POTD: Natural Holly and Satin Hard Chrome Done Right

Photo Of The Day: "White Satin" exemplifies the resurgence of 1970s 1911 aesthetics married to contemporary precision. The Colt Combat Commander frame sports a squared and checkered trigger guard, a hallmark of that era, paired with a Stan Chen Gen 2 magwell. Harrison Design & Consu...

By Eric B

Falco Holsters: Another Look

After years of carrying Falco holsters, the author takes a closer look at six leather and hybrid models built for a 1911, 2011 and Springfield XDM Elite 10mm. The post Falco Holsters: Another Look appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty

Is Car Carry a Mistake?

The idea of a car gun, especially a dedicated car holster, is very tempting. After all, carrying a defensive pistol with you means adding at least a pound of metal (and possibly plastic) on your waistband everyday, metal which weighs down on your belt and pokes and prods you in many different and...

By Kevin Creighton

Are Custom Holsters Worth It?

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...

By TFB Staff

TFB Review: The Wilson Combat Experior Elite

In the world of double stack 1911s, there are a number of choices at a plethora of price points. Wilson Combat has always been a leader in high-end 1911s, but has recently been moving more into the double-stack 9mm model variants. One of the most recent releases is the Experior Elite Commander an...

By Matt E

GunCon 2026: Bersa USA

At GunCon 2026, the Argentine gunmaker showed there’s a lot more to the company these days, including U.S.-made ARs, 1911s, double-stack pistols and a full line of Whispertech suppressors. The post GunCon 2026: Bersa USA appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Tim Stetzer

How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America’s First Snipers

Rifles brought from Europe were of little use in the American wilderness. So hunters, frontiersmen, and revolutionaries began demanding something new from their gunsmiths The post How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America’s First Snipers appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Fred R. Zepp

TFB Deals for Independence Day, July 4th 2026

Happy Independence Day! This July 4th, we’re back with even more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re loo...

By Luke C.

AI Doesn’t Get Guns

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t good at rendering firearms, and that’s probably not a bad thing, for reasons that will soon be explored. It should also be noted that while AI rendered guns isn’t good yet, it is likely to improve. That might not be a good thing either. First, we need ...

By Peter Suciu
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