Cardinal Arms

Cardinal Arms is an American firearms brand based in Mooresville, North Carolina, established in 2024. It specializes in handcrafted 1911 double-stack pistols built on a 2011-style platform, combining traditional gunsmithing with modern manufacturing. The company emphasizes careful material selection, precision machining, hands-on fitting, and close attention to detail, describing its approach as craft before commerce and producing each gun one at a time.

Its lineup includes the Cardinal Arms G2 and G2 Ported pistols. Both are chambered in 9mm and feature five-inch barrels; the G2 uses a non-ported system, while the G2 Ported has a ported system. Cardinal Arms says its pistols are made in America and uses 4140 chromoly steel in its manufacturing process. Customers can inquire about or purchase models through the company, and its products are available from select authorized dealers across the country. The website also provides a dealer locator and direct contact options for general and dealer inquiries.