
What are 80% Lower Receivers?
Learn what exactly is this 80% receiver you keep hearing about, it's legal implications, and some examples you can purchase.

Learn what exactly is this 80% receiver you keep hearing about, it's legal implications, and some examples you can purchase.
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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.
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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!
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Want a silky smooth 1911 slide? We cover our favorite technique to break in your 1911 slide and frame.

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!

One of the most fun guns we've ever shot! See how we review the Colt 1911 .22LR in terms of reliability, cost, shootability, upgrades, and more.

Quickly learn 1911 disassembly, cleaning, and lubing. Plus how to detail strip it and put it all back together again.

Learn how to tune up your 1911 for a lower trigger pull. You can expect to lower .5 lbs with just some minor polishing of trigger components.

Learn how to adjust the pretravel and overtravel on your 1911 trigger to lower the slack before the break and reduce reset distance.

Learn how to quickly install and fit a new 1911 trigger with tons of pictures, tips, and links to necessary tools.