Alternative calibers in the 1911 platform: whether you go with a 9 or 10mm, a .38 Super, a .22, or a .40 S&W, you’re in good company.
Beyond .45 ACP: Exploring 9mm and Other Calibers for the 1911
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Smith & Wesson’s M&P 45 M2.0 Handgun – a Big Bore CCW Weapon
Handgun expert Tom McHale reviews the Smith & Wesson’s M&P 45 M2.0 Handgun with expanded extra fat bullet capacity for concealed carry?!?
Ruger LC Carbine 45 ACP | Review
If you’re a tried and true 45 ACP fan with a stack of Glock 21 magazines, the Ruger LC Carbine 45 ACP is one of the better options out there.
PMC Bronze 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ As-Low-As $0.42/Round FREE S&H
PMC Bronze 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ ammunition as low as $0.42 a round when you buy 1000 rounds cases.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .45 ACP
All documented incidents where a .45 acp handgun was fired to defend against bears.
American Eagle 45ACP 230-Grain FMJ Ammo 500rnds $0.46 each FREE S&H
Federal American Eagle 45 ACP Auto 230 Grain Full Metal Jacket Ammunition , like 500 rounds for $0.46 each or $230.00 a Case all with FREE shipping.
Ammo Deals: Armscor 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ 1,000 Rounds $405.75 FREE Shipping
1000 rounds of Armscor 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ ammunition for $405.75 with FREE shipping. That is $0.405 each a round.
Ammo Deals: Norma 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ 1000 Rounds $489.00 FREE S&H CODE
Norma 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ ammunition, 1000 rounds, just $489.00 with FREE shipping after a coupon code at check out. That is $0.489 each a round.
Ammo InStock: UMC 45ACP 230 Grain FMJ Bulk Pack 500 Rounds $309.99 FREE S&H CODE
Remington UMC 45 ACP 230 Grain Full Metal Jacket 500 Round Bulk Packs $309.99 with FREE shipping.
Wyoming: Bear Attack on Elk Hunters September, 2021
Two elk hunters and a guide engaged a charging grizzly bear with a 10mm GLOCK, a .45 pistol, and bear spray.
Ammo InStock: Winchester SUPER-X .45ACP 185grn Silvertip JHP 20rnds $22.99 FREE S&H
Optics Planet has in Stock and shipping Winchester SUPER-X HANDGUN .45 ACP 185 grain Silvertip Jacketed Hollow Point Ammunition, 20 rounds $22.99 FREE shipping.
History of the .45 ACP Cartridge
Background, history, features and load data on the . 45 ACP cartridge .
Best Pistol Caliber for Self-Defense – Is the .45 ACP Outdated?
Shouldn’t we all go with the 9mm Luger? I’m going to say that the .45 ACP still has a job to do.
Smith & Wesson Governor 410/ 45 Colt/ 45 ACP Revolver Review – VIDEO
The Smith & Wesson Governor Revolver is a well-made, well planned design with superior materials, build quality & sights to everything else on the market.
Reloading Science: Finding the Right Load for Suppressed Pistols
Take a look at the reloading experiments and science behind finding the right load for suppressed pistols in 9mm and .45 ACP.
Taylor’s & Company Introduces Two New 1911 Pistols
Known for its accurate reproductions of historical western firearms, Taylor’s & Company has unveiled two new 1911 pistols, designed for tactical- and concealed-carry-minded customers.
Smith & Wesson Begins Shipping M&P45 M2.0 Pistol ~ VIDEO
Designed for personal, sporting, and professional use, the Smith & Wesson M&P45 M2.0 Pistol delivers on an entirely new platform…
Quality Ammunition Matters More Than Caliber
Alien Gear’s Sam Hoober makes the case that good quality ammunition, or the bullet you carry, is actually more important than how big it is or how fast it flies.
CMMG Reveals Latest Innovation – The MkG45 GUARD in .45 ACP
CMMG has announced the release of the MkG45 GUARD – a new AR15 rifle chambered in the iconic .45 ACP caliber.
.45 ACP Velocity : Testing A Modern Classics’ Power & Performance
This .45 ACP Velocity test has given me a very good look at the performance of this old cartridge & helped me to understand it isn’t going anywhere anytime fast.
When You Can’t Afford to Miss – Patriot Ballistics Flak .45 ACP Ammunition
It’s 2:00 AM. You hear a window break, followed by the sounds of footsteps headed toward your bedroom. You get out of bed, pull out your trusty .45…
SIG SAUER Elite Performance Ammo Test & Review (2017 Update – Part II)
To say that they were superior performers would be an understatement. The Sig Sauer Elite Performance Ammo was more accurate than any factory ammunition that we had shot in the past.
The Bill Wilson Carry II Pistol
Chambered in .45 ACP or 9mm, the Bill Wilson Carry II is a shooter’s every day carry gun.
.45 ACP Revolvers, Why You Need One in Your Arsenal
Sam Hoober of Alien Gear Holsters and Bigfoot Gun Belts makes the case for a softer-shooting big-bore wheel gun,,, .45 ACP Revolvers.
Win a Coonan Pistol and Coonan Gear!
The Grand Prize winner will select their choice of a Coonan Classic .357 Magnum (5” Barrel), Compact .357 Magnum (4” Barrel), or our recently released .45 ACP.
Wilson Combat Introduces the X-TAC Elite Carry Comp
The New Wilson Combat X-TAC Elite Carry Comp is available in 9mm and .45 ACP for the ultimate soft shooting and accurate carry gun experience.
Win a Vickers Elite 1911
As part of a benefit for www.gunsforacause.org, Wilson Combat and Larry Vickers are teaming up to give away Larry’s personal .45 ACP Wilson Combat Vickers Elite 1911 pistol!
Glock vs 1911 … Or is the 1911 Just DOA
Glock vs 1911, will the best everyday carry handgun please stand up.
Walther PPQ .45 ACP Pistol ~ a New Caliber
Designed for personal protection and recreational shooting, the Walther PPQ .45 ACP represents the pinnacle of German craftsmanship..
West Virginia Self Defense Shooting Shows Support for Being Armed
In West Virginia, a pharmacist used a .45 to stop an attempted robbery. The story and comments show wide support and sympathy for his actions…