Tough, reliable, and timeless—the M1911A1 was the trusted sidearm of American forces throughout World War II. From the trenches to the Pacific islands, this .45 caliber pistol became a ...

The author's CMP field grade M1911A1 completely stripped down. The specimen I received is a M1911A1, with an Ithaca frame and Colt slide. Both the slide and frame sport a lighter Parkerized finish ...

A Remington-Rand M1911A1 was on the author’s hip when this photo was taken on the North bank of the TraBong River during the summer of 1966.

Auto-Ordnance, in partnership with the artisans at Altered Arsenal, have announced the release of two commemorative firearms ...

Rest assured, enthusiasts of the old and distinguished .45 caliber pistol: Army Gen. Austin Miller has not abandoned his M1911A1 for a newer, younger Glock 19. Miller, who leads all U.S. troops in ...

The .45 caliber pistol, also known as the M1911A1, is one of the most iconic handguns ever made. Perhaps the rarest of this common breed are those made by the Singer Corporation. Best known for ...

In 2014, the U.S. Army announced that it would hold a competition to replace the M9 pistol, and there was hope that the M1911A1 might make a return.

The .45 ACP M1911A1 pistol has served the U.S. armed forces for more than a century in every war zone and hotspot on the planet — and thanks to this year’s federal defense budget, it will ...

In the mid-1980s, the U.S. military finally moved away from the M1911A1 .45 caliber handgun to a new pistol, the Beretta 92FS. Known as the M9 in U.S. service, the Beretta was touted as a modern ...