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Charles Daly 1911 Review - A Brief Guide

Charles Daly 1911 Review - A Brief Guide

The Charles Daly 1911 series is a line of single-action, semi-automatic pistols built on the proven M1911 platform. Originally manufactured by Armscor in the Philippines and later refined under Chiappa...

Charles Daly 1911 Review - A Brief Guide

The Charles Daly 1911 series is a line of single-action, semi-automatic pistols built on the proven M1911 platform. Originally manufactured by Armscor in the Philippines and later refined under Chiappa...

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...

6 Awesome 1911 9mm Pistols

Not everyone wants to shoot dreary old .45, but what some of the purists won't admit to is that a 1911 9mm actually makes more sense than .45 ACP. Wait...what?! You...

6 Awesome 1911 9mm Pistols

Not everyone wants to shoot dreary old .45, but what some of the purists won't admit to is that a 1911 9mm actually makes more sense than .45 ACP. Wait...what?! You...

6 Awesome 1911 Pistol Makers That You Haven't H...

Almost everyone knows the big names in 1911 pistols. Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, Colt, Rock Island and so on. But who makes a really good 1911 that doesn't get press?...

6 Awesome 1911 Pistol Makers That You Haven't H...

Almost everyone knows the big names in 1911 pistols. Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, Colt, Rock Island and so on. But who makes a really good 1911 that doesn't get press?...

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...

Hi Power vs 1911. Which John Browning Pistol Is...

The question? Browning Hi Power vs 1911. The answer? That would be BOTH! Why settle for one when you can two for the price...of, um, two. Because both of these guns...

Hi Power vs 1911. Which John Browning Pistol Is...

The question? Browning Hi Power vs 1911. The answer? That would be BOTH! Why settle for one when you can two for the price...of, um, two. Because both of these guns...

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...

S&W CSX: An Improved Micro 1911

The CSX is a new spin on the micro 1911, which might make the format a little more relevant. Here's what you need to know... S&W CSX: Double-Stack, Single Action...

S&W CSX: An Improved Micro 1911

The CSX is a new spin on the micro 1911, which might make the format a little more relevant. Here's what you need to know... S&W CSX: Double-Stack, Single Action...

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...

1911 vs Beretta M9: Battle Of The Service Guns

The 1911 and the Beretta M9 are fundamentally different in design, caliber, and intended use: the 1911 is a single-action, hammer-fired pistol traditionally chambered in .45 ACP with a slim...

1911 vs Beretta M9: Battle Of The Service Guns

The 1911 and the Beretta M9 are fundamentally different in design, caliber, and intended use: the 1911 is a single-action, hammer-fired pistol traditionally chambered in .45 ACP with a slim...