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 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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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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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HK USP Compact, Ryan Grizzle Holster
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Last post by sparkyfender
Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:58 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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Welcome to the forum and thank you for serving. Check this thread for the latest info on the breakfast. You'll likely get the most up to date and...
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Last post by LDB415
Mon May 27, 2019 9:12 am
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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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It has come to my attention that a small handful of gun rights fringe groups have called my leadership into question.
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Last post by fringe
Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:41 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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Last post by anygunanywhere
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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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
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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Last post by shillow
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:19 pm
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New shoes
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surferdaddy » Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:19 am
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Please pardon the bathroom counter pic but it’s late and I didn’t want to wake the house. It took a while to get these grips but I’m glad I waited....
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Surfer, you know what they say, ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR BACKSTOP WHEN SHOOTING! :eek6
In your case, it applies double. When shooting pictures, be...
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Last post by LDP
Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:04 am
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Glock G19: Gen 4 or Gen 5?
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Grayling813 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:55 pm
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Looking at adding a Glock G19 to my handgun collection, mainly due to it's widespread use. Curious if anyone has experience with both Gen 4 and Gen 5...
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I have had many G19's and always go back to my Gen 2 every time don't think I can beat it. Daily carry is a 2nd Gen 32 so same size.
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Last post by Lena
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:01 am
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Savage Model 64F Takedown.22 rifle
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Grayling813 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:14 pm
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Savage probably isn’t the first name to come to people’s mind when talking about.22 semi-auto rifles, based upon the market domination of the Ruger...
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That’s a dead ringer for a Papoose, including the bag.
They should throw in a Piccatinny rail to fit those tapped holes.
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Last post by Rex B
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:01 pm
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Teach me about buying suppressors
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Vol Texan » Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:14 pm
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I don't have any NFA items (yet), and I'm considering getting my first suppressor.
I've seen plenty on this forum on how folks get an NFA trust, but...
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A drill press will do a better job than a cordless drill, but it's not rocket surgery.
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Last post by Grumpy1993
Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:47 am
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S&W .380 EZ sometime won't drop hammer on first trigger pull
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Crash » Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:20 am
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I was dry-firing my .380 EZ last evening and sometimes, after racking the slide, I would put it in the holster, making sure that the thumb safety was...
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Not to be harsh, but the manual safety versions of the Shield are overly complex, showing their Walther heritage. Without having it in-hand, the...
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Last post by Rob72
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:11 am
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Last post by oljames3
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:50 am
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Anyone familiar with Para Ord LDA systems
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uthornsfan » Fri May 17, 2019 5:38 pm
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I have 2 Para-Ordnance LDA 9mm 1911s.
I also have almost 1000 rounds of Pierce factory ammo that shoots well except it has hard primers. I was able...
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Quick update.
New firing pin from Dawson Precision in Florence TX got new straightened out perfectly.
Gun is running 100% with all ammo.
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Last post by uthornsfan
Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:55 pm
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Terrorist movie
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Ruark » Tue May 28, 2019 5:55 pm
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Sometimes we visualize certain situations and try to devise ways we would deal with them in real life, as a concealed carrier. One of those imaginary...
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I watched it last night. It was a very good movie, keeping in mind that it's not a documentary, but based on true events. The bit with the Sikh...
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Last post by ELB
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:40 am
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Crossbreed Super Tuck vs Freedom Carry
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Neverenough » Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:03 pm
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Anyone try both of these holsters? Comparisons? Pros/Cons? Thanks
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Just wanted to stop and reaffirm the thumbs up for Crossbreed again. I sent my holster in on the 15th with the RMA form. I got a brand new...
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Last post by kayt00
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:21 am
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Hearing Protection?....Oops.
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dlh » Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:22 am
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This morning got up early and set up some steel targets.
Checked for safety glasses---on.
Fired the first round from my Smith and Wesson M&P Shield....
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Apropos, I just learned about these the other night: . In their FAQ section, they say that their products are not OSHA approved, and I could not find...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:13 pm
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Weatherby's Grand Opening in Wyoming
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puma guy » Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:24 pm
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The company which announced it's leaving California back on January 2018 held it's Grand Opening in Sheridan, WY
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Yes. I didn't mean to imply they've switched all their knife making overseas. Economics drove them to transfer certain knives to the China factories...
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Last post by puma guy
Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:20 am
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Rescued a forlorn old girl today
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Odinvalknir » Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:28 pm
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Did some work for a buddy, rescued a cool old zastava m57 from his safe. Now it rests in mine lol.
