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

Streamlight Launches ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited Headlamp

Limited-Edition Rechargeable Headlamp Combines High-Performance Lighting With Outdoor Heritage EAGLEVILLE, PA, August 4, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of the ProTac® 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp, a limited-edition, co-bran...

By Eric G

Illinois Ends Single-Shot Rifle Limit for Deer Hunters in 2027

Illinois will end its single-shot centerfire rifle mandate for deer hunting on January 1, 2027. The reform allows qualifying rifles to hold three cartridges, but strict magazine and firearm-modification requirements remain.

By Dean Weingarten
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