Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Procedure for New Member Registration
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As most folks will recall, several weeks ago we were inundated with Russian porn spammers joining and posting their trash. Registration was shut down...
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That's assuming the spam bots are originating from foreign IP addresses. There are plenty of compromised machines here in the US that are a part of...
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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 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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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 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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Your motorcycle skills are similar to mine. :mrgreen:
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Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:59 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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This is one that I’ve always wanted. Been carrying it a lot and I have to say that I love it. I had a PPQ that was a fantastic handgun, one that I...
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Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:01 am
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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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Hello! Great to be here!
Name: Tim
Age: 55 yo
Profession: Engineer - Project Manager
Carry License: Around 17 yrs as I recall
Marital Status:...
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Last post by timr0763
Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:09 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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In order to stay busy I'm building a hunting buggy from an electric golf cart. My project is a 1994 EZGO TXT. It has seen better days but I'm always...
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Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:26 pm
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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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Thanks for the reminder. The rebate form I'm looking at says April 30 as the last date but the website says today. Better get it done right now.
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Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:28 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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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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Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:19 pm
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5rds 38Spl+P vs 8rds 32acp
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AdioSS » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:11 pm
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I work at a NPE, but carry a 642 J-frame. I’m sorta wondering if I might be better off carrying my Beretta Tomcat. They are close in weight & conceal...
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Which one do you shoot better?
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:45 pm
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this can't have happened...
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orionengnr » Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:11 pm
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Australia doesn't have mass shootings because Australia bought back all the guns, right?
Just like Joe, Kamala and Beto want to do here.
How...
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Fake news... has to be. Abe Lincoln said it best “not every thing on the internet is true.”
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Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:53 pm
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Had a Squib
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Tex1961 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:39 pm
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EDIT... THE AMMO WAS WINCHESTER, He just told me that he has had this box of ammo for 2 or 3 years...
Sold a 9mm to a friend and we went to the...
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One thing I like about the 550- as I reach to index, my eye is drawn to the case in station 2 showing the powder before I advance... and...
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Last post by flechero
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:40 am
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M&p 1.0 apex trigger install
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Odinvalknir » Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:11 pm
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I'm hoping someone here has installed one of these trigger kits on a M&P pistol and Mike can give me a little guidance as what to do next.
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I watched a few videos on how to install it before I dug into it. It's not the first trigger I have installed in a gun so I did not think it would be...
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:07 pm
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Rear sight removal M&P
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Teamless » Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:02 pm
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I need to remove the rear sight on my M&P CORE in order to put a base plate to put a reflex optic on it.
Do you know of any (normally) locally...
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On the CORE the striker block pin and spring are under the RMR. So be careful of that. The plunger is under the rear sight on a regular M&P.
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:50 pm
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Sig Sauer 938 Questions
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carlson1 » Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:10 pm
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Are there anyone who carries a Sig Sauer 938? Do you pocket carry this pistol? I don’t think I would feel very comfortable with a 1911 cocked and...
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I used one for my Glock 43 for about 9 months. Great concealment and kept my pistol with me when I wanted it (always). I would say it is a very slow...
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Last post by srothstein
Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:09 am
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Three firearm distributors will be closed by year end
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mrvmax » Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:05 am
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As an indication of the condition of the firearms industry, three wholesale distributors will be closed by year end. Ellet Brothers, Green Supply and...
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Add one more, LM Burney (a Texas distro) just announced they are closing after 67 years of business.
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Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:00 am
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.22 pistol choices
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AndyC » Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:06 pm
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I'm considering buying one of the following (with threaded muzzle for a later Form 4 suppressor) to have a compact, inexpensive but sturdy trainer...
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I's all done with special lenses. KR rally looks like Alfred E, Newman. :lol: At least he's a gun guy in real life.
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:11 pm
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Double-Action Only Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Crash » Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:10 pm
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Does anybody make a double-action only semi-automatic pistol? By that I mean a pistol that operates the same as a double-action revolver. The only...
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Might want to look at Kahr Arms.
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Last post by ntexaschl
Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:31 pm
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Barret-50Bmg vs Barret 416
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narcissist » Sun Oct 06, 2019 2:45 am
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Which would you choose and why? Myself I'll stick with my 50.Bmg because cost of ammo/availability ect.
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Ammo and rifles in 50 BMG have come down in cost due to a decrease in popularity so I pick 50 for that reason. I’d be hard pressed to be able to...
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Last post by mrvmax
Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:14 am
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Dillon Blue Press: Interesting Article
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Charles L. Cotton » Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:39 pm
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The Blue Press came today and it has an interesting rebuttal article on Page 32. Actually, there are several rebuttals, but the one that interests me...
