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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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 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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I waited in line at Academy this morning....
I got there an hour before open and there were already about 20 people in line. By opening time, there...
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Last post by flechero
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:46 am
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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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They have them on amazon right now for $129. Not too bad, I think it is about what I paid. I got mine there.
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Last post by surferdaddy
Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:36 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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Sounds like you are having a blessed life. I'm thrilled to see you still kicking around.
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Last post by dws1117
Wed May 13, 2020 4:04 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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Still not locked? :coolgleamA:
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Last post by Terryr21
Mon Apr 27, 2020 12:58 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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Uh... old cop... and donut357 was too cliché ;-j
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Last post by Coffee357
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:19 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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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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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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Opinion on gunsmith situation
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SRO1911 » Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:06 pm
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This may come back to bite me, given the extensive reach of this forum, but I could use an outside opinion.
I'm a fairly decent machinist and...
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Finally resolved.
After some additional back and forth, and discussion on the value of social media - it was mutually agreed that it was sub par...
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Last post by SRO1911
Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:24 pm
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Anybody bought body armor? Thinking about it....
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bagman45 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:22 am
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Howdy all! Hope you and your family are well and staying safe in these crazy times. Speaking of crazy times, I've been intrigued by body armor for a...
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I have seen some great results from weight loss and building up your core muscles. I wish you luck.
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Last post by eyedoc
Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:40 pm
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Two new babies - one delivered one, one on the way
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puma guy » Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:22 pm
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On Father's Day my three daughters and my wife bought me a Kimber 1911, which I picked up today. As I was driving home my oldest daughter along with...
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I finally got to shoot my new Kimber. I only shot two magazines, but I am pleased with it. Nice trigger and I put all the rounds in the head of the...
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Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:50 am
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:29 pm
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AMMO. Buying, selling or nothing
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Tex1961 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:49 am
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Just as the title says, what are my fellow enthusiasts doing right now. Me, personally I’m just sitting back being very content with what I have in...
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Just an update: Freedom Munitions has taken their shopping cart checkout function offline. Online website malware checkers can't evaluate the site...
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Last post by Rafe
Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:42 pm
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Heavy vs Light Bullets in Short-Barreled 9-mm Pistols
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Crash » Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:33 pm
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Couple of questions regarding heavy vs light bullets in short-barreled 9mm pistols:
1. I read somewhere that it's better to use heavy bullets vs...
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I use heavier bullets in general (for higher BC in rifles, for better performance for a given barrel in pistols, and for better patterns at range in...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:08 am
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Honey Badger "temporarily" ok again
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1wise1 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:01 pm
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Headline in Washington Examiner
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has temporarily backed off criminalizing a type of gun used...
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I am not so sure. Democrats are openly discussing it and neither Biden nor Schumer have ruled it out. Biden says he won't answer about it, or...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:51 pm
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If you started over carrying a firearm
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cmgee67 » Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:12 am
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I am just curious as to what you would carry if you were new and starting over. I don’t know about you but the world of polymer handguns has kind of...
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I we have not changed. We did a few months of research. Sent my wife out by herself to find what she likes. So, my wife carries the Springfield...
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Last post by Deitz83
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:02 am
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Glock Blue Label open to all Vets until 11/11
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mrvmax » Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:53 am
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GT Dist has the Glock Blue label program open to all Vets with honorable discharge DD214. Being blue label there are actually pistols in stock.
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BTW, the pricing is around wholesale but more importantly they are in stock.
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Last post by mrvmax
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:54 am
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Refinishing a S&W 686 No Dash
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texas yankee » Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:02 am
Looking for someone in North Texas (near Plano, Frisco, etc.) EXPERIENCED with refinishing S&W revolvers, to bead blast my S&W 686 no dash to a satin...
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Last post by texas yankee
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:02 am
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Looking for hunting round in .308 or 7.62x51
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C-dub » Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:12 pm
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I think I've mentioned it once or twice in other threads. The BCG on my rifle I got from TAM a few years back appears to have a little flake off the...
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I forgot to mention the surgical gloves. We use them, too. Good Luck and Good Hunting!
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:27 am
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Remington Auctioned Off
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jerry_r60 » Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:15 pm
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It seems Remington was in bankruptcy and has now been auctioned off.
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Everything Freedom Group touches they ruin.
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Last post by remington79
Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:01 am
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New RDS for one of my CZs
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Charles L. Cotton » Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:55 pm
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I'm sold on red dot sights on self-defense handguns. I currently have three DeltaPoint Pros on a Gov't. Model 1911, Springfield Champion (Commander...
