Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
kimber ultra raptor
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bevans »
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:50 pm
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just got the kimber ultra raptor and it seems to be a great gun ,i am waiting on chl so havent broke in yet ,,,,,, anybody heard anything negative...
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Yep. Sure did. Now if your gun blows up at the range, then you can cry. If it's just a few scratches pull out the krylon and keep going. :grin:
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:01 pm
Harries technique works...
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KD5NRH »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:03 am
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Had to deal with an intruder tonight...fortunately, it was one of the small, furry, gnawing types. I had remembered to pick up some 22LR shotshells,...
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There's always the blackpowder mousetrap, from Dixie Gunworks:
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Oct 10, 2006 6:31 pm
You were right
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Venus Pax »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:34 pm
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So many of you are always speaking of the virtues of a good belt to go with the holster.
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Next time your over for loading, I'll show you my gun belt. It does make a big difference.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:47 pm
Amarillo: Man fires shots at burglar, struck
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Paladin »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:40 pm
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Web-posted Wednesday, October 4, 2006
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Some good motion-sensor lights on the driveway would have helped greatly.
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Last post by Rex B
Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:24 pm
JOPLIN, Mo. - Boy With AK-47 Opens Fire In Mo. School
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:32 pm
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My MAK-90 jammed up a bunch of times when I took it to the range. I don't think it was ever lubed at all even though I bought it new.
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Last post by Boma
Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:35 pm
Teens and guns
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KBCraig »
Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:23 am
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Yes, we must keep guns out of the hands of teenagers! Why, if this boy hadn't had access to his father's revolver, a man would still be alive today!...
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Fired a single shot through the door and hit him in the head!
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Last post by Boma
Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:22 pm
Hard to believe
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Houston1944 »
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:25 am
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This is from today's Houston Chronicle. You just hate to believe that we live in a city with people this stupid. The last two paragraphs tell the...
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Stupid is as stupid does.
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Last post by cyphur
Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:49 am
Latest on the proposed Dallas "toy" gun ban
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Paladin »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:36 pm
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Dallas working on toy-gun ordinance
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I think if Hillary gets elected, I'm moving the mountains of Colorado. As far away from civilization as possible. With lots of guns, and claymores.
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Last post by cyphur
Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:20 am
Electronic Ear Muffs
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DustinB »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:56 pm
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Can anyone recommend a decent pair of Electronic Ear Muffs. I'm getting tired of not being able to hear talking and I figure I shoot enough to...
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I have 4 pairs of these that I share with my family. They work well (so long as you remember to turn the durn things on!). The response time is good...
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Last post by Mithras61
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:38 am
I think my gun may be "famous"
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Glockamolie »
Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:29 pm
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For anyone watching Most Shocking High Speed Pursuits on Court TV right now, the first scene was a Fort Bend County Deputy chasing a guy in a white...
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Wow. So the guy we've all seen run over get out of jail, and... heh.
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:44 am
Anybody Read The Letter To The Editor
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Jungle Work »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:48 pm
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In the November issue of Guns and Ammo from a Goobro in Dallas :
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I would be scared to stop and make sure that they are not firing at me. They MIGHT SHOOT back, and I do not want that.
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Last post by TxBlonde
Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:45 pm
Sending pistol for warranty work
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stash »
Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:35 am
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Last week I purchased a pistol and already I may have to send it in for repairs. The importer provided a list of businesses that do the warranty...
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I am on the other end of town (Leander) so my experiences and recomendations are from very limited knowledge on the south end of Austin.
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:40 am
CZ Sights ?
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Piney »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:25 am
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Greetings--
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Sorry about that. Sometimes I forget that most folks aren't running 1600 x 900 resolution.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:28 am
Trouble Purchasing a Pistol
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DustinB »
Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:43 am
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My dad went into Carter's Country yesterday to pick up my XD9 and had some trouble with the background check. The lady at the counter forgot to give...
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I've bought several (5) guns at Academy. When I was shopping for my MP. A local gun range was selling the S & W MP for about $20.00 cheaper than...
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Last post by jbenat
Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:25 am
PPO and CSO questions.
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spud »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:07 pm
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I have been thinking about becoming a commissioned security officer or personal protection officer. Been looking over the laws and saw this :
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You can do the classes in either order. To get a PPO you either a) have to already be commissioned, or b) send in your PPO and commission application...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:10 pm
MSNBC POLL: SHOULD TEACHERS CARRY GUNS?
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shootthesheet »
Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:01 pm
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Look for Live Vote:What Do You Think? in the middle of the page.
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Speaking of pigs. There is a place in the Bible that says Don't throw your pearls to the swine. If it is really that bad it may be time to move and...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:59 pm
Tuckable is a Good Option - Even with drawbacks.
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Rob Longenecker »
Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:54 pm
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A recent post on another forum had me take another look at the reasons for and against tuckable IWB's.
