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Four Revolvers That Went To War

Colt and Smith & Wesson…two iconic American firearm manufacturers. These are the names that come to mind when it comes to classic Americana for pistols and revolvers. Their glory days, some would argue, were the…





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Old School Cool: Smith & Wesson’s Model 645 and 745 Second Generation .45 Autos

Believe it or not, back in the day Smith & Wesson made guns that weren’t 1911s or striker fired M&Ps. Big Blue was actually pretty innovative in their designs and they had a hell of…


Hands On With American Tactical’s New FXH-45 Moxie Hybrid 1911

Courtesy American Tactical American Tactical has announced their new FXH-45 Moxie late last month, bringing what some see as another 1911 chambered in .45 ACP to the handgun market. But it did catch my eye…


My Grandfather’s 1943 Union Switch & Signal M1911A1

Within two months of his eighteenth birthday, my grandpa left the Bronx, New York and was inducted into the Army of the United States. His listed civilian occupation was “boilermaker,” but he was on his…


Rest In Peace: Jeff Quinn, of GunBlast, Dies

Jeff Quinn of GunBlast photographed in 2014 at his home in Dover, Tennessee. (Photo: Ben Philippi / Guns.com) It is with much sorrow that we say goodbye to Jeff Quinn of GunBlast, who passed away on…