On October 26, 1881, shots rang out at the O.K. Corral. Within the first 30 seconds of the shootout, three members of the Clanton gang were killed. Men on both sides, including Wyatt Earp, Doc ...

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The Colt 1911 is a single-action, recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered primarily in .45 ACP, designed by John Moses Browning and produced by Colt’s Manufacturing Company. Introduced in 1911 ...

The Browning 1911-22 is a high-quality .22 LR, single-action, straight-blowback pistol that reproduces 1911 ergonomics in a scaled package (standard 7.06″ overall with a 4.25″ barrel; compact ~6.88″/3 ...

Easy to use, reliable, and deadly accurate, the Colt SAA was the weapon of choice on the frontier. Discover the story behind the revolver that helped tame the West. Mary Trump issues warning on ...

Introduced in 1873, the Colt Single Action Army revolver quickly became a defining weapon of the American frontier. Though not the most widely sold, its power, design, and reliability made it iconic.

A handgun carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn by a legendary U.S. Army cavalry officer is headlining a high-profile firearms auction in Bedford, Texas this weekend. The Colt single-action ...

A quick look at a limited edition revolver (1200 pieces) from Umarex; the Colt Single Action Army Smoke Wagon. Powered by a single 12-gram CO2 capsule, it fires steel .177 bbs. As can be seen, it ...

For many hunters, the BB gun was a distinct pillar of childhood. Generations of us learned basic marksmanship and firearms safety with a BB gun, and there was never a more formidable tool when tin ...

The Colt 1911 is one of the most iconic handguns ever. It has a history that stretches back over 100 years when it was designed and created by the legendary, John Moses Browning. It’s hardly ...