Alchemy Custom Weaponry announced the first gun of their “Restomod” series, a throwback to the 1911 used by MEUSOC in the 1990s. This limited edition pistol marries the features of those classic pistols with state-of-the-art manufacturing and materials. [Read More…]
You can now enhance your 1911 pistols with Ed Brown‘s Flat Wire Recoil System. This new set features a durable stainless steel guide rod paired with a long-lasting chrome silicon flat wire spring and plug. According to Ed Brown, this upgrade will increase the [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! In this ongoing series, we discuss anything and everything rimfire! Last week we heard from fellow TFB Writer Doug E as he discussed the futuristic-looking Beretta U22 NEOS pistol. Like a lot of other [Read More…]
If you have some of that love for “Two World Wars” and one of John Moses Browning’s most popular firearms in history, then there is some good news coming from Galco that you will enjoy. The Galco Triton 3.0 Kydex IWB (Inside-the-Waistband) 5″ [Read More…]
The R3D 2.0 lineup expands, with XS Sights now offering these night sights for three 1911-pattern pistols with five-inch barrels.
Springfield Armory has announced that they will now be offering their Emissary 1911 in an All-Black variant for those who want to invigorate those Dark Knight or Punisher vibes. These All-Black Emissary 1911s still carry a forged steel frame and slide with now a black [Read More…]
Join James Reeves as he takes you through a journey at IWA 2024, straight from the heart of the action. In this episode, James sits down with the prestigious Italian firearms manufacturer, Tanfoglio, to discuss their latest innovation in the world of high-end 1911 pistols. Get up close and personal [Read More…]
Watchtower Firearms is a new gun company that emerged out of Texas in 2023. The brand name is an homage to the US military forces who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II’s Guadalcanal Campaign, which was codenamed Operation Watchtower. Among other [Read More…]
The CMP and Tisas team up for a new series of retro-styled 1911A1 pistols, with retro mil-surp looks. These will be sold by the CMP to the public.
For more than half a century, Ed Brown has been in the business of improving guns. While the man himself retired in 2010, after many years of work on a variety of guns with a particular specialization in high-end 1911s, the company is still going strong under the care [Read More…]
Tisas USA and SDS Imports have just announced a safety recall is in effect for five Tisas 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP and 10mm Auto. The announcement states that pistols within specific serial number ranges could potentially have the hammer follow the slide [Read More…]
James Reeves visits Kimber at SHOT Show 2024 to see their newest 1911-style pistol, the Kimber KDS9c. Per Kimber: The NEW KDS9c from Kimber is a testament to over 4 decades of the highest level of firearms manufacturing. The KDS9c was built from the ground up as a personal protection masterpiece. [Read More…]
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In an exciting reveal at the 2024 SHOT Show, Kimber unveiled its latest product, the KDS9C Double Stack 9mm 1911, a modern retelling of the classic model 1911. The new incarnation is a departure from the traditional single stack 1911, offering a double stack model with [Read More…]
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AT SHOT Show 2024, TNW Firearms unveiled a couple of exciting new offerings – the Aero 1911 ASR carbine in .45 ACP and the Aero Survival Rifle LTE in 9x19mm. The Aero 1911 ASR is designed to accommodate the popular .45 ACP cartridge and takes 1911 magazines, unlike [Read More…]
At the SHOT Show 2024, Bersa took a significant step into the classic firearms arena by unveiling its new 1911 lineup, consisting of six new models. All these fresh entries to the market are government models, boasting the traditional 5-inch barrel size favored by many [Read More…]
The Military Armament Corporation of today, or MAC, is a Knoxville, TN-based operation currently offering a selection of shotguns, handguns, and two models of MP5 clones, as well as a handful of other related products. This is differentiated from the same-named 1970s [Read More…]
According to Tisas USA, no one has produced a true replica of the issue M1911A1, but that is going to change with the introduction of their museum-grade 1911A1 replica. The model is made to be an accurate reproduction of the WWII-issued 1911 Remington Rand 1943-1945, [Read More…]
How does a 1911 double stack designed for the best performance in low-light environments sound? If you’re in the market, the Night Stalker 1911 DS from Tisas USA might prove to be exactly what you’re looking for. You’re going to aim through tritium [Read More…]
Based off of the original WWII-issued Remington Rand M1911A1 pistol, the new Tisas AS or “Armed Services” museum-grade 1911 pistol is Tisas USA’s love letter to the classic war-era 1911 pistol. The Tisas AS features the original type E solid hammer, [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger, & Company was founded by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in 1949, using a small rented machine shop in Southport, Connecticut. Since launching their first pistol 75 years ago, the .22-caliber “Ruger Standard” which led to a [Read More…]
Join us in this comprehensive review of the Jacob Grey TWC-9, a pistol that sets new standards in the firearm industry. In this video, we take an in-depth look at the craftsmanship, design, and performance features that make the TWC-9 a standout choice for gun enthusiasts. From its aerospace-grade [Read More…]
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of another amazing project by Cabot Guns dubbed the Iron Quilt. This pair of .45 ACP 1911 pistols is built with the use of mosaic Damascus steel created by Robert Eggerling. The Damascus steel patterns resemble [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at Watchtower Firearms speaking with them about their new double stack 1911/2011 style pistol. This model is a collaboration with @PewView and is (almost) literally guaranteed to be the smoothest 2011 at the show. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at TriggrCon 2023 talking to the guys from SDS Imports about their new range of Tisas 1911s. From budget reproduction USGI 1911s to tricked-out and Wicked-out 9mm 1911s, Tisas is bringing a handful of new models to the USA. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO [Read More…]
Last year I had the opportunity to visit the John M. Browning Museum in Ogden, Utah and I was thrilled to see Browning’s hammerless 1911 prototype on display. Very little has been written about the development of this particular pistol. The pistol is briefly [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many different types of guns, gear, and shooting sports! Last week we took a look at Springfield’s new 2020 Rimfire rifles which [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 199th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
In the world of 1911s, tradition and quality are the topics most fans talk about when looking for a high-quality 1911. Last year, I reviewed the Dan Wesson Specialist stainless model chambered in 9mm. Recently Dan Wesson came out with a new optics-ready model for their [Read More…]
Lately, 9mm 2011s have become all the rage for EDC. Just look at the Springfield Prodigy and Staccato line of pistols. Well, Alpha Foxtrot has come out with their own take on an EDC conceal carry they call the 1911-S15. It has a secret, it can take Glock magazines! More [Read More…]
Ed Brown Products specializes in anything and everything 1911. While they started out manufacturing some of the best high-end custom 1911 pistols in the nation, they’ve evolved to become a supplier of not just the guns, but pretty much every part and accessory you [Read More…]
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