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Other things Firearms related

Reintroduction of the Colt Cobra

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mark Calzaretta

Another one of the pre-SHOT Show stories was Colt’s return to the revolver market with the NEW Colt Cobra While it is called a Cobra this is not developed from the old alloy framed Cobra of yesteryear. After the discontinuance … Continue reading →

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New Kimber Revolvers ?

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mark Calzaretta

Prior to the SHOT Show there were rumors that Kimber was releasing some NEW revolvers Well this is sort of true and sort of not All the new releases are variations on the K6 The first one is a three … Continue reading →

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A look back at the Taurus 450t

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Mark Calzaretta

Throwback Thursday? I know it has been out of the catalog for years, but Taurus made some great mid sized snubbies back in the day. Offered in 2″ or 2 1/2″ barrels depending on the caliber and constructed of Stainless, … Continue reading →

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Browning BXP Personal Defense ammunition – Real World velocities

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Mark Calzaretta

We all know that the real world does not always match the advertising claims when it comes to projectile velocities. This past weekend I headed out to my buddy’s farm with the intent of chronographing 12 different 45ACP offerings through … Continue reading →

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Browning’s 45ACP Personal Defense Ammunition

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Mark Calzaretta

I know it has been out for some time now, however my small supple of Browning’s 230 grain 45ACP BXP ammunition just arrived this week. This is attractive ammunition. Nickel plated X-point HPs, pre-scored projectiles loaded into black nickel cartridge … Continue reading →

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