If you follow the modern 2011/double-stack 1911 space, you’ve probably noticed a new logo popping up on dealer shelves and social feeds: Cardinal Arms. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina (aka “Race City”), Cardinal is positioning itself as a boutique, American-made pistol maker with a tight initial lineup and a clear focus on performance, fit, and finish. What they build Cardin

Race City Defense Pistols: RC9 & RC9C—Born to Run If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Race City Defense (RCD), here’s the headline: they build premium, double-stack 1911-style pistols engineered to run hard and shoot flat. The current lineup centers on two models—the RC9 and the RC9C—purpose-built for reliability, shootability, and clean fit/finish. The platform