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:iagree:
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:59 pm
This girl can shoot...
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kw5kw »
Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:52 am
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... I'it looks as she's definately enjoying herself!
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Sounds like this is a video I am going to have to wait till I get home to watch...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:06 pm
Send pistols thru your company and save $
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j1132s »
Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:54 am
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Well, my approx. 1 year old HK P2000 is going back to the HK factory. I'm experiencing a problem when shooting where a pin (on the frame) would slide...
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When I had it, I used my company to ship my Kel-Tec P-32 back for repairs. I also used my company to receive my Kel-Tec back as there was a person...
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:40 pm
New Poll
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:02 pm
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Here is a new poll regarding schools and CHL's. Please vote. It's on the right side of the mail page.
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It may have been over. I see a poll for whether my car has side airbags...
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Last post by j1132s
Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:41 am
Amish School Shooting
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Commander »
Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:34 pm
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Home for lunch, I was watching Fox News coverage of the terrible shooting in Amish country. They had a phone interview with some Criminal Profiler...
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Offering prayers and condolences to the family of the BG, in light of what happened to their children, is very far-sighted. After all, the wife and...
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Last post by Popshot
Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:56 am
a big thumbs up for DPS
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Texasdoc »
Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:19 pm
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well I did achange of address on the 14th of Sept. and recieved the new one on the 25th. that is fast . I keep hearing that it took over 6 weeks to...
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My address change for my CHL was about 18 days. My DL took almost a month.
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Last post by Show Killer
Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:21 am
Woke up this morning to see myself on CNN !
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DaveT »
Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:33 am
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(Apologies if this is not the right forum to post this.....)
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She looks like she got her toungue pierced! Hahaha!
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Last post by propellerhead
Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:25 am
We don't have a Miscellaneous "Off-Topic" thread..
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stevie_d_64 »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:30 pm
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So hear goes...(Y'all know I am fearless)...
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Well LT, you have to admit, when I watch its not background noise at Casa Steve right???
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:59 am
Shoulder holsters?
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WNallG30 »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:49 pm
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I'm looking at getting a shoulder holster. I want to carry my Raptor some, but I'm not having good results concealing it. I tried a cheapo Galco IWB...
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No but I know Andrews does good work & I like the looks of the back strap.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:48 am
Sheriff: "68/110? We ran out of ammo!"
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KBCraig »
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:37 am
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Florida: one deputy wounded, another killed along with his K9 partner. Manhunt ensues for the suspect who fled into the thick underbrush. Fox News...
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Looks to me like they had the wrong magazines...
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Last post by Mithras61
Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:40 pm
Hornet
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Venus Pax »
Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:45 pm
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As many of you know, I teach middle school special ed. One of my classes is specifically for students that have never learned to read.
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The young lad has probably also heard of my favorite old M 43 Winchester's caliber: 218 BEE.
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Last post by nuparadigm
Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:27 pm
H&K P7 - ?
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carlson1 »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:14 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with a H&K P7? I have a friend who is wanting to do some trading for one. I am mainly a 1911 NUT, but I am open...
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I remember that...He got more balloons that day than us put together...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:55 am
Moving to Colorado
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tibis3383 »
Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:31 am
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I JUST received my Texas CHL and have decided to move back to Colorado. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what I need to do. I know I have to...
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Well I am from the peoples republic of Boulder. Beautiful place but LOTS of hippies. I think I will be living in Lafayette which is boulder county....
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Last post by tibis3383
Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:22 am
Another School Shooting
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Commander »
Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:49 pm
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Once again, we have a tragic shooting in a gunfree school. Will the anti's ever learn that the BGs ignore the laws?
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Venus Pax, I'm curious....the anti's you work with....what is their rationale for being against guns? Do they blame the gun itself for the crime?
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Last post by Commander
Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:17 pm
Cheapest 9mm ammo in DFW?
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age_ranger »
Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:33 am
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Where's the cheapest ammo to be found? I'm looking to make a bulk buy of at least 1000 rounds. My Walmart stopped selling the WWB for $4.6oish a box....
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Wow...haven't bought .380 in awhile. (we had bought a bunch months ago for my wife's Sig 232)....wow, what an Increase!!!! Thanks for info.
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Last post by Skipper5
Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:16 am
45rds of .45 on my 45th
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phddan »
Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:44 pm
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Been a great day. All 3 of my little grandkids are here, my kids, my mother in law, and my wife. Had a big ol ham with sweet taters and green beans...
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Can I go too dpatterson? I am old but I can still load. :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:36 am
Anyone tried the 'new' Speer Gold Dot JHP for SB 45's ?
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DaveT »
Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:45 pm
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Anyone tried the 'new' Speer Gold Dot, 230 grain Jacketed Hollow Point ammo made specifically for short barreled 45's ?
