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New for 2020: Dan Wesson Valor

The long-time flagship of the Dan Wesson line returns for 2020 with upgraded features, such as a Stan Chen SI mag well, tapered grip and tactical ambidextrous safety.

Behind the Bullet: .45 ACP

In spite of the numerous developments in handgun cartridge technology over the last century, it seems that the John Browning designed .45 ACP is as valid and as ever, and we'd bet that assessment will be valid in another 100 years.

Flint River Armory Introduces .45 ACP Carbine

Looking for a new pig gun? Flint River Armory of Huntsville, Ala, introduces the world’s first .45 ACP carbine that actually works: the CSA45.

The Wait is Over: Ruger's .45 ACP/.45 Colt Revolver

Ruger has added a dual-caliber big bore option to its popular Redhawk line.

.45 ACP vs. Brown Bear

Jim Landess of Sterling, Alaska, used a $200 Hi-Point .45 ACP pistol to defend his home against a 450-pound brown bear.

A New .45

A couple of years ago, the Louisiana-based firearms distributor Lipsey’s put together a contract with Ruger to produce a Blackhawk Flattop .44 Special revolver. Seems they took notice that quite a few original Flattops in .357 Mag. were making their way to custom revolversmiths to be converted into the better caliber.

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