You can now order a surplus 1911 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program as the first batch of iconic pistols becomes available. Way back in November 2017, we reported that the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would be receiving up to 10,000 surplus 1911A1 pistols. [Read More…]
The Kahr Firearms Group includes Kahrs Arms, Auto Ordnance and Magnum Research and they have been introducing a lot of commemorative 1911 pistols as of late. Their newest additions are the “Squadron,” a case-hardened model, and the “Pledge.” All [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has introduced the Commander version of the Vickers Elite 1911 pistol. This shorter iteration of the Vickers Elite 1911 is designed for the concealed carry market. As you can expect from a Wilson Combat gun, this pistol is packed with a bunch of custom [Read More…]
Recently TFB was able to sit down with Rob from Cabot Arms and conduct an in-depth interview about the odd meteorite 1911 pair that they created, but also more about the founding the company itself. Nick C. was also present during this interview and was instrumental in [Read More…]
The subject of this article is not a firearm, but it is definitely something that many of you would love to have or at least learn about especially if you are a 1911 aficionado. This is actually a KickStarter crowdfunding project. It is called M1911-H Reloading Card [Read More…]
Remington have introduced a new competition pistol. Developed in collaboration with their team captain Travis Tomasie, the new pistol is a 1911 chambered in .40S&W. Tomasie, the captain of Remington’s shooing team, is a former member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship [Read More…]
Guncrafter Industries has released new 1911-style pistols called Hellcat X2. Although being based on the 1911 design, these pistols are fed from double stack magazines. Pistols with such layout are also known as 2011 pistols. Another key difference from the classic 1911 [Read More…]
Back in February, we reported that the Civilian Marksmanship Program had received their first batch of surplus 1911 pistols from the US Army. The CMP has been busy sorting and grading this batch of 8,000 pistols and are almost ready to begin sales. While theoretically [Read More…]
A TFB reader who hails from Denver, Colorado recently sent us several pictures of their 3-D printed pistol grips. Sounds mundane and boring, right?… Until you see the grips! These are not some primitive, Play-Doh looking grips that could have come from a [Read More…]
Ed Brown has announced the addition of the new Executive Commander pistol to their Elite series of custom 1911 pistols. The company has also updated the Kobra Carry pistol. Let’s take a quick look at each of these handguns. Ed Brown Executive Commander: As Ed [Read More…]
It was only two months ago that Kahr Arms Group announced their “We the People” Desert Eagle 1911 in collaboration with Outlaw Ordnance. The curb appeal was through the roof with the custom cerakoted finish and premium features. The joint ventures will [Read More…]
I was hoping that I would get to see some Chinese made guns at IWA. We do not get to see Chinese made guns in the US apart from some shotguns that are imported like the Catamount Fury and the saiga style shotguns imported recently by SDS Imports. China South [Read More…]
Following up their recent release of their first defensive pistol, the Titan Operator 1911, Atlas Gunworks have unveiled what they claim is “the ultimate competition pistol”, the Nemesis. The Nemesis is what Atlas describe as a “full custom 2011 in fit [Read More…]
The Kahr Arms Group has collaborated with Outlaw Ordnance to produce a limited run of a one-of-a-kind Desert Eagle 1911. This 1911 is emblazoned with a special cerakote finish, custom features and is being dubbed the “We The People” Desert Eagle 1911 CSS. [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has received the first batch of surplus 1911 pistols. As directed by the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed back in November, the US Army has transfered a consignment of 8,000 pistols to the CMP. In an update [Read More…]
Cabot Guns has released another masterpiece for 2018 called The Icon. Its elegance is in its incredible simplicity. The Icon has no slide serrations and no markings on the slide which combined with the smooth grip and the beautiful grey color make this gun a [Read More…]
SHOT show always boasts a wide assortment of new gear, with 2018 being no exception. Visiting the Nighthawk booth a particular pistol stood out with its new collaboration between Nighthawk, Hillbilly 223, and Agency Arms. These companies came together to produce the [Read More…]
Double Alpha Equipment from The Netherlands have released Ambidextrous Safeties with Shields for the 1911/2011 pistols. They are made out of stainless-steel with state-of-the-art Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology, and designed for use on any 2011 or 1911 pistol. [Read More…]
Vermont-based Atlas Gunworks have unveiled their new tactical 9x19mm 1911, the Titan Operator. Unlike Atlas’s line of competition 1911s, the Titan Operator is said to be optimised for duty and carry. According too Atlas’ press release the Titan Operator [Read More…]
A company you may have not heard of, but have absolutely seen their work in numerous films for decades is Independent Studio Services (ISS). This 3rd generation, family business got its start in 1977 by the way of Greg Bilson, Sr and the family business is making [Read More…]
At SHOT Show’s 2018 Industry Day at the Range, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop speaks with Gina, CMP South General Manager. Updates include 1911 sales status, incoming Philippine Garands, incoming Turkish Garands, and the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega County, Alabama. A very special [Read More…]
At a time when some manufacturers are creating cheaper “throw-away” pistols and rifles, one company happily creates a 1911 with an $85,000 pricetag. When some “new” firearms are churned out on a seemingly weekly basis, one company takes a full [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has been very busy in the last few months pumping out multiple new firearms for consumers. Everything from a small, carry pistol like the 911 .380 ACP up to the thunderous TRP Operator 10mm. We at TFB have been on top of Springfield Armory’s [Read More…]
As we are now merely days away from SHOT Show 2018, Taurus has begun to slowly leak more and more of their new firearms. We previously covered their announcement of a 1911 Commander model with a 4.2″ barrel. Now Taurus has announced a 1911 Officer model that has a [Read More…]
I was a the shooting range last weekend (I hope you were too!) My Glock 17 Gen 4 with a Shield RMS Sight still attracts a lot attention and seems to inspire people as IPSC Production Optics is now on trial, and competitors are looking for a way to enter with the [Read More…]
Taurus has had radio silence in regards to announcing new products leading up to SHOT Show 2018 thus far. It’s almost industry protocol nowadays to leak, if not publicly announce, your new wares before letting the media and public fondle them at SHOT. In a very [Read More…]
Ed Brown Products has teamed up with trigger specialists ZEV Technologies to launch a new 9x19mm 1911. Building on their FX1 the new pistol has an edgier, more aggressive aesthetic. The long-established Missouri-based custom 1911 builders have collaborated with ZEV to [Read More…]
Last week, Miles V and I got a chance to check out Cabot Guns. They are only 40 minutes from my house. Nestled in a corner of the Penn United Technologies building across the street from the Lernerville Speedway is a treasure trove of high end 1911s made of some really [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom announced an upgrade to the Ladyhawk line of 1911 pistols. It is called the Ladyhawk 2.0 and is the first of several new pistols for 2018. The Ladyhawk 2.0 is a 1911 style pistol that is being offered in both 9mm and .45 ACP. According to the company, [Read More…]
Republic Forge, a Perryton, Texas-based manufacturer of 1911s in various configurations has recently announced that the company has transferred ownership to an undisclosed private equity group. Along with the transfer of ownership, Republic Forge is also moving to the [Read More…]
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