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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My EDC
My Truck gun
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Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:30 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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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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Howdy all,
Been reading stuff on this board for awhile, and decided to join to add my 2 cents to some threads.
I've handled firearms since I was 6,...
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Last post by BBW
Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:44 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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Fiocchi 115gr 9mm FMJ - 1,000 for $175.50 Shipped w/Code NAQ (17.55CPR)
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Last post by sr4440
Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:17 pm
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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.
I considered a Liberty, but after a few negative youtube...
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Last post by Qunine
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:13 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’s just a combination of my name and initials.
It was a program suggested user ID for AOL, way back in like ‘94.
And it just stuck for all these...
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Last post by jonmo1
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:00 pm
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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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Paul Harrell video regarding "hyper ammo"
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Charles L. Cotton » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:17 pm
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Paul recently released a video discussing his dislike of what he calls hyper ammo. It's an excellent discussion overall and well worth 30 minutes of...
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When I initially got my chl back in the 90s, I did alot of reading and research, I found a repot of police and citizens justifiable shoots...
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Last post by crazy2medic
Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:41 pm
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Ruger announces pistol caliber carbine in 9mm
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bblhd672 » Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:17 pm
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Highlights:
-Interchangeable magazine wells for use of common Ruger® and Glock® magazines
-Easy takedown enables quick separation of the...
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I got on recently after being dissatisfied with the HiPoint 995TS, which some swear by but I found to be prone to FTF's that didn't go away after...
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Last post by rp_photo
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:31 am
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RDR Holsters
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WTR » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:02 pm
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I ordered an RDR Holster. I just received a call from Jeff of RDI. He was knowledgeable about the different variants of my pistol. He asked how I...
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Wore the IWB holster on trip from El Paso to San Antonio and back. Wore the holster appendix the first 50 miles of driving and was not too...
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Last post by WTR
Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:05 am
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Putting bulletproof backpacks to the test
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Keith B » Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:31 pm
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Interesting test. of course it didn't stop an AR, but neither will many vests.....
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Yeah, that took a few seconds to register. Maybe I'm older than I thought. :lol:
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Last post by pushpullpete
Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:54 pm
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.38 Special S&W 640
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KLB » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:28 pm
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What about a S&W 640 (.38 Special) for a wife whose arthritis does not permit either loading a magazine or racking a slide? I bought her a 9mm XD Mod...
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Another option for those that are recoil sensitive and can't rack a slide is the S&W 351 C. It is a 22 magnum air weight revolver with 7 shot...
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Last post by LTUME1978
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:33 pm
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One Couger .357 build coming eventually
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AndyC » Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:07 pm
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Snagged a brand-new 4 Colt Python barrel (new old stock from the Colt factory sold at auction); this will eventually go towards building a Couger...
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Ruger arrived; the project continues... total cost thus far with shipping and transfer-fees, around $840.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:08 pm
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Made my first kydex revolver holster
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cmgee67 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:36 pm
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I got sick and tired of trying to find the right holster for my S&W 642 so I decided to try and make one. I wanted 4 things. Kydex, built in sweat...
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I need one just like it!!
Joe
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Last post by JRG
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:26 pm
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1911 has clothes on now!
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cmgee67 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:10 pm
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Here she is with her new stag grips! Ain’t she purty?
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Strattford Gun Club?
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Last post by Lena
Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:19 pm
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A2 to an A4
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crazy2medic » Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:55 pm
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Well finally turned my Rock River AR from a A2 to a Flat top, replaced the factory handguard with a magpul M-lok handguard, mounted flip up iron...
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Toughest part as getting the barrel off and putting that little spring on the dust cover!
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Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:29 am
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Winchester/NRA Marksmanship - challenging you!
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Scott B. » Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:40 pm
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Allow me to proselytize here for a bit about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.
It's the booklet that comes in all your NRA...
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Outstanding!
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Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:30 pm
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Last post by cmgee67
Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:15 pm
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Ballistic testing - Academic discussion v. real performance
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Charles L. Cotton » Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:02 pm
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Anyone who has followed my posts on ballistic testing knows I'm a fan of both Luckygunner.com's testing as well as Paul Harrell's work. In my view,...
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minor clarification- I meant the calibration was for gel consistency, lot to lot. It has always been conceded that the gel could/does replicate some...
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Last post by flechero
Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:55 pm
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The Art of the Russian Mall Ninja
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The Annoyed Man » Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:41 am
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Under the “do this, don’t do that” heading, here is some “don’t do that” stuff:
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Hey, don’t nobody knock the guy’s BBQ holster though. That thing is pretty sweet! :smilelol5: :lol:
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Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:41 am
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Your most “American” gun on this 4th of July
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surferdaddy » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:30 am
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Happy 4th of July! Now as many of you will be grilling and enjoying this very American holiday; what do you consider your most “American” gun? What...
