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AR 15 Wont reset
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rm9792 »
Sun May 03, 2009 6:39 pm
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I just put together a RRA lower to a MDS upper and when it fires it reloads but doesnt reset the trigger. If you cycle by hand the trigger resets. If...
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I had this exact same problem. I then ordered a new matching hammer and disconnector and dropped that in. Problem Solved. I bought RRA parts. When...
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Last post by xpur3l0g1cx
Fri May 08, 2009 7:21 pm
I got me an evil black rifle :)
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Pun1sher »
Thu May 07, 2009 11:13 pm
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Saiga .223 :D
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Nice choice...what made you choose the .223 model over the 7.62x39 or .308 model? Is it converted to the AK style grip or are you leaving it a...
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Last post by RECIT
Fri May 08, 2009 8:37 am
chokes on a mitchell sabre
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wgoforth »
Wed May 06, 2009 5:51 pm
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I've had handguns for years, but new to shotguns. I purchased a Mitchell Sabre with both an 18.5 and 28 inch barrel. Came with internal and external...
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Thanks, afraid I'll have to wait and see on that. Seems the short barrel won't go in all the way, while the longer one is fine. Sent it back to CDNN,...
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Last post by wgoforth
Fri May 08, 2009 12:51 am
Mossberg 590 for $199
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ml1209 »
Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:06 pm
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I stopped in this pawn shop today for a quick looksee, and the only thing that caught my eye from their meager selection was a black shotgun with...
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The 590s have 8+1 capacity standard and an aluminum trigger guard / assembly (instead of the plastic one on the 500). They may also be factory...
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Last post by sailor2000
Thu May 07, 2009 3:33 pm
What should I switch shotgun stock to? with pic
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Isimanica »
Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:56 pm
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I have an original Remington Police folding stock on my wingmaster 870. It came with the rifle when I got it in a trade a while back. My question is...
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I have a Knoxx Specops stock on my 870 Express. It works like a charm. :cool:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Thu May 07, 2009 9:51 am
Need help on AR-15 uppers
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stsai465 »
Tue May 05, 2009 10:53 pm
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I'm building my first AR-15 and would like a little advice. I got a fully-assembled lower at last week's Ft Worth show (Stag Arms), and now need to...
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The booth I'm talking about was on the far right isle as you enter the room, near the very back. They seemed to be pretty good folks that ran it....
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed May 06, 2009 10:38 pm
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Last post by doc540
Wed May 06, 2009 7:34 pm
My mind is set
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Pun1sher »
Mon May 04, 2009 1:22 am
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I'm getting a Saiga 12 either when prices come down or when I have enough cash lying around. Anyone have any reasons why I shouldnt?
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Now we're talkin'!!!
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Last post by longhorn_92
Tue May 05, 2009 11:14 am
The merits of a .22LR for defense
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poppo »
Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:20 pm
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Ok, before the laughing commences, let me explain my (flawed?) thought process.
First of all, I live out in the sticks on 49 acres. In a 'worse...
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I've noticed that effect on women too, mainly my mom and mimi (mom's mom)
They used to hate that I carried but now are thinking of getting their...
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Tue May 05, 2009 12:47 am
It just followed me home
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RECIT »
Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:42 am
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I walked into Fountain Firearms this Saturday with my Armalite A2 in hands wanting to sell it, or trade it for something else I wanted. I have two...
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Sorry I can't give it away but we can all drool over it. I am drooling over it daily until I get to shoot it with sights or optics. I forfeited one...
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Last post by RECIT
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:05 pm
Scope Advise
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flb_78 »
Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:00 pm
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I bought a Savage/Stevens Model 200 in .308 this weekend.
I need to put a scope on it.
I don't know anything about scopes.
I'd like to do some...
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Smith's site has a ton of good information on it.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:30 pm
Del-Ton Rifle Kits
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txfireguy2003 »
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:32 am
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Okay folks, I ran across a post on here a few days ago that recommended another member purchase an AR upper from Del-Ton inc. so I looked into the...
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I have a Del-Ton 20 kit and am very pleased with it. I would order from them again.