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Bet with the 7.62 x51 at full boogaloo <--(good one) was pretty hard to handle but of course needed. My father said they trained him at basic on what...
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Last post by narcissist
Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:27 pm
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Shoulder holster for cooler weather
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Tex1961 » Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:28 pm
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We walk our dog every morning at a park next to our neighborhood, with cooler weather coming I was thinking of switching to a shoulder holster. I...
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Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:02 pm
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My urologist, the gun nut....
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The Annoyed Man » Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:24 pm
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I had a follow up appointment with my urologist this morning. As I was walking into the exam room, I hear him talking down the hall to one of the...
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Likewise, if you’re in the Colleyville/Grapevine/Midcities area, my PCP is in Colleyville, and my urologist is in Grapevine. PM me if you want the...
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Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:48 pm
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TRUGLO sights ugh
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bobby » Sat Sep 21, 2019 12:52 am
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Ok I have heard how great TruGlo sights are... But they shoot low ie…. The front sight at 25 yards has a dot and the POI is center of that dot... so...
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Per Truglo. We don’t have any different height front sights. If you purchased from us we will refund if not contact your dealer.
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Last post by bobby
Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:56 pm
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Poll: How Much Ammo on hand?
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Lynyrd » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:17 pm
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I was in a discussion the other day about how many rounds we normally had. There was a person there who was not anti gun, but only owned a couple of...
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Are you listening, Beto? :)
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Last post by orionengnr
Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:06 pm
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AR optics -dual or dual purpose?
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flechero » Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:46 pm
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I may have found the rifle, assuming I can settle on optics.
I need some advice/feedback on holographics... I like the simplicity and design idea...
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Yeah, no curb kicking! TAM is your better option and has a better variety.
With my weird schedule he would also be your best bet. I was merely...
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Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:14 pm
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Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:47 pm
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Harris County Deputy killed in the line of duty
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Scott B. » Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:32 pm
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A HCSO deputy was shot conducting a traffic stop and critical injured. The deputy and the department could use your prayers.
And, is there nothing...
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It's nice to see so much support for the family and memory of slain Houston Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal.
RIP Sir :tiphat:
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Last post by WildBill
Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:45 am
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300 blackout for subsonic suppressed rounds
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Richbirdhunter » Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:39 am
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I’m looking for a 300 blackout upper 16 inch barrel. What twist rate, manufactures?
Looking for another hog gun, I have an AR-10 and a 458 SoCom.
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Hornady has some sub sonic that are supposed to expand too but I have no first hand knowledge of them.
I only run supers. My backpack gun with a...
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Last post by jason812
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:47 pm
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Finally!!
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Odinvalknir » Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:31 pm
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Finally got my invite for membership at PSC. I used to work at the place during the summer when I was a kid, setting up steel targets. Finally thanks...
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Hey Charles I sent you a private message would you mind reading and getting back to me whenever you can? I would appreciate it. I enjoyed orientation...
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:59 pm
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1927A-1
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Commander Cody » Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:23 pm
I am looking to purchase a Thompson 1927A-1 and I would like suggestions as to where I can make the best deal.
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Last post by Commander Cody
Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:23 pm
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S&W C.O.R.E. - suggestions
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Teamless » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:35 pm
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I was interested in buying a SW Performance Center CORE, and found on their website the only thing now that has for an additional update would be...
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Very nice
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Last post by TreyHouston
Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:18 pm
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Springfield Hellcat
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JRG » Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:19 pm
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Got an email this morning about a new Springfield pistol, the Hellcat. 9mm smallish that holds 11 or 13 rounds depending on which mag is inserted....
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Them opposing the bill is good news to hear, but I have two comments on that.
1. Why did they initially support a bill that they did not read?
2....
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Last post by jb2012
Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:18 pm
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Decent Tac Light
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Tex1961 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:17 am
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I'm acquiring a Sig P2022 and going to use it as my nightstand gun.. Besides some range time it's pretty much going to sit in a drawer most of the...
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Here's his link, TLR-1, used at $55. ;-)
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Last post by Rob72
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:19 pm
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What Would Be The BEST 30-30 Lever Rifle
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carlson1 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:58 pm
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What is the BEST lever action rifle to buy in 30-30? I know very little on lever action rifles. I am thinking around a 16” barrel.
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Joining in a bit late to this, but as to what is best is relative. Just as in vehicles. There use to be huge gaps in quality and durability....
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Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:45 am
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Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:59 pm
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Walmart has fallen!
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C-dub » Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:15 pm
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It has begun.
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Don't care for WalMart. Wife HAD to go after church last night. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: I went in as always, Open Carry. Not a look, just...
