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(GunReports.com) -- The October 2013 issue of Gun Tests magazine compares three 45 ACP Commander-size 1911 pistols from SIG Sauer, Kimber, and Ruger. Part of their differences are in the safeties, one of which is the Swartz design in the Kimber CDP II. This article from American Rifleman (January 1976) discusses the design in detail.

We tested two Caracal 9mm handguns (which have since been recalled) against two 45 ACP handguns in a September 2012 showdown of self-defense pistols. The 45s were the Springfield Armory Lightweight Champion Operator PX9115LP 45 ACP, $1076, and the Dan Wesson ECO 01969 45 ACP, $1662. Here's an excerpt of that report.

Federal agencies that provide customer services to the firearms and ammunition industry are affected by the shutdown, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reports.

After a decade of distribution by Kimber USA, Meprolight Self-illuminated sights will be distributed in the USA exclusively by The Mako Group beginning November 1, 2013.

Kahr Arms has announced that shipping will be delayed on two pistols. From the company’s website: Due to the unprecedented demand on our entire line of American-made “C”-series products, the highly anticipated launch of the CW3833 and the CM4543 has been delayed until late fall.

Gun Tests magazine tested four high-capacity 12-gauge shotguns in the November 2012 issue. Heres an excerpt of that report, used with permission: The test guns were the Akdal Arms MKA 1919 3-inch 12 Gauge, $799; the Kel-Tec KSG 3-inch 12 Gauge, $1075; the Saiga IZ-107 12 Gauge, $640; and a Red Jacket Saiga RTS-SBS-12 Short-Barrel 12 Gauge, $1939.

After a decade of distribution by Kimber USA, Meprolight Self-illuminated sights will be distributed in the USA exclusively by The Mako Group beginning November 1, 2013.

(GunReports.com) — Secretary of State John Kerry signed a controversial U.N. treaty on arms regulation in late September, riling U.S. lawmakers who vow the Senate will not ratify the agreement, Fox News reports.

Here are new videos added to GunReports.com the week of October 3: VTAC '3 Little Kittens' Malfunction Drill, an introduction to the Brownells Reloading Series, and Fastest Shooter Ever Jerry Miculek goes through the Barrett M107-A1 .50-cal Sniper Rifle piece by piece, including shooting incendiary, armor-piercing, and tracer ammo. And, of course, there are exploding targets…

The National Rifle Association’s Friends of NRA grassroots fundraising program is having a record year raising funds for the shooting sports. With more than 200 of the year's 1,100 events still remaining, the program has already grossed $51 million in 2013, exceeding the entire 2012 banquet season’s total by more than $1 million.

SureFire’s new Dedicated Shotgun Forend WeaponLights are the latest addition to SureFire’s class of integrated weapon-mounted lights. The DSF-870 MSRP is $375. The DSF-1300/F2 and DSF-M1/M2 MSRP for $395.

(GunReports.com) — The NRA National Firearms Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 28, 2013, as a part of Smithsonian magazine's ninth annual Museum Day Live! A nationwide event, Museum Day Live! offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket at a participating museum or cultural institution.