Category Archives: Auto loaders

NEW from Springfield XDS 4.0

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Mark calzaretta

Springfield had the new XDS 4.0 on hand. This is one nice pocket pistol. Chambered for 9MM, it was accurate and controllable.

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Small 1911s….I mean REALLY small

Posted on April 15, 2012 by colt_saa

As a fan of most things 45, I also have a passion for 1911s. A friend of mine just acquired a very unique 1911 that I thought I would share with you all. It comes in this ornate metal box … Continue reading →

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Rohrbaugh 45 ? ? ? Can it be?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mark Calzaretta

Yes Rohrbaugh is developing a 45ACP pistol. Theprototype was on display at this years SHOT show in Las Vegas. The prototype slide is a modified 1911 slide and does not resemble what the released product will look like. The pistol … Continue reading →

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What happened to the Gold Cup

Posted on February 4, 2012 by colt_saa

I love Colt Gold Cups. I have several. It goes back to the mid Seventies when I purchased my very first NEW auto loading pistol. This was only the second firearm I had ever purchased NEW. You guessed it, it … Continue reading →

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My newest 1911

Posted on January 27, 2012 by colt_saa

This one is not a 45, it is a 10MM. Another cartridge that I truly love. This 6″ longslide was made for me by Black Ops Armoury.   This piece is absolutely awesome. It is as tight as can be … Continue reading →

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