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How to Choose the Best Concealed Carry Holster ...

Choosing a 1911 concealed carry holster starts with one rule that most buyers learn the hard way: the 1911 is not one gun. A holster that fits a 5-inch Government...

How to Choose the Best Concealed Carry Holster ...

Choosing a 1911 concealed carry holster starts with one rule that most buyers learn the hard way: the 1911 is not one gun. A holster that fits a 5-inch Government...

The Complete Guide To 1911 Pistols

The Complete Guide To 1911 Pistols

Whilst the past couple decades have been dominated by Glock, there can be no doubt that the most popular and enduring pistol design of all time is the 1911 pistol. Even...

The Complete Guide To 1911 Pistols

Whilst the past couple decades have been dominated by Glock, there can be no doubt that the most popular and enduring pistol design of all time is the 1911 pistol. Even...

How To Choose The Right 1911 IWB Holster For Co...

It isn't really so simple as to just pick any old 1911 IWB holster and start using it. You'll get a rude awakening in short order. Given that the 1911 pistol...

How To Choose The Right 1911 IWB Holster For Co...

It isn't really so simple as to just pick any old 1911 IWB holster and start using it. You'll get a rude awakening in short order. Given that the 1911 pistol...

1911 vs Glock 21: Which Pistol is Right for You?

What’s the difference between the 1911 and the Glock 21? The 1911 offers a single-action steel-frame design with crisp trigger control, while the Glock 21 delivers higher capacity, lighter weight,...

1911 vs Glock 21: Which Pistol is Right for You?

What’s the difference between the 1911 and the Glock 21? The 1911 offers a single-action steel-frame design with crisp trigger control, while the Glock 21 delivers higher capacity, lighter weight,...

1911 vs Glock 19: Which Handgun is Right for You?

Choosing the right pistol can feel overwhelming, especially when comparing two iconic options like the 1911 and Glock 19. Both have earned loyal followings for good reason—one is a timeless...

1911 vs Glock 19: Which Handgun is Right for You?

Choosing the right pistol can feel overwhelming, especially when comparing two iconic options like the 1911 and Glock 19. Both have earned loyal followings for good reason—one is a timeless...

CZ 75 vs 1911: Choosing Between Two Iconic Hand...

What is the difference between CZ 75 vs 1911? The CZ 75 and 1911 are both legendary all-metal pistols, but they differ in design philosophy and operation. The 1911 is...

CZ 75 vs 1911: Choosing Between Two Iconic Hand...

What is the difference between CZ 75 vs 1911? The CZ 75 and 1911 are both legendary all-metal pistols, but they differ in design philosophy and operation. The 1911 is...

A 1911 Pistol Starter Guide: Choosing A 1911 Pi...

Thinking about buying a 1911 pistol but want to know more before you pull the trigger, so to speak? It is one of the most popular pistol designs ever made, with...

A 1911 Pistol Starter Guide: Choosing A 1911 Pi...

Thinking about buying a 1911 pistol but want to know more before you pull the trigger, so to speak? It is one of the most popular pistol designs ever made, with...

What Is A 2011? Double-Stack 1911s vs Widebody ...

Shooters often ask, “What is a 2011 pistol, and how is it different from a double-stack 1911?” This article answers that clearly. You'll learn what defines a 2011, how it...

What Is A 2011? Double-Stack 1911s vs Widebody ...

Shooters often ask, “What is a 2011 pistol, and how is it different from a double-stack 1911?” This article answers that clearly. You'll learn what defines a 2011, how it...

The Top 10 1911 Gun Mods

An aspect of the 1911 pistol that some people really appreciate is that you can take a gun that's basically average and - with a few 1911 upgrades - make it...

The Top 10 1911 Gun Mods

An aspect of the 1911 pistol that some people really appreciate is that you can take a gun that's basically average and - with a few 1911 upgrades - make it...

5 Double Stack 1911 Pistols That Won't Break Th...

You can definitely pick up a double stack 1911 without going broke...or at least, too broke. Unfortunately there aren't a heck of a lot of them that go for rock-bottom prices,...

5 Double Stack 1911 Pistols That Won't Break Th...

You can definitely pick up a double stack 1911 without going broke...or at least, too broke. Unfortunately there aren't a heck of a lot of them that go for rock-bottom prices,...

Will My 1911 Pistol Fit The ShapeShift 1911 Hol...

So...there's a ShapeShift 1911 holster...but does MY 1911 fit? This is a question that we get here at Alien Gear Holsters quite a bit. We're going to go ahead and level...

Will My 1911 Pistol Fit The ShapeShift 1911 Hol...

So...there's a ShapeShift 1911 holster...but does MY 1911 fit? This is a question that we get here at Alien Gear Holsters quite a bit. We're going to go ahead and level...

1911 Concealed Carry. 6 Must-Know Tips For Success

Most of the time, people who rubbish 1911 concealed carry don't know what they're talking about. It's actually not as hard as you'd think. Well...it is a big, heavy gun. And...

1911 Concealed Carry. 6 Must-Know Tips For Success

Most of the time, people who rubbish 1911 concealed carry don't know what they're talking about. It's actually not as hard as you'd think. Well...it is a big, heavy gun. And...