Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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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 have a Springfield xds 45. What would be some good recommendations for inside the waist concealment holsters
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Mon May 23, 2016 10:28 pm
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
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Pictures Of Your Daily Carry
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carlson1 » Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:37 pm
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I thought it would be fun to view our likes and dislikes. If you are afraid of revealing your secret then you do not have to post.
HK P7M13; 1...
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I've gone full circle on my carry guns. Started off with a Glock 19 over twenty years ago. Then I transitioned to .40 S&W Glocks with a 22,23, and...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:50 pm
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What's the Origin of Your User Name?
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bigolbigun » Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:53 pm
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There are some very interesting names on this board. All of them with a story behind them I'm sure. I thought it would be interesting to see where...
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My favorite plane of WWII. The Jug . Awesome.
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Last post by TXHawk
Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:24 pm
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Introduce yourself
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troglodyte » Fri Dec 24, 2004 5:05 pm
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As this is a new site, I thought it might be helpful to introduce ourselves as we come on board. Sometimes it helps to know a little about the author...
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Thanks all for the warm reception. My husband is a bit bitter that I’ll have my LTC before him. He took the class with me but has a pending Texas ID...
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Last post by Kalistis
Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:45 am
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ammo on sale
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Venus Pax » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:47 pm
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Remington .40 cal is on sale at Atascocita Wal-Mart for $11.
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My uncle owned a cotton gin across the road all I had to do was after him approving it was to tell them to put the ammo on his ticket and leave. I...
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Last post by Lena
Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:55 pm
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LCP Recall
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SCone » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:24 pm
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Just got an email recalling my LCP. Seems that if you drop the gun with a cartridge in the chamber, it could fire. DUHHHH..........
Anyway, they...
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In Before Da Lock! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:56 am
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Links for gun safe info in the works
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ScubaSigGuy » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:37 pm
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I am compiling a list of websites for information on gun safes. Much like LT's list for holsters. If you have any info that you would like to add...
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After much research on the issue, I think Amsec makes one of the best safes out there. Here is a link to review about
I considered a Liberty, but...
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Last post by Qunine
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:13 am
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Show your DIY Ideas and Projects
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Charles L. Cotton » Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:36 pm
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There is a thread on a Corvette forum I read that members use to post their DIY projects. They run from mods for their 'Vette to DIY tools and...
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I just got myself a Rex Zero 1 compact, and of course, there are no holsters for them readily available. Whatever few vendors who offer them are all...
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Last post by strogg
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:02 am
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Gun Safety Rules
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jbenat » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:09 pm
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I just read this at Posted by Plink (Mike) on 03/07/2006 and thought it is worth passing on.
Gun safety. NEW SHOOTERS PLEASE READ! Old shooters read...
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I think of those rules as foundational. They are excellent when handling a firearm. Situations in which you are discharging firearms make their safe...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:39 pm
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911 tape released - why we own guns!!
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age_ranger » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:06 pm
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If this doesn't spell it out enough, nothing ever will. It's gut wrenching and I think every CHL holder and gun owner should listen to it. Didn't see...
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Wow...that's gut wrenching to listen too. Being a 911 operator must be one tough job. That was just one call, i can imagine a month on the job :???:
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Last post by shillow
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:19 pm
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Best Gun for Home Defense
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Paladin » Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:23 pm
One Special Forces soldier's opinion of the best gun for home defense:
There's a lot of bravado there, but he makes some solid points about the...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:23 pm
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owb holster for 1911
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tomneal » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:49 am
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My Safariland Paddle holster has given up the ghost. I really liked it because the holster covered both of the thumb safeties.
I like my crossbreed...
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Ahh... What's different about it? I like mine but the ALS is a little hard to manipulate without hitting the safety off. Other than that I love it.
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Mon Nov 12, 2018 5:15 pm
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Truck broken in to, pistol stolen...I’m mad at myself
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SigM4 » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:22 pm
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Came home today from several days in Chicago for business. Walk out to the parking garage at Terminal D at DFW to drive home. When I travel I lock my...