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I knew an old Rhodesian ex-Selous Scout years ago - the Tok was his preferred carry-pistol.
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:45 am
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My Yugo M85 braced
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Beiruty » Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:36 pm
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Let the photos do the talk
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Very nice. I used the Stormwerkz folding-adapter too when I built my Yugo directly into to a side-folder a few years ago and it's still solid:
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:39 am
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Suggest: 10 AR-15 Mags organizer
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Beiruty » Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:25 am
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I got a deal on 223 Ammo plus 10 AR-15 Pmag.
Can you suggest an Mag Organizer ?
A Portable one is also good idea too.
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Looks like my bank account balance.
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Last post by Chemist45
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:18 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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Update from Timothy Bell:
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:12 am
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Switching to wheel guns this year
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74novaman » Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:42 pm
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I've carried (and competed with) all kinds of guns over the years. Glocks, 1911s, CZs, Sigs, etc. Heck, my first carry gun when I didn't shoot much...
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I did some pseudo science after listening to a Primary and Secondary podcast on Snubbies this week.
One of the guests was very anti thumbs forward...
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Last post by 74novaman
Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:07 am
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Daniel Defense Ambi Safety
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carlson1 » Tue Jan 01, 2019 12:55 am
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DD AR 15 has an ambi safety that gets in my way. I don it see a single safety for DD on their web sight. Has anyone changed these out and how hard...
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If it is a Mil Spec lower, then this should work
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Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:16 am
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:42 pm
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My Best shooting group till date
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Beiruty » Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:50 pm
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I am believer that Science and Technology delivers
200 yards
Savage Action custom BR rifle
Shooter: Me
Credit Sam Tabbara
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Salty, my friend, very salty!! :cheers2:
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Last post by flechero
Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:58 pm
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Bond Arms advertised on radio today
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philip964 » Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:17 pm
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Apparently they make guns in Texas.
Derringers?
Never heard of them til today.
Any good. Quoting like $250 on the radio.
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I have one of their derringers that will chamber a .410 shell.
It is my snake gun.
Never had to use it, but I did pattern it on a piece of cardboard...
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Last post by Chemist45
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:31 pm
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2 New Guns: a Ruger PC9 carbine, and a Mossberg 930 SPX
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The Annoyed Man » Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:20 pm
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I bought a couple of new guns in the past couple of days.
A few days ago, I ordered a Mossberg 930 SPX tactical shotgun. It will come in to my FFL...
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Yes, I bought it thinking I'd find a use for it. It happens. I have shot a 9mm carbine before, a friend's semi-auto Sterling and I think that set the...
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Last post by SQLGeek
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:53 am
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Weapon storage near Glacier national park
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CoffeeNut » Thu May 23, 2019 2:13 pm
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My girlfriend and I are planning a nice trip through Montana in the next few months and Glacier National Park is at the top of our list. We also want...
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Glacier National Park quietly removing gone by 2020 signs.
Glaciers are actually growing.
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Last post by philip964
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:39 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:08 pm
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1911 Coating DFW
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carlson1 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:01 pm
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Is there a anyone in the DFW area than can do coating on a whole 1911 at a very very reasonable price?
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Not in dfw, but worth a look. Is black t
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Birdsong – Black – T | Protective Coatings for Metals
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Last post by cheezit
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:24 pm
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M16/AR-15 Animation Video
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n5wmk » Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:20 am
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Apologies if this is already here somewhere - I looked but didn't find it already posted.
Youtube video - some of the best and most amazing 3D...
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Wow! That was amazing, thanks for sharing. :txflag:
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Last post by Kadelic
Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:41 pm
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No More ATF Rulings (Complete, not Parts)
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kayt00 » Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:13 pm
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So does this fall back to NFA standards then? If so how are braces classified, grandfathered in what sort of excrement storm does this ruling open up?
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Was the entire reason I did my sbr. People asked why do it when you can build a pistol with a brace. After this bump stock non-sense it made it even...
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Last post by Jago668
Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:43 pm
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Deadly force to protect livestock?
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K.Mooneyham » Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:48 pm
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Can someone tell me if it is LEGAL (I don't mean would you) shoot to protect livestock from being killed by a human being? I read a story about...
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Bull was not killed. Scraped up a bit. Good 5 wire fence ruined. Surprisingly, not much done to the scum neighbor.
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Last post by WTR
Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:36 pm
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My fathers Model 999
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Odinvalknir » Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:55 am
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My dad has a 9rd .22lr revolver that belonged to his father. I've been trying to find out how old this gun is. It could be as old as before the...
