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SINGLE ACTION DEFENSE

SINGLE ACTION DEFENSE
A blog about shooting and carrying 1911s, 2011s, and other pistols named after a year


Beretta 92xi: Single Action (Home) Defense
Though designed for competition, Beretta's SAO 92 variant is well-suited to deal with the proverbial bump in the night.
Jon Trobaugh
Jan 263 min read


Top Seven GunTuber Channels for 1911 Fans
Here are some of the best YouTube channels focused on 1911s, 2011s, and concealed carry.
Jon Trobaugh
Jan 252 min read


Custom 1911 Gunsmithing: The Springfield Ronin Project (Part 2)
What is the first step in sending your 1911 out for customization? I would say determining if custom work is needed to begin with.
Jon Trobaugh
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Dropping the Slide on an Empty Chamber: 1911 Edition
Dropping the slide on an empty 1911 will ruin it and everything you love. :)
Jon Trobaugh
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Custom 1911 Gunsmithing: The Springfield Ronin Project (Part 1)
Interested in customizing your 1911, but curious about the process? Follow along as the author customizes his own 10mm 1911.
Jon Trobaugh
Oct 12, 20241 min read


RIP Ed Brown
Storied competitor and pistol maker Ed Brown has passed away.
Jon Trobaugh
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Old but Useful: Clint Smith's 1911 EDC
Clint Smith shows and tells his EDC 1911 pistol and gear.
Jon Trobaugh
Sep 17, 20241 min read


The Fire Extinguisher Gun
Is the self-defense training Industry finally reaching out to a long-neglected segment of consumers? An introduction to “just in case” guns
Jon Trobaugh
Sep 16, 20249 min read


The Replacements: A 1911 Spare Parts Kit
If you want your 1911 to stay healthy, you'll need to keep these seven, breakage-prone parts on hand.
Jon Trobaugh
Sep 9, 20244 min read


My REAL EDC: Single Action Concealed Carry Rundown
Most rundowns are BS, but I am faxing this one to my Dad.
Jon Trobaugh
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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