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Same here in Austin (Parking Spot). Though I always have that funny feeling when I open my center console and fear when I reach in it's not going to...
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Last post by ralewis
Mon Nov 12, 2018 2:11 pm
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Looking to get into Sporting Clays / Suggestions?
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Lumberjack98 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:11 am
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I've become interested in sporting clays and am ready to buy a dedicated gun for this. After much research, I think I'd like to get a good used 12...
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Never received an email. Wonder if you have the correct one? PM me if you want.
Dave
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Last post by berettadave
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:46 am
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Button Rifle Barrels vs. Hammer Forged
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Abraham » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:50 am
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I recently read an article describing the superiority of Hammer Forged barrels as distinctly longer lasting, achieve greater accuracy and other...
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TAM,
Great information.
Thanks!
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Last post by Abraham
Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:53 am
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Last post by kayt00
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:12 pm
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Calling all 1st gen m&p fs/c owners
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Odinvalknir » Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:14 pm
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I carry a 9C first generation as my concealed. Something I noticed even when I first bought it and ever since is that the slide release does not...
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Sling shotting is the way to go.
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Last post by Abraham
Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:29 pm
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Old vs New/Your Five
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TXHawk » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:46 pm
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I like to hear what types of firearms shooters lean towards or the first ones that catch your eye at the candy store. I like the modern rifle...
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That's like picking a favorite girlfriend. Oh wait, not that hard at all. :lol:
Guns that will generally catch my eye:
- A beautiful O/U shotgun...
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Last post by Scott B.
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:31 am
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:56 pm
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Getting into ARs
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Odinvalknir » Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:47 pm
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I am completely on educated when it comes to AR-15 rifles. A buddy of mine is selling off his stock of ARs and I am going to pick one up off of him...
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Remember that the AR15 isn't the only platform out there. I went with an M17s, but the AK and its close relative the Galil deserve a look we well....
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Last post by MaduroBU
Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:02 am
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Stock Bolt Catch/Release AR 15
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carlson1 » Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:33 am
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Does anyone know where I could pick up 3 standard/stock bolt catch/release for AR -5’s in the DFW area?
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Thank you for the help. I actually found them at Lee’s Guns Parts here in Irving. The first time I have beeen in there and they had what I needed....
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Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:50 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:04 pm
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Shield iwb leather options
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cmgee67 » Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:16 am
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Now that it is getting cooler outside I can start to wear some leather gear iwb. I currently EDC my M&p shield 1st gen in Kydex. I use Kydex during...
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Good luck - the only leather holsters I see are those with that STUPID flat spring-clip (which starts off tight then wears out quickly, allowing the...
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Nov 05, 2018 12:11 pm
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Snubbie Ballistics: .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum
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AndyC » Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:21 am
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Interesting article:
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Y’all are making me rethink some of the ammo I carry. The 110gr Winchester HP .357 rounds in my Taurus snubbie and Federal 158gr soft...
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Last post by AdioSS
Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:29 pm
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Gloves while shooting?
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cmgee67 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:19 pm
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Anybody wear gloves while shooting your firearms? It seems to be a YouTube commando thing and I was curious as to who does it and why. I have tried...
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I've considered wearing shooting gloves in the past. It seemed like a good idea and I think I've even tried it a couple times. I can certainly...
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:54 am
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NEW Military 6.8mm rifle
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TreyHouston » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:30 pm
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So if the military goes to the 6.8mm bullet and rifle, will the 5.56 still be a “weapon of war”?
Either way, I WANNA SHOOT IT!!!!
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There's no perfect boat that'll do everything, no rifle, no motorcycle, no...but given us human beans seek out perfection, the 6mm whether the newest...
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Last post by Abraham
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:57 pm
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On the fence? A little size comparison p365 vs p938 vs g26/27
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surferdaddy » Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:58 am
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I just happen to have these little pieces, in the bazillion p365 size comparisons...not sure if I’ve seen these three together.
