Category 1911

There's so many 1911's out there...how do you choose? We cover the 10 best 1911 pistols and features PLUS our personal picks for each price range. (Read)

Looking for a concealed carry 1911? We hands-on review the Springfield 1911 EMP in 9mm. Complete with videos, possible upgrades, reliability, and more. (Read)

Learn what exactly is this 80% receiver you keep hearing about, it's legal implications, and some examples you can purchase. (Read)

Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top 7 picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP. (Read)

Want the best .45 ACP ammo for home defense? We cover FBI tests that cover penetration and expansion. Plus our favorite picks for range and plinking ammo to save you money. (Read)

Is Ruger's SR1911 worthy of the 1911 name? We hands-on review it for reliability, shootability, ergonomics, and worth-it-ness. See what we find out! (Read)

When you think 1911, you think 230+ grains of .45 caliber Americana. But what if you want that classic 1911 styling and shootability, but in a softer-shooting (and cheaper) flavor? These 9mm 1911's are for you. (Read)

Looking at getting a Kimber Warrior 1911? We have a review years in the making where we cover accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, pricing, and more. (Read)

The 1911 was designed in .45 ACP, but when you need more power than what .45 can deliver - you need 10mm. Learn about why and what 1911s in 10mm we like most! (Read)

As American as apple pie, the 1911 is a classic and outstanding firearm. Find out the best affordable 1911 that fits your budget. (Read)

Firearms advancement comes down to power, speed, weight, and accuracy. Every once in a while an invention changes the world. It doesn't happen often and it normally isn't recognized for it until decades later. Well, here are four guns that changed the world of firearms. (Read)

Are Rock Island Armory's 1911s cheap but still good? Find out now as we go over fit, feel, accuracy, reliability, and more in this review. (Read)

The crucible of WWII produced some of the most enduring and interesting firearm designs. Here are some of the very best that you can still buy, (Read)

See what we think of the Taurus PT 1911...entry-level 1911 with tons of great features. We'll cover reliability, shootability, pricing, upgrades, and more. (Read)