In 1971 Colt unveiled a new modern service pistol, one that the company believed was the natural successor to the venerable Colt M1911/A1. At first glance, the Model 1971 looks very similar to the ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Despite no longer enjoying the widespread success that it once did as the United States’ standard-issue service pistol, the iconic M1911 design is still manufactured ...

A new limited run of vintage Colt Model 1911 'Black Army' pistols were designed to invoke the World War I heritage of the M1911's original blackened finish that Colt used in lieu of the standard ...

Adopted in 1911 and carried through both World Wars, the Colt M1911 became one of the most iconic sidearms in U.S. military history. Known for its stopping power, rugged design, and reliability in the ...

It’s been called the greatest handgun ever made, and it has barely changed sine 1911, when the legendary John Browning designed it especially for the U.S. Military. And now, the Colt .45 M1911 is ...

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In my latest firearms adventure, I tested a Colt 04012XSE Commander, a 4.25-inch barrel version of the M1911 style .45 ACP handgun. My Commander shot well, handled well and was equally at home for ...

Americans will soon have the rare opportunity to get their hands on a historic military gun. Only American citizens can purchase one of these World War II combat pistols, the M1911, from the U.S. Army ...