Model 1911

Featured Gun: Colt Government Model M45A1 CQBP Marine

The legendary Colt 1911 semi-automatic pistol, a design that’s more than 100 years old, served the United States Military from 1911 to 1985. The 1911 pistol remains a pillar of the firearms industry and given its enduring popularity among law enforcement and civilian shooters worldwide, it’s likely to hold its ... Read more

Featured Gun: Nighthawk Custom Costa Recon 1911 Pistol!

Nighthawk Custom, makers of one of the of the world’s finest 1911 pistols, has earned solidified its reputation over the years.

Every part used in Nighthawk Custom 1911 pistols have been fully machined from bar stock billet steel and are oversized to later be hand fit. Starting with oversized, raw parts, ... Read more

An Appreciation of the AMT Hardballer

An Appreciation of the AMT Hardballer

The Hardballer was the first entirely stainless steel 1911 pattern pistol to hit the market.

The AMT 1911 style pistols came in many variants but arguably the most popular variant of the Harballer series was the Longslide. This version, introduced in 1980, came with an extended ... Read more

Featured Gun: Colt M1991A1 Tiger Edition

What Makes The Colt M1991A1 Tiger Edition So Rare?

In a world were tons of manufacturers are churning out a version of the iconic 1911 pistol, only a mere 200 Colt M1991A1 Tiger editions were produced.

This top of the line, limited edition pistol was produced with gold engravings on the on ... Read more