-surfer
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I handled a p365 at Academy and in my hands it didn't feel good. What I really don't like is the reports of multiple problems and (don't laugh) it...
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Last post by rotor
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:19 am
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What a wife I have
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RPBrown » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:58 am
I love my wife
My wife came in last night and handed me a bag, a rather heavy bag for it's size. I opened it up and inside there was a brand new Rock...
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Last post by Flightmare
Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:23 pm
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Cajun Gun Works & Rebirth of an old friend
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E.Marquez » Mon May 30, 2016 7:56 am
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Its official...A gun I have had and carried since 1985, a gun that means an awful lot to me,,much more than it's worth in cash. Was finally turned...
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Absolutely true. I've done CGW upgrades on both decocker and safety models. My experience was similar to yours the first time I did a decocker gun....
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Last post by 74novaman
Mon Oct 29, 2018 5:19 pm
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.44 AutoMag being reborn - JD Jones
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AndyC » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:29 pm
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From Mack Bolan to Dirty Harry.... anyway, I've put myself on the list for one:
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If this thing ever arrives - been over 10 months since I paid for it and I have to admit to being a little antsy. Still, I'm holding on because it's...
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:54 pm
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Shipping ammunition to Alabama
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Tex1961 » Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:37 pm
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I have a friend in Alabama that I want to send a hundred rounds of ammunition to. Any issues anyone know of ?
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Thanks for the info
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:44 pm
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22 9mm squibs in one barrel!
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bblhd672 » Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:01 pm
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JP Enterprises out of Hugo, Minnesota, posted a picture of a 9×19 mm barrel cut in half.
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I’m impressed! :lol:
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Last post by AdioSS
Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:23 am
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Shipping a firearm door to door in TX
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bmwrdr » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:56 pm
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Is it legal to ship a firearm from a Texas residency to another? How to do it?
Thanks in advance for your input.
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When I print out the UPS shipping labels it specifically states it has to go to a hub and cannot go to a driver or UPS store so that’s what I do. I...
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Last post by mrvmax
Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:01 pm
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Changing rear m&p sights
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Odinvalknir » Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:05 pm
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So I bought a pair of fiber optic rear sights for my M&P Compact. One thing I'm wondering though when I put the new ones in is there any adjustment...
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A friend of mine has done a lot of gun smithing over the years, he happened to have a B&J machine p500 sight tool. Made it exceptionally easy, even...
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Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:09 pm
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:18 pm
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Action shot - caught the bullet
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AndyC » Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:43 pm
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Took my GF to shoot a few guns and I saw a twinkle when replaying the video - sure enough, it caught her bullet mid-flight from her .357 S&W just...
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Poor muzzle discipline and poor trigger discipline mainly.
Andy, that's awesome. Nice get!
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Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:33 am
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The 5 Most Important Guns in American History
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bblhd672 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
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According to the article:
1. Kentucky Rifle
2. Colt “Peacemaker”
3. Spencer repeating rifle
4. Browning 1911
5. Stoner AR-15/M16
I thought the...
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maybe they left off the Garand because it was designed by a Canadian :-)
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Last post by ghostrider
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:46 am
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CZ Scorpion Pistol to SBR
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Scott B. » Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:45 am
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I've previously posted about my CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Carbine (). This post will be about the pistol version and its journey to becoming an SBR (Short...
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You'll have to post the build and review. There are very few bullpup that I like, but am very curious about this conversion.
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Last post by Scott B.
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:17 am
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Nominate a 357 target shooter
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Beiruty » Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:19 pm
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I have 0 revolvers, but I would like to remedy that condition. I want a target 357 shooter with an amazing trigger.
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The difference between the two is cosmetics. The 27 was the flagship of the line. Before it was given the mdl # it was called the registered magnum....
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Last post by cheezit
Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:59 pm
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Post your favorite, Safe Queen Shooter
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Scott B. » Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:52 pm
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Requirement.
