45 Talk

Several folks asked about the Caracal pistols.

Well the company is setting up in the US. They have some distributors lined up and they are going to be hitting the market as soon as they can.

I shot four of their pistols. They brought full size and compacts with standard sights and a pair with their Quick Acquisition Sight System.

These sights were very fast on target at combat distances. I think that the unusualy short sight radius might be a problem for really long shots, but this is a combat pistol not a target gun.

The Caracal has a lower than usual bore axis and this helps make recoil a bit softer feeling.

Most importantly, these pistols are very Thin. Much like the old Browning BDM. The thin frame does not sacrifice magazine capacity, the compact pistol holds 15 rounds of 9MM

Here are a few more on the table

Mark Calzaretta

Well it is time for me to get a new SIG rifle.

I really enjoyed the new SIG 716

This AR style rifle chambered for 7.62×51 was just sweet to shoot.

It shouldered nicely, felt comfortable even with the leather jacket and it was a soft shooter.

Mark Calzaretta

Veridian has a new universal sub compact laser that is designed to go in most all rails, even the non-standard ones.

The laser/light combo has 6 modes. It rememebrs the last mode it was in and will turn on in the stored mode. If I recall them all it is Laser only, light only, Laser w/flash light, blinking Laser, strobing light, blinking Laser with light.

Using Veridian’s holster the laser/light unit will even turn itself on as the firearm is drawn. I will get some additional pictures from the Convention floor this week.

The green laser is clearly visible even in bright daylight.

The first image is provided courtsey of Veridian

Mark Calzaretta

While not new or even in production, one of the coolest items that was made avaible for shooting is a bull pup gatling gun from the 1800s.

Colt brought this beautiful firearm to the event along with 5000 rounds of 45-70 ammunition to be run through it.

Mark Calzaretta

Tuesday, January 17th, the SHOT show will opened in Las Vegas.

For many years now the day before the SHOT show is SHOT Show Media Day at the Range 

This event is held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club located about 25 miles from Las Vegas. This is a fantastic large outdoor shooting facility with many different shooting ranges iut to and including 1000 yards.

120 Exhibitors had things out there for the Media to play with including ATVs and off road vehicles. The event ran from 8AM to 4PM with the Sponsors providing lunch on site. Here are a few shots of the three major clusters of Exhibitor booths.

I will keep working on this thread through the evening but I need to get a bite to eat.

Mark Calzaretta