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The world of firearms is filled with nuances, but few calibers are as historically rich and uniquely diverse as the .45 caliber. Its wide-ranging applications, from self-defense to big-game hunting, ...

Key point: Semi-automatic pistols have come a long way. The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol round, or .45 ACP as it is commonly known, is fairly controversial. Invented in 1905 by prolific firearms designer ...

Al Capone’s favorite gun known by the nickname “Sweetheart” is on the auction block. Capone’s family members say it saved the mob boss’s life on several occasions. The pistol has an estimated value ...

Key point: Today, advances in bullet technology means a 9mm round can deliver as much energy as the .45 ACP. The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol round, or .45 ACP as it is commonly known, is fairly ...

On October 26, 1881, shots rang out at the O.K. Corral. Within the first 30 seconds of the shootout, three members of the Clanton gang were killed. Men on both sides, including Wyatt Earp, Doc ...