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SIG SAUER at the 2014 SHOT Show

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

SIG had a wonderful large booth as always. Plenty of products to look at and handle. I was a bit disappointed when I learned that SIG was not participating in Media Day at the Range but having a separate range … Continue reading →

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A 9 ounce 38 Special revolver – Introducing The VIEW – from Taurus

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

Taurus has introduced what appears to be the lightest weight pocket revolver on the market. Coming in at under 9 ounces, the VIEW is chambered for 5 rounds of 38 special. Weight is reduced by using a aluminum frame, titanium … Continue reading →

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A 380ACP Revolver? Yes, new from Taurus

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

With all the buzz about 380 pocket auto loaders, the Taurus model 380 gets overlooked. This is a tiny 6 shot revolver that is offered in blued alloy ultralite or full stainless steel configurations. It has a shortened cylinder and … Continue reading →

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8 shot, 9MM revolver from Smith and Wesson’s Performance Center

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

Smith and Wesson introduced a second 9MM revolver this year. This one is built on the N-frame and is an 8 shot revolver. The first offering of the new 929 is the Jerry Miculek model. Built in the Performance Center … Continue reading →

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Smith & Wesson’s booth at 2014 SHOT

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

For those of you that have never been to a SHOT Show, here are a few shots of how S&W sets up the area. Everything is nice and spread out so no one is crowded when handling the products. There … Continue reading →

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