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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
Firearms Video Rentals
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lrb111 »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:54 pm
I'm generally anong the last to know about things, but I found a video rental site that has How-to videos. Among those are a bunch about firearms....
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Last post by lrb111
Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:54 pm
S&W M66's
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slow944 »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:23 pm
The Bullet Trap in Plano, TX has some buyback S&W M66's in the store this weekend for only $299 member or $329 nonmember prices all are SS with...
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Last post by slow944
Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:23 pm
looking for cheap ammo
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Venus Pax »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:03 pm
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Ammo is going up.
Winchester .45acp was $19.95 for 100 rounds at wal-mart last month.
This month, it's $32+ for the same box. (Lead shortage?)
I...
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My comment about trimming brass came from a cursory read of the mak page (I think you gave the link). Based upon those prices, yup about $21 per...
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Last post by Jeremae
Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:16 pm
Shooting as Bass Pro Gun Range
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by HEMIzygote » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:41 am
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I was at Bass Pro the other day and decided to take a gander in the shooting range. I was just there for shopping.
INFO for those who don't know :...
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Using refrigerated AC as well as as good ventilation in an indoor range is a real good effort at trying to air condition The Great Outdoors. ;-) (But...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:21 pm
hypothetical situation - what would you do?
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NcongruNt »
Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:02 pm
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So I've been thinking this hypothetical situation over for about the past day and have not come to a conclusion, so thought perhaps I would ask...
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I agree with this 100%. Something we were always taught was distraction can be your best defense. Demonstrating some form of confusing act can also...
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Last post by razoraggie
Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:42 pm
Zumbo Fires Back at Senator Levin
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quidni »
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:46 pm
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Click on today's date on the calendar, then scroll about half-way down.
Mr. Zumbo sent an open letter to the United States Senate responding to...
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Since Levin mis-represented or mis-quoted Zumbo in a congrssional hearing, isn't that considered perjory? Why shouldn't he be brought up on charges?...
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:49 am
Fred Thompson
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Chris »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:12 pm
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Do you think he'll run? If he does, I know who I'm voting for.
WALLACE: Gun control.
THOMPSON: Well, I'm against gun control generally. You...
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Your analogy is historically wrong.
I would however risk ending up in court for shooting a man on the metro who is mercilessly slaughtering people...
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Last post by kauboy
Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:18 am
TSA/Airline Gun Requirements
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by HEMIzygote » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:42 am
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I am going home for Easter and will be taking my pistol with me.
I have been reading the requirements of TSA at:
What does it mean that You must...
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BTW, I thought you all might like this.
One of the times I flew last year I packed my ammo in a plastic box meant for such things, you know, one of...
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Last post by jimlongley
Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:49 pm
Seatbelt holster.
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grandpatim »
Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:46 pm
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Hey guys and gals. When I took my CHL class our instructor told up about a holster or case that attaches to the seatbelt shoulder belt. I have...
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The safepacker is a quality piece of gear.
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Last post by Jacob Staff
Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:30 pm
Next Austin get-together -ARC
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O6nop »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:16 pm
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I recently received my membership to Austin Rifle Club and I'm looking forward to using it. I plan on heading out there about 11:00am on Saturday,...
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I think cancelling it at this time is a good idea. Depending on what comes down between now and then, I may attempt to go out there, just to see how...
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Last post by O6nop
Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:16 pm
RGV get together
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deadeyearcher »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:11 pm
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I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a Rio Grande Valley get together.
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Probably won't have to rent a large meeting hall.
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Last post by nemesis
Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:13 am
Open Shooting - General Question
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Big Calhoun »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:58 pm
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I didn't want to take away from Texas297s' thread since he has a specific question; mine is more general.
Is their a publication or other form of...
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I talked to a mate of mine over in college station about it after seeing that 10 acre thread a few days ago. He told me that was the minimum for...
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Last post by piro
Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:45 pm
LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER IN THE NEXT 15 MINUTES...
