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Ballistic's Best 2020

Springfield Vickers Tactical: 2020 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best 1911’

Springfield Ronin Operator 4.25 inch, 1911 pistol, lead

Springfield Releases New Ronin Operator 1911 With 4.25-inch Barrel

Kimber 1911 Texas Lonestar Pistol in .45 ACP, left

Kimber 1911 Texas Lonestar: Scheels Unveils New Limited .45 ACP Pistol

Kimber Rapide Black Ice review, Kimber Rapide Black Ice 1911

WATCH: First Test of the Sleek, Sexy Kimber Rapide Black Ice 1911 Pistol

Nighthawk Vice President Pistol, Nighthawk Vice President 1911

Nighthawk Vice President: Nighthawk Unveils Smaller Frame 9mm 1911

Wilson Combat EDC X9L, Gunsite Academy shoothouse

Ballistic's Best 2019

Wilson Combat EDC X9L: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best 1911′

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FIRST LOOK: Wilson Combat eXperior Series Is a Modern Take on 1911s

With a wide variety of sizes immediately available, the Wilson Combat eXperior Series of 1911s may be the manufacturer's greatest release yet.

Dan Wesson Wraith 1911, suppressor ready pistol

Dan Wesson Wraith: The Suppressor-Ready 1911 Finals Arrives

Available in .45 ACP, 10mm and 9mm, the Dan Wesson Wraith is a suppressor-ready 1911 built to the manufacturer's legendary standards.

Tyler Gun Works Casehardening, Color casehardening

Ballistic April/May 2019

The Story of Bobby Tyler and What Makes His Casehardening so Special

At the Shootists Holiday, we were able to ask Bobby Tyler, of Tyler Gun Works, about his interesting story, as well as his casehardening process.

Ballistic April/May 2019

The Cabot Guns ‘Big Bang’ Pistols Are Actually Made From a Meteorite

Using metals harnessed from the Gibeon meteor, Cabot Guns formed the matching Big Bang Pistol set, the most unique 1911s in the universe.

Ballistic April/May 2019

Pop Evil Bassist Matt DiRito Builds Killer 1911s & Helps Kids With Cancer

Matt DiRito is more than the bassist for rock band Pop Evil—he's one hell of a Second Amendment advocate, he builds 1911s and he supports kids with cancer.

Alchemy Custom Weaponry, Alchemy Custom 1911, lead

Ballistic April/May 2019

Gun Giveaway: Win a Pair of ‘Ballistic’ Engraved Alchemy Custom 1911s

Alchemy Custom Weaponry makes some of the finest, shootable 1911s on the market, so we had them customize two specialty 'Ballistic' pistols for a giveaway.

Nighthawk Firehawk 1911 pistol, Nighthawk Custom Firehawk compensator, lead

FIRST Look: The Nighthawk Custom Firehawk Has a Hidden Compensator

With an affixed compensator seamlessly blended into the gun, the Nighthawk Custom Firehawk is perfect for competition or as the ultimate range gun.

Wilson Combat Vickers Elite Commander 1911 pistol review, range test

Is the Wilson Combat Vickers Elite Commander the Best 1911 Available?

The idea of Wilson Combat teaming up with Larry Vickers for the Vickers Elite Commander should evoke feelings of sheer euphoria for any 1911 aficionado.

Pat McNamara Carolina Arms Group Blaze Ops 1911 Pistol aim

Blaze Ops 1911: Pat Mac, Carolina Arms Group Team Up For Real Combat Pistol

US Army Spec Ops veteran and Ballistic Magazine star Pat McNamara has helped create the Blaze Ops 1911, based on the 1911 Mac used while serving in USASOC.

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Storytelling with the Kimber Warrior SOC (TFS) 1911 Pistol

Should you find yourself in a situation where you have to save the damsel in distress, the Kimber Warrior SOC (TFS) will do the job.

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Mega Makeover: Restoring a Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact

The fine folks over at the Wilson Combat custom shop restore a "been there, done that" Tactical Supergrade Compact to its former glory.

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16 Important Questions & Answers About the 1911 Handgun

The 1911 handgun has been an iconic firearm for years — here are some of the most important things you need to know about it.

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Springfield Vickers Tactical: 2020 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best 1911’

Springfield Releases New Ronin Operator 1911 With 4.25-inch Barrel

Kimber 1911 Texas Lonestar: Scheels Unveils New Limited .45 ACP Pistol

WATCH: First Test of the Sleek, Sexy Kimber Rapide Black Ice 1911 Pistol

Nighthawk Vice President: Nighthawk Unveils Smaller Frame 9mm 1911

Wilson Combat EDC X9L: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best 1911′

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FIRST LOOK: Wilson Combat eXperior Series Is a Modern Take on 1911s

Dan Wesson Wraith: The Suppressor-Ready 1911 Finals Arrives

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The Story of Bobby Tyler and What Makes His Casehardening so Special

The Cabot Guns ‘Big Bang’ Pistols Are Actually Made From a Meteorite

Pop Evil Bassist Matt DiRito Builds Killer 1911s & Helps Kids With Cancer

Gun Giveaway: Win a Pair of ‘Ballistic’ Engraved Alchemy Custom 1911s

FIRST Look: The Nighthawk Custom Firehawk Has a Hidden Compensator

Is the Wilson Combat Vickers Elite Commander the Best 1911 Available?

Blaze Ops 1911: Pat Mac, Carolina Arms Group Team Up For Real Combat Pistol

Storytelling with the Kimber Warrior SOC (TFS) 1911 Pistol

Mega Makeover: Restoring a Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact

16 Important Questions & Answers About the 1911 Handgun