Sometimes I just cannot go without re-posting the best of the internet. Created and posted by EverydayNoDaysOff, the gun-owner meme below gave us a belly-laugh. Irreverence at its best. What do you think TFB’rs? Accurate or completely off-kilter? Want to create [Read More…]
Schroeder Bauman impressed me after my factory tour. Their knowledge, service, and dedication to craft was laudable. Now with a pistol in hand and plenty of ammo, I headed out to the range. Was the American Defender good enough to turn a proclaimed [Read More…]
Now, before you roll your eyes at yet another 1911 manufacturer, I encourage you to hold the skepticism for just a moment. I’ll admit, when I arranged the factory visit I was interested, but not expecting anything out-of-this-world. By the time I left, I may [Read More…]
Sig Sauer just sent out a newsletter for a pretty awesome deal, if you buy one of their featured 1911s you’ll get a free 1911-22. OK, so it’s not actually buy a .45ACP 1911 and get a full .45ACP 1911 free. However the Sig 1911-22 retails for $419 and is a [Read More…]
Now we all love TFB for its motto “Firearms Not Politics,” and so I will stick to the factual details of these one-of-a-kind 1911s made by the folks at Cabot Guns. These are just too unique and have to be shown outside the confines of SHOT Show. On the left, [Read More…]
Rock River Arms is a company more well known for their AR-platform rifles, but at SHOT Show this year the company was showing off their polymer-framed 1911 pistol again. First displayed 2 years ago as a concept pistol, and possibly to determine market interest, it [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory, the online retailer, had two prototype 1911 pistols on display which they are producing in-house. Instead of trying to compete in the low-end market, these prototypes were match grade pistols with a high level of hand finishing. I asked the [Read More…]
Last May TFB reported the Magpul 1911 grips were coming, and thought they are on the market now, I’d yet to handle them. So I took the time to check them out at SHOT Show. I like the look of them, though not in love with the tiny Magpul logos as texture, but [Read More…]
Arsenal Firearms had their beautiful double barrel 1911 on display again this year at SHOT Show.
The 1911 needs no introduction. As the standard service pistol for the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, the 1911 served our country for a literal lifetime. This storied heritage of performance, in combination with the 1911’s ubiquity, translated to a [Read More…]
Recover Tactical is now taking pre-orders for their new CC3 1911 Grip. Made out of polymer composite and weighting in at 80 grams, the new CC3 grip is an easy to install universal fit two piece grip system that adds a 4.5 cm long rail to your 1911 pistol. MSRP on them [Read More…]
Maximus Arms is now selling a new 1911-style pistol that claims to have more than 80 different dimensional changes from Browning’s original design. The gun is made from 17-4PH stainless steel. According to Maximus, the Gladiator is the only pistol made with [Read More…]
Present Arms has developed a bushing wrench for the 1911 pistol designed specifically so that the recoil spring and plug does not shoot across the room (or into somebody’s eye) when you remove the bushing. This is a very simple idea, but it seems to work well. [Read More…]
American Tactical recently introduced the new GSG Target 1911 chambered in .22LR. American Tactical is the exclusive importer of the new GSG Target which features a new target-style wood grip, adjustable rear sight and magazine extension. As with other models of the GSG [Read More…]
It was bound to eventually happen, but I did not think it would be so soon. The company Solid Concepts has printed an entire 1911 pistol with a 3D laser metal sintering printer. What is more, the company has an FFL Manufacturing license and can print guns on behalf of [Read More…]
The GSG .22lr 1911 is a pretty neat pistol, unless you’re one of those purist who thinks John M. Browning’s gift to mankind should only be chambered in .45acp. That’s a topic for another post. With the rising cost of .45acp, .22lr versions of the 1911 [Read More…]
Browning sent out this teaser image of their upcoming 1911-22 Composite pistol. The Composite model, which features a polymer frame, will be offered alongside the standard aluminum-frame models. The new polymer version will weigh a couple of ounces less and have a [Read More…]
MAC has produced a video review on his Colt USMC M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Pistol. Apparently Colt is only producing eighty of these each month for the civilian market …
Wilson Combat recently debuted their new ETM HD/+P Magazine for the 1911 pistol. It features their exclusive stainless flatwire MAX magazine spring that’s up to 25% stronger than springs in standard 1911 magazines as well their stainless steel ETM magazine tube. [Read More…]
The Philippine 1911 maker Rock Island Armory has finally listened to their customer’s complaints, they’re finally getting rid of the large roll mark on the slides of their 1911 pistols. Instead of covering most of the left side of the slide they’ve [Read More…]
Over at AllOutdoor Oleg blogs about his experience teaching a new shooter using a Kimber Eclipse II pistol chambered in 10mm …. Recently, my friends and I taught a new shooter aged 17. In three hours, this slightly built girl went from shooting subsonic .22 from [Read More…]
AcuSport are the exclusive distributor of an AAC first branded Remington 1911 R1 / Tirant45 suppressor package. The package comes with a Pelican case, Tirant45 suppressor, two magazines and a Remington 1911 R1 with Grey VZ “Grenade” AAC logo grips, threaded [Read More…]
For the purists among you who rightly believe that a 1911 should have wood grips, Crimson Trace have added Cocobolo to their line up of wood-based grips, which also includes Rosewood and Walnut. Their new LG-917 laser grip has cocobolo side panels with a rubber [Read More…]
Auto Ordnance is bringing back the 1911TC pistol. The original Thompson Custom 1911TC was introduced in early 2008 and only 100 pistols were made. Auto Ordnance states the production numbers were so low because of the shift toward concealed carry pistols after the [Read More…]
In October, Steve posted information about the new FX 45 Titan Lightweight from American Tactical Imports. Since that time, the specs have slightly changed, but the price remains substantially the same: $597.95 US. Specifications: caliber: .45 ACP magazine [Read More…]
Iver Johnson Arms, Inc. is now selling a zombie-themed 1911 pistol. The Eagle LR Zombie is a .45 ACP handgun that has a special green and black slide and grip panels. The handgun is essentially the same as the company’s other light rail equipped 1911. This gun [Read More…]
If you need a cowboy-style rig for your 1911, Bianchi might have what you are looking for. The new Wild Clearwater holster and belt rig was designed specifically for the 1911 pistol. The entire rig is made of premium, full-grain leather. According to Bianchi, the [Read More…]
Coonan have unveiled a 5.7″ compensated barrel version of their .375 Magnum chambered 1911. With an extended barrel length to 5.7”, the Compensated Pistol is ideal for reduced recoil resulting in greater accuracy from a top-of-the-line performer. “The [Read More…]
The latest member of the Freedom Group announced a new series of 1911 grips at the recent SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Tapco is releasing several new grips for the venerable old pistol in their TimberSmith line. The grips are made of an engineered wooden laminate, and will [Read More…]
Rock Island Armory introduced several new guns at SHOT. Two caught my attention because of the number of readers expressing interest in a 1911 in 10mm. I must say I also have an interest in this caliber especially in a 1911. The first 10mm is the Tactical II pictured [Read More…]
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