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    The 429 DE brings serious downrange performance to the Desert Eagle.

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.45 ACP

Shooting handloaded .45 ACP Ammo through a 1911 is very nice
Combat Handguns September/October 2019

Cut Costs, Recoil by Loading Your Own .45 ACP Ammo

Auto-Ordnance Trump 1911 features the president's face on the left side of the slide

Gun Review: The Auto-Ordnance Trump 1911 Pistol in .45 ACP

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Gun Review: The Lightweight Ultimate Arms Magna T5 Commander 1911

Remington R1 Commander 1911 giveaway
Combat Handguns September/October 2019

GIVEAWAY: Win a Remington R1 1911 Pistol, a Versacarry Holster & Ammo

Battle Royale Polymer 1911 Pistols, pistols, 1911
Combat Handguns May/June 2019

Battle Royale: 3 Polymer 1911 Pistols Square Off in Hybrid Range Test

Speer Gold Dot G2 Ammunition

Speer Gold Dot G2 Self-Defense Ammunition Now Available to Civilians

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Kimber Ultra Carry

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 Syntech Defense

Federal Changes Defensive Ammo With the New Syntech Defense

Federal Premium has again expanded its Syntech ammunition line, now creating Syntech Defense loads that create four wound channels upon impact.

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The 429 DE brings serious downrange performance to the Desert Eagle.
429 DE: Desert Eagle Mates .44-Cal Bullet With Bottlenecked .50 AE Case
The pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 is built to run.
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The Streamlight Wedge delivers 1,000 lumens up to 110 meters.
Streamlight Wedge: USB-Rechargeable EDC Light Delivers 1,000 Lumens
The new FN 509 Compact is designed for concealed carry.
FN 509 Compact: FN Adds Striker-Fired Carry Model to 509 Line
Magnum Handloads, guns
Combat Handguns September/October 2018

How to Roll Your Own Magnum Handloads and Boost Your Performance

There is just something about shooting big-bore handguns, and the best way to boost power and performance is with magnum handloads.

Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .40 S&W and .45 ACP

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.

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Kimber Rapide 1911

WATCH: The Kimber Rapide 1911 Combines Beauty, Function and Speed

Kimber has upped the ante on America's pistol by including a lightened slide, new serrations and excellent sights on the Kimber Rapide 1911.

Citadel Madagascar M-1911

Citadel Madagascar Offers Laser-Etched Custom Look on 1911

Featuring a gray Cerakote finish that is laser etched to create a Damascus steel look, the Citadel Madagascar 1911 is both beautiful and functional.

Federal Syntech Ammunition

Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads

Federal Premium has expanded its Syntech ammunition line, with loads specifically for self defense, training and pistol-caliber carbines.

Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Tritium Night Sights, 9mm,

FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center Ported M&P Shield M2.0 Pistol

Smith & Wesson has expanded on the popularity of the Shield by offering a new ported M2.0 version from the Performance Center.

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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.

Baltimore Police Find Vintage Luger on Suspect

Baltimore Police Arrest Drug Dealer With Vintage Luger Pistol

When Baltimore police arrested a suspected drug dealer, he was also in possession of a handgun, which ended up being a vintage Luger.

Para P10
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.

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Why Federal’s New Hydra-Shok Deep Ammunition Is Optimal for Defense

While Hydra-Shok is a great round, Federal's new Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition is an improvement on the design, performing even better in FBI protocols.

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