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Last post by kd5zex
Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:21 am
Anyone shot a Remington 552?
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A-R »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:27 pm
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Has anyone owned or shot a Remington 552, which apparently shoots both .22LR and .22Short? After some internet reading, I'm thinking this might be...
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I have a Rem 552 that my dad bought for my grandfather in 1955 I think. When my grandfather passed away in 1963, it came to me. I can never remember...
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Last post by mbw
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:24 pm
New Toy
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G.A. Heath »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:42 pm
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I got a new toy today, and it doesn't have have the letters AR in the name or model number, in fact its not even an autoloader. I learned to shoot on...
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SWEET!!! Congrats on the new toy and excellent first shot.
Wow.
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:40 pm
Gun Broker loaded with AR-15 stuff.
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TDDude »
Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:01 pm
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Has anyone purchased any AR-15 building supplies from Gun Broker? I just purchased a full upper loaded with extras and surprisingly got a great deal....
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Oh it should
just wait for it!
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:47 pm
EOTech vs. Aimpoint
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jpierce30 »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:37 pm
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I am looking for the opinions of this group on which sight system to add to my AR. I shoot the 3 gun stuff so I need to shoot close quarters with...
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Just an FYI that Midway is closing out the EOTech 551N (night vision capable; N size battery). They're going for $417.17 which, for new-in-box, ain't...
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Last post by Skiprr
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:42 pm
AR-15 Ammo Question
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fickman »
Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:58 am
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Well, I finally got out and saw the ammo shortages first-hand.
The Wal-Mart in Roanoke had zero handgun calibers available. Also, I can confirm that...
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The only restrictions I have seen on ammo is for steel core ammo. FMJ is fine as long as it is lead core. Most ranges check them with a magnet. If it...
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Last post by Mike from Texas
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:58 pm
Ruger 10/22 opinions
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old farmer »
Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:46 am
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Morn' :tiphat:
I shot a friends 10/22 this weekends. I like like the weopen. (.22 lr) But there are few things that could be improved:
1. The...
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Boy, I thought mine was overdoing it!
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Last post by Tireshred
Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:55 pm
Rifle project finished!
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135boomer »
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:08 pm
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Well, she's done. A nice, composite stocked M1A has been transformed into an old warhorse, like me. A bunch of features that the anti-gun crowd would...
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Gorgeous :patriot:
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Last post by AndyC
Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:07 pm
Smart To Buy An AR Now Rather Than Wait?
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cedjunior »
Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:00 pm
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I've finally scratched my 1911 itch enough that I'm thinking about buying an AR-15 rifle. Question is, with current prices and availability (most...
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We have some guns in stock now. My new favorite commercially-produced AR is the Daniel Defense M4 carbine. Its one of the nicest out of the box guns...
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Last post by Rugrash
Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:44 pm
New Marlin 60SS, 1st time buying gun from Walmart
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ml1209 »
Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:15 pm
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Of course, they wouldn't let me buy ammo at the same time as the gun. I was walked to the door with the gun held by a manager, and told not to come...
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Interesting. I'll keep an eye out for the 1st variation.
Thanks
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Last post by Rex B
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:02 am
AR15 lowers
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longhorn_92 »
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:45 pm
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I have a friend who is considering ordering a few stripped lower receivers to build his own. He is currently looking at the Aero Precision AP15 -...
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+1 on it being a lot cheaper. I have assembled several rifles with RRA lowers and various flat top uppers for well under 850. One sold to some...
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Last post by rm9792
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:19 pm
Mini-30 as first tactical rifle?
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camjr »
Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:20 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger Mini-30 in 7.62x39? I've never owned a tactical rifle, so am completely open to most options. I know...
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I have had my mini 30 since i bought it new in about 2002. I love the gun just wish someone would make a decent dependable magazine holding 20...
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Last post by kurt
Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:16 pm
Need Help
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WarHawk-AVG »
Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:50 am
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Ok, I have a dillema!
I need an AR
I finally got my M-1 Garand in from the CMP after I got rid of all my other guns to get out of debt
I am also...
