The most realistic part of "Starfield," the epically massive interstellar role-playing game newly released by video-game publisher Bethesda Softworks, may just be the presence of a sidearm carried ...

Remember when the Civilian Marksmanship Program announced that it would sell off 10,000 surplus Army M1911 pistols to the American public as part of a provision in the 2018 defense budget? Well, mark ...

The World War II pistol qualification test measured accuracy, speed, and composure under pressure. This overview breaks down ...

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We present a historically informed list that ranks the top five sidearms in U.S. Army history. -The iconic M1911 .45 ACP takes the top spot for its power, reliability, and 75 years of service. -Its ...

In light of the extreme interest in the Army surplus .45 ACP M1911 pistols authorized for public sale as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s board ...

The guns were not just supplied to the U.S. military, but also to allied forces and guerillas. The 1911A1 served with Brazilian, Canadian, Chinese Nationalist, British Commonwealth, Mexican and Soviet ...

It does not wander too far away from the original WWII piece, with a crisp trigger, dovetailed rear and front sights, and checkered double diamond walnut grips. A subtle evolution of the standard 1911 ...

An important deadline is approaching for people wanting to get their hands on an authentic Army surplus M1911. The Army has given the Civilian Marksmanship Program about 8,000 surplus M1911 .45 ...