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Does size matter? Five long-slide 1911s say ‘yes’
by David HigginbothamWhile I prefer to carry a compact .45 ACP, I have a soft spot in my heart for cinematic long slide 1911s. That extra inch (or more) on the end of the barrel conveys a no-nonsense message. But is the extra inch just for looks, or is there something else driving the long slide craze?
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High Standard an American Tradition
by David HigginbothamHigh Standard is remembered by many as makers of mid-century automatic .22LR pistols. They elevated the plinker to Olympic gold. But they've been out of the spotlight for a while, though they're still making guns. And more than rim-fires. They've expanded into 1911s, AR-15s, and AKs.
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