The .45 ACP and 1911 pistol were developed with America’s experience in the Philippines in mind. The U.S. Army formally adopted the 1911 just in time for World War I.

The M1911 is more than a sidearm—it’s a symbol of American grit, serving from the trenches of WWI to the jungles of Vietnam. Known for its reliability and stopping power, it’s earned near-mythical ...

Reno Police are phasing out the gun that accidentally fired with both safeties on during last year's Reno Rodeo kick-off ...

The 1911 Backstory. This pistol was used by the U.S. Army for about 75 years. A variant of the M1911 is still by the U.S. Marine Corps. Back in 1911, ...

Two combat pistols ruled in different eras, though some units continued using their favorite. The M1911 is the OG pistol that’s been used in combat from 1911 well into the 2020s.

The Dan Wesson TCP (Tactical Carry Pistol) is a Commander-style 1911, a full-size “Government” length frame mated to a shorter slide and barrel.

The 1911 was the standard-issue sidearm of the U.S. military from 1911 to 1985. No other pistol has had an equivalent run. One would think that the interest in a sidearm would wane once it’s put out ...

Rock Island Auction Company will auction this pistol belt rig and 1911 Colt .45 automatic pistol carried by Marine Sgt. Arthur J. Kiely Jr., during the battle of Iwo Jima at the Premier Firearms ...

If 1911 pistols feel big and slippery in your hands, checkering on the front strap and main-spring housing can significantly improve the feel of the grip, as it did with the R1.

No 1911 pistol in 10mm is cheap, and the good ones typically cost more than a thousand bucks. Taylor’s & Company impressed us in our 2023 1911 test with their basic GI model in .45 ACP, and I was ...