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Other things Firearms related

Heirloom finish 1911 from BOA

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Mark calzaretta

While the name Black Ops Armory is new, the shop is not. Originally started by a former Camp Perry competitor named George Forest, the shop’s original intent was to build or modify 1911s and 22s for the Camp Perry shooters. … Continue reading →

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Colt Gold Cup Commander FlashBack

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Mark Calzaretta

For this FlashBack we are going all the way to 1990. Colt Firearms decided to manufacture the Gold Cup in a Commander size firearm. 500 Of the Gold Cup Commander Custom Edition were produced in Royal Blue with serial numbers … Continue reading →

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Smith & Wesson Model 25 Heritage series

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Mark Calzaretta

Back around 2000 Lew Horton started down the path toward the Heritage series revolvers. The end result was a handful of different models and chamberings that had some Old World styling to them while incorporating modern metallurgy and machining techniques. … Continue reading →

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Death Wish III

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Mark Calzaretta

One of the Classic Charles Bronson movies. This third chapter in the Death Wish series introduces us the Bronson’s friend Wildey. The Wildey talked about in the Move was chambered for the powerfun 475 Wildey Magnum. For those of us … Continue reading →

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xGrips

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Mark Calzaretta

I realize that most of the xGrip lineup of products is for firearms that are not 45s. However I have had some recent interaction with the company that deserves a mention. In this Internet age, we are always fast to … Continue reading →

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