handcrafted 1911s designed by master gunsmith Rob Schauland, is pleased to introduce the new Prime Elite model 1911 for 2019.
ZEV Technologies is proud to introduce the O.Z-9 Pistol
The O.Z-9 has the accuracy, control, and balance of a 1911, the reliability of a striker fired pistol, and is fully modular, allowing for grip changes and compatibility with Glock and ZEV parts.
Ed Brown Products Renews Collaboration with ZEV Technologies for 2019
The perfect marriage of ZEV’s unique styling with Ed Brown’s classic quality 1911, this new collaboration builds on the success of the prior year EB/ZEV pistol, and takes it to a new level.
Nighthawk Custom Releases the VIP Black 1911 Pistol
Nighthawk Custom, the manufacturer of the world’s finest custom made 1911’s, is proud to introduce the newest model of the VIP Series, the Nighthawk Custom VIP Black 1911.
Apex Announces Precision Made Performance Hammers for the 1911
Apex Tactical Specialties is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of its precision-made performance hammers for the 1911.
Springfield Armory Introduces the RO Elite 10mm
The Springfield Armory RO Elite series ups the ante in power with the introduction of its newest model in 10mm.
Brownells Adds Classic Custom 1911 to Retro Line
Brownells, in partnership with Ed Brown, has added the first handgun to its Retro line of firearms, releasing the BRN-1911, a 45 ACP semi-automatic pistol.
Remington Model 1911 R1 Limited Pistol Series, Built for Performance
Born of the same competitive spirit that set the Model 1911 apart from all others more than a century ago, the Remington Model 1911 R1 Limited is built for performance, match after match.
Auto-Ordnance Victory Girls 1911
The “Victory Girls” special edition 1911 from Auto Ordnance. Range test and review by GBGuns. Ful-mag+1, “What’s for Dinner,” and field-accuracy tested.
Pricing and How to Buy a Military Surplus CMP 1911 Pistol
The Secretary of the Army allowed only 8,000 1911s to be transferred to the CMP for sale and distribution this fiscal year. Some of those are anticipated to be unusual and worthy of being auctioned.
Springfield Armory Announces TRP 10mm RMR in 5” and 6”
Trijicon Optic Provides TRP with a Red-Dot for Fast Target Acquisition