Tag Archives: .45 ACP

Just Arrived At My FFL: Kimber Super Carry Pro

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Chris Dumm

After a hellish day at the office, my FFL guy had a wonderful surprise waiting for me: this drop-dead sexy Kimber Super Carry Pro in (what else?) .45 ACP. This isn’t the first time we’ve tested the Super Carry Pro … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Springfield Armory XD-S .45 ACP

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Ryan Finn

“The .380 was a cute fad,” Springfield Armory’s print ads proclaim. “Now, let’s get back to business.” Back to business indeed. Forty-five caliber single-stack striker fired pistols aren’t exactly a new thing. Kahr and Glock have been making them since the … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Altamont Company 1911 Grips

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Tyler Kee

I have a huge crush on my 1911. The only problem: it’s not mine. “My” gun actually belongs to my father but it’s kind of been in my possession for the last two years. And now thanks to TTAG, I’m … Continue reading →

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Gun Preview: Springfield Armory XD-S .45 ACP With Extended Grip

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ryan Finn

I received a surprise email from our friends at Springfield Armory last week. Their girl Friday (a.k.a., Deb) was sending an .45 caliber single-stack XD-S pistol to my FFL. Following its debut at the SHOT show, the compact XD-S is … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Taurus 24/7 G2 .45 ACP

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Chris Dumm

Say what you will about Brazilian gunmaker Taurus, but don’t accuse them of laziness. Instead of flogging the same tired product line for decades or blindly copying other makers’ designs, Taurus has never been afraid to try something new. If … Continue reading →

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Not a 5.7x28mm: .45 ACP Bullet Flight Time Video

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Chris Dumm

While I’m finishing up my review of the Taurus 24/7 G2, here’s a little illustration of the leisurely muzzle velocity of the .45 ACP cartridge. We all love the .45 (okay, at least I do) but it’s no speed demon … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: SIG Sauer P220

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ryan Finn

I once read somewhere that no one finds their perfect gun right away. Inevitably we end up trying new ones and finding features or ergonomics that we prefer over our current set up. I thought I was done with this … Continue reading →

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