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Sexy Supergrade: Roberts Defense SuperGrade 2-Tone (Giveaway)
Is there anything sexier than a hand-fitted, American-made 1911? Well, yes. Jessica Rabbit, for example. I know it’s a cartoon, but seriously. And don’t judge me too harshly; that movie came at an...
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S&W Launches M&P45 Shield M2.0 With Integrated Laser
Smith & Wesson is amping up its M&P Shield M2.0 series, launching a new M&P45 Shield M2.0 pistol that comes with an integrated Crimson Trace red or green laser. RELATED STORY EXCLUSIVE...
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Auto Ordnance Unveils Custom Case Hardened 1911 Pistol
Those interested in a beautiful and historical handgun should check out the Auto Ordnance Custom Case Hardened 1911. The Custom Case Hardened 1911 is a GI series 1911, in all of its original glory,...
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Smith & Wesson Brings Power to EDC With M&P 45 2.0 Compact Pistol
There are many shooters who believe self-defense begins with a “4” and ends with a “5.” However, they also want a compact pistol. Because of this Smith & Wesson has introduced the M&P 45 2.0...
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Davidson’s Gallery of Guns Unveils Special Edition NRA Ruger SR1911
Davidson’s Gallery of Guns has introduced a NRA-themed Ruger SR1911 handgun. RELATED STORY The Ruger Super Redhawk 10mm Offers Accuracy and Power Described in the press release as a “modern take on...
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Why Federal’s New Hydra-Shok Deep Ammunition Is Optimal for Defense
For years, Federal’s Hydra-Shok has been one of the most reliable expanding bullets on the market. However, not long ago Federal changed the design, bringing out Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition. Even...
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Transforming an Old Para P10 Pistol Into a New .45 ACP Workhorse
Back in 2004, I purchased a Para-Ordnance P10. The 1911 is my favorite pistol platform, and I naturally gravitate toward those with higher capacities because I want as much firepower as possible....
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Baltimore Police Arrest Drug Dealer With Vintage Luger Pistol
Everyday, the Baltimore police try to stop and catch criminals. Like every big city, police stay very busy trying to get guns off the streets. However, not very often do they come across a suspect with...
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Testing the SIG We the People .45 Against the CO2 Model
Sig Sauer has been raising the bar for handguns and airguns for years. Well, just three years for the latter, but the company has come further in those three years than some established airgun...
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FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Pistol
Shooters like the Shield so much that Smith & Wesson has now brought out the Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 pistol. Coming from the S&W Performance Center this gun contains...
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Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads
When Federal introduced its Syntech Ammunition line, the company claimed these rounds kept guns cleaner and reduced barrel wear. Now the company has expanded the line with three new Syntech loads —...
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Citadel Madagascar Offers Laser-Etched Custom Look on 1911
Over the years, companies have made 1911 pistols in a whole lot of ways and with many types of materials. In fact, shooters can purchase Damascus steel 1911s, and one company built a pair out of a...
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WATCH: The Kimber Rapide 1911 Combines Beauty, Function and Speed
The 1911 is one of the most popular pistols in the United States, and has been for more than 100 years. John Moses Browning designed this gun specifically for the .45 ACP round, which is very popular...
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Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .45 ACP and .40 S&W
Not long ago, Federal Premium released Hydra-Shok Deep loads in 9mm. Now, the company has expanded the ammunition line with .40 S&W and .45 ACP rounds. RELATED STORY Why Federal’s New Hydra-Shok...
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How to Roll Your Own Magnum Handloads and Boost Your Performance
We all love power. From pressing the gas pedal on a car for that extra burst of speed to cranking up the watts on a fine stereo, the adrenaline rush is there in an instant. When it comes to shooting,...
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Federal Changes Defensive Ammo With the New Syntech Defense
A few years ago, Federal Premium took ammunition in a new direction. Instead of using a copper jacket, the company coated a lead core bullet with a synthetic jacket for its Syntech ammunition. This new...
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Why One Gunwriter Carries (Mostly) a Kimber Ultra Carry in .45 ACP
When I obtained my first concealed-carry permit, I didn’t really own any handguns designed for everyday carry. I had big, full-size pistols and revolvers. But I was mostly getting it because my home...
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Speer Gold Dot G2 Self-Defense Ammunition Now Available to Civilians
A while ago, law enforcement officers obtained a new hollow-point round that performed extremely well in FBI protocols. Regular folks can get hold of this self-defense ammunition now that Speer Gold...
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Battle Royale: 3 Polymer 1911 Pistols Square Off in Hybrid Range Test
In the 1980s, an Austrian company popularized a semi-automatic pistol that utilized a frame and internal components made from polymer. Such a radical concept shook many handgun traditionalists to...
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GIVEAWAY: Win a Remington R1 1911 Pistol, a Versacarry Holster & Ammo
To really make the September/October 2019 “1911 edition” of Combat Handguns truly special, we had the Remington Custom Shop create a one-of-a-kind R1 Commander worthy of a gun giveaway. But that’s not...
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