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S&W M&P M2.0 9mm 5inch, FDE
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Last post by oljames3
Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:08 pm
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My J frame got new digs!
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cmgee67 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:00 pm
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New Altamont grips transformed my 642-1. It feels super good in the hand and has plenty of grip. Very happy. I recommend Altamont to anybody. Took...
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TAM I’m not 100% sure if you can tell completely but here is mine and my wife’s gun. Her grip is taller than mine. I can pocket carry mine easily if...
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Last post by cmgee67
Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:26 pm
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For those who carry a 5” 1911
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cmgee67 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:44 am
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I plan on carrying my 1911 a few times a month. I have a milt marks VM2 holster and a good gun belt so that’s covered. How do you carry your 1911...
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Ditto on the good belt, that is what makes all the difference!
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Last post by crazy2medic
Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:23 am
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ALG AKT-EL Trigger on sale at Primary Arms
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ELB » Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:55 pm
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The Good News:
This trigger, the ALG AK Trigger - Enhanced with Lightning Bow is a slightly upgraded version of the one that AndyC wrote about here:...
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They made it even better?? Unpossible! :mrgreen:
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Last post by AndyC
Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:59 pm
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Trauma kit
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Tex1961 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:41 pm
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Looking for a small but effective trauma kit to carry to the range. I’ve seen them go from $20.00 to $100.00. The range is unsupervised and probably...
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+1 on the SOFTT-W. I have one on my belt at all times. Andy is right, there are many cheap knock-offs. $30 to $35 is the going rate for a real one....
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Last post by oljames3
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:03 pm
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Do Own A Sig 365?
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Abraham » Wed May 02, 2018 11:56 am
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If so, how is it performing?
Is it ammo sensitive?
If so, what ammo?
Thanks!
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Wanted to post an update. I decided to sell my P365. Just could not reconcile not knowing when it would fail. The person who bought it is aware of...
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Last post by Smokey613
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:50 pm
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SIG P-320 yet again
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skeathley » Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:55 pm
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SIG sued for $10,000,000. Gun discharges by itself. :confused5
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I would call bull on it and take a wager that it will be dismissed, not settled.
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Last post by extremist
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:15 pm
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Finally brought my new CCW home!!
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age_ranger » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:58 pm
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Well, my wife suprised me and told me she was buying my next CCW for me. I had put it on layaway to pick up after I got done traveling for work this...
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Another thread from long ago resurrected.
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Last post by mojo84
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:29 pm
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S&W M&P 380 EZ QUESTION
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Pete92FS » Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:01 pm
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Oldgringo - I noticed you said in your World Cup post you had a S&W M&P 380 EZ. There was an article in one of the latest Guns & Ammo magazines about...
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I think G2G in Rosenberg does.
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Last post by SQLGeek
Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:58 pm
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My 1911 is in the stable!
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cmgee67 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 7:25 am
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I went with the Ruger. My last one never worked right but instead of sending it to Ruger and getting them to fix it I was foolish and let it go. I...
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Gun smith called said my 1911 is ready!
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Last post by cmgee67
Tue Jul 03, 2018 2:29 pm
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Help me spend my money!
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cmgee67 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:28 am
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Okay I am going to buy a 1911 in the next few days. I have a budget of 800-1000. I have looked at Springfield, Colt, Ruger, and Sig. I’ve narrowed it...
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Springfield Armory Loaded model: PX9109LP
Springfield Armory RO Elite: PI9131E
Colt WC Government 1911
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Last post by KinnyLee
Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:21 pm
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My first AR
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Tex1961 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:32 am
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First let me say, midnight shopping is dangerous :nono:
Anyway, I’ve always been a pistol guy but decided to foray into the AR realm. I’ve started...
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Uhhh... they all got used up. They sunk in a boating accident.. someone stole them. No ammo here at all. I have no firearms either. :evil2:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:47 pm
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Brass/steel/aluminum ammo. Pros and cons of each?
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surprise_i'm_armed » Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:40 pm
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Ammo is available in brass, steel, and aluminum.
I have always assumed that brass is best since it is the most prevalent, and reloadable.
IIRC,...
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I have shot it all and if my firearm will not cycle all of it I don't need it, since my surgery I do not do well picking up brass anymore so shoot...
