World War Wisdom on MSN

How Hard Was the WWII Pistol Test?

The World War II pistol qualification test measured accuracy, speed, and composure under pressure. This overview breaks down ...
National Security Journal on MSN

RANKED: The U.S. Army’s 5 Best Handguns Of All Time

We present a historically informed list that ranks the top five sidearms in U.S. Army history. -The iconic M1911 .45 ACP takes the top spot for its power, reliability, and 75 years of service. -Its ...
Military.com

'Starfield' Is Another Reminder that the M1911 Pistol Is Eternal

The most realistic part of "Starfield," the epically massive interstellar role-playing game newly released by video-game publisher Bethesda Softworks, may just be the presence of a sidearm carried ...
The National Interest

Historical Fun Fact: The Army Nearly Chose the Luger Over the M1911

Key Point: The .38 round lacked the stopping power the Army needed, and sought a new sidearm. During both World Wars the American soldier earned a reputation as “inveterate souvenir hunters,” who at ...
Task & Purpose

Colt is offering vintage ‘Black Army’ M1911 pistols to a handful of lucky buyers

A new limited run of vintage Colt Model 1911 'Black Army' pistols were designed to invoke the World War I heritage of the M1911's original blackened finish that Colt used in lieu of the standard ...