The History of Calico Light Weapons Systems

The History of Calico Light Weapons Systems

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Dive into the fascinating history of Calico Light Weapon Systems, the innovative firearms company founded in 1982 in Bakersfield, California. From their groundbreaking M100 .22LR rifles with 100-round helical magazines to the roller-delayed M900 9mm series, discover how Calico's sci-fi designs captivated anime, movies, and gun enthusiasts. Learn about their battles with assault weapons bans, relocations, hibernations, and comebacks—including Mac 11 conversions, tactical models, a vanished shotgun prototype, and the new .22 Gatling gun. Packed with unique insights, reliability discussions, and a peek at modern Calico quirks. If you love firearms history, helical mags, or retro guns, hit like and subscribe for range reviews and teardowns! #CalicoFirearms #GunHistory #HelicalMagazine