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The Legendary Colt .45: Tracing the Iconic Caliber's Impact on Firearm Evolution
As one historian famously declared, “It was the gun that won the West.” One of the most iconic firearms chambered for the .45 Colt is the Colt Single Action Army, famously known as the ...
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Review: Cimarron Cavalry Model Henry Nettleton
While the Colt Single Action Army (SAA), which celebrated its 150th birthday in 2023, is still being made by the company that ...
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America's Enduring Love Affair with the .45 Colt Revolver: A Symbolic Journey Through Time
From the “Gun That Won the West” to the modern-day renaissance of classic firearms, the .45 Colt stands as a symbol of resilience and American ingenuity. The Colt Single Action Army SAA ...
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The Maligned Handgun and Cartridge that Spawned the .45 ACP Autopistol
As a stopgap measure, the American troops and Philippine Constabulary reverted to using the tried-and-true Colt Single Action Army “Peacemaker” .45 revolvers (ofttimes erroneously termed ...