Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45

I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...

By Massad Ayoob

Springfield Armory Adds Garrison Target 1911 in 9mm and .45

Springfield Armory's 1911 Garrison lineup has a new addition. The company has released the 1911 Garrison Target in both 9mm and .45 ACP, a pair of full-size, Government-profile 1911s built on the Garrison's hot salt blued forged steel foundation but fitted with an adjustable rear sight ...

By Eric B

The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.

At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…

By Mitch Goerdt

Best Guns to Buy in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the best guns to buy in 2025 across every category — handguns, AR-15s, shotguns, bolt-action rifles, and budget picks. Find an FFL dealer near you at FFLSearch.net.

Get to Know Cold Steel in Three Knives

It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...

By Clayton Walker

Army Testing Shorter, Lighter XM8 Carbine (Revised)

The XM8 ships with a 25-round magazine. Twenty-round mags from the M7 remain compatible. That directly addresses one of the louder complaints in Army Capt. Braden Trent's May 2025 assessment of the M7, which called the 20-round capacity a liability. As TFB covered when the Army type-classifi...

By Josh C
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