The SR1911 Competition from Ruger’s Custom Shop arrives in a rugged padded case with two magazines tuned to the gun and a certificate of authenticity signed by Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. The pistol features a hand-fitted slide, frame and barrel as well as precision internals. This .45...
New to Sig Sauer’s lineup this year is the Spartan II. Cosmetically, it’s like nothing else I have ever handled. It features a tough “Distressed Coyote” finish on the stainless steel slide and frame along with “Molon Labe” (in Greek letters) and a Spartan helmet emblazoned on the slide....
The Nighthawk Trooper is available with a variety of finishes and options. Our test .45 ACP pistol featured a forged stainless steel frame and slide as well as a match-grade barrel and bushing made from the same material. Cosmetically, the gun was flawless with a soft satin finish and...
Kimber’s new Rapide is a distinctive .45 ACP pistol. With its titanium-nitride-coated, stainless steel, match-grade barrel, stepped cocking serrations, Stiplex frontstrap treatment, uniquely sculpted mainspring housing and slide windows, the Rapide distinguishes itself from other vanilla-flavored 1911s. Our test Rapide displayed typical Kimber fit and finish, with an impeccable...
Wilson Combat rocked the 1911 community when it introduced the innovative EDC X9. This aluminum-framed 9mm boasted a 15+1 capacity as well as 1911 internals and controls. The EDC X9 was essentially everything that Bill Wilson dreamed a high-capacity 9mm carry gun could be, and then some.
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