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Well I got a RRA complete lower from a buddy for $270
It has a 6 position collapsable stock and a single stage trigger
Gonna go to the gunshow this...
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:12 pm
What tool for this tool?
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DoubleJ »
Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:47 pm
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What kind of Tool do ya'll recommend for puttin' one ah doze dere AR15's together????
Mainly I'm lookin' for something to change out the handguards,...
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just so you know, that was pure genius. nicely done sir.
so, I should get this thing, AND also one ah deez
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Last post by DoubleJ
Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:10 pm
AR15BUILDER.COM
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TDDude »
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:18 am
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Has anyone seen this yet? I did a quick search and didn't find it so I thought I'd pass it on.
This reminds me of those doll dressing programs my...
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For the record, get 2 or 3 extra detents before you build one. They usually shoot across the room first during the building process!
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Last post by Tallinthesaddle
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:12 am
Favorite AR mags?
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Moonpie »
Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:42 pm
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What is your favorite make/brand/number of rounds AR15 magazine?
Need to get a couple and am clueless on which to purchase. Metal or plastic?
Thanks
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well, they ARE plastic, you mean they won't work in a Glock????
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Last post by DoubleJ
Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:49 pm
Wanting an affordable AK???
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Mike1951 »
Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:55 pm
Got an email special today for Bulgarian AK-74 5.45x39. Doubt they will last long.
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; plastic furniture...
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Last post by Mike1951
Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:55 pm
New AR15 lower source...
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AndyC »
Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:34 pm
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I figured I'd give you guys a heads-up about :
George is a 12 year combat veteran of the British Army & a military trained weapons technician....
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LOL - I'll mention it to him. Anything specific?
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:39 pm
AR-15 Shotgun, the AT-14
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flb_78 »
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:21 pm
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an AR style gun chambered in .410 shotgun.
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Why not? Maybe it can be your Judge companion.
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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Last post by TDDude
Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:02 pm
Opinions on Henry Lever .22's
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barres »
Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:13 pm
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Specifically the Youth model, H001Y.
I am wanting to buy my son his own .22 rifle. He loves to go to the range with me, but he shoots my .22 pistol,...
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I think I saw on in a movie one time.
JLaw
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Last post by JLaw
Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:50 pm
Took my AR build to the range yesterday...
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AndyC »
Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:37 pm
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I'm pretty pleased with it - 5-shot groups benched with open sights at 25 yards.
First target so I could get the Matech sight dialled-in - 2 groups...
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Good to hear father daughter shooting was fun. I took my recently repair AR15, me new Ak with new AR stock fitted to it, and my friends new 20 LaRue...
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:36 pm
Out-Of-State Rifle Purchases Online?
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UpTheIrons »
Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:08 pm
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Maybe I'm just dense, but I have a question on out-of-state and online long gun purchases.
HB 267, which (if passed) will allow the purchase of...
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Either way, if you buy a gun online, or over the phone, whatever, you take possession of it at your local FFL when the transfer is completed.
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Last post by cedjunior
Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:16 pm
Question on M4's
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dukesean »
Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:31 pm
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So I have no experience with EBRs, and am considering getting one with my tax rebate check, but have a couple questions.
What is the difference...
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I love this! You are absolutley correct about that!!!
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Last post by longhorn_92
Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:29 pm
Budget Bushmaster Finished
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doc540 »
Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:27 pm
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Got a deal on it used and went to work on it.
Now it's just ammo and practice time.
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Doc,
I was fortunate enough to pick up my M4 Bushy Carbine, new for a decent price because it has an A1upper. Like you I wanted to dress it up on a...
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Last post by tex45acp
Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:58 pm
MAGPUL 30 Rounders
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zach »
Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:35 am
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DSG Arms actually has them in stock right now, for normal pre-Obama pricing! :shock:
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They won't...
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Apparently it's named Trap for a reason.
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Last post by Backslider
Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:19 pm
My membership into the "Evil Black Rifle" club
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fickman »
Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:41 pm
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I ordered a Rock River arms Elite CAR UTE2 on November 26, 2008 from Delmark in Denton. RRA was still estimating 12 weeks to delivery from ordering...
