When talking about the best .45 ACP pistols, the Glock G21 is an obvious torchbearer in the striker-fired category. Originally introduced in 1990, following the 10mm Glock G20 (in Glock’s order of ...

The 45 caliber PPQ is popular among concealed carry pistols, because of its low profile. The Walther PPQ has a 4.2-inch barrel and an overall length of a little over 7 inches.

The Army has given the Civilian Marksmanship Program thousands of surplus M1911 .45 caliber pistols to sell. Getting one won't necessarily be easy, however.

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Frame. Standard-style Ruger Mark IV pistols like the Mark IV Tactical have a steel or aluminum frame with the classic steep-angled Nambu grip. These pistols aren’t ...

The HK45 is reportedly one of the easier .45 pistols to shoot, and the company claims its patented recoil reduction system will “increase accuracy and service life,” a welcome addition ...

One of the very best polymer pistols available today is Springfield’s XD—a Croatian-produced, military-inspired duty gun that was initially chambered in 9 mm, .40 S&W, .357 Sig and later .45 GAP.

The Marine Corps has authorized MARSOC operators to carry Glock pistols, since many of the elite outfit's members prefer the popular 9mm over the custom .45 pistols the service bought them in 2012.

Marine Corps Special Operations Command has decided to shelve its custom .45 pistols and outfit its elite Raiders with the Glock 19. MARSOC has not yet responded to Military.com’s questions for ...

Previously, the classic .45-caliber Colt 1911 was one of three pistols that Raiders were allowed to carry, but now the 9mm Glock 19 is the only pistol that Marine special operators can take into ...