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Last post by Lena
Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:41 am
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Jerry Lewis Guns to be Auctioned
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howdy » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:02 pm
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He has around 76 guns. For some reason gun #63 shows up in the first picture. Go forward then backwards to see all the guns.
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I couldn't get the picture to change.
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Last post by Ruark
Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:30 am
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Hey CZ guys
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74novaman » Fri Jun 29, 2018 6:47 pm
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Thought y’all might be able to figure out and appreciate why I’m pretty excited about this gun trade I’m making next week.
I also have a CGW...
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I like the 09s a lot. Surprising capacity for such a slim grip. I prefer shooting the metal framed guns but the P-09 carries very well.
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Last post by 74novaman
Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:09 pm
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Has anyone tried to use Camp's pages lately? login required?
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puma guy » Wed May 23, 2018 2:46 pm
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I tried to access a manual for a Stoeger Luger and got a box requiring a login ID and password. I also saw a a statement that much of the information...
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There is now a method to gain access to .
Just send an email to chris@stevespages.com. He'll send you instructions on how to do it. It will require...
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Last post by Pawpaw
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:39 pm
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M&P 2.0 pistols (particularly the compact)
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LTUME1978 » Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:36 pm
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How many folks have a M&P 2.0? How have they been for you? What is the trigger pull from the factory?
I have several of the 1.0 M&Ps and, after a...
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Anyone interested in a new M&P 2.0 - S&W has a $50 rebate starting today
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Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:59 am
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Discount on Glock pistols
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srothstein » Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:59 pm
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I was shopping (drooling over some pistols) at GT Distributors the other day. While there, I noticed a sign that may help some of us if you are...
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I've been told that Gibson's on S. Main St. in Weatherford participates in the Glock law enforcement discount program.
I haven't verified it myself...
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Last post by Excaliber
Fri Jun 29, 2018 6:57 am
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Need a new Ankle holster for my p238
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TexasTornado » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:57 pm
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Long story short, I had an ankle holster I LOVED...and it got left in my dad's truck when he sold it. So, I need a replacement.
I like the Galco...
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Alien Gear shows an ankle holster for the P238...
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Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:44 pm
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:30 pm
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Mag capacity + 1 or just what it holds
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cmgee67 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:06 pm
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I began thinking. Is it better to carry 15+1 in a gun that has a 15 round mag or is it better to carry 15 in the mag rack one in and leave it at...
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I have a Glock 17 Gen 1 that has had full mags since the mid eighties and it runs perfect every time. It is my bedside weapon . :fire
A few years...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:39 am
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Greetings! new member from Chicago IL
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vactor » Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:34 am
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Hi everyone. with my pending move to austin, i thought i would say hi to everyone and tell you that you will have an enthusiastic new member (me)...
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And the Texas Military Forces Museum. All Texas military forces locations are open carry friendly, by order of the Adjutant General.
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:06 am
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48" Pelican: type gun case with rolls at Sams
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Deitz83 » Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:13 pm
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I was at Sam's in Grand Prairie today and saw a 48 Pelican type rifle case with rollers for $ 69.00. I had to take it home with me.
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Good deal - y'all wiped them clean! :thumbs2:
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Last post by twjones
Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:14 am
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SBR Stamp
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Jago668 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:21 pm
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My SBR stamp arrived today in the mail. Now to make some copies of it so I can store the stamp. Also time to actually start buying parts. Don't...
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Ok, didn't know individual applications don't require CLEO signature.
All responsible members of the trust have to submit fingerprints and photos...
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Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:34 pm
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:10 pm
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New grips for the 642
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cmgee67 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:49 pm
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I wanted some new grips for my 642 instead of the old rubber boot grips. While I like them and they work I wanted to make the gun my own. I found...
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I think they will handle the recoil just fine. To me the 642 even with +P doesn’t kick that much. I guess I’m just used to shooting large caliber...
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Last post by cmgee67
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:26 pm
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Great Ruger customer service
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K.Mooneyham » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:29 pm
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So, I recently purchased a Ruger PC Carbine, 9mm. The stock is made of composite, a glass filled nylon , IIRC. The main stock is molded as one piece,...
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jonmo1:
I was not aware that the Ruger 9E is a discontinued model. It seemed like it was almost
a clone of the SR9 full size, but at an economy...
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Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:51 pm
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Does anybody here still carry a revolver?
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cmgee67 » Sun May 13, 2018 10:08 am
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I know the polymer wonder guns ya the takin the market by storm and for good reason. The size, weight, capacity and the list goes on make them...
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I recently switched to a Smith and Wesson 642 and carry 129gr 38 special +P federal hydra shoks and another five on my belt opposite side in a speed...
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Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:24 am
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