One of the more popular things to do when deciding to buy a pistol is to compare what you want with similar pistols that are currently available. Both of the pistols in this review are considered “entry-level” pistols by some … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pistol
Ruger SR1911 (Model No. 6700)
In an industry virtually swamped with 1911-based pistol choices, Sturm Ruger & Company decided to introduce a 1911-based pistol in 2011 of its own design, the Ruger SR1911 (Model No. 6700). While Ruger already had .45 ACP pistols as part … Continue reading
Hogue Wraparound Rubber Grips with Finger Grooves 1911 Colt .45 9mm #C45-000
I rarely opine on grips for the 1911 as I could probably spend the rest of my life doing so due to the immense quantity of 1911 grips on the market today for the 1911-based pistol – regardless of the … Continue reading
Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 FS Standard 9mm – Product Review
I really wanted to dislike a 9mm version of the 1911. I was actually looking forward to disliking it, which would solidify a statement that I once made to the effect of, “If I need a 9mm pistol that acts … Continue reading
Of Calibers and Calipers – Glock G43 vs. Glock G26
With the Glock G26 being an established sub-compact pistol, and with the Glock G43 being a relative newcomer, I thought that I would insert my two-cents into the pot of penny opinions on these two pistols. The Glock G26 made … Continue reading
Buying a 1911? A Primer Awaits Your Reading
So, what draws a person to acquire a 1911-based pistol? To tell you the truth, I have no idea. After all, compared to the modern wonders of polymer pistols it would seem like the 1911-based pistol would simply fall away … Continue reading
Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 Standard MS – Product Review
While I do own several Rock Island Armory (Armscor) pistols, don’t expect a biased report concerning the Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 Standard MS. I am not beholden to any firearm’s manufacturer and I will provide the bad with the … Continue reading
Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 FS Tactical (2nd Generation) – Owner’s Review
I have owned the Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 FS Tactical for quite some time now and I had never carried it as my EDC until recently. The pistol had a few minor issues that I had to straighten out … Continue reading
LOK Grips – CZ75B Ω (Omega) – Product Review
I had previously installed a set of LOK grips on the Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded and really liked the results (read my review of them @ https://guntoters.com/blog/2015/11/25/lok-grips-for-the-1911-user-review/). With that in mind, I ordered a second set for the CZ75B Ω … Continue reading
LOK Grips for the 1911 – User Review
After a recent training course, I decided to switch out my EDC (a Ruger SR1911CMD-A) and return to my old way of carrying a full-size 1911-based pistol for self-defense. No, there is nothing wrong with the Ruger and it performs … Continue reading