Few handguns have shaped American shooting culture the way the Colt Government Model has. When you hold one, you’re picking up a design that has stayed relevant for more than a century. The balance, ...

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For those of you who aren’t familiar with the legendary M1911 single-action semiautomatic pistol and its .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge, it became the U.S. Armed Forces’ standard-issue ...

This article by Jared Keller originally appeared on Task & Purpose, a digital news and culture publication dedicated to military and veterans issues. The Colt Model 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: In reality, the Glock 21 is actually one of the best, and most affordable, .45 ACP pistols on the market. The Glock 21 carries thirteen rounds in a double stack ...

The story of the 9mm vs .45 ACP is kind of a strange one. If you asked even self-described “gun people,” they would likely say that the 9mm is the newer cartridge, and the .45 ACP (or .45 Auto) is an ...

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...

Al Capone’s favorite gun known by the nickname “Sweetheart” is on the auction block. Capone’s family members say it saved the mob boss’s life on several occasions. The pistol has an estimated value ...

The gun Al Capone reportedly called “Sweetheart,” a Colt .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, sold at auction on Oct. 8, 2021, for $860,000. A platinum and diamond Patek Philippe pocket watch with the ...

Jay Hatleli, a Lanesboro Fillmore Central senior, took first place in the pole vault competition at the Minnesota Class A State Track & Field meet. His head coach is his father, Tom Hatleli, who is ...