Ah, the Colt 1911. No, not just any 1911. Specifically the Colt 1911. For some reason, there’s just something more fun and classic about saying “Colt 1911” rather than “Springfield 1911” or “Kimber ...

The 1911 is the most ubiquitous and recognizable handgun in existence today. You’ve seen the 1911 in hundreds of movies, and it’s probably the first gun that comes to mind when you think of a pistol.

The 1911 pistol is one of the most legendary firearms in history. Designed by John Browning and officially adopted by the U.S. military in – you guessed it – 1911, this gun has seen action in both ...