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One of the most popular offerings from Springfield Armory has undoubtedly been the Prodigy!The DS Prodigy™ from Springfield Armory takes the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with double-stack capacity and a performance-driven feature set. Reconfigured around a double-stack magazine, the DS Prodigy’s polymer grip module mounts to its forged steel frame offering capacities of...

With an AOS mounting system that delivers the shootability of a 1911 with the capacity of a double-stack magazine, it's a gun that can run as fast as you can!

Alpha Foxtrot is based out of Duluth, Georgia, and they’re making a really nice line of 1911s. But one of the things about this particular 1911 is the DLC coating—or diamond-like carbon finishing. It gives it a really smooth finish, it gives it a lot of lubricity, and yet it gives it a lot of...

Springfield Emissary 4.25″ 1911 Review 1911 has been around since 1911 and served the US military up until 1985. In all the major wars, it proved itself to be an excellent combat sidearm, and it’s as popular today as it ever has been. One of the caveats though, is the most popular caliber for 1911,...

The Colt 1911 was designed in 1911 and it served the US military until 1985. It’s a proven design and a lot of that has to do with the caliber. It has a lot of knockdown power, even though it’s limited to seven rounds during military times, but you can get the eight round magazines...

My love affair with 1911s began in my youth when I was shown a classic WWII Springfield. It simply felt like magic in my hands. From that day on I have had a passion for these classic guns. Fast forward a bit and I now have the glorious opportunity to shoot and review many of...

Bul Armory is a 1911 manufacturer out of Israel, and they have really gained a reputation for making excellent 1911s—especially for the money. Today we have one of the 1911 Commander versions. This is a 4.25 inch barrel, it is in 9mm, and 9mm is now the number one caliber for a 1911. It’s surpassed...

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When it comes to the Colt 1911, it’s the original. Ever since 1911, Colt has been making really high quality 1911s, serving all the way through all the major wars that we’ve seen over the past century plus for 110 years. It’s just one of those firearms that has a lot of mystique about it,...

The Ronin EMP combines the popular features of the Ronin series with the patented CCW-ready modifications that made the Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) the smallest 1911 in the world. The patented EMP design stands apart in the 1911 market, having been specifically engineered around the 9mm cartridge. The reduced-size frame and 3” barrel gives you...

The 1911 is just as popular today as it ever has been and it’s just one of those iconic firearms served with the US military from 1911 to 1985, and are still being used today in a lot of special forces applications. This is a favorite for competitive shooters, and it’s just one of those...

Springfield Armory is proud to announce the newest edition to their award-winning family of 1911’s: the Emissary. Built on a durable foundation of forged steel in its barrel, slide and frame, the Emissary offers a defensive pistol with an air of custom refinement. It bridges defensive and custom pistols delivering a bold and capable addition...

John Moses Browning designed the 1911 and for the past 110 years, this firearm design has proven itself on the battlefield, in self-defense situations and on the range as a very accurate firearm. 1911s are more popular today than they ever have been and a lot of upgrades have been made. But one of the...

The Charles Daly Field Grade 1911 is made in Italy by Brixia and imported by Chiappa Firearms. The 1911 has been an American favorite for over one hundred ten years. Used by the US military from 1911 to 1985, and beyond, its popularity now is bigger than it’s ever been. Today, we take a look...

The Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin Operator in 10mm – feel the power! Adding to the 45 ACP and 9mm Ronin series, the 10mm takes it to a whole new level. Springfield Armory got it start in 1974 producing 1911s. All made in the USA, their 1911s are some of the best on the market, and...

The Ronin, featuring the forged frame and slide that sets Springfield Armory‘s pistols apart from their competitors’ cast models, is ready to be your favorite firearm right out of the box. The pistol features a two-tone finish and a hot salt bluing treatment, making it not only one of the most reliable and functional firearms...

Straight from the SHOT Show floor – NEW Kimber Pistols for 2020: Kimber Rapide Black Ice, K6s Revolver and Kimber EVO SP Kimber Rapide Black Ice 1911 A truly unique 1911 with stepped cocking serrations, slide lightening cuts for faster lock time, striking two-tone Kimpro finish and DLC coated barrel for extreme durability. Equipped with...

We hit up the American Classic booth at SHOT Show to see about their new 1911 offerings for 2020. Classic 1911s with plenty of fit and finish. But what will seal the deal is its performance. Tight. Accurate. Iconic. And very easy to shoot. Get your hands on an American Classic and get your hands...

Nighthawk Custom debuted its Drop-In Trigger System (DTS) at SHOT Show 2020 –  a true drop-in part that offers shooters a high-quality trigger job that can be installed in the time it takes to complete the routine cleaning of a 1911. The crisp, clean break of a quality trigger job installed right at home by...