How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market

John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...

By Ryan Hodges •

POTD: Kimber DS Warrior Spectre

Custom & Collectable Firearms has unveiled the Kimber DS Warrior Spectre, a limited-edition 1911 designed as much for the display case as the range. Restricted to 200 sequentially numbered examples, each gun combines Kimber's proven DS Warrior double-stack platform with a striking Multic...

By Eric B •

LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot

This innovative pistol caliber carbine withstood a weeklong torture test and came away with Outdoor Life's highest award The post LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow •

California’s New Glock Ban Returns to Judge Who Blocked Handgun Roster

A gun-rights coalition is asking the federal judge who previously blocked major parts of California’s Handgun Roster to halt the state’s new ban on Glock and Glock-style pistols. The plaintiffs argue California cannot ban common handguns merely because criminals could attach conversion device...

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Alpha Industries Introduces 3-Color Desert Capsule

Alpha Industries has long been known as a government contractor for flight jackets. In the recent past they’ve also introduced civilian clothing, or fashion items if you will, inspired by military designs. Their latest go is a capsule featuring the 3-Color desert camouflage pattern adopted ...

By Eric G •

FALCO Expands Multi-Fit Line With AM03, DM04 Holsters

FALCO Holsters is further rounding out its Multi-Fit leather lineup this summer with two new entries: the AM03 Simple Leather IWB/OWB Holster and the DM04 Vertical Leather Shoulder Holster. Both work with the same idea that's made Multi-Fit a mainstay of FALCO's catalog: one holster pat...

By Luke C. •

From Armor to Answer: How the 5.7x28mm Was Built to Beat 9mm’s Limits

FN’s 5.7x28mm was designed for a late-Cold-War problem: compact weapons that could outperform 9mm where armor, range, and controllability mattered. It never replaced 9mm, but NATO standardization proved the cartridge was more than a failed experiment.

By Ryan Hodges •
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