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Going out of town for a few days. . . promise to get around to posting pics when I return. It looks great! Now if I could just shoot it.
:fire
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Last post by fickman
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:18 am
Looking to buy an AR
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by NuBer92 » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:39 am
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Does anyone know where in the Houston and surrounding area, they have some in stock. I am looking to buy within two weeks and i want to know if it...
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If anyone is interested, we might still have LMT Defenders and the new Daniel Defense M4 in stock. The Daniel Defense is a very nice out of the box...
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Last post by Rugrash
Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:29 pm
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Last post by MCook806
Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:16 am
Armorer or Smith needed-FOUND
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RECIT »
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:33 am
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The crown on the barrel of my AR is damaged causing it not to be accurate. I am looking for the name and number of someone reputable to do this...
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Ed V. chalked it up to a front sight post being off a bit. So he corrected it and charged me nothing. I took it by me girlfriend's Dad's house, we...
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:13 am
Opinions on Doublestar AR's?
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by GrayHawk » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:16 pm
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Anyone have any experiences with the Double Star AR-15's by chance?
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They seem OK to me. Actually, very good for the price.
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Last post by BigRon
Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:30 pm
Ruger 96 replacement butt plate
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jwp »
Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:20 pm
I recently bought a Ruger 96/44 (the lever action .44 Mag). Pretty nice little gun, except the butt plate sucks (in my opinion, of course). It's...
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Last post by jwp
Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:20 pm
P-Mags in College Station
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barres »
Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:49 am
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As of yesterday (3/5/2009), Champion Firearms in College Station had black non-window 30-round P-mags, tan window 30-round P-mags, and black 20-round...
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The Best!! :thumbs2:
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Last post by longhorn_92
Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:39 am
Old .30-30 boxes + brass - any idea of value?
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UpTheIrons »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:16 pm
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I have three boxes of Remington .30-30 brass that is ancient (well, no older than 1959, anyway). Does anyone have an idea where I can find a value,...
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Thanks for the tip about Manion's. I'll check it out. Looks like a fun toy store!
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Last post by UpTheIrons
Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:23 pm
AR .22 Conversions
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KFP »
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:32 pm
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I've been thinking about getting a conversion kit from CMMG to shoot .22 LR from my AR. Does anyone have any experience or feedback on these? Things...
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I have the Ceiner kit. It works good with the CCI Mini-mag ammo. It was a little picky with the 500 pk bulk ammo.
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Last post by propellerhead
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:34 pm
Ammo Price help?
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Luggo1 »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:34 pm
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I found some .223 today, after I was done weeping, I realized I didn't know how bad of a gouged price it was. Any assistance would be appreciated....
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This is the best site I've yet found to compare ammo-prices from tons of ammo-dealers- you can sort it by whatever option you prefer eg...
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:09 pm
My new "Black Rifle"
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135boomer »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:25 am
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Well, I broke down and picked up a new M1A over the weekend. They are getting pretty scarce around here. I have always loved the M14. :patriot:...
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Very nice! I've always wanted one of those, but somehow the money always found another hole to go down. :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:15 pm
Purchase requirements in Texas???
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Rockrz »
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:53 pm
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Been meaning to ask to see if anybody knows fer sure...what's the
purchase requirements for buying long arms in Texas???
Do you have to show ID,...
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Problem you have is that you are looking for a law that doesnt exist. What law says you can fly kites? Most laws I am aware of on firearms are rules...
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Last post by rm9792
Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:26 pm
Shooting a rifle on private property?
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Omar »
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:31 pm
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I have a semi-automatic AK and I'm 21. A friend of mine owns 30 acres and I was wondering what the Texas laws were in regards to shooting on his...
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But those conditions are met, right? I'm in a ETJ of Houston according to this:
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It does also say...
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Last post by Omar
Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:05 pm
Mosins
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mr.72 »
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:00 am
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M44 or 91/30?
Why?
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my Mosin non hex should be coming in tomorrow. AIM is out of mosins now :shock:
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Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:09 am
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