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I had to ask my father to send me another picture of the gun. The serial number is on the bottom of the grip, and according to the serial number it...
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:51 pm
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A new level of Stupid
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Tex1961 » Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:11 pm
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Let me preface by saying that I belong to another gun forum... A new member joined up and was asking about his slide rattling on him... He just...
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yep
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Last post by easy10
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:43 am
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Best compact 1911? Or favorite DA/SA carry
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gabeZherrera » Mon May 27, 2019 7:17 pm
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Really interested in 1911’s as a carry. What are yalls favorite compact 1911’s. I really like the look of wilson combat edc x9 but man that is...
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My pick as well. It’s my EDC and has been for 3 years now
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Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:01 pm
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Last post by flechero
Tue Jun 04, 2019 4:49 pm
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Woman threatens to shoot teachers/kids at my kid's elem scho
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Mama Abby » Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:33 pm
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My daughter and the neighbor's little girl told me that Friday afternoon their school was on lockdown. I asked them what happened, they said they...
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Agreed that it shouldn't be necessary, but reality may dictate otherwise.
Baby steps.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:23 pm
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Quarter Cock
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Chickenman » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:57 am
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never asked but always wondered- why was the 1911 designed with a quarter cock position for the hammer. Form follows function so it must have a...
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Springer & Colt did something weird back in the day - that's the quarter shelf . It actually drops the hammer when the trigger is pulled, unlike the...
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Last post by AndyC
Thu May 30, 2019 8:04 pm
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Thu May 30, 2019 3:28 pm
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Got a new wheel gun to celebrate the memory of our fallen
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Odinvalknir » Mon May 27, 2019 3:52 pm
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Buddy of mine twisted my arm into buying a revolver. Figured today was as good a day as any, celebrating the life and service of those who never...
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Have fun! My S prefix Model 27 3½ was stolen in 1994. I found a 1977 3½ Nickle plated Model 27 w/ TT and TH a year or so ago and snapped it up. It...
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Last post by puma guy
Tue May 28, 2019 8:20 pm
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TX Attorney General Opinion on municipal regulation of gun sales
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ELB » Tue May 28, 2019 12:46 pm
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Back in February Senator Donna Campbell asked the AG for his opinion on the legality of Texas cities trying to implement gun control through zoning...
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He did, but if they do, someone may have to sue them to make them walk back the rules. However individual city council members probably cannot be...
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Last post by ELB
Tue May 28, 2019 2:35 pm
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CZ P-01
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gabeZherrera » Wed May 22, 2019 5:40 pm
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Hey everyone!
Just wondering if anyone has a CZ P-01 and if they like it? Do you carry it? I’m looking into getting one as my first DA/SA. Currently...
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I bought it from another Forum member who sent it to CGW and had the full package, but I don’t know the package. I have the paper work, but never...
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Last post by carlson1
Mon May 27, 2019 4:12 pm
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Not well known guns - Review
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Tex1961 » Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:45 pm
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I thought I would start out this thread by giving a short review on a 1911 that most probably haven't heard about. Please add your either unusual or...
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We received a shipment of Astras back in the 60's and 70's when I was selling guns. I can't recall for sure if they were the 600, but I believe they...
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Last post by puma guy
Sun May 26, 2019 4:14 pm
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Probably one of the better videos on caliber stopping power
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Tex1961 » Thu May 23, 2019 4:36 pm
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Very impressive video, also some very surprising results...And some not so surprising results.
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As matter of fact, 9mm is the best balance round for free men to carry. Women who have issues with recoil can shoot 380ACP just fine.
Not all...
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Last post by Beiruty
Fri May 24, 2019 9:33 pm
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Smith&Wesson M&P 2.0 3.6 Compact
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loscar141 » Sat May 18, 2019 8:41 pm
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I just recently purchased this gun from Shoot Point Blank Cypress for $350ish plus tax minus $220, for a Tristar c100 that i also traded.
First...
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Loscar141, first thank you for the call out. I work at that Shoot Point Blank location in both sales and RSO capacities.
I've carried an M&P40c...
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Last post by Maxwell
Fri May 24, 2019 8:59 am
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Handled a 9mm LCR today.....
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JRG » Sun May 19, 2019 7:05 pm
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and I LIKED it!! It had the exposed hammer so that makes it an LCR x right? It was an okay price NIB $397 + 3% for CC and 8.25% tax. I didn't get it...
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I have a .38 special Ruger LCR. Great gun but DO NOT ever try to shoot snake shot with it. The gun is so light that recoil causes migration of the...
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Wed May 22, 2019 4:03 pm
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