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by TheYoungGuy » Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:06 pm
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I hope someone can shoot me an answer in the next few minutes on this. I am looking to save some money on bulk ammo because paying $10-$12 box for my...
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HEY! no joking, here, sir!
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Last post by casselthief
Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:45 pm
Minimum acreage to shoot
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sphpkr »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:41 pm
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I did the search thing and came up empty.
Question: Is there a mimimum amount of property you must to be able to shoot on your own land?
FWIW, I...
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§ 235.022. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE. To promote the public
safety, the commissioners court of a county by order may prohibit or
otherwise regulate...
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Last post by Mike1951
Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:32 pm
Best ammo for a Kel-Tec P32?
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by TheYoungGuy » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:40 am
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I've got an old schoolmate that has owned a Kel-Tec P32 for a few years just for home protection, but has recently decided to get her CHL.
I've...
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That sounds like a good plan. I'll take another look at mine.
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Last post by Rex B
Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:22 pm
Man Shot in Home Break-In
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Paladin »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:59 pm
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Man Shot in Home Break-In
Last Update: Mar 24, 2007 10:48 PM
Posted By: Walker Robinson
A man caught breaking into an east side home was shot in...
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No, basic conservation of momentum means that a round will not knock a man flying. And at off-the-muzzle range, birdshot can certainly be deadly. But...
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Last post by HankB
Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:56 am
LBJ Grasslands and Open Shooting
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texas297 »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:20 am
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Hello,
According to some docs and map that I have of the LBJ Grasslands in Wise County, there is an open (SHOTGUN ONLY) piece of land west of...
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It's been more years than I can recall specifically, but there was an article in TSRA newsletter about unsuccessful efforts to keep open for plinking...
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Last post by Greybeard
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:53 pm
Need a gun for my wife.
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RKirby »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:30 pm
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Now that I finally received my CHL, I've been working on my wife to get hers and I think I almost have her seeing things my way. A couple of...
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Hmm..haven't thought of that. I've been too concerned with teaching proper form.
Actually, I was thinking about getting a Bersa Thunder for myself...
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Last post by RKirby
Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:08 pm
Webb Aide Arrested For Taking Gun Into Senate Building
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hi-power »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:34 pm
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police arrested a top aide to Sen. Jim Webb on Monday after he tried to enter a Senate office building carrying a loaded...
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Someone on PDO posted the law:
District of Columbia Criminal Law and Procedure, Chapter 7-2506.01 states,
No person shall possess ammunition in...
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:36 pm
Statistics For Robbery And 30.06
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carlson1 »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:24 pm
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Does anyone know of any statistics or web sights for robberies in places of business that have 30.06 signs posted?
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You're not going to find any data on this that will let you reach a valid conclusion. There are so few 30.06 signs that you'd have a hard time...
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:38 pm
Bullets
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deadeyearcher »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:30 am
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My brother gave me some bullets that he got from a friend of ours, it is an assortment, but some of them look like the bullet is an aluminum hollow...
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Winchester Silvertip pistol bullets are aluminum-jacketed JHPs with a lead core. Generally good bullets, but certain manufacturers don't recommend...
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Last post by HankB
Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:36 pm
Shooter - the movie
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O6nop »
Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:28 pm
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I was fortunate enough to get free tickets to the sneak preview of The Shooter with Mark Wahlburg.
I'm not up on high power sniper riflery, but...
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I saw the movie last nigth and I enjoyed it.
The obvious jabs at the current administration were amusing.
There were some inaccuracies but so be...
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Last post by ScubaSigGuy
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:28 am
Thanks to Longtooth
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srspano »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:06 pm
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... and others on this site, I now have a new toy. My first 1911. A Kimber Ultra CDPII Stainless.
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Send me a PM if you need steps on how to do it.
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Last post by TheRising
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:36 pm
Got me a 1911 - sorta
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stash »
Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:12 am
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Went to the liquor store yesterday and while I was checking out I saw on the counter a box (clear front) that contained a glass decanter depicting a...