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Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:25 am
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Need a fast (preferably 10 minutes) answer
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thetexan » Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:44 am
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What is the current LTC-100 revision date at the bottom left of the form?
I would appreciate a quick response.
Tex
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They say (rev. 7/17)
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:31 pm
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AR15 Build from 80% lower
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ScottDLS » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:01 pm
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I've built 2 AR15's with finished lowers from Spike's Tactical. Anyone have experience doing one from an 80% lower? I thought it might be a fun...
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That's why I just bought an 80% lower from 5D Tactical. I have my own mill (Bridgeport clone), and I just want to build one to say that I...
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Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:56 am
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ARMED CITIZEN ARMORY
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montgomery » Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:04 am
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Need a favor for those willing to help me help a friend who is trying to get a clean URL for a youtube channel for an educational knowledge base...
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To clarify, my friend's Armed Citizen Armory is not going to be another youtube channel ... it is a website with relevant content for home defense...
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Last post by montgomery
Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:49 pm
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Rem Double Stack
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Lena » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:18 am
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Has anyone actually seen for sale a Remington double stack 45 like the Para's P13-14 were they bought out, I have 2 of the Canada Paras and both are...
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Kind of what I thought here also my 2 have been 100% since new and did have a 3rd at 1 time, I did hear they made 1-2 runs of the P14 and all sold...
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Last post by Lena
Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:24 pm
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SAS trooper shoots 5 jihadis in 7 seconds - with shotgun
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ELB » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:46 pm
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SAS team raided bomb factory in Iraq. One team member used a Benelli M4 semiautomatic shotgun to deal with three jihadis, then two more that popped...
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Bawahahahahahaha... :smilelol5: :smilelol5:
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Thu Sep 19, 2019 10:45 pm
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Reading Comprehension
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Tex1961 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:26 am
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Just a little Monday morning ranting....
I've buy and sell quite a bit on TGT and Armslist... Right now I have an add up for 4 guns..
A few lines...
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Not firearm related but it is reading comprehension related--I put and add for installers and helpers on 3 different sites. Asked for 3 year field...
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Last post by RPBrown
Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:13 pm
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Magazine Ban
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1wise1 » Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:11 am
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As most know, the High capacity Magazine ban was introduced by the Democrats on Wednesday.
Here's ETS response today; Thursday.
I ordered 2, should...
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High capacity, what's that? I only own standard magazines made for M4 carbines even though there made by Armatac and hold 150rnds. :thumbs2:
Here's...
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Last post by narcissist
Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:28 am
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Video: World's smallest pistol is a Kolibri in 2.7 MM.
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surprise_i'm_armed » Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:07 pm
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The above link is a 5 minute, 17 second video that details the world's smallest pistol, called a Kolibri.
It was designed by a watchmaker, only...
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Wow! Interesting little gun. I’d be curious to see how it shoots! I mean, recoil, penetration and and noise must be low, but by how much? But I’m...
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Last post by equin
Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:37 pm
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What would YOU do?
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Oldgringo » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:12 pm
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Hypothetical question:
You, your SO and maybe your spawn, are in your neighborhood Walmart on a Saturday afternoon looking for bird feed, kitty...
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So far this month there has been 2 times where police were called to Supercenters in Tyler for gun-related incidents.
The first one on 9/2 a man...
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Last post by AdioSS
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:59 pm
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Course of Fire
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ghentry » Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:57 am
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Does anyone here have access to the course of fire the Harris County Sheriff's department uses, along with the scoring, target, etc.?
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Thank you gentlemen. I'm looking for the specific COF Harris County uses.
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Last post by ghentry
Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:02 pm
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Ruger new model single six part identification
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cheezit » Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:50 pm
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21326.jpeg This is a ruger new model single six with both 22lr and 22 wmr cylinders.
Can anybody Identify the small pin and what part of the gun it...
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On gunparts site , page 3 , part 24 hammer plunger pin is looking like the part. It gives a good picture.
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Last post by txhighlander
Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:36 pm
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1911 with a 10 rd magazine?
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FrogFan » Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:44 pm
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Hi all,
One of the local ranges has a pistol match from time to time. That sounds like fun to me so I checked into it. It turns out that you must...
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:thumbs2: BullsEye. :fire :fire :fire Years ago before arthritis I carried a 1911. Competed w/ my carry gun and gear. Wilson Combat makes high...
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:33 am
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What oil/lube do you use
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cmgee67 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:14 am
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What oil and or lube or grease do you use on your gear (guns knives etc.) ? I use Breakfree clp to clean my guns then lube with Lucas Oil extreme...
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Yep, I have even spotted a polar bear or two around Plano during winter. :coolgleamA:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:10 pm
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