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by OlBill
Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: Joe Straus
Replies: 139
Views: 23615

Re: Joe Straus

I just wrote my rep respectfully asking him to make Scott Turner Speaker.
by OlBill
Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Greg Abbott and OC
Replies: 198
Views: 29195

Re: Greg Abbott and OC

My biggest concern is what OC may do to impact CHL. Could OC somehow lead to the end of 30.06 and make it easier for places to ban guns? Could it spell out more restrictions? In a word, NO. We'd kill the bill if it hurt concealed-carry. But that won't be necessary and I wish I could say more. Chas....
by OlBill
Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Heart be still
Replies: 7
Views: 1424

Re: Heart be still

anygunanywhere wrote:This has to be a diversionary tactic of some sort.

Anygunanywhere
Refocusing the hoplophobe effort on hand guns.
by OlBill
Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Army seeks new pistol
Replies: 31
Views: 2724

Re: Army seeks new pistol

I have sort of a different take on this. The real problem isn't the pistol, it's the ammo. The Geneva Convention dictates that military ammo cannot be of the hollow point variety. Basically hideous wounds are more humane than quick death. (Mind you that same convention protocol did not outlaw napal...
by OlBill
Fri May 02, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Pictures Of Your Daily Carry
Replies: 2327
Views: 640549

Re: Pictures Of Your Daily Carry

I agree on all points. I have carried 1911's in all 3 configurations for many years. None of mine are custom guns, and none have received the custom pistolsmith treatment. They've all got some improved parts and a little polishing here and there, but nothing exotic or expensive. There is no doubt t...
by OlBill
Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

Congratulations
by OlBill
Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

OlBill wrote:
OlBill wrote:
OlBill wrote:
OlBill wrote:I submitted on line Dec 16th.

Got an update today. 2-7-14
Manufacture pending today.
Now it says manufacturing
Updated to mailed 2/25/2014
Received today. 74 days.
by OlBill
Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

OlBill wrote:
OlBill wrote:
OlBill wrote:I submitted on line Dec 16th.

Got an update today. 2-7-14
Manufacture pending today.
Now it says manufacturing
Updated to mailed 2/25/2014
by OlBill
Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

Could they be working on Sunday?
by OlBill
Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

OlBill wrote:
OlBill wrote:I submitted on line Dec 16th.

Got an update today. 2-7-14
Manufacture pending today.
Now it says manufacturing
by OlBill
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

OlBill wrote:I submitted on line Dec 16th.

Got an update today. 2-7-14
Manufacture pending today.
by OlBill
Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: December Waiting
Replies: 203
Views: 36150

Re: December Waiting

I submitted on line Dec 16th.

Got an update today. 2-7-14
by OlBill
Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Introduce yourself
Replies: 3950
Views: 625686

Re: Introduce yourself

53
Soldier and DOD / DOS contractor for a long time
Work in safety now
Left Texas in 79. Came back after seeing some things in 2012.
Awaiting my license.
Springfield MC Operator 1911

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