Author Archives: Mark Calzaretta

I have to say that the two colored SMGs in the HK booth did catch my eye. I thought that it was interesting that the MP5 was fitted with the 4 position fire control group and a rail front end

Taurus has introduced a tiny new auto-loader call the Spectrum They chose this name because it can be made in many colors, about two dozen are currently offered. The factory has about 6 standard color combination cataloged. Distributors can order … Continue reading →

As many of you know, Smith and Wesson has introduced a 2.0 version of the M&P autoloading pistols. The new versions of the firearms were displayed in all their grandeur The two most obvious and talked about changes are the … Continue reading →

IMR has introduced 5 new powders for the hand loader this year. Here is their description of the new offerings . . . . . IMR Target™ The first powder in this new family is a fast-burning pistol powder. This … Continue reading →

Caracal has another interesting item headed our way. It is an integerally suppressed pistol chambered for 9MM Parabellum called the Maxim 9 While it looks like something out of a Sci-Fi movie, it is functional. Since it is one piece, … Continue reading →