Category Archives: Auto loaders

Bobberg XR45S a pocket pistol chambered in 45 Super

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Mark calzaretta

As many of you know, I am a long time fan of the 45 Super cartridge. The good folks at Boberg now have a pocket autoloader rated to handle the 45 Super. This is the first compact pistol in the … Continue reading →

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Some Special Editions from Kimber

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Mark calzaretta

Kimber has started some limited editions. They are calling them Sapphire …. The interesting thing is that the slides are finished in a PVD (DLC, Ion Bond, etc.) process that is extremely durable. In the case of the Sapphire line … Continue reading →

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10MM SIG ? Yes the P220 is now offered in 10MM

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Mark calzaretta

10MM Auto is a favorite cartridge of mine. It has been for decades. The last few years have seen increased activity in this cambering. Manufacturers have introduced new pistols as well as ammunition offerings. This year things exploded with SIG … Continue reading →

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450 SMC / 45 Super

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

On one of the firearms Forums this week the question came up, Can I use 450 SMC in my ????? with just a spring change? I responded to the Forum Members inquiry……… The 450SMC is basically a slight variation on … Continue reading →

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Smith and Wesson’s little talked about Model 845

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

We have two of these in my family. One from each of the runs. For those that do not know, the 845 was an experimental target version of the 745 designed back in the mid 1980s but never produced. A … Continue reading →

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