Invented in 1905 by prolific firearms designer John Moses Browning, the .45 ACP was the standard caliber of the Colt M1911 pistol, and remains so to this day.

Today there are more choices of .45 ACP pistols than ever before, as almost all gun manufacturers offer their most modern semi automatic handguns in the big caliber.

Glock’s .45 GAP-cal. Model 37 pistol may not be what the company intended, but there’s always a place for a pistol that is accurate, reliable and powerful.

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 ...

Rest assured, enthusiasts of the old and distinguished .45 caliber pistol: Army Gen. Austin Miller has not abandoned his M1911A1 for a newer, younger Glock 19. Miller, who leads all U.S. troops in ...

In a Dangerous World, Smith & Wesson Aims To Outfit Army With .45-Caliber Pistols This article is from the archive of The New York Sun before the launch of its new website in 2022. The Sun has neither ...

Constructed from part of the Muonionalusta Meteorite, which was discovered in Sweden in 1906, the working .45-caliber pistols offer an unusual take on the classic 1911 handgun design.

The Sig Sauer M18 pistol has been the subject of much controversy since it was adopted by the Air Force, and it's currently banned throughout the U.S. military.

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