Author Archives: Mark Calzaretta

2017 SHOT Show

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mark Calzaretta

On,Tuesday the 17th, SHOT opened in Las Vegas On the day before SHOT opens, invited members of the Media and buyers get to buss out to the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club to see and shoot some of the newest … Continue reading →

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The Passing of a Legend

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Mark Calzaretta

This week America has been diminished. One of our modern Pioneers has passed away. A breed of Man that has been getting harder to find as time progresses. A Hero to Millions and Millions of Americans Those tasks that he undertook … 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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