Developed shortly before the first world war, the .45 ACP rapidly became one of the most popular pistol cartridges in the world. It was the longest serving sidearm cartridge the United States has ever ...

Back in 1985 when the Glock Model 17 9mm “came on the scene” in America, a great many folks simply weren’t impressed. When the handgun was adopted by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department ...

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This article, "Teutonic Titan: A Big .45 From The Old Country," appeared originally in the January 2006 issue of American Rifleman. Heckler & Koch USP Tactical .45 production continues today, in black ...

Despite the tactical and operational climate changing, with calibers competing for supremacy, the .45 ACP cartridge is a constant force to be reckoned with. Conceived from a era when the 5″ barrel was ...

When discussing the .45 ACP, it’s difficult to ignore its past. It’s a cartridge used in large wars, from World War I to Vietnam, and made history as a round that could bring danger to a stop in its ...

Okay, I admit it: I am a prejudiced person. I LIKE my guns to have BIG holes at the end of the barrel where the bullets come out. It probably has something to do with my first issue weapon being a ...

In today’s market, fans of large-caliber pistols will eventually find themselves considering the 10mm vs .45 ACP, but which of these is really best for your needs? The .45 ACP has enjoyed a long ...