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Originally designed to be used from horseback, the 1911 firearm proved successful during the last cavalry charge in 1916 Mexico. You can carry this traditional sidearm cocked and locked, but do you know why? Read this article and range report to learn why.
Every year, SHOT Show exhibitors and industry periodicals let us know about the new guns. Many of these are offered…Read More >
A question that comes up around gun shops is, “Who still uses the .38 Super, if anyone?” I am one…Read More >
Someone once said, you either “get” the 1911 or you don’t. I suppose that is true, and I want you…Read More >
If you’re a 1911 fan, and want to enjoy shooting something different, you’ll like the Rock Island XTM-22 .22 Magnum…Read More >
For most of my working life, I’ve been an instructor in some field of endeavor — riding instructor, flight instructor,…Read More >
The handgun under review is a burly and reliable .357 Magnum double-action revolver. A bit of background is necessary. Rock…Read More >
From basic budget models to high-end custom pistols, there’s no shortage of options in the 1911 handgun world. I’m a…Read More >
Rock Island Armory (RIA), with factories in the Philippines and a stateside business center in Pahrump, Nevada, shook up the…Read More >
Everyone in the defense-minded world has an opinion on what the best home-defense gun is. That’s not what we will…Read More >