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...
The 1911 is still going strong and shows no sign of going away. Whether a true 1911 or a modernized 2011, the results are the same.
For the better part of a decade, my camera case was a no-name FDE hard shell I bought from a local Tractor Supply Co. store, the kind of thing that looks like a Pelican from ten feet away and functions like one until you actually open it up. There was no interior organization to speak […] T...
I have covered the history of the Colt 1862 Police and its place in the Colt percussion revolver lineage in a four-part Curious Relics series right here on AllOutdoor. All four parts will be live by the time you’re reading this, so if you want the full backstory on what this Uberti 1862 Pol...
Get an in-depth review of the Walther PP pistol, made famous by its appearance in James Bond films. Find out why it's a true movie icon.
If you’re a fan of the 2011 platform, or Staccato itself, then the new HD P4X‘s new “Duty” angle won’t deter you too much from wanting to pick up one of these new steel-framed comped 9mms. Staccato has spent most of its history building competition guns before rece...
Staccato’s new HD P4X brings a steel frame, full-size grip, compensated barrel, Glock-pattern magazine compatibility, and duty-focused features to the company’s HD pistol line.
I’ll admit it: as I’ve matured as a shooter, I’ve slowly become a sucker for the 2011 platform, so news of a new HD variant always gets my attention. Fittingly dropped right before the Fourth of July, Staccato has announced the HD P4X, and it’s a bit of a plot twist for a ...
Staccato officially announced the HD P4X today, and USA Carry got to shoot it before the embargo lifted. Staccato invited us out to Staccato Ranch Vegas, where our USA Carry representative put rounds through the new pistol and Team Staccato professional shooter Michelle Viscusi gave us a full run...
Fort Worth, Texas (June 30, 2026) – XS® Sights is now offering its advanced, pre-drilled fiber optic sights for Smith & Wesson J-, K-, and L- Frame revolvers. The proprietary US-sourced fiber optic technology and angled design of these sights significantly increase light transmission, crea...