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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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 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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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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Good afternoon y'all!
I should have my LTC card in a week or so. Print pending at this time, with an email that stated 10-14 days for snail mail.
AD...
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Last post by POLCAT1996
Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:58 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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Similar pricing here... Maybe a hair less per round after shipping.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:45 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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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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She is 14 years old, but still shoot like when she is new. It needs new night sights though. LOL.
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Last post by KinnyLee
Mon May 21, 2018 12:52 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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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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Unless there was a more recent post that got deleted, yours was the first since Mon Feb 04, 2013. :confused5
EDIT 06/22/2018: Apparently someone...
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Last post by tornado
Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:57 am
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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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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 asked Ruger rep at NRA meeting about additional calibers. He just smiled and said Ruger is a public company so we’re not allowed to talk about what...
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Last post by bblhd672
Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:24 am
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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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I'm happy for those that can afford brands like Sig, but I am not among those folk. I hesitate to say an exact number of firearms I own, but I count...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:55 am
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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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Last post by cmgee67
Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:24 am
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Micro pistol finally wins me over
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txhighlander » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:20 pm
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I have never been to keen with micro pistols, full size always have been more to my liking. Even back in the day when I owned a few j frames their...
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Ouch! You did the final scene in SOA... LOL. I would give my right nut to have that 1949 Harley. I have some vehicles from the past that I watch sell...
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Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:26 pm
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Last post by SQLGeek
Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:15 am
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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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Sorry to hear about your issues with your full size 1.0 M&P. I elected to have Dan Burwell do trigger jobs on mine instead of going to APEX. I have...
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Last post by LTUME1978
Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm
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Carry at gun show
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Aggiedan » Tue May 29, 2018 6:41 pm
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New LTC , can I carry my weapon at the saxet gunshow?
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I get way more entertainment value out of going and seeing interesting things than I do a potential discount. As stated before, most prices are...
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Last post by jb2012
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:37 am
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Have been getting into Turkish Guns
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Tex1961 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:04 am
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Last year I purchased a Canik TP9sf.(9mm) Recently I have followed up with a Tristar T-100 (Canik 55 9mm and a Sarlimaz K2 45acp.
If any of you have...
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You cant beat a Canik for the money. I sold all my glocks and dont really carry my 1911s anymore. The trigger is the best in the striker industry per...
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Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:05 pm
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Last post by growlerVII
Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:04 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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Thanks, just ordered one to pickup in Mansfield store.
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Last post by bblhd672
Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:16 pm
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Alien Gear; Hype or worth it?
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Grundy1133 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:02 pm
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I just got my AlienGear Shapeshift 4.0 starter kit in the mail today. first impressions out of the box are man theres a lot of stuff here and this...
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when i take my pants off my gun stays in the holster and i'd have to loosen it to the point where it would fall right out if my pants were off, but i...
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Last post by Grundy1133
Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:19 pm
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Tuning a mag
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Gunner4640 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:50 am
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I found this video about tuning a mag I tried this out using the a digital caliper to measure and it worked great (no I did not buy the $100.00 plies...
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He's a Brit. Keeping track of which end is dangerous and the whole press the lever thingy to make Boom! confused him. :mrgreen:
No, seriously,...
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Last post by Rob72
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:34 pm
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Hearing damage +P
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Lynyrd » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:44 pm
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Has anyone in the forum shot +P rounds without hearing protection? If so, I would like to hear your comments on the effect of the sound on your...
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Well, after a week the hearing damage has not improved at all. I have fired over 2,000 rounds in the last 10 years without hearing protection. Most...
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Last post by Lynyrd
Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:49 pm
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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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It’s an Auction, not a retail store.
The price of ANY item goes up if it was owned by famous person.
An items value is based on how much someone is...
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Last post by jonmo1
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:31 am
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Self Powered Radio
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USCGELECTROTECH » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:23 am
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Today on onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; they have a really cool $50 self powered radio. A good add to your bug out bag or distaster...
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Wow. Resurrecting a 9 year old thread! Heck of a job of thread necromancy. I bow down to you sir! :lol:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:41 am
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Pocket holster suggestions?
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cmgee67 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:38 am
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I’m looking for a good pocket holster suggestion. I have been looking at several including the desantis nemisis, galco, Mika and a couple of others....
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Look no further than Alabama Holsters: .
I have two of their front pocket holsters, and they are way better than the Desantis Nemesis that I used to...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:25 am
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Ruger Mark IV Recall
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Pawpaw » Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:48 pm
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Video at link.
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Strange. Bearing Arms just put this out yesterday.
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Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:43 pm
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Last post by Allons
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:36 pm
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Knife Recomendacion!!
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fernando1027 » Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:39 pm
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Too many brands .... wondering what everyone else is caring every day ... I do not have a price range was looking some benchmade knifes :)
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I knew it! :thumbs2: rlol
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Last post by Daddio-on-patio
Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:29 pm
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Freedom Munitions Closing Store
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txpilot » Sun May 20, 2018 8:55 am
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Just received this email from Freedom Munitions:
Sorry to see this happen.
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Hmmmm, I guess that explains why i wasn't charged sales tax when I placed my online order last week
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Last post by RGVshooter
Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:04 pm
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Deal alert - anderson stripped lowers
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Scott B. » Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:47 am
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Texas based Primary Arms is doing one of their 24 hr sales, limit of 3, Anderson stripped lowers for $29.99.
You're not going to beat that for an...
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If you missed it, I think they still have some Tennessee plastic lower receivers at that price.
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Last post by BBYC
Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:29 pm
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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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Scott, I dig that color. It reminds me of plum AK furniture which I am also rather fond of.
