The Colt 1911 pistol stands as the most influential sidearm ever designed. More than a weapon, it is an American engineering achievement that has endured for over a century. Conceived by John Moses Browning in the early 1900s, adopted by the U.S. military in 1911, and still produced today by dozens of manufacturers, it remains...
Category: Pistols
Savage 1861 Navy Revolver: A Bold Union Sidearm from a Vanished Maker
The American Civil War brought with it a flood of innovation in firearms design, and few weapons better illustrate the era’s mechanical ambition than the Savage 1861 Navy revolver. Its double-trigger design, unconventional profile, and mass production at a time of national emergency mark it as one of the most intriguing—and misunderstood—sidearms of the conflict....
PSA Dagger Review 2025 — Value Shooter’s Choice?
The Glock-style pistol market is crowded, but none match the value and versatility of the Palmetto State Armory Dagger. Available in Micro, Compact, and Full-size variants and aimed squarely at CCW users, range enthusiasts, and first-time gun owners, the Dagger gives you a durable, optics-ready 9mm platform that punches far above its price point. Price:...
The Colt M1902 Pistol
The Colt M1902 pistol holds a pivotal place in firearms history as one of the earliest successful semi-automatic handguns. Designed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, the M1902 was an evolutionary step that led directly to the legendary M1911. While never formally adopted by the U.S. military, it was...