I had all but quit shooting my first .45. It was my first 1911—naturally, a Colt Series 70. It was a gun that I customized gradually throughout college when I had the money. Most of the work was done by Novak’s, but it took 3 trips to get everything done I wanted done because…well…I was broke in college. I didn’t have the money to do … Read More →
Tag Archives: 1911
SHOT Show Update (Day 2-3)
This post will cover some cool things we saw beginning on day two. We’ll update it with more photos and info tonight after the conclusion of day three. Time is so precious out here it’s crazy. As always, post or message us with more details on any photos and I’ll do my best to give you the answer if I know it. There will be … Read More →
WIN1911 Black Friday Special (2014)
You might recall that we did an in-depth review of this ammo when we got back from SHOT earlier this year (here). For those of you who haven’t tried it yet, this will be a great opportunity! Per Winchester, these should be hitting stores beginning in about a month, and the retail is supposed to be around $129. The Win1911-branded wooden box is packed inside a cardboard outer … Read More →
Review: Kimber Aegis II 9mm
Historically, Kimber 1911s have been somewhat of a hit or a miss at times. Kimber’s QC wasn’t the best out there for a stretch, but it does seem as if the overall quality of Kimber guns has been steadily improving since some of the earlier series II small parts gave the brand a bad reputation for a stint. HP guest contributor C.Helm seems to have found a real keeper, and … Read More →
Product Review: Winchester Win3Gun .45 ACP Ammunition
I finally busted out the .45 again after my recent 9mm kick, and I have to say I made a good decision when I grabbed some of the Win3Gun I received from them a short time ago. With this product, Winchester went after a demographic of shooters that has gone largely unrecognized by the vast majority of “big” factory ammunition companies, and certainly at this price point. … Read More →
Product Spotlight: VZ Grips
Since John VanZyck founded VZ grips in 2003 and began machining micarta and G10, VZ has become one of the most well-respected manufacturers of aftermarket grips for everything from 1911s to J-frames. In my experience, they represent a nice melding of form and function; that is to say that not only do they look fantastic, they also provide a functional improvement to almost any firearm … Read More →
Product Review: Winchester WIN1911 Ammunition
Back in November, when Winchester revealed they were planning to release a new line of ammo designed specifically for John Browning’s most iconic handgun design, you were probably interested…unless you’re a Glock fan. (Just kidding, guys.) Either way, you should be interested now. Winchester’s goal of an ammunition line worthy to bear the name of the 1911 left big shoes to fill, but the end … Read More →
Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry: The First Year
I tend to shoot .45 more than anything else. Call it a cross between a first love and an ego trip from a guy named Colt. Since I became the owner of my beautiful Ultralight Carry .38 Super/9mm Luger combo just over a year ago, I have put about 2,000 rounds downrange through it, with a bit more than half of that being 9mm. It … Read More →
New Release/Product Review: Wilson Combat ETM HD/+P Magazine
Let’s face it: Wilson Combat makes some pretty okay stuff. Their magazines are the okay stuff of legend. Funny, right? Wilson Combat has been known for the best 1911 magazines since the first Wilson-Rogers #47 samples made it to market. Its magazines have been issued with the Springfield Professional Model, the Colt USMC CQBP, and so many other .45’s that it’s just about impossible to keep track of … Read More →
Review/Modification: Wilson Combat Flatwire Recoil Kit…for 9mm!
If you’ve spent any time at all around handguns, it’s a surety that you’ve heard a friend, acquaintance, or random guy at a match say something about how easy-to-maintain their XYZ modern wonder-nine is. There’s a good chance it might have even been you who said it! If it was, you would have been right. Technology is a wonderful thing; it makes life easier, and … Read More →
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