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Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 Review

September 7, 2022 By Eve Flanigan

Earlier this year, Springfield Armory released a new variant of its unique 1911, the Emissary. This new gun is a 9mm, commander-size gun with a 4.25-inch barrel. Like its stablemates in the Emissary barn, this latest edition has a lot to offer for the 1911 aficionado.  This and others in the Emissary series are striking […]

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Detonics Combat Master Review and History

August 3, 2021 By Joe Roberts

In the history of firearms, there are names that are instantly recognizable to most people, whether they are movie fans, historians, or full on gun-nuts like yours truly. The Colt Peacemaker, ’73 Winchester, Smith and Wesson Model 29, and the 1911 or Old Slabsides. The 1911 or Colt, Government Model is well known to many […]

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38 Super Ballistics Charts and Cartridge Guide

July 19, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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The 38 Super Auto is a cartridge with a lot of mystery surrounding it. Folks are often confused by the names given to calibers because the names don’t necessarily make an accurate representation of what that ammunition actually is. Such is the case with any handgun ammo that has a 3 and an 8 in […]

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Springfield Armory EMP 1911 Review

July 6, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Springfield Armory EMP 1911 Review Update to the original review, published on May 29, 2019. I recently brought the Springfield Armory EMP 4 to the range after a long hiatus. My goal was to shoot it one last time before freeing up some much needed gun safe space. It’s never a good idea to go […]

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The 5 Best 80% Guns You Can Build At Home

May 15, 2021 By Travis Pike

Assembling an AR is fun, but if it’s starting to lack the challenge it used to you should consider building a gun from the ground up. Building a gun goes a bit beyond just assembling your standard AR. Starting with a blank block of aluminum is a bit intimidating, so why not start with something […]

Filed Under: AR-15, Best Of Lists Tagged With: 1911, 80% lowers, ar-15, building guns, glock, guns

Nighthawk Custom 1911 Drop-in Trigger System Review

February 28, 2020 By Joe Roberts

I have a well documented love of the M1911/A1 pistol. I have loved the platform since my pre-teen years and have written of my first firearm love several times. It is, in my opinion, one of the finest firearms designs ever put on paper and into production. The 1911 has been used by several generations […]

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Nighthawk’s New Drop In 1911 Trigger

January 25, 2020 By Joshua Gillem

While out at SHOT Show 2020, I can say that this was truly a year of innovation. It may not have seemed like it to some, but there were some truly innovative products there this year, if you knew where to look. One of our favorites is something that, to our knowledge, has never before […]

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Browning’s History

May 11, 2019 By GunnersDen

John Moses Browning: John was born in Ogden, Utah, and was an American firearms designer who developed many varieties of firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are still in use around the world. He is the most important figure in the development of modern automatic and semi-automatic firearms and is credited with 128 […]

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38 Super Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 Review

March 21, 2018 By Joe Roberts

Dan Wesson History: Dan Wesson is a company founded by Daniel B. Wesson II, the great-grandson of one of the founders of Smith and Wesson. In 1963 when Smith & Wesson was purchased by the Bangor-Punta Manufacturing Concern, Dan Wesson left the company with the intent of manufacturing high quality revolvers. In 1968 Dan Wesson […]

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Gun Review: Zenith Firearms Tisas 1911 In .45 ACP

June 26, 2017 By Joshua Gillem

Zenith Firearms Tisas 1911

In a moment, we’re going to talk in depth about the Zenith Firearms Tisas 1911 in .45 ACP. But first, let’s pay homage to the guns that brought all of this about: The M1911: One of my favorites, and to me one of the best pistols ever made, is the 1911 platform. Yes, yes, I […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, Gun Reviews Tagged With: .45acp, 1911, 1911 pistol review, concealed carry, gun, handgun reviews, pc1911, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle, tisas 1911, zenith firearms

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