The first .45ACP pistol most people think about when you say full-size is the 1911. This isn’t at all surprising since the 1911 has not only been around for over a hundred years, but it also remains a very popular gun. It is probably also themost customizable pistol in history. But...
All of these things are important whenever you are looking at the type of barrel you want to get.Most 1911 barrels will either take .45 ACP ammo, which was the first cartridge the gun was designed for. However, some others can take 9mm or .38 super cartridges, among others. Whether the...
A single size of the band holster can fit most firearms. The holster is made to fit small sub-compact, full size and compact pistols and revolvers. The surgical grade holster is elastic to fit 9mm, 380, 45 ACP, 40 auto, 357, 38 special, and 10mm handguns. Available in left or righ...
Anyone new to firearms use or those new to revolvers need to be aware that training and practice are essential. It is the only way you will get the best from your weapon.Revolvers can be highly effective, but they cannot perform to maximum capacity on their own! Later in the piece, th...
The Kimber Micro is a single-action, miniature 1911-style pistol, chambered in 9MM or .380ACP. It was designed by the legendary firearms maker, “Kimber”, to fit into a woman’s hand and be carried conveniently in a purse or pocketbook. The Kimber company has been making high quality ...
The P238 “is 1911 Inspired”. This is an all metal gun which gives you extra control on the recoil, very accurate. Weighs in at 15.2 ounces with a 2.7″ long barrel. If you’re not used to taking a 1911 apart, then don’t get this gun. ...
No matter the personal defense revolver you choose, if you select one of the options on this list, you are sure to be well protected. What are the best revolvers for personal defense? Let us know in the comment section!
designs, one adaptation gaining favor presently is the 9mm revolver. Though, truth be told, the concept is nothing new. Gun designers have squeezed in the 9mm and other semi-automatic pistol cartridges into wheelguns for decades creating classics along the way. The .45 ACP M1917, for ...
A hybrid of the “Thumbs-Forward” and “Thumbs-Up” grip on a 1911 handgun. Note that there is a gap where the slide lock lever is. New shooter’s often get a thumb too high on the slide causing it to drag, which in turn causes a failure to eject or failure to chamber a new ...
My comments are on the Ruger LCP Max .380 ACP. As previous owner of a Ruger LCP II, that never gave me any problems, I handle one of the LCP Max at a local gun’s store, beautifully designed, 10/12 capacity better sights, and trigger, good price, so 0n 02/2023 purchased one, ...