New for 2023, Kimber has introduced a double stack optics ready 9mm 1911. The new KD9SC is high capacity alloy framed 1911, with an optics plate system that accepts multiple patterns of red dots including the Holosun K optics. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is [Read More…]
While Israeli-based Bul Armory manufactures a number of other guns, what many shooters probably associate them most closely with is their lineup of 1911s. The company’s current catalogue features nearly two dozen models based on John Moses Browning’s [Read More…]
The world of 2011s has exploded over the last few years. It seems to be the latest firearm for every company to release as a new and exciting variant. Recently, Springfield Armory came out with an offering known as the Prodigy. People went crazy over the new Prodigy for [Read More…]
As an addition to their 1911 family of pistols, Taylor’s & Company has released a full-sized tactical model in 10mm Auto. The pistol has a parkerized finish and features a combat hammer, skeletonized trigger, ambidextrous safety and an extended beaver tail. [Read More…]
11 Not only have Vudoo Gun Works entered the centerfire precision rifle market with the brand new Morpheus but they also now offer a line of 1911 and 2011 pistols. The recently introduced Mobius 1911 line will soon be joined by the Priest 2011. It’s not often that [Read More…]
There have been more than a few attempts made to modernize the venerable 1911 over the years. While the inimitable John Moses Browning’s 111-year-old original design has a veritable host of fanatical adherents who display no compunction in declaring that the 1911 needs no updating as it is the [Read More…]
This year at Shot Show Industry Day at the Range, Savage brought their new 1911 pistols in 3 different trims both with and without rails, and with Black Nitride, Stainless and two-tone schemes. Savage Also brought out their new A22 takedown and their carbon barreled [Read More…]
One of the many new products at the SHOT Show industry range day was the Military Armament Corporation JSOC 1911. This 5″ Government model 1911 is a call back to the older styles of done up 1911s with modern machining processes and materials. Specs Chambered in 45 [Read More…]
The 1911 platform is still alive and kicking over 100 years later and has actually seen a lot of attention in 2022 with several major firearms companies putting their own various types of 1911 pistols into the bin for customers to choose from. Joining the 1911 game for [Read More…]
SK Customs is now shipping a full-sized Colt Classic 1911 Series 70 in .38 Super, which comes in a high-polished stainless steel frame, slide and accents. The magazine release is gold-plated and high polished. If you study the images you can see the Māori culture HAKA [Read More…]
The Colt CZ group is releasing what could be described as the best of two worlds. Tribute to Legends is what they chose to call their set of limited edition, hand-engraved Colt 1911 and CZ 75. This is a commemoration of last year’s merger between Colt and Česká [Read More…]
Bronze PVD finish isn’t common in the firearms world, but this Limited-Edition Dan Wesson Heirloom 1911 in .45 ACP has it! Only a limited number of the Heirloom 2022 pistols will be made, and some of the features include ‘Heirloom’ engraved on the steel frame [Read More…]
In a product twist that I would have never seen coming, Vudoo Gun Works has just announced the Möbius 1911 chambered in either .45 ACP or 9mm. This is the first departure into handguns for the precision rimfire rifle company, but if they stay true to form, the quality [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Luke C is visiting Nighthawk Custom to get the scoop on the Nighthawk Custom Delegate, Nighthawk’s newest 1911. It’s a very slim, concealed carry oriented 1911 built for 9mm to the Nighthawk standard. Check out today’s video for more details. [Read More…]
Stand-off devices for handguns are frame-mounted parts that form a shield in front of the muzzle to prevent the action from going out of battery when the muzzle of the gun is pressed against the target. There are multiple different stand-off devices for the most popular [Read More…]
Cabot Leviathan is the latest masterpiece added to the Cabot Guns OAK (One of a Kind) Collection of deluxe 1911 pistols. Like many other previously released OAK Collection pistols, the Cabot Leviathan is also made with the unique Damascus steel created by metal artist [Read More…]
SK Guns/SK Customs has just announced its second edition in the Mexican War of Independence series of firearms. In the first edition, SK Customs presented their customers with The Emperor 1911 custom pistol which featured a sleek, dark high polish finish for the frame [Read More…]
Tisas has just announced its latest offering to the 1911 market with the introduction of its new 9mm 1911 Stingray Carry Pistol. This new carry-focused 1911 pistol comes standard with a bunch of great features at a price that makes it affordable for virtually anyone who [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is gearing up to release another batch of US military surplus 1911 pistols. Round 3 began on September 1 and runs through September 30. The CMP 1911 program differs from traditional CMP rifle purchases but does have similar eligibility [Read More…]
If handgun competitions on the weekends with a 2011 pistol is your jam, then Springfield Armory has announced a new offering to wet your whistle. Today, they have unveiled their new 1911 DS Prodigy AOS. This is a double-stack 1911-style handgun with an Agency Optic [Read More…]
1911 pistols, as old and outdated as they’re, still have a solid foothold within the firearms community. The combination of historical reference, elegant design, and familiar performance is what makes 1911s popular to this day. Knoxville TN based importer Tisas [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 154th 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…]
SK Customs is well known for producing highly stylized and customized handguns generally honoring or venerating a particular group of people or individuals who have had a great impact on history. Their latest project is the new Limited Edition Purple Heart Commemorative [Read More…]
When it comes to the more affordable side of civilian reproductions of classic firearms, few names are as well known as Tisas, a Turkish firearms manufacturer with a US branch in Knoxville, TN. Tisas is proud to introduce their new walnut gripped 1911A1 pistols. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tackles the Glock vs 1911 question. This isn’t the first time or the last time that a “Glock or 1911” video has been or is going to be on YouTube, but it’s definitely the best time. This video features renowned instructor and 1911 guru [Read More…]
In commemoration of their 45th anniversary, Wilson Combat has released limited edition CQB 1911 pistols that have classic features from the times when the company was just established. Particularly, old-school features seen in these retro pistols include an upswept [Read More…]
Today is the National Moon Day! 53 years ago, on July 20, 1969, the Lunar Module Eagle of Apollo 11 spaceflight landed on the surface of Earth’s only natural satellite. A little over six hours after the landing (which was already July 21st UTC), Neil Armstrong, the [Read More…]
Tisas USA has just introduced their new D10 1911 pistol, which, as the name suggests, is chambered in 10mm Auto. Tisas’ D10 brings their 1911 line up to 13 different models, with the D10 as their only two-toned finish and fully adjustable rear sight model. The [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 146th 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…]
Welcome everyone to the 145th 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…]