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LOL! We got one of those during a friend's White Elephant/Dirty Santa gift exchange game last Xmas.Its propped up on my hubby's desk unopened b/c I...
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Last post by moodyamber
Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:00 pm
Tax Stamp In Rockwall, Texas?
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jnkirk1974 »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:09 pm
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I realize that this isn't a handgun question, but I'm curious to see if anyone in these forums happens to know who I need to talk with in Rockwall,...
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Where have you been Baytown? we've missed you here.
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Last post by ElGato
Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:42 pm
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Last post by casselthief
Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:02 pm
One Gun
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JLaw »
Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:22 pm
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Has anybody here found the one gun for them? By that, I mean have you found the one gun that fits you well for concealed carry, home protection, and...
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what about the rest of the time?
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Last post by casselthief
Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:53 pm
Talkshow host babble
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Jacob Staff »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:45 am
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Did anyone hear Edd Hendee 700 am The Voice this morning (Mon. 03-26-07) in Houston?
He was going on about Saturday night special, high-power rifles...
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That's very disappointing. I listen to Ed Hendee a lot on the way to work and being a conservative, I'm suprised that those comments were made. I'll...
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Last post by ghentry
Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:20 pm
9mm Monarch Steel Case Range Report
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by TheRising » Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:37 pm
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Hello all,
There has been some talk recently on the forum about the Monarch ammo that has been circulating around the Academy Sports stores. I...
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About the only problem I can forsee is a smelly gun, as my G17 now smells a little. But, to be honest, I could care less, I can't remember the last...
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Last post by TheRising
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:58 am
You Guys Seen This Video?
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dihappy »
Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:35 am
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Store clerk shoots robbers:
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Yeah, and I try to keep them to a little less than 180. You should see my Denny's scenario, I have a target stand that I built myself that suspends...
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:10 am
The Judge. Cool video and Gun
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9mmGuy »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:20 pm
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I would hate to be that bad guy at his passenger window! Look at the size of those holes!! :shock:
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That Thunder 5 has a shorter barrel, which should lead to quicker shot dispersion.
I wonder if there's anyone with strong enough wrists, or crazy...
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:46 am
Found my next pistol!!
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9mmGuy »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:37 pm
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this thing looks sweet! I already have one of the 24/7 pro 9mm and love it. i cant till they release this one! :cool:
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Well, I just found my next pistol. Picked up a new Taurus PT1911 yesterday at Bass Pro Shops in San Antonio.
Now to figure how to carry it...
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Last post by srothstein
Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:33 pm
Need Suggestion and Advice
by
NguyenVanDon »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:12 pm
Smith and Wesson 910S 9mm
Information:
Anyone have any experience with this gun?
Shooting and cleaning as in general?
Any other problems...
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Last post by NguyenVanDon
Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:12 pm
NRA Election Results
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quidni »
Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:31 pm
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Got this in email and didn't see this posted anywhere else, yet, so.....
Texas State Rifle Association Announcement
Message from James Dark, TSRA...
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Great news indeed. Congrats to you Jim.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:50 am
Paddle Holster + Car = My New Carry Method
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by TheYoungGuy » Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:51 pm
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Because I am on the road so much for my job, and because I can move my pistol from anywhere in my Jeep to my SOB holster in less than five seconds, I...
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the holster comes with the Beemer, right?
I like that seat thingy a lot more than in the door.
and it rhymes, too!
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Last post by casselthief
Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:19 pm
Dallas LEO dies after Friday traffic shootout
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Greybeard »
Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:09 am
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Dallas officer dies after shootout
01:40 AM CDT on Saturday, March 24, 2007
By TANYA EISERER, JASON TRAHAN and HOLLY YAN / The Dallas Morning News...
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Guys I am going to go ahead and lock this thread. It is obvious WE all have deep feelings about what is wrong verses right. It is easy to look back,...
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Last post by carlson1
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:43 pm
Need to ship a Gun...PLEASE HELP
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by TheRising » Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:58 pm
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Hello friends,
I have found myself in a predicament. My father just purchased a used G23 for me and now he needs to send it to me.
