I am a 1911 type of guy, and I really like the .45 ACP cartridge for defensive use. As I consider other pistol platforms to review, the thought that a most excellent pistol other than a 1911 could replace my … Continue reading
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Para-USA 1911 “Expert” Review
Para-Ordnance, a company that specialized in the production of competition, high capacity, and double action 1911-style pistols, was founded in Canada in 1985 by two childhood friends, Ted Szabo and Thanos Polyzos. Para-ordinance; however, started out manufacturing a plastic paintball … Continue reading
RIA 1911 Compact Ultra .45 ACP (51479) vs. Springfield Range Officer Compact (PI9126LP) – The Winner is…!
One last Hoorah! One last 1911-based pistol to be had and this one was a challenge; to decide which would be the last pistol in the stable, the Rock Island Compact Ultra .45 ACP or the Springfield Range Officer Compact … 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
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
SHTF Gear Holster – 1911 “Commander”
Having used a SHTF Gear holster in the past, for a Springfield XDs 4.0 .45 acp and a Glock G43, I was pretty confident that I would receive an excellent SHTF Gear ACE-1 Gen 2 Holster after ordering one for … Continue reading
Rock Island Standard Compact (CS) 45
Whether you are looking for a range gun, a plinker, truck gun, house gun, or something to carry in .45 acp, Armscor/Rock Island may have a model that may interest you. I purchased one of the Rock Island Standard CS … Continue reading