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.
45 ACP
HK USP Review (2026): The Over-Engineered German Workhorse, Tested
A hands-on review of the HK USP, the over-engineered, torture-test-reliable German DA/SA pistol: legendary durability, the recoil-reduction system, the blocky grip, USP vs VP9, and who should buy the workhorse.
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.
Akos Arms Baza: A Straight-Pull .45 ACP Braced Pistol
Akos Arms revealed the Baza at GunCon 2026: a straight-pull-action, .45 ACP large-format braced pistol with a Winchester 1892 heritage.
Extar Launches MDB Line: Roller-Delayed EP9 and EP45
Extar’s new MDB line brings a roller-delayed blowback action to affordable large-format pistols in 9mm and .45 ACP, both fed by Glock magazines.
Glock 21 Review (2026): The 13-Round .45 Workhorse, Tested
A hands-on review of the Glock 21 Gen5 MOS, the 13-round .45 ACP workhorse: bombproof reliability, soft recoil, an optics-ready slide and the big-grip trade-off, tested over 800 rounds.
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.
11 Best Subcompact 1911 Pistols (2026): Officer & Micro Ranked
The 11 best subcompact 1911 pistols ranked for 2026. Officer and micro models from Sig, Springfield, Kimber, and more with live pricing.
Glock 30 Gen5 Review: 800 Rounds with the .45 ACP Pocket Rocket (2026)
The Glock 30 Gen5 packs 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP into a subcompact you can actually carry. We put 800 rounds through it with zero malfunctions. Here is our full hands-on review with accuracy data, competitor comparison, and upgrade recommendations.