** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** In the late 1970s, Ruger hired ...

Few handguns have shaped American shooting culture the way the Colt Government Model has. When you hold one, you’re picking up a design that has stayed relevant for more than a century. The balance, ...

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For those of you who aren’t familiar with the legendary M1911 single-action semiautomatic pistol and its .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge, it became the U.S. Armed Forces’ standard-issue ...

In today’s market, fans of large-caliber pistols will eventually find themselves considering the 10mm vs .45 ACP, but which of these is really best for your needs? The .45 ACP has enjoyed a long ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: In reality, the Glock 21 is actually one of the best, and most affordable, .45 ACP pistols on the market. The Glock 21 carries thirteen rounds in a double stack ...

The story of the 9mm vs .45 ACP is kind of a strange one. If you asked even self-described “gun people,” they would likely say that the 9mm is the newer cartridge, and the .45 ACP (or .45 Auto) is an ...