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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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,
LTC newb here. SA area. Looking forward to learning more about using the license I now carry.
Thanks
JD
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Last post by JimDandy
Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:59 pm
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Pictures Of Your Daily Carry
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carlson1 » Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:37 pm
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I thought it would be fun to view our likes and dislikes. If you are afraid of revealing your secret then you do not have to post.
HK P7M13; 1...
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My EDC
My Truck gun
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Last post by crazy2medic
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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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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My first BB gun purchase
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allisji » Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:30 am
My son started Kindergarten last week. He's crossing multiple milestones now. For example, On Sunday he asked me to take the training wheels off of...
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:30 am
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:29 am
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I bought body armor now what?
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cmgee67 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:55 am
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I Bought body armor front and back plates from AR500.com about a year ago and I also have a chest plate carrier they are in. Front and back panels to...
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I've been using a backpack to schlep my laptop & assorted IT gear all day M-F for years. When I learned about Leatherback Gear's backpack design with...
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Last post by RHenriksen
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:53 pm
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Winchester 24 gun safe
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Shadow41 » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:27 pm
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Hello all
I've started looking for a gun safe and I've had my eye on the Winchester 24 gun safe from Tractor Supply for 499. Does anyone have...
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Thanks for the replies. :tiphat:
I did a good bit or reading on the link jmorris listed. Good info. I don't remember if it was on that site, but I...
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Last post by Shadow41
Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:08 pm
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Thoughts using laser as bedside gun
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MJR » Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:42 pm
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Looking to add a Streamlight TLR-7 or TLR-8 to my 19X for bedside use. What is thoughts of using a laser on a bedside gun?
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Maybe this?
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Last post by Keith B
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:07 pm
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Intellectual Disconnect....
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The Annoyed Man » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:56 pm
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So I’ve been watching a Netflix movie, “Extinction” this evening (). The premise - at first glance .... there is a twist - is a space alien invasion...
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I watched this film and have decided there's another diconnect. As in intelligent script writing. The plot is a joke and the simplistic remedy to...
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:28 am
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End of the caliber wars
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troglodyte » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:52 pm
I found this on a different website. Backs up what most of us really know. Shot placement and if you know you're going to get in a gunfight then...
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Last post by troglodyte
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:52 pm
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Part 1 - What Color?
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troglodyte » Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:48 pm
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I started pondering as sometimes I do and pondered this up, what color(s) is/are the most neutral, blends with all but extreme environments (i.e....
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:iagree: The paint job on the Spike's is more fashion than function. There's nothing wrong with it if that's what the owner was going for, and they...
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Last post by spectre
Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:18 pm
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Best Carrier to ship a rifle to an FFL in FL?
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Beiruty » Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:59 am
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I have to ship my SAKO A7 to a FL FFL for AICS Mags inletting.
What is the least hassle carrier that I can use to sent there?
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:thumbs2: Hats off to them! :tiphat:
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Last post by puma guy
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:31 pm
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Ruger revolvers
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ml1209 » Tue Jul 24, 2018 7:46 am
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I ended up with these guys. Two GP100s and a Security Six, all .357 Magnums and all stainless. As you can see, the 3-inch GP100 has a mirror polish....
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I have a 4” service six that I love, have owned a few GP 100’s in the past but prefer the security/service six lines. So I would rank the security...
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Last post by txhighlander
Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:13 pm
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Ruger PC Carbine or 9mm Upper
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Tex1961 » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:20 pm
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Looking for arguments as to the best way to go...
I've really gotten into handgun caliber carbines due to what happened a few weeks back.
I have a...
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Thanks for the last reply and information.
So It's been a few weeks and between my research and just simply thinking it through... I have decided on...
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Last post by Tex1961
Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:05 pm
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Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:56 pm
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:47 am
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Work carry VS off work carry
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cmgee67 » Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:40 am
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Do y’all have different carry guns for work and when your off? My job let’s me carry but it must be very concealed. So for work I choose my S&W 642...
