I’m not a fan of gold but wow…this is one pistol I’d like to own. The standard Mil-Spec hammer has to go though.

Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Thanks to collaboration with Colt and Baron’s Engraving, Friends of NRA is pleased to announce the 2011 Gun of the Year: a custom made Colt 1911 that honors the firearm’s 100 years of service in the United States Armed Forces and will be a great addition to any firearm enthusiast’s collection.

Following its success in trials, the Colt pistol was formally adopted by the Army in the year 1911, thus gaining its designation as the Colt Model 1911. Later adopted by both the Navy and Marine Corps in 1913, the high-demand for the pistol during both World Wars undoubtedly led to its universal popularity today.

The Colt 1991TM Series is a direct descendant of the original 1911A1 and after more than nine decades many consider it the standard which has often been imitated, but never duplicated. The pistol dually serves as both a staple of the military and as an iconic symbol for it. After two years in development and in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 1911 model, the combined efforts of Friends of NRA, Colt Manufacturing and Baron’s Engraving bring you the exclusive 2011 Friends of NRA Gun of the Year – A unique Colt Model 01991Z Government .45ACP with commemorative engraving illustrating every major war in which the Colt prevailed.

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Source: AmmoLand

If there is one inexpensive product I can highly recommend to avid pistol shooters, it is none other than the Maglula UpLULA universal magazine loader.  Covered here before, this happens to be a product that should be in your range bag at all times.

Truly universal, this magazine loader is sure to support mostly all your pistols and will make your trip to the range that much more pleasant.  I can’t recommend it enough.

With that said, another video was done.  This latest ConcealThis HD Video demonstrates just how easy it is to load your magazines, regardless of caliber or size.

Those of you who like the new Bodyguard line from Smith & Wesson will likely find this limited edition set quite enticing.  These are meant to be carried so not sure how useful they’ll be in that glass topped display case.  However, I’m sure it will interest some collectors.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(Ammoland.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp.,the legendary 158-year old firearms maker, has started shipments of the new BODYGUARD 38 and BODYGUARD 380 First Edition firearm sets. The limited edition sets feature one BODYGUARD pistol and one BODYGUARD revolver with corresponding serial numbers and laser engraving.

The pistol and revolver are shipped with a wooden, glass topped, felt lined display case and commemorative coin. The glass is laser etched with the wording “Smith & Wesson BODYGUARD First Edition, One of 2,000.”

Collectors and shooting sports enthusiasts will also have a chance to bid on the first BODYGUARD pistol (CBG 0001) and revolver (RBG 0001) set through a live auction on theGunbroker.com website.

Proceeds from the auction will be donated to USA Shooting to help support USA Shooting Team athletes and programs.

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Source: AmmoLand

According to the ATF they aren’t…

An interpretation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that pistol grip shotguns are not shotguns has created an unforeseen legal liability for owners of such firearms.  ATF’s Nov. 2009 FFL Newsletter declared:

Certain commercially produced firearms do not fall within the definition of shotgun under the GCA even though they utilize a shotgun shell for ammunition. For example, firearms that come equipped with a pistol grip in place of the buttstock are not shotguns as defined by the GCA.

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Source: Examiner via GunNewsDaily

Sacramento, California --(Ammoland.com)- This past summer a lone bill (AB 1934) to ban the open carry of properly holstered handguns failed in the California legislature, leaving the number of states banning open carry at 7 mostly Southern states: Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, and New York.

But meanwhile, back at their respective ranches, Gubernatorial candidates in 3 of these states (Oklahoma, Florida, and South Carolina) explicitly ran on pro-open carry platforms – and won!

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Source: AmmoLand

Got ammo?  Get to the range and shoot it.  National Ammo Day is November 19th.

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- The next National Ammo Day is November 19 2010, National Ammo Day has been an unofficial grassroots holiday since 2002 and is growing in celebration each year.

The goals of Ammo Day:

• Goal One: Shoot 1000 rounds of ammunition. Dust off that old ammo and get your friends and family to the range.
• Goal Two: The goal of National Ammo Day is to empty the ammunition from the shelves of your local gun store, sporting goods, or hardware store and put that ammunition in the hands of law-abiding citizens. Should be easier to do now that we have come through the worst of the great ammunition shortage of 2009-2010.

Lets make your support of the Second Amendment known–by voting with your dollars!

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Source: AmmoLand

This safe can store a large amount of weapons on a motorized rotating shelf system for easy access to any of them.  The safe also sports over 400 LEDs for perfect lighting in any environment and even has a moisture control unit in place.  Check out the video of this awesome gun safe.

Source: Gizmodo

Check these little beauties out.  Remember the good old Seecamp?  These are available in both .32 and the more popular .380 caliber.  Both are available in black or stainless.  They are priced well too.  Not sure how reliable they would be though.  We’ll try and find one to find out.

CARROLLTON, GA --(Ammoland.com)- MasterPiece Arms new product line, the MPA Protector Series pistols, has begun shipping from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Comer, Georgia.

This highly awaited series of conceal carry pistols in .32 ACP and .380 ACP are American-made, finest quality personal protection or back-up guns at a wallet friendly retail price.

One of the unique features of the MPA32 and MPA380 is that, unlike most of the competition, the Protector series pistols are fully machined from solid steel and have no castings, polymers or MIMs.

The machined 4140 steel receivers and 4140 or stainless steel upper slides are very durable, strong and lightweight; all features important in a personal protection pistol. The overall “grip-feel” of the Protector Series has been found in customer grip-test after grip-test to provide a more comfortable, confident and controlled grip on the pistols.

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Source: AmmoLand