Tag: 1911-Type Pistols

Patrol

SHOT Show 2023: Bullpups, 1911s, and More at Industry Day at the Range

During Industry Day at the Range I tried the Hellion , Springfield Armory’s .556 bullpup design. It shoulders and feels balanced during fire, and packs a lot of capability into a package that is just 28.85 inches overall in length.

January 16, 2023

Weapons

Custom SIG Pistol from Criminal Minds Now in NRA Museum

At the grand re-opening of the National Firearms Museum's Hollywood Gun Exhibit, Criminal Minds star Joe Mantegna officially placed a SIG Sauer 1911 pistol, identical to the pistol used by his character, into the exhibit.

July 25, 2018

Weapons

Springfield Armory Introduces TRP 10mm RMR

The new Springfield Armory TRP 10mm RMR comes in two models, both of which are now available with a Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) sight specifically milled into the slide of what Springfield Armory calls its most elite production 1911.

May 7, 2018

Editor's Notes

SHOT Show 2018 Part 1

After attending SHOT 2018 in Las Vegas this week, I've compiled a collection of fireams that caught my eye and that I think you'll be interested in, too.

January 26, 2018

Weapons

Taurus USA Introduces New 1911 Officer Model

The Taurus 1911 Officer model in .45 ACP is perfect for personal protection or off-duty carry. This concealable 6+1 round pistol is designed to offer reliable carry with an affordable pricetag.

January 21, 2018

Weapons

SHOT Show 2017: Streamlight Introduces TLR-6 For Non-Rail 1911 Firearms

Streamlight Inc. has introduced a TLR-6 weapon light for use with non-rail 1911 firearms featuring both a light and an integrated red aiming laser.

January 18, 2017

Patrol

Magnum Research Introduces 3 New Desert Eagle 1911 Models

Magnum Research Inc. (MRI), a U.S.-based manufacturer of firearms, has introduced three new models to the Desert Eagle 1911 product line. The popular Desert Eagle 1911G, 1911C and 1911U are now also offered in stainless steel.

November 14, 2014

Weapons

Magnum Research Offers New Ultra-Compact 1911

The newest 1911 from USA-based Magnum Research is a smaller, ultra-compact, ultra-light concealed carry firearm in a .45 ACP caliber called theDE1911U, Undercover model.

December 8, 2013

Weapons

Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 Pistols

S&W's Performance Center pistols are carefully assembled from the finest components, using all of the traditional skills of the custom gunsmith. The results are handguns that are not only distinctive and attractive, but are eminently shootable and capable of extreme accuracy.

February 24, 2013

Weapons

S&W's Performance 1911s

Smith & Wesson's Performance Center SW1911 and Round Butt SW1911 merge classic 1911 design with contemporary engineering to create a full-size pistol with a lighter-weight frame. Read Paul Scarlata's full "Arsenal" review of the pistols. Photos courtesy of Paul Budde.

February 19, 2013

Weapons

MAC 1911 Bobcut Pistols Arrive In U.S. Market

The MAC 1911 Bobcut model, which will be available with a deep blue or hard chrome finish, is a single-action, semi-auto compact pistol. The pistol accommodates 8+1 .45 ACP rounds.

January 1, 2013

Weapons

Arsenal To Distribute Double-Barrel 1911 In January

Arsenal Firearms has gained federal approval for its AF2011-A1 double-barrel 1911 pistol and plans to begin distributing the unique weapon in January.

November 29, 2012