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Other things Firearms related

450 SMC / 45 Super

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

On one of the firearms Forums this week the question came up, Can I use 450 SMC in my ????? with just a spring change? I responded to the Forum Members inquiry……… The 450SMC is basically a slight variation on … Continue reading →

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45 Colt Shopkeeper

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

Colt’s Shopkeeper was an interesting single action revolver produced by the Colt Custom Shop from 2008-2009. With no ejector rod and a 4″ barrel it was just a bit larger than the Colt Sheriff model Here are a couple of … Continue reading →

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Smith and Wesson’s little talked about Model 845

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

We have two of these in my family. One from each of the runs. For those that do not know, the 845 was an experimental target version of the 745 designed back in the mid 1980s but never produced. A … Continue reading →

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New 45 from Glock – The long slide G41

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

Glock has introduced the G41. Centered around the 13 round, 45 ACP G21 frame, this pistol offers a longer barrel/slide without increasing the weight of the firearm. OK, how did they do that? Easy, the slide is narrower than the … Continue reading →

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New Pocket Pistol from Glocak

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

Glock has just introduced a little single stack 380 ACP pistol for the pocket market. This little pocket protector was accurate, reliable and easy to shoot. With luck, this will be the start of a line of little pocket pistols … Continue reading →

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