Historic Evolution: The 1911 Pistol Few handguns in history can match the legendary status of the 1911 pistol. Known for its .45 ACP chambering, rugged design, and impressive track record, the 1911 pistol was at the heart of U.S. military service for much of the 20th century. It has also
Condition The .222 Remington A Cartridge to Rember The .222 Remington is more than just a footnote in firearms history. Despite its waning popularity in the US today. Introduced in 1950 and designed by Mike Walker for Remington’s Model 722 rifle, this small-bore cartridge quickly became a favorite among benchrest
Condition The “other” 1911 round The 1911 is not exclusively the domain of the 45 ACP. In fact another cartridge the .38 Super has for just as long been a mainstay of the 1911 platform. The .38 Super, or .38 Super Automatic, has a long and storied history dating back
Condition An IPSC Wildcat The IPSC has been responsible for the creation of many different wildcat cartridges, with the 9X25mm Dillon being one of many cartridges to be developed specifically for use in the shooting competition. The cartridge was initially created by an employee of Dillon Precision to compete with
Alofs Repeating Shotgun: If It Works It Isn’t Stupid From the mid-1920s onward, inventive marksman and handyman Herman Gerrit Alofs captivated firearm enthusiasts with a unique contraption designed to transform single-shot break action shotguns into repeaters. This mechanism, now famously known as the Alofs repeating Shotgun, bolted onto the side
Condition The .45 2.0 The .45 Super was born out of the desire to update the venerable cartridge that fathered it. The .45 ACP was developed in 1906, because of this the .45 ACP has thinner walls than modern case designs, and is only able to handle lower pressures when
