Also this week, we evaluate the new Colt Lightweight Commander in 9 mm Luger, and then for “I Have This Old Gun” we cover one of the nicest straight-pulls ever made, the Model 1911 Schmidt-Rubin.

Congress voted to allow the Army to transfer 200,000 World War II era pistols to the CMP for sale to civilians.

The Colt 1911 carried on Iwo Jima by Marine combat cameraman Art Kiely. (Part of set featured by Rock Island Auction Company) A Colt 1911 pistol carried during the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima is being ...

Tough, reliable, and timeless—the M1911A1 was the trusted sidearm of American forces throughout World War II. From the trenches to the Pacific islands, this .45 caliber pistol became a ...

The M1911 wasn’t just a sidearm—it was a battlefield legend. During WWII, this .45-caliber powerhouse was issued to U.S. officers, NCOs, paratroopers, tank crews, and military police. Its ...

Civil War February 1864: Swindlers prey on soldiers and massive fire destroys Colt pistol works Published: Feb. 02, 2014, 10:00 a.m.