A wide selection of 1911 handguns with a rail for mounting combat lights are considered thoroughly modern and useful by many shooters. Those who would like to own a gun with a rail often find a mix of rail types and very expensive handguns. In this test we shoot two affordable handguns with rails and find things we like about both. In common with many other inexpensive 1911 handguns, each could benefit from judicious upgrading, but whether that’s worth it is up to you. Here’s what we found when we fired a Global Defense Thunderbolt, $740, side by side with a Tisas Raider, $630.
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