Snowdog
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I'm sure some here remember Calico handguns and rifles in .22LR and 9mm.
I'm under the impression the manufacturer is now either defunct or moved on to other things. These things aren't made anymore, are they?
Here are my primary questions concerning these firearms:
What was the quality of Calico firearms? Were they constructed of cheesy pot metal and plastic or well made with quality components?
Second, I suspect the 9mm was a blowback just as the .22LR model. Am I wrong?
Finally, what were the primary issues with the 9mm model (design wise, costs and contracts aside) that would prevent a department from having seriously considered it as a potential “entry†weapon?
Thanks in advance.
I'm under the impression the manufacturer is now either defunct or moved on to other things. These things aren't made anymore, are they?
Here are my primary questions concerning these firearms:
What was the quality of Calico firearms? Were they constructed of cheesy pot metal and plastic or well made with quality components?
Second, I suspect the 9mm was a blowback just as the .22LR model. Am I wrong?
Finally, what were the primary issues with the 9mm model (design wise, costs and contracts aside) that would prevent a department from having seriously considered it as a potential “entry†weapon?
Thanks in advance.