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My dealer ordered the wrong ammo..... :sad:
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Last post by DaveT
Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:39 pm
Awesome segment on Dallas Action Pistol Club on channel 4
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JLinTX »
Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:31 pm
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On KDFW 4 in Dallas:
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After several tries and false starts with Firefox (on both Mac and Windows), I finally (*blech!*) fired up MSIE. It still took a couple of tries, but...
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:57 pm
A Surprising Secret
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Rob Longenecker »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:22 am
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How does a Blue Angels video relate to a lesson on shooting?
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Those things are so cool, the way they can pop up over a hill and obliterate a target with that nose-mount gatling gun. Very neat airplane. They had...
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Last post by Rex B
Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:01 pm
Thoughts on Carrying after 3 weeks.. Man I need Bigger Pants
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bigolbigun »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 12:06 am
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Well after carrying for a few weeks I have come to realize that I need to wear bigger pants to do it comfortably. Even my fat pants at the back if...
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I tried IWB with several rigs, and I just ain't shaped right. I'm 6'3 and 195, and lately most of my excess weight is right in the middle. and no...
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Last post by Rex B
Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:51 pm
Opinions wanted for red dot sights
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Daltex1 »
Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:26 pm
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I just purchased a smith wesson mp15t ar 15, was wanting opinions on laser sighting systems for it, any info would be appreciated..
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Thanks for that. Like I said, I'm really new to rifle sighting and real applications of trajectory. Reading that made a lot of things click, I think.
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Last post by Alric
Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:37 pm
5.56 and 223 caliber
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Daltex1 »
Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:36 pm
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Got a smith ar15 and was wondering if I can shoot 223 ammo, I have 5.56 stamped on barrel. Can I shoot both or just the 5.56 Thanx to all that reply
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The South Africans make good brass. I regret not stocking up on PMP .303 British when it was available dirt cheap everywhere. Once the supply dried...
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:13 pm
S&W 627 Performance Center Range Report
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chongfa »
Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:01 am
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I finally traded one of my firearm for a used S&W 627 Performance Center. I don't normally shoot revolver. However I also have a 6 in. Python right...
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+1 for a beautiful wheelgun! Nice Shooting!
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Last post by jbirds1210
Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:58 am
Forcibly Disarming Law-Abiding Americans
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Paladin »
Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:28 pm
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Forcibly Disarming Law-Abiding Americans
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Roger that, 'cause its ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ at my house!
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:37 am
Received my Tucker Bullhide gun belt yesterday.....
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cyphur »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:34 am
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and he was kind enough to send me my Answer as well!! I know, I know, I need pics. I wasn't able to snap any up last nite, maybe tonite after work....
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Mike, no thumb break. I found the issue was only happening when I was holstering it, and I've since figured a way around it. It was pretty much just...
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Last post by cyphur
Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:21 pm
Home invader killed
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KBCraig »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:29 pm
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Interesting home invasion. House trashed, but the homeowners survived. The invader is dead, and should go well with fava beans and a nice chianti.
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LOL I can only imagine.......... I would have nightmares I think.
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Last post by TxBlonde
Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:42 am
American Gun
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Commander »
Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:20 am
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American Gun
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My review is simple. It was a boring, monocular view. Each of the gun owner's along the way were portrayed in a dim light .
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Last post by lrb111
Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:05 am
Want Taurus 1911?
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OverEasy »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:28 am
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FYI:
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The same is true for my wife's M85UL. Once I satisfied myself that it was either firmly locked on, or firmly locked off, I locked it off and put the...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Sep 30, 2006 1:52 am
TexasCHLforum Day at PSC? - RSVP
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:59 pm
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We are rapidly approaching the TexasCHLforum Day at PSC on Sept. 30th. We are down to planning the specific activities and I need your input.
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Hope everyone haas a great time. I will not be able to attend as I'd been planning. It looks to be a terrific day.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:37 pm
SWAT raid on gun owner in CA
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Paladin »
Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:12 pm
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The most ominous read I've had since the confiscations in New Orleans:
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I did also, but found no news articles other than the original.
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Last post by Mithras61
Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:25 pm
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Last post by Reysc
Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:13 pm
Coast Guard Boot Camp
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Diode »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:48 am
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As some of you know my oldest son joined the CG about 4 seeks ago. I was very impressed with his last letter and thought you guys might like it as...
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It was great t od osee him graduate in Cape May. He has been home for 10 days and he leaves for Key West tomorrow. He is so excited. He wants to go...
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Last post by Diode
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:06 pm
Informal Tests: Std. Pressure 38 Special from Snub Revolver.
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:57 am
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Hello. A while back, a gentleman at another site sent me some ammunition and requested that it be the subject of an informal expansion/penetration...
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If your snubby fits your paw like mine does, you should curl the little finger of your strong hand beneath the grip to help with accuracy. Don't try...
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:29 pm
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