Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

In the latest installment of getting back to its roots, Colt announced this week that a high polish Royal Blue finish is making a come back on at least one handgun model.

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Some 70 years ago this month, the first U.S. combat troops were rushed to the aid of embattled South Korea, beginning what is often referred to as the "Forgotten War."

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We have been kicking around Kimber's latest M1911A1, the beautiful but functional Rapide Black Ice, and have a few things to pass on.

The post Gun Review: Testing Out the New Kimber Rapide Black Ice appeared first on Guns.com.

A unique take on the M1911A1 platform, Kimber's new Rapide Black Ice series handguns are new to the market and loaded with premium features that come standard.

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While John Browning's venerable M1911 .45ACP design has shown it has the strength to endure, there are some of these guns that are much rarer than others.

The post Getting Up Close with some Rarely Seen Military M1911s appeared first on Guns.com.

For your consideration, we compiled a list of five successful handgun platforms that could help you survive a long-term crisis.

The post 6 Enduring Handguns You Can Count on When the SHTF appeared first on Guns.com.

John Moses Browning’s iconic 1911 has persisted as one of the most popular firearms in the modern era, but how has this design managed to remain as such over 100 years after its inception?

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When it comes to American-made "GI .45"s in the $500 or less zone, the Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 still delivered at the range.

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When it comes to American-made "GI .45"s in the $500 or less zone, the Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 still delivered at the range.

The post Gun Range Review: U.S. Made Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 appeared first on Guns.com.

A handgun that survived the maelstrom of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, still endures in a place of honor today.

The post Witness to Infamy: Pearl Harbor Veteran M1911A1 appeared first on Guns.com.

Those searching for a good deal on a standard GI-style 1911 .45 should look at Auto-Ordnance’s American-made 1911BKO offering.

The post Great Looking U.S. Made GI 45: Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 appeared first on Guns.com.

Those searching for a good deal on a standard GI-style 1911 .45 should look at Auto-Ordnance’s American-made 1911BKO offering.

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