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Gun Review: Law Enforcement Trade-In GLOCK 22

My go-to FFL, Best Buy Surplus, has always had a steady supply of LE trade-in GLOCKs. Suffice it to say, they’re fans of the genre. Last month they received a shipment of over 300 of these pistols —...

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Silencer Review: Liberty Suppressors Cosmic

Selecting a suppressor — especially a first suppressor — is difficult. With the generally high cost of entry, $200 NFA tax, and ~nine-month wait in addition to various other fees and hassles, it’s a...

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Gun Review: SIG SAUER 1911 Stainless Super Target

When most people think of a 1911, they think of Colt or Springfield. Truth be told, SIG SAUER is America’s number one maker of 1911 handguns. The New Hampshire manufacturer has been cranking out John...

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Gun Review: GLOCK 21SF

Over the last year, I’ve been helping law enforcement agencies with Tactical Combat Casualty Care instruction, patrols, fugitive recovery and warrant service. One of the departments I work with insists...

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Calibers for Beginners: What You Need to Know About .45 ACP

In a recent post I detailed some elements of the 9x19mm cartridge and why it’s a good choice for beginners. I received a great deal of positive feedback on this and requests to do the other side of the...

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My Grandfather’s 1943 Union Switch & Signal M1911A1

Within two months of his eighteenth birthday, my grandpa left the Bronx, New York and was inducted into the Army of the United States. His listed civilian occupation was “boilermaker,” but he was on...

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Springfield XD-S Carry: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

This pocket dump comes from Ryan in Ohio who lists his profession as law enforcement officer. It includes a Springfield XD-S, a CRKT multi-tool, and a variety of electronics. The XD-S is a concealed...

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Black Friday Alert: Devil Dog Arms

One of the review pistols I’ve been running this fall is from Devil Dog Arms. It’s proven itself to be a reliable, accurate gun (of course, I say this as a 1911 addict…hey, I’m basically an everything...

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Big Boy .45 ACP Carry: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

This EDC is a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 chambered in .45 ACP as well as a couple folding knives. Although 9mm has become the frontrunner for various alphabet agencies and civilians there are...

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Four of the Best .45 ACP Handguns I’ve Ever Shot

Author image If there’s a popular cartridge subject to consistent and largely unwarranted derision it’s the .45 ACP. Naysayers claim it’s too heavy, too slow, and lacks in penetration. Fans cite its...

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‘The Single Best Handgun Ever Made’

OK, this is possibly the mother of all flame-worthy post topics. And for that very reason, we’d never presume to designate one handgun as the best ever. Or would we? The choices are daunting, to say...

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Gun Review: SIG Sauer P220 Legion Full-Size .45 ACP

Jeremy S. for TTAG Though I have fired thousands of rounds through SIG Sauer‘s various P-series guns, I have never owned one. The manual of arms, the view from behind, the balance, the general feel,...

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Gun Review: Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced Threaded Barrel

Woody for TTAG Remington’s R1 pistols have been around a while, being introduced in 2010 as a basic service-style build. In some respects, the R1 was a re-entry into the pistol market by the company,...

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Gun Review: Heckler & Koch Mark 23 .45 ACP

The civilian Mark 23 is almost identical to the MK23 MOD 0 military pistol, right down to its threaded barrel. (Woody for TTAG) Though some would disagree, the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 .45 ACP...

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Gun Review: Rock Island Armory GI Standard 1911

Travis Pike for TTAG I’m not a big 1911 fan these days, but back in the day, I spouted Fudd lore with the best of them. I needed a .45 ACP, but I was also quite young and underage at the time. I must...

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Weapon-Mounted Lights Vs. Handheld Lights for Home Defense

Courtesy Streamlight and Amazon If you’re protecting your home and family from threats that are in your house — and it’s dark — how will you illuminate the intruders to ensure you can make the right...

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My 3 Favorite GLOCKs

GLOCKs are among the country’s favorite handguns for self defense because of their simple, reliable operation and uncomplicated manual of arms. Tens of thousands of GLOCKs go to work every day...

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Gun Review: West German SIG SAUER P220 .45 ACP Pistol

In the gun world, you hear things. You hear things at ranges, in gun stores, and even at trade shows. These bits of gun gossip cover a wide variety of subjects from politics to which gun is better...

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SHOT Show: Springfield’s New Ronin 1911 in .45 and 9mm

Travis Pike for TTAG I have a checkered history with 1911s. I don’t get the hubbub, but I can appreciate their aesthetic, the awesome triggers and historical significance. There are lots and lots of...

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Springfield Armory Introduces Ronin Operator 4.25″ 1911 Pistols

Springfield Armory has introduced the Ronin Operator 4.25″, a 1911 pistol available in 9mm and .45 ACP. MSRP $849. The Ronin Operator 4.25″ has a forged carbon-steel slide, lightweight forged-alloy...

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Old School Cool: Smith & Wesson’s Model 645 and 745 Second Generation .45 Autos

Believe it or not, back in the day Smith & Wesson made guns that weren’t 1911s or striker fired M&Ps. Big Blue was actually pretty innovative in their designs and they had a hell of a 9mm DA/SA...

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Ask Josh: Is .45 ACP Still The Best 1911 Round?

Today’s Ask Josh comes to us from Dave R., a regular at my local Cabela’s, where I run into him a lot. I somehow always run into him at Five Guys, the range, and more. The other day, Dave came at me...

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Two of Smith & Wesson’s ’90s Stainless Metallic Fantastics

Ahhh, the 1990s, a decade of good and bad. When The Rachel was the haircut that all the women wanted, Grunge replaced Metal in the music world, and the Clinton Assault Weapons Ban happened. Wait, err…....

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Four Revolvers That Went To War

Colt and Smith & Wesson…two iconic American firearm manufacturers. These are the names that come to mind when it comes to classic Americana for pistols and revolvers. Their glory days, some would...

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Silencer Review: Griffin Armament Revolution 45 (MOD3) Pistol Suppressor [VIDEO]

Griffin Armament’s Revolution 9 and 45 silencers were the first available with a modular length feature. Now in its third generation, the Rev 45 still represents a top performing pistol suppressor with...

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