1) UPS is a...
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Mike,
The prices I came up with were both of the options you mentioned. I think the big price problem is that the gun is 1400 miles away.... :mad:
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Last post by TheRising
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:01 pm
Pocket guns... Shed some light please!
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BoneDigger »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:06 pm
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I have looked at a coupld of little guns that I might want to purchase for those hot summer days when a cover shirt is not appropriate, or for when I...
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+1 on airweignt snub -- mine is a 638 with CT405 grips. Under 2 at 10yards shooting the little red dot.
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Last post by Longshot
Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:59 am
Raise your hand if you have the "anti lock-bumping"
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:07 am
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For fun, I'm going to try this at home...And do it in front of Wife-Unit
Of course, I don't have anything in my home worth stealing, or someones...
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To avoid creating another shear line, the extra pin would have to reside entirely above the shear area and even so, both or all pins in any stack are...
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Last post by jimlongley
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:04 pm
I'm going to the range Sunday
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Wildscar »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:54 pm
Since I had so much fun last weekend at the range. I'm going back.:woohoo Sunday around noon I'll be at Target Masters in Garland if anyone would...
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Last post by Wildscar
Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:54 pm
A week at the range!
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KRM45 »
Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:24 pm
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Well I've been at the range all week. So far I've shoot 1500 rounds of .40, about 50 rounds of 12 guage 00 buck and slugs, and about 50 rounds of...
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Thank you sir. It has been fun.
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Last post by KRM45
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:58 pm
Missing Teens in Terrell TX. Keep eyes open.
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Wildscar »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:28 am
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Not to far aways from me so I thought I'd share this story. Never know where info will turn up.
TERRELL, Texas -- Police are searching for two...
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That's my bad. It was a bad choice of words.
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Last post by texas297
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:06 am
Springfield EMP- 1st range visit recap
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ScubaSigGuy »
Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:40 pm
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I took deliver of my new EMP 9mm on Tuesday. Since the place that I bought it is also the range that I do most of my indoor shooting at, I bet you...
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ScubaSigGuy - If the EMP you got is the same as the one depicted on the cover of the current American Rifleman you are a lucky man. That is a sweet...
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Last post by stash
Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:14 am
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Last post by glocklvr
Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:34 am
Homeowner fights back against intruders
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Paladin »
Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:37 am
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Wow... great neighbors... with no evidence of wrongdoing, police feel it's justified, they blame the victim :roll:
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Clever...Now I know what I am going to do to be craft-sy this next Christmas...
Ohhhh, the humanity!!! :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:49 pm
Mesquite Gunshow Wadja get
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by
SC1903A3 »
Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:14 pm
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This completes my Military Rifle Collection.
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LOL.......I just don't get it, really. I can walk right into the gun show, buy a pistol, buy some mags, buy some ammo (loose ammo even) but I can't...
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Last post by age_ranger
Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:46 pm
Lawdog- Another good one.
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eagleeye »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:53 pm
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For those that are not Lawdog regulars he has some intresting thoughts on instructors.
Enjoy. If the link works.
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Yep, those who have not ever been involved in a major civil suit may not be able to imagine how deep some lawyers will dig - and how they may spin...
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Last post by Greybeard
Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:12 am
Thinking about a .44 Magnum for CCW
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Geister »
Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:12 pm
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Using light .44 Magnum loads and .44 Special loads of course.
I've been looking into getting another gun for CCW for a few months. I originally...
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I did a bunch of research over this subject the past week.
I calculated the cost of several lead, copper, and jacketed .44 Magnum loads with around...
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Last post by Geister
Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:19 am
"OK. I got it. whos going shootin wit me."
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Wildscar »
Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:16 pm
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Yall knew this post was comming eventually. I found a deal on Beretta 92FS today at the Big Town gun show. :woohoo (At least what I think was a deal)...
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not bad! I, as well, being a fan of the B92 would love to go shoot witcha, maybe next month or so.
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Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:55 pm
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Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:46 pm
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