The TriggrCon 2023 gun exhibition in Wichita, KS, showcased a lot of great firearms, optics, silencers, and other gear, but it was hard to ignore all the buzz around the various models of 1911 and 2011 handguns. Many companies have ventured into the waters of renaming their pistol, like Oracle’s 2311. But they are obviously 1911-style clones modeled after John Moses Browning’s legendary 1911 single-action pistol. And, though a big portion of the gun market has been focusing on producing budget-friendly guns, that doesn’t appear to be the case when it comes to 1911 and 2011-style handguns.
Walking the isles of TriggrCon, big-name manufacturers like Staccato, Nighthawk, Kimber, and more were hard to miss. But other companies like Watchtower and Oracle stood out, too. This surge in classic and newer style 1911 pistols only cements the already strong belief most 1911 lovers have. That is, Browning’s 1911 creation is the greatest pistol of all time. Even the single-stack, low-capacity, metal-framed gun that more closely follows the original 1911 has not seemed to fade in popularity.
Kimber’s new pair of Rapides and Nighthawk’s beyond-expensive VIP Agent 2 continue the traditional style of pistol. This means buyers are willing to pay more for a classic gun than a new micro-sized polymer one. And when you see the detail and quality that goes into some of these classic handguns, it’s not hard to see why. Here are some 1911 and 2011 style handguns that stood out during TriggrCon 2023. Click here to read the full article on The Mag Life.