 Okay, it's not a Colt, but these 1911's are very affordable and receive favorable reviews by buyers! And if you're a fan of historical accuracy...these pistols replicate the famous US Army issue pistol that served out troops in WWII and other conflicts. These pistols have desirable US Army markings and an awesome Dark Grey finish. They have a steel frame and 5 inch barrel with black finish and a 7 round mag . If you are looking for a 1911 for your collection at an affordable price this may be the pistol for you. Comes with a 1 year SDS Imports warranty to the original owner.
 The new 457 Scout is still a tackdriver, but now comes with updated features making it a more usable package for an adult fan of modular compact rimfires, or, a young shooter looking for a rifle that'll grow with them. This from their website:
Built to be an ideal first gun for young shooters, the Scout has a short 12” length of pull. With simple leaf rear sight and blade front (rear adjustable for windage, front for elevation), learning the basics of sight picture has never been easier. 11mm dovetails on the receiver make adding a scope a breeze. Own a suppressor? 457 Scouts have a muzzle that’s threaded 1/2×28, allowing for hearing-safe shooting without the need for muffs or plugs. Adding a larger stock is easier than ever once kids outgrow the short length of pull, as all 457s use the same stock inletting (with two barrel channels specific to standard and varmint-weight barrels). The entire 457 platform is modular, meaning swapping different barrels/chamberings or stocks is done quickly and easily with only a few tools. Shipped with a single shot adapter to teach ammo conservation, any 457/455 magazine will fit, from 5 to 25 rounds. If we were to pick one thing that our previous rimfire platforms were lacking, it was an American-style push-to-fire safety — something Hunter’s Education instructors and 4-H shooting coaches have begged us to incorporate for years. Though that was the most obvious change, we also took the opportunity to tweak a load of small things at the same time. In addition to the receiver-mounted, push-to-fire safety, we chopped almost an inch of length from the action and slab-sided it to reduce its footprint and weight. The stamped bottom metal of the 455 is gone, swapped for a classy two-piece interlocking system. To make scope fitment easier, we ditched the 90° bolt rotation in favor of 60°, allowing for larger ocular bell diameters with lower ring heights. To top it all off, the 457 now features a trigger adjustable for weight, creep and over-travel. With the exact same swappable barrel system as the 455 and the same reliable polymer magazine system, the 457 is without a doubt the best rimfire platform we’ve ever fielded.  Ruger made these in very limited numbers a few years back during the MKIII era and they were highly sought after despite the disassembly/reassembly process - my son actually dubbed it the Rubic MKIII - and I rarely shoot my Rubic because I just can't be bothered with the headache of cleaning: I think it's the only gun I have where the reassembly isn't simply the reverse of disassembly. Anyway, the MKIV is the necessary fix to an otherwise great platform. Not sure why they don't thread this long barrel iteration but there's enough shops around who'll do it. Such a cool looking beast (also comes in stainless for around $100 more) and there are so many fun aftermarket enhancements for it, including getting a stamp and SBR'ing it. I found the pistol on line for around $460, so shop around and you'll get a way better price than MSRP. Thanks to Ruger for bringing this ten-incher back! Ed.
 Normally we try not to profile items you can't actually buy yet, however this will be so exciting to many G-fans that it's worth a sneak peak. I expect it'll be on the table at SHOT and available for purchase afterwards. Evidently it'll come with a threaded barrel option and 15rnd mags. This from the Glock website:
Once you start with perfection – you stay with perfection. The G44 is the ideal pistol to start or enhance your shooting experience. The innovative design of the hybrid steel-polymer slide chambered in our first .22 caliber round provides a lightweight and low recoil functionality for optimal control. The G44 was thoroughly tested with a wide variety of ammunition to ensure maximum performance and redefine what small can do. The G44 is a compact size pistol with the ability to adapt to nearly every hand size by using the different backstraps supplied with the pistol. The G44 comes standard with the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) for increased accuracy and precision. The right equipment is essential. The G44 comes with adjustable rear sights and two load-assist magazines. Everything that a well prepared shooter needs.  If the rubber band minigun below doesn't float your boat, the reviews for this quality piece of ordnance from Tippmann are through the roof! It's love at first sight for their peerless steel and brass old-school workmanship, jubilation for the fact it accepts Glock mags and runs as reliably as an Austrian cuckoo clock, astonishment for the fact it's fully legal and is not classified as a machine gun (unless you add an electric motor)...and anything that inspires childlike giggles and squeals from grown men at the turn of a crank, needs to be considered a must-have! If you are looking for that perfect gift for your husband this Christmas - that'll guarantee his lifelong devotion, fidelity and grumble-free chore and errand-running - then this is my number one recommendation! Buy yours now!
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