More than just a pistol, the Colt .45 was a force of nature on the frontier — fast, brutal, and unstoppable. It didn’t just settle scores, it rewrote the rules ...

The Wild West was a dangerous place, and cowboys needed weapons they could trust. Learn which five tools were most commonly carried, and how they shaped frontier life.

Texas Rangers first base Jake Burger (center) receives a high five from manager Bruce Bochy after their win against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field in Arlington, September 7, 2025. However, ...