** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The 9 mm 1911 pistol has been ...

In 2014, the Marine Corps placed an order for twelve thousand Close Quarter Battle Pistols (M45A1). The M45A1 is a 1911A1 built by Colt Defense with modifications, including a Picatinny accessory rail ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Since this is a 1911 priced in the $400 to $500 range, it’s safe to say that it’s not going to be as nice as higher priced G.I style 1911s such as from Springfield or ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Hot on the heels of showcasing its ...

Following a commendable term of service, from the Philippine-American War through World War I, John Moses Browning’s M1911 pistol was due for some upgrades. So, in 1926, the Army Ordnance Department ...

Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared to, the Taurus 1911 offers officers one of the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. Starting with our own ...

Double-stack 1911 pistols in 9mm have been gaining momentum in the handgun market and this new model from Military Armament Corporation hopes to capitalize on that. One factor that previously kept ...

Fans of 10mm pistols have nothing if not choices in today’s market, and manufacturers have introduced many new models over the past few years. Though many of these are high-capacity polymer pistols, ...

Pistols like this 1970s-era 1911 handgun could soon be available to private purchasers as part of 8,000 surplus guns being sold through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. (Photo: U.S. Archives) ...