Category Archives: Auto loaders

EAA Witness Elite Match

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Mark Calzaretta

OK, that is one long name, and it implies the pistol is going to be a sweet shooter. Well I can tell you the Witness Elite Match delivers. EAA’s line of Elite pistols has been out for several years and … Continue reading →

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CZ 97 family of autoloaders

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Mark Calzaretta

There are so many 45 caliber pistols and rifles to talk about in the market place. I have had the opportunity to use a CZ Model 97 BD. The CZ 97 was originally introduced in 1997. This pistol sports the … Continue reading →

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HK Flashback. 50th Anniversary USP compact

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Mark Calzaretta

I think it was back in 2000 when Heckler and Koch celebrated their 50th anniversary. For the occasion HK produced a special variation of the USPc chambered in 45ACP. The slide was finished in a very high polish blue. There … Continue reading →

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HK USP45CT and the Osprey 45 Supressor

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Mark Calzaretta

I have recently gotten my hands on one of the HK USP 45 Compact Tactical pistols. These are small 8+1 round 45 ACP auto loaders that are setup from the factory with a threaded barrel for suppressor use. While these … Continue reading →

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HK USP 45

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mark Calzaretta

This is one of the TANKS of the 45 ACP World. The pistols are built tough, have a very well designed recoil spring system and offer factory standard magazine capacities of 10 or 12 rounds. The standard frame color is … Continue reading →

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