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I added some Taran Tactical plus 5 base plates to my G19 mags to increase the capacity. I always carry two spare mags with me when I carry, no matter...
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Last post by mrvmax
Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:34 pm
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Springfield hellcat POI is off
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Medley86 » Fri May 15, 2020 7:31 pm
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I ordered and picked up a new hellcat a few weeks ago. Right out of the box it shot low left. Made adjustments to make sure it wasn't me pushing the...
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My wife purchased a Hellcat and she loves hers. However I don't like it at all but I shoot it very well. Go figure. It has the yellow loaded front...
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Last post by txhighlander
Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:41 pm
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Does anyone know where gen 1 shield lowers can be bought
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cmgee67 » Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:36 am
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I have a generation 1 m&p shield. Currently it is the model with the thumb safety. I have been looking to see if anyone sells the lower And internals...
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I found this thread in the r/SmithAndWesson subreddit:
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Last post by oljames3
Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:45 am
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TAC-CON 2021: Who Is Going?
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oljames3 » Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:42 pm
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I signed up today. Anyone else?
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Glad you got a room. The low-price block of rooms is full.
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Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:28 am
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Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:06 pm
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Wilson Combat
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John Galt » Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:08 pm
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Does anyone here EDC this brand?
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A good friend uses his as EDC. :tiphat: He loves that gun!
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Last post by PUCKER
Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:03 am
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Ammo and Magazine Questions re Sprinfield Hellcat
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Crash » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:35 pm
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I recently bought a Springfield Hellcat but can't find anything in the owner's manual about the following subjects:
1. They don't say anything one...
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Sounds good! :thumbs2:
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Last post by flechero
Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:56 pm
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Who's running a dot on their pistol?
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bagman45 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:37 pm
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Howdy all, hope you are all staying safe and getting the rest of the things you need while you can still get them during this crazy time. SO, just...
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Good to know. Thanks.
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Last post by KC5AV
Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:48 pm
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CZ fans tell me what you think
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philip964 » Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:38 pm
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Friend is wanting to by their first gun. (now guns)
Started asking about Glock. I have shot them, so I could give my feelings.
Now asking about CZ,...
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I SO wanted to like Glocks for the past 20 years - I took the Glock Armorers course - I've had a number of different types of Glocks, and accumulated...
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Last post by texas yankee
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:58 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!
I really miss doing this. Had some great times with great people working on these challenges. If things ever get back to normal, I'm...
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Last post by Scott B.
Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:22 am
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anyone still carry a 1911?
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aaangel » Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:09 am
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happy labor day! just wondering how many still carry a 1911 ? I figure with all the Stuff going on these days, many are carrying 33+/- rounds on...
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Well, the Military Industrial Complex in the DC SWAMP is ALWAYS looking at new ways to spend our tax dollars on fancy new geegaws to enrich the...
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Last post by bagman45
Thu Sep 17, 2020 11:50 pm
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Auction in Houston
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howdy » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:52 pm
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There is an estate auction house in North Houston that is having a live auction this Sunday. webstersauction.com They are auctioning off several...
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Someone shortened the barrel from the wrong end! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:20 pm
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Strong side carry results in opposite side soreness
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Odinvalknir » Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:39 pm
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Hello all
I have been carrying strong side for the better part of two or three years I guess, and in the last six months or so I'm noticing that if...
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You may be able to alleviate it by shifting your holster position a little.... like 1/2 -1 forward or back.
When I shifted my holster rearward an...
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Last post by flechero
Thu Sep 17, 2020 1:22 pm
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Who's running a dot on their pistol?
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bagman45 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:44 pm
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Howdy all, hope you are all staying safe and getting the rest of the things you need while you can still get them during this crazy time. SO, just...
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I am running a dot on my Canik Elite SC. It is a Holosun HS407K That will work on your hellcat also.
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Last post by bobby
Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:17 am
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Pistol for the wife?
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E150GT » Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:57 pm
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Maybe a dumb question but is there a pistol in 9mm that's easier to shoot than my Glock 19 and concealable?
My wife decided she wants to carry. She...
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Recently picked up a Sig P365, it's an amazing little gun. It's become my EDC, and the wife also likes it, so will be buying another for her when I...
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Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:31 pm
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AG Opinion Request RQ-0338-KP County Investigator
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ELB » Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:24 pm
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State Representative Geanie W. Morrison submitted a request on behalf of the Aransas County Sheriff's Office.
