NRA Gun of the Week: American Tactical FXH-45 Moxie

by
posted on May 14, 2021

American Tactical Inc., (ATI), a U.S.-based importer and manufacturer, is bringing its FXH-45 Moxie pistol to market as a hybrid representation of the full-size Browning 1911 pistol. This latest handgun chambered for .45 ACP from ATI sports a polymer frame, a slide cut for optics and comes with an affordable price tag.

Right side black handgun with text noting make and model: American Tactical FXH-45 Moxie


Built from the blueprints of the Browning design, the FXH-45 is a single-action, recoil-operated pistol that has capacity for eight rounds. The gun’s frame, however, is made of molded polymer. Use of this material reduces weight and paves the way for modifications such as the finger grooves on the front strap, an enlarged trigger guard and rail for accessories.

black metal pistol muzzle gun hole steel


ATI supplies its FXH-45 Moxie pistol with a milled slide for use with red-dot optics. An optic mount is required and available from ATI. Glock-style sights are provided from the factory and the parkerized steel slide contains wide-cut serrations at the rear.

black metal parts gun handgun pistol sights


In addition to a reinforced polymer frame, ATI adds subtle features to improve the user experience of the FXH-45 Moxie pistol. A checkered and arched mainspring house is supplied along with an extended beavertail grip that contains a memory pad for optimum engagement.

man shooting pistol black gun hands target shooting


Watch our NRA Gun of the Week video above to learn more about the American Tactical FXH-45 Moxie pistol.

ATI FXH-45 Moxie Specifications
Manufacturer: American Tactical Inc.
Action Type: recoil-operated, single-action, center-fire pistol
Chambering: .45 ACP
Frame: reinforced polymer
Slide: 4140 steel
Barrel: 5”

Sights: Glock-style white-outline rear, white-dot front
Magazine: eight-round detachable box
Height: 5.4”
Length: 8.7”
Weight: 31.2 ozs.
MSRP: $449

Further Reading:
Handgun Sights: Then & Now

The NRA Model of 1911

Tested: American Tactical GSG-16 .22 LR Rifle

Building a Non-Glock "Glock:" A DIY Kit From Brownells

Latest

Springfield Armory Trp Aos 1911 F
Springfield Armory Trp Aos 1911 F

Springfield Adds AOS & 9 mm Models To TRP 1911 Line

Springfield Armory introduced its first optic-ready TRP 1911s, equipped with the Agency Optic System, along with the company's first 9 mm Luger-chambered TRP pistols.

Rifleman Q&A: Commercially Made M1 Garands

A number of M1 Garands on the market have higher serial numbers than many military-issue Garands? Why? Here's the story of the commercially made M1s from Springfield Armory.

Book Review: The U.S. Model 1917 Rifle | “America’s Enfield”

As with all of his previous works, Bruce Canfield's latest, by Mowbray Publishing, is another “must-have” for the shelf of any avid collector of U.S. military arms.

Hedging For The Future: Winchester .21 Sharp

At first glance, Winchester Ammunition’s .21 Sharp rimfire cartridge appears very similar in purpose to the classic .22 Long Rifle. So, what’s the reason for the new chambering? For the answer, we have to look to the past—and also to the future.

The Armed Citizen® March 24, 2025

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Suppressor Inventory Slim After Last Year’s 80 Percent Sales Increase

The analytic report, courtesy of GoGearfire.com, suggests while firearm, optic and ammunition sales are trending downward, suppressor sales, however, are up 264 percent since 2019 figures.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.