11 Best Kimber 1911 Pistols (2026): Every Model Ranked
Every Kimber 1911 worth buying in 2026 ranked, from the Custom TLE II to the 20-round DS Warrior, with specs, honest pros and cons and live dealer prices.
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Colt 1911 Government Review (2026): The Original, Tested
A hands-on review of the Colt 1911 Government, the original full-size .45 ACP from the company that invented it: the superb trigger, unmatched pointability, Series 70 vs 80, Colt vs Springfield, and whether the original is worth the premium.
Kimber Micro 9 Review (2026): The Prettiest Pocket 9mm, Tested
A hands-on review of the Kimber Micro 9, the beautiful 1911-style all-metal pocket 9mm: the crisp single-action trigger, the reliability break-in, Micro 9 vs SIG P365, and whether the looks are worth the capacity trade.
EAA Witness2311 CMXX: A Factory-Comped 10mm 2011 for $1,149
EAA and Girsan just dropped the Witness2311 CMXX, billed as the first compact, factory-compensated double-stack 2011 in 10mm Auto. At a $1,149 MSRP, it undercuts premium 2011s by half.
Bligh Guns Forges a 1911 From 4-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Iron
Bligh Guns forged a Model 1911 pistol from roughly 4-billion-year-old Muonionalusta meteorite iron. Rock Island Auction is offering serial M001, “The Meteorite” Celestial Edition, in its August Premier Firearms Auction.
PSA 1911 Review: 1,000 Round Test of the Budget .45 (2026)
Hands-on PSA 1911 Premium review after 1,000 rounds of .45 ACP: forged slide, crisp factory trigger, Novak-pattern sights and a two-tone finish for under $600 street.
5 Best Dan Wesson Firearms (2026): Tested and Ranked
The 5 best Dan Wesson firearms ranked for 2026. CZ-built premium 1911s including the Bruin, Kodiak, Specialist, and more with live pricing.
13 Best Custom Pistols (2026): Tested & Ranked
We tested 13 of the best custom pistols from Wilson Combat, Nighthawk Custom, Staccato and more. See which hand-built 1911s and 2011s are worth the money in 2026.
12 Best Double Stack 1911 Pistols (2026): Tested & Ranked
The 12 best double stack 1911 and 2011 pistols for 2026, including the new Staccato HD, SIG P211, and Kimber DS Warrior. From budget options to competition-grade 2011s.