This is more about the legal...
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From the AG's opinion:
From the Code of Criminal Procedure:
But wait, there's more!
Article 2.121 Lists Railroad Peace Officers who are Texas...
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Last post by ELB
Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:00 am
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BYRNA non lethal handgun
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howdy » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:38 am
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Does anyone here have any knowledge or experience with this?
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My Lay opinion is it appears to go where others cannot.
places firearms prohibited
Texas Penal Code Ch 46.03 – Places Weapons Prohibited describes...
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Last post by NotRPB
Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:34 am
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80% lower receivers
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Grayling813 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:12 pm
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Looking for advice on 80% lowers for building AR platform. Neighbor and I are going in together to get equipment for completing the lower.
We’re not...
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A few years ago, building an 80% lower it was a cool project or even a hobby... now-a-days the cost reflects the added value of anonymity.
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Last post by flechero
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:12 am
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Helping to keep Texas #1
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Paladin » Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:32 am
The ATF's shows that by a long way Texas is #1 in the nation for registered NFA silencers. Texas has 330,806 out of a national total of 1,750,433...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:23 am
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Ruger American Predator
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patterson » Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:59 pm
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I wanted to pick up a inexpensive rifle and looked at the Thompsons, Savages and Ruger American and decided on the Ruger American Predator in 6.5...
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After I read your earlier post I saw a Bergara on Cabelas site used for 699.99 without a threaded barrel so one with a threaded barrel would be even...
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Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:44 pm
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Glock P80
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G.A. Heath » Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:21 pm
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Has anyone else been able to track down a Glock P80(Gen 1 G17) since they reissued a limited run of new units througj Lipsey's? One of my local...
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Typically when I reload .40 or 10mm I run the the brass through a lee 'bulge buster' die setup for the .40S&W/10mm, the rest of the time the...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:37 pm
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Cerakote/Fancy Build
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kayt00 » Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:37 am
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Anybody know of a good cerakote artist in the North DFW area? I've got a Sharps Bros Overthrow lower receiver ordered for another build and want to...
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He does anything you want.
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Last post by cmgee67
Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:16 pm
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Can anybody school me on .38 SPL +P?
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android » Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:34 pm
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I inherited an original S&W model 60 (no dashes, in SS). It's early 1970's from the S/N.
It is in very good condition, no flame cutting, no cylinder...
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When in doubt, contact the manufacturer and go with their recommendations. If they say no to +p, then that's that. Just because you can doesn't mean...
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Last post by kayt00
Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:05 am
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New “Pistol” for me...
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PUCKER » Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:28 am
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A Foxtrot Mike Products 7 Glock Style Side Charging 9mm AR Pistol w/ SBA3 Brace from Primary Arms. Just got it today and have it kitted out fairly...
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Absolutely will do!
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Last post by PUCKER
Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:07 am
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Olight Baldr Mini added to my Canik TP9 Elite SC
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bobby » Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:23 pm
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Canik TP9 Elite SC with Suarez comp, Holosun HS407K and a Olight Baldr Mini.
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Definitely considering picking up an Olight to try to see how it compares to my TL-1's.
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Last post by bagman45
Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:19 pm
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Bedside Pistol - Springfield XDM Elite OSP????
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bagman45 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:09 am
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Howdy all, hope you are well and staying safe in these crazy times. The good part about the insanity going on just now, (plus the extra time away...
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OK guys, still mulling this purchase and am struggling between absolute platform standardization , and a few variants for specific uses. I've been...
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Last post by bagman45
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:01 pm
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Tazer
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ET-Ret » Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:09 pm
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I need some guideness I have a Teen age grand child.(16 years old) who want a tazer . I know they have to be 18 to purchase but I have no knowledge...
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I second the choice of OC spray over a taser. POM is a good brand that is backed by quite a few people who have done their homework. If you are...
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:47 pm
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what to build next
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bobby » Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:38 am
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Ok I love building AR's but I have what I want right now. So what Caliber should I build next. I have 556 and 22lr.
Tell me what you would like or...
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350....legend? That's on my bucket list as well. 😁
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Last post by kayt00
Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:26 pm
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My “truck” gun is...
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parabelum » Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:26 am
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PS90 with 50rd mag loaded with green tip ammo and a single point sling (urbanertslings) and sight mark red dot . Reasons: lightweight setup with lots...
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My solution. Details in previous post.
It's not ideal but it is versatile.
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Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:10 pm
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