It's a Safe Queen - meaning you don't carry it, or at least not in any regular capacity.
Shooter - must be a gun that you do run...
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My 686 no dash with Altamont grips.
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My Colt 1911 9mm shooter This by far is my most favorite gun.
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Last post by Gunner4640
Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:45 pm
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Triple T holsters
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Odinvalknir » Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:54 am
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local to kemah/league city is a company called triple T holsters. Their products are sold at various places like cabelas, the arms room, etc, I...
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Yeah they told me if I wanted more attention that they could just heat the Kydex back up and squeeze it down a little bit more and that would fix it....
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Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:47 am
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Last post by labrat1001001
Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:04 pm
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What’s old is new again...
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cmgee67 » Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:55 pm
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I have noticed a major resurgence in 9mm. The 9mm has resurfaced with vengeance and rightfully so. I believe that the 9mm in +p loadings is...
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#metoo
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Last post by Ed4032
Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:53 pm
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357, 357 mag and 38
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mloamiller » Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:43 am
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My understanding is that any .357 magnum revolver can also shoot .38 rounds; is that accurate?
Is there a difference between a .357 and .357...
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I’ve never heard of 353 Casull but I’m intrigued by it and it would go well with my FA 83 in 454 Casull.
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Last post by mrvmax
Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:07 pm
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Paint Removal
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mike_m614 » Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:35 pm
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Hello all, so I’ve recently gotten ahold of a Glock 17 Gen 4. It’s a great shooting gun. But the previous owner painted the frame. I was wondering if...
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Hahahaha. I’ll be sure to give that a thought.
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Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:49 pm
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Trouble Purchasing Rifle at Walmart
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TexasSully » Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:49 pm
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I have been in the market for a .308 for my hunting collection. Wally World has discontinued selling Weatherby and has discounted the Vanguard select...
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I have never thought of this being a problem before. I got my Texas drivers license and my CHL when I moved to Texas in 1998 (hard to believe it’s...
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Last post by ELB
Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:14 pm
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74+ year old in-laws wanting to get their LTC and new guns
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Scott in Houston » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:45 pm
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So, my in-laws bought, at a charity auction, 2 LTC classes. That has been the catalyst for them to actually get a couple of handguns and their...
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My wife would not practice with her Ruger LCR .38 because of perceived recoil. She tried several handguns at a local gun shop and selected the...
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Last post by oljames3
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:14 pm
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Bullet proof clothing maker shoots himself
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mrvmax » Sun Oct 14, 2018 11:38 am
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I can understand his reasoning but I don’t think this was a good idea. Too many ways for something to go wrong. Odd choice of handguns too, can’t say...
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But there will be doubt about effectiveness of this guy's stuff. There are already proven manufacturers of bullet resistant vests and such. I guess...
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Last post by ELB
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:04 am
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Radical New Pistol Design - Need Some Help
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ORIGINAL TEX » Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:43 pm
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Needs some help here folks. A couple of days ago I ran across a new pistol design on the web, but can't seem to locate it again and hoping someone...
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And look at this old friend Smith and Wesson Model 41, released to the public in 1957.
It has separate slide and barrel/top part of the frame and...
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Last post by Beiruty
Sun Oct 14, 2018 11:56 pm
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1911 holster. Kydex or leather?
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cmgee67 » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:05 pm
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What’s everybody’s preference in regard to holster material for your 1911. Also do you like paddle or belt attached or shoulder? Also do you like iwb...
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As a few others have said, it depends on the purpose. When I OC in town I use kydex. When out in the country I have a well made leather holster with...
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Last post by Dreamer42
Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:53 am
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Star BM 9mm Pistol
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puma guy » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:08 pm
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I bought this Star BM a while back and hadn't taken it to a range yet. Chambered in 9mm Luger they were made from 1972-1992 for Spanish military use...
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Third round from the right and the round at the far right look really scary.
I have the Star UltraStar which was the very early polymer framed...
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Last post by jar
Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:40 am
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