How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market

John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...

By Ryan Hodges

From Armor to Answer: How the 5.7x28mm Was Built to Beat 9mm’s Limits

FN’s 5.7x28mm was designed for a late-Cold-War problem: compact weapons that could outperform 9mm where armor, range, and controllability mattered. It never replaced 9mm, but NATO standardization proved the cartridge was more than a failed experiment.

By Ryan Hodges

Five Brands, One Fixer: Tom Taylor’s Playbook for Rebuilding Colt and CZ

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Five Brands, One Fixer: Tom Taylor’s Playbook for Rebuilding Colt and CZ Most people who spend more than two decades climbing mountains eventually decide to stop cli...

By Kimber Pearce

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Exposes a Gun Control Double Standard

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Taylor Swift’s Wedding Exposes a Gun Control Double Standard That's where the contradiction begins. The same people advocating for stricter gun laws often rely on he...

By Larry Z

Curious Relics #136: By the Numbers – The Colt 1862 Police Part III

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! We are three parts deep into the Colt 1862 Police now. Part I covered the history, design philosophy, and the story of Samuel Colt’s final years. Part II tackled variations, early versus late production identi...

By Sam.S

ATF Floats Big Change: Could You Buy a Gun Online Without Ever Visiting an FFL?

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. ATF Floats Big Change: Could You Buy a Gun Online Without Ever Visiting an FFL? The proposal, known as ATF Rule 1140-AB05, was published on May 8, 2026, and is currently o...

By Larry Z
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