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Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:42 am
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new hi power clone
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ghostrider » Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:45 pm
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Now that Browning has discontinued the Hi Power, Turkey may be the remaining source for new Hi power clones:
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Some might argue that nearly all pistols sold today are Hi-Power clones. My dad taught me to shoot on a Belgian Hi-Power. The P226 is, in my view,...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:59 pm
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How Can This Happen?
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SigSour » Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:12 pm
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Just wow.
Check out this short video from match...
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That guy should have been swiss cheese by now.
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:16 pm
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Ruger SR22
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K.Mooneyham » Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:41 am
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I recently purchased a Ruger SR22 pistol. I did some research, reading reviews and watching videos by several internet gun personalities before...
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I have 3(one for each of my boys) nice trainers and cheap to shoot. That being said they do get a little build up but not near what you are...
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Last post by Kkpsiknl
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:28 pm
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What are your 2018 shooting goals?
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Scott B. » Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:33 am
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What are your shooting/training goals for 2018? I had a pretty good 2017 and punched some big ones off my list (a challenge I'm going to post in a...
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Six months in, six months to go - how are you doing on your 2018 shooting goals?
I've shot the Dot Torture drill clean.
The 5x5 (5 yrds, 5 shots in...
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Last post by Scott B.
Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:33 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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My point: There are NO completely, utterly, undeniably, 100% reliable guns made.
None, zero, nada...
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Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:07 am
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New to me ammo supplier
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ELB » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:36 am
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I recently had to urge to try out Winchester's Train and Defend line of ammo for my new Glock 19X - for the 9mm caliber, this is 147grain. If you are...
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UPS just dropped my ammo order on my desk. :chldancing
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Last post by ELB
Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:41 am
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Mid Length vs Carbine Length Gas System
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bblhd672 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:11 pm
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Most of you probably know this stuff already, but I found it interesting and informative. Wished I known before I bought my AR so I could have gone...
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In 2017, I built myself a 20” replica of a M16A4. Between the rifle-length gas system, proper buffer weight, and the extra 2” of barrel over my next...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:45 pm
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Eye Pro over Prescription glasses?
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newTexan » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:35 pm
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Hi guys,
Somehow when I wasn't looking I apparently got old enough to need glasses. Good news is that actually seeing the targets will probably help...
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Thanks everyone. Some good suggestions there. I appreciate the help.
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Last post by newTexan
Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:02 pm
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Always inspect gear, new or Used!!!
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kayt00 » Tue May 15, 2018 10:49 am
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I have a habit of always tearing down and inspecting newly acquired firearms whether new or used. I had ordered a new RIA 1911 A1 FS Tac II and was...
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By all accounts they're pretty fast so you shouldn't be waiting very long.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:40 am
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(Kimber) The Dreaded Call After Amazing Range Time
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kayt00 » Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:36 am
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My wife and I hit the range on Saturday and had a pretty good time. She had a couple firsts in the outing including shooting the 1911's and shooting...
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Kimber got my Ultra back to me in about 2 weeks and it's back to mechanically flawless again. Range time with zero malfunctions and I'm a happy...
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Last post by kayt00
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:44 pm
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308 bolt gun or 308 AR
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cmgee67 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:10 pm
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I am looking into getting a 308 soon. I don’t know if I want a AR style or a Bolt gun. It will be for hunting and possibly a little ammetur long...
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So, it depends...
I found that I much preferred the AR platform over the bolt action and traded my REM 700 and my Ruger Precision for Ar's in .308...
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:26 pm
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KEL-TEC SUB-2000 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
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Flightmare » Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:24 pm
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You can input your serial number to see if your's is one of the affected rifles. If you don't want to enter your serial number, the list of affected...
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That's my plan, except with S&W M&P 17 round magazines. :biggrinjester:
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Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:39 pm
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Last post by Xyronl
Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:21 am
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Vehicle Gun Safes
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Charlies.Contingency » Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:48 am
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Does anybody have one? Does anybody need one? So far, here are some of the suggested product sites:
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Post has bee removed. Suspect it was SPAM.
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:24 pm
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NYPD finally phases out Cop revolvers
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TxD » Thu May 31, 2018 8:32 am
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Seems like a long time coming.
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no mention of Chief Lee Brown?
Houston Radio personalities used to make fun of him as Houston PD chief before he became New York Commissioner and...
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Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:29 pm
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10 Round Mag States
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MJR » Tue May 29, 2018 10:41 pm
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Couple of questions for travel by car in States having 10 round max in mag limits:
I will travel with a Glock 26
1. Can it have one on the chamber...
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It would seem they still subscribe to the (wrong) idea that hollow points are designed for cruelty only (cue ominous music, DUN DUN DUN!) and/or the...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Wed May 30, 2018 12:38 pm
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M&P 380 Shield EZ
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Charles L. Cotton » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:24 pm
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This gun was briefly discussed in February, but I must admit that I haven't looked at it until now. For many decades, fixed-barrel blow-back 380s...
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I have very limited experience with guns and just got this 380 Shield EZ. Love it. I am a small older female and have shot hubby’s Colt Detective 38...
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Last post by LadyShooter
Wed May 30, 2018 11:36 am
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Pistol brace on mossberg shockwave?
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cmgee67 » Tue May 29, 2018 10:00 pm
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Is it okay to put a brace on the shockwave? Specifically the KAK blade.
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Remington is actually selling a model of their TAC 14 with a pistol brace already installed.
Joe
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Last post by JRG
Wed May 30, 2018 11:18 am
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Gun ownership in Iceland
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LDB415 » Tue May 29, 2018 2:22 pm
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Interesting article. I disagree with a fair amount but interesting still.
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A tiny fraction of gun deaths occur because people were unfamiliar with the safe operation of the weapon. Nearly all of them result from deliberate...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Tue May 29, 2018 3:29 pm
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