Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP Updated With .45 ACP Bringing 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP, the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP platform matures into a powerful fight-stopper for EDC.
Combat Handguns September/October 2021 The Nighthawk Shadow Hawk Long Slide Pulls Double Duty in .45 & 10mm Chambered to accept both .45 ACP and 10mm, the Shadow Hawk Long Slide, from Nighthawk Customs, is a high-end 1911 with increased sight radius.
SIG 1911 Equinox: SIG Custom Works Unveils Limited Full-Size in .45 ACP With a striking two-tone finish and loaded with high-end features, SIG Custom Works will turn out only 500 SIG 1911 Equinox pistols.
Combat Handguns November/December 2019 450 Thumper: Windham Weaponry’s Portable AR Pistol in .450 Bushmaster Portable and lightweight, the Windham Weaponry 450 Thumper packs an incredible amount of punch into an AR pistol with a length of just 26.25 inches.
SAR K2 45C: SAR USA’s Aluminum-Framed, DA/SA Pistol in .45 ACP With European-style internal slide rails matched with American-driven upgrades, the SAR K2 45C, retailing under $550, becomes a great value in a .45 ACP.
SIG Launches Limited Edition P220 Legion Carry SAO Pistol in .45 Offering up the most limited variant to date, at only 500 pistols, the SIG P220 Legion Carry SAO comes well appointed for carry, in fight-stopping .45 Auto.
Nighthawk Colt Series 70 Upgrades Classic .45 ACP Pistol Nighthawk Custom takes on one of the most revered semi-auto pistols of all-time, the Colt Series 70 1911, creating an instant classic.
Combat Handguns Rock Island BBR 3.10: New Pistol Packs .45 ACP Into 3.1-Inch Barrel Small yet fierce, the Rock Island BBR 3.10 packs 11 rounds of .45 ACP into a package with a 3.1-inch barrel, proving a formidable choice for concealed carry.
Bond Arms Grizzly: New .45 LC Double-Barrel Pistol Joins ‘Rough Series’ Chambered in .45 Long Colt and .410 bore, the Bond Arms Grizzly joins the Rough Series line, adding even more versatility for budget-minded shooters.
Kimber Unveils Rapide Black Ice 1911 Pistol in 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP Chambered in three popular defensive calibers, and updated with enhanced components and features, the Kimber Rapide Black Ice 1911 looks solid for EDC.
The Bond Arms Patriot, in .45 Colt & .410, Honors Military Veterans Capable of firing both .45 Colt and .410 shotshells, the Bond Arms Patriot, featuring laser-carved rosewood grips, provides a unique defense gun.
Combat Handguns September/October 2019 Cut Costs, Recoil by Loading Your Own .45 ACP Ammo Take a break from the big, bruising full-house loads and create affordable, lighter-recoiling .45 ACP ammo for your training or recreational shooting.
Gun Review: The Auto-Ordnance Trump 1911 Pistol in .45 ACP Highly collectible, but performing well enough to be called highly functional as well, the $1,200 Auto-Ordnance Trump 1911 shoots as good as it looks.
Why One Gunwriter Carries (Mostly) a Kimber Ultra Carry in .45 ACP While there are many newer pistol designs — particularly those with polymer frames — some folks prefer older designs like the Kimber Ultra Carry.
Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .45 ACP and .40 S&W After Federal introduced its latest 9mm self-defense ammo to great reviews, the company has expanded its Hydra-Shok Deep loads line with .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
Combat Handguns January/February 2019 Testing the SIG We the People .45 Against the CO2 Model Pairing the Sig We the People .45 with the CO2 model gives shooters a training pistol that mostly functions just like the full-size gun.
Concealed Carry Handguns 2019 #215 Transforming an Old Para P10 Pistol Into a New .45 ACP Workhorse The Para P10 was already a great compact concealed-carry handgun, but after Accurate Iron got done with it, the gun became a workhorse.
Why the .45 Might Be a Better Round Than the .44 for Big-Bore Revolvers While many shooters of big-bore revolvers want a .44 Magnum because that is what 'Dirty Harry' carried, the .45 is actually a more versatile round.