For its latest M1911 offering, Kimber Mfg. borrowed design elements from its double-stack 2K11 pistol to create what it calls ...

The 1911 was the standard-issue sidearm of the U.S. military from 1911 to 1985. No other pistol has had an equivalent run. One would think that the interest in a sidearm would wane once it’s put out ...

The legendary 1911 pistol continues to reign supreme in 2025, proving that some designs never go out of style. Whether you’re ...

We just finished our annual tests of new rifles and new handguns at Gunsite Academy in Arizona. Gunsite, as you might know, is a Mecca for the 1911 and those who love to shoot them. It was founded ...

The 2011 brings double-stack capacity and modular upgrades to the 1911 platform, but not every wide-body 1911 out there earns ...

Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared to, the Taurus 1911 offers officers one of the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today.Starting ...

The .45 ACP and 1911 pistol were developed with America’s experience in the Philippines in mind. The U.S. Army formally adopted the 1911 just in time for World War I.

The 1911 is one of the most sought-after popular handgun models in the country. The legendary pistol entered service more than a century ago, and was used in World War I.

Two combat pistols ruled in different eras, though some units continued using their favorite. The M1911 is the OG pistol that’s been used in combat from 1911 well into the 2020s.

The final test was conducted on March 3, 1911 and consisted of each handgun firing 6,000 rounds. After every 100 rounds the pistol would be allowed to cool for 5 minutes and every thousand rounds ...

So, as of December, 7,223 surplus 1911 handguns remained in the initial batch transferred from the Army. GAO estimated that could provide the program with nearly $8 million once they’re all sold.

Two pistols made from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite could fetch $1.5 million when they are auctioned ... the working .45 caliber pistols offer an unusual take on the classic 1911 handgun design.