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Advances in firearms are often slower and incremental in nature. Society changes but slowly and so do society’s tools. When the 1911 pistol was adopted for U.S. military use and then a generation later improved into the 1911A1, few could foresee the tremendous popularity of the type. The 1911 went from a fight-winning pistol to a handgun used in competition and which won every competition it entered. Read this article to learn how Ruger has made improvements on this standard.
Fans of Rock Island Armory’s 1911 handguns affectionately refer to their pistol of choice as ‘The Rock.’ This nickname is appropriate and valid. These are reliable handguns and if they do not win a beauty contest, well, we don’t call the 1911 ‘Old Ugly’ for nothing.
Developed around the turn of the century by the famed John Moses Browning for Colt’s Manufacturing Company, this gun was adopted as the official sidearm of the United States Army in 1911. Since then it has been updated, changed, and rechambered to be the most ubiquitous and versatile handgun in all of the US.
What is the best way for quick access to your 1911? Condition one. Don’t know what that it? Read more and I will tell you.
This week we look into the American classic cartridge, the .45 Automatic Colt Pistol. John Moses Browning, who some may…Read More >
We all have dream guns, ones we would buy if we happened to win the lottery, but what about guns…Read More >
Taking that first step into purchasing a firearm is a big decision. Once you commit to owning one, you are changing the dynamics of your entire household. Whether you are on the fence or you have decided to make that leap into being a gun owner, there are probably quite a few questions on the table. Knowing what kind of gun to buy is only part of the answer. There are also laws that limit where and how you can carry your weapon, as well as endless choices of ammunition to sort through. We thought we would take some of the guesswork out of buying your first gun and highlight some easy answers to tough questions.
I have owned guns since I was a child. My father handed me a .22 caliber rifle when I was…Read More >
A large majority of gun shoppers that we ship to are buying their guns to protect their homes. The ability…Read More >
The United States military had hundreds of weapons to face off with in Europe. By the time D-Day came, our…Read More >
