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      With a gas-operated mechanism, the Hatsan Blitz delivers full-auto fun.
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      Hatsan Blitz: .30 Caliber, Select-Fire Air Rifle Shoots Full-Auto

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      Stoeger M3500 Snow Goose: Purpose-Built Shotgun for Extreme Hunters

      The SIG P320 MAX is built to compete in Carry Optics division.
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      SIG P320 MAX: Sig Sauer Unveils 22-Round Pistol Inspired by Max Michel

      The Ruger Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100 pays tribute to the late gun reviewer.
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      Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100: Ruger Honors Late Gunblast.com Creator

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      The Sector Optics G1T2 begins life as a traditional 1-8X riflescope.
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      Sector Optics G1T2: The Do-It-All Scope You’ve Never Heard Of

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      Streamlight TLR-10: Rail-Mounted Weapon Light Pushes 1,000 Lumens

      Wearing night vision NODs greatly affects depth perception and requires training.
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      Night Vision 101: The Pros and Cons of Single-Tube vs Multi-Tube NODs

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      U.S. Air Force pilots get a solid self-defense package in the Cry Havoc GAU-5A.
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      Cry Havoc GAU-5A: A Hands-On Look at the Air Force’s Backup Weapon

      CWO4 Dave Tomlinson, infantry weapons officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates the Squad Common Optic attached to the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, Feb. 10, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The SCO is an improved optic that improves target acquisition and probability of hit with infantry assault rifles. Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the system to infantry and infantry-like units this year.
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      That Time a Trainee Dropped an M67 Frag Grenade in a Training Bunker

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    FREE GUN FRIDAY: Win a SIG Sauer Pistol and 9mm Ammo!

    1911

    The American Tactical FXH-M45 Moxie sports a hybrid design.

    American Tactical FXH-45M Moxie 1911 Pistol Comes in Under $400

    With aluminum frames and stainless steel slides, the Dan Wesson Vigil series remains affordable.

    Dan Wesson Vigil: Affordable, Full Line of 1911s With Aluminum Frames

    The new drop-trigger from Nighthawk is a first for the 1911.

    Nighthawk Releases First-Of-Its-Kind 1911 Drop-In Trigger System

    The Ronin Operator comes in both 9mm and .45 ACP.

    Springfield Ronin: Springfield Armory Unveils New Classic 1911

    The Dan Wesson DWX blends 1991 and CZ 75 designs.

    Dan Wesson DWX Blends 1911, CZ Pistols for Wild Hybrid Design

    SIG presents 1911 to Major Jose Anzaldua

    WATCH: SIG Sauer Presents Special 1911 to Major Jose Anzaldua

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    Dan Wesson TCP Tactical Compact Pistol

    Dan Wesson TCP Blends Full-Size Features into Compact Package

    With a match-grade bull barrel and a railed, alloy frame, the Dan Wesson TCP delivers the accuracy of a full-size gun in a highly concealable platform.

    Ed Brown KC9 Lightweight

    Ed Brown KC9 Lightweight Packs Features, Reduces Weight and Cost

    With a reduced price of 30-percent, the new Ed Brown KC9 Lightweight delivers the custom touches of a high-grade 1911 without breaking the bank.

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    The SIG P320 MAX is built to compete in Carry Optics division.
    SIG P320 MAX: Sig Sauer Unveils 22-Round Pistol Inspired by Max Michel
    HEX Optics Dragonfly red dot, pistol view
    HEX Dragonfly: New Reflex Sight Runs on Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns
    When a trainee dropped an M67 grenade during training, the instructor had to save the day.
    That Time a Trainee Dropped an M67 Frag Grenade in a Training Bunker
    The Ruger Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100 pays tribute to the late gun reviewer.
    Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100: Ruger Honors Late Gunblast.com Creator
    Ed Brown Special Forces SOCOM

    The Ed Brown Special Forces SOCOM 1911 Packs the Features

    Based on the company's Special Forces SR, the Ed Brown SOCOM honors U.S. SOCOM with a feature-laden, tactical version of the classic 1911.

    SIG Spartan II

    SIG Sauer Launches Spartan II Series of Full Size, Micro-Compact Pistols

    With a full-size 1911 and carry models including 238 and 938 micro-compacts, the new SIG Sauer Spartan II series of pistols is ready for range or carry.

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    1911 vs Glock

    1911 vs Glock 21: Which Gun Would You Rather Have?

    The second entry in our 'Which Gun Would You Rather Have' series pits the 1911 vs Glock 21 in a showdown of contrasting full-size .45 pistols.

    Jeff Cooper Commemorative

    Ed Brown Releases 2019 Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911 Pistol

    With gold inlay signature and "DVC," the Ed Brown 2019 Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911 serves as a fitting tribute to the father of the modern technique.

    WATCH: Hitting the Range With the New Nighthawk Trooper .45 ACP Pistol

    Everything you need, and nothing you don't: the new Nighthawk Custom Trooper shines during our initial field test with the full-size .45.

    Nighthawk Custom Trooper

    Nighthawk Custom Trooper: First Look at Nighthawk’s New Do-It-All Pistol

    With a black Nitride finish and Heinie rear sights, the new Nighthawk Custom Trooper is everything you'd expect in a Nighthawk Government Model.

    Nighthawk VIP Black

    FIRST LOOK: Nighthawk Custom VIP Black 1911 Pistol

    With master engraving, giraffe bone grips and a walnut presentation case, the Nighthawk Custom VIP Black 1911 is a high-grade carry pistol.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Shooting a SASS ‘Wild Bunch’ Match Using a Custom Ruger SR1911

    Athlon Outdoors contributor William Bell competes in a Single Action Shooting Society match with a customized Ruger SR1911 pistol and Cowboy Choice ammo.

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    The CMP Is Taking Orders for Those Surplus 1911 Pistols

    The Civilian Marksmanship Program is officially taking orders for that highly anticipated batch of 8,000 US Army's surplus 1911 pistols.

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    Wilson Combat Introduces the Vickers Elite Commander 1911

    Wilson Combat's new Vickers Elite Commander 1911 is a smaller, carry-sized defensive pistol built for any shooting scenario.

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