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Carry at work requires discretion and is typically a 380 in the pocket. Off work is a full size M&P in 357 Sig.
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Last post by SRH78
Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:35 pm
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Travel to & thru CA, OR, WA State by Van
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MJR » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:13 pm
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Will be traveling from Texas to the above (my understanding is the rest of States is fine) by Toyota Van. Will take Glock 26 with only the 10 round...
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My understanding from a friend of mine who is ex-CA LEO, mags can be loaded, but not in gun, and no round in chamber....gun and mags can be in the...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:27 pm
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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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Decided I'm going to wait on some cooler weather before I finish the Sporting Clay sequence.
I might try bullseye after I figure which pistol I'm...
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Last post by Scott B.
Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:20 pm
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I did a couple of camo jobs
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cmgee67 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:08 am
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Gonna be huntin this year with my 300 blk out Pistol and it needed a camo job as well as my 10-22 that I squirrel hunt with. I thought they turned...
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Good looking job. If someone cringes then they probably have hammers that have never been intentionally used. :tiphat:
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Last post by twomillenium
Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:08 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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I too have changed out a whole host items on my Barbies, I mean AR's...
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Last post by Abraham
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:59 am
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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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Even if you are, Andy, it's still pretty cool. I look forward to seeing the finished product. :lol:
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Last post by SQLGeek
Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:12 pm
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Magpul MBUS sights beware
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cmgee67 » Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:53 pm
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I own a few sets of the polymer Magpul mbus flip up sights and they have always worked well for me. While out shooting two weeks ago I noticed that...
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Not to mention the very genuine but still made in China Magpul PTS sights.
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Last post by warnmar10
Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:33 am
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Gun range accidental shooting
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Allons » Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:26 pm
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Range employee shoots another employee in chest on accident. Not alot of info but wonder if they were range officers or just sales people.
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It sure sounds like somebody used really bad tactics.
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Last post by tbrown
Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:04 pm
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Finally got an AR in 10mm
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mrvmax » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:57 pm
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I’m a big fan of the 10mm cartridge and I’ve had five different handguns in 10mm. One of my EDC pistols is the G29 which is 10mm and I’ve been...
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OOPS!! :shock:
I searched on .40 cal, not 10mm. But I’ll bet that there are the 10mm equivalents available.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jul 28, 2018 4:33 pm
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Pentagon safe
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Richbirdhunter » Sat Jul 28, 2018 3:21 pm
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A neighbor of mine is selling a a Pentagon cadet model. 15 rifle capacity. Digital keypad. Level 2 fire protection. 900 lbs. for $500. I don’t know...
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Sounds like a good deal to me
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat Jul 28, 2018 3:49 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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Tried The Test from the list at KR Training that oljames linked to. Challenging. 10 yards, 10 shots, in 10 seconds w/ a score of 90 or better.
I...
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Last post by Scott B.
Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:04 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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I think Gold Dots are far cheaper than other hyper ammo, at least when bought in 50 rd boxes. That's what I carry in my self-defense handguns. I've...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jul 26, 2018 11:11 am
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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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My wife owns a 642 and I own a 640. I used to own a 642, but traded it with a forum member for the 640. Both are good pistols. If you’re only going...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:19 am
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1911 EDC pics!!
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cmgee67 » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:30 pm
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Once my holster gets in I’ll be adding my 1911 to the rotation a couple days a week. Show off your carry 1911!
Ruger SR1911 dressed up and slicked...
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First 1911, but won't be the last: Dan Wesson CCO. I usually just carry a spare mag in my back pocket.
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Last post by Allons
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:48 pm
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First Kydex OWB 1911 mag holder
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cmgee67 » Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:06 pm
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Been wanting a 1911 mag pouch that’s easy on and off. It’s not very pretty but it’s got very good retention and works. The belt clip slides over the...
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I just realized I have it the wrong direction now that you said that lol thanks
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Last post by cmgee67
Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:39 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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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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Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:19 pm
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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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Last post by The Annoyed Man
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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Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:03 pm
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