Modular Handguns: What They Are—and Why They’re Changing the Game (with quick looks at the Ruger RXM, Springfield Echelon, and SIG P365) What is a “modular” handgun? A modular handgun separates the serialized core (the legal “firearm”) from the grip module/frame and the slide/barrel. Instead of buying a whole new pistol to change size, ergonomics, or role, you k

When it comes to iconic handguns, few names carry as much weight as the 1911 and 2011 platforms. Both are revered in the shooting community for their design, performance, and history, but they serve slightly different purposes and appeal to different shooters. If you’ve been curious about the differences between these two pistols—and why the 2011 is rapidly becoming the more popular ch