Recent content by Angus.McNitt

Prior to the pandemic, I had my eye on a Compact 1911 for EDC. In a position again to get a new pistol, but I'm being told that Springfield no longer makes compact .45s. Looking on their site I can see 4.25" in .45, but the only thing smaller is the EMP in 9mm. Did Springfield get out of the...

Nice to see these terms in plain English such that a non-firearms enthusiast can comprehend them. That definition for a Barrel Hood was a new one for me. I've always heard that component referred to as the chamber, as in "lock up between the slide and chamber" or "the caliber is imprinted on...