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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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 went to the Walmarts on Oakmont (Hulen?) and McCart (Altamesa) and found no Blazer Brass for .45 ACP. Also hit up the Academy in Burleson and found...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:10 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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It can be on your person. As long as you don't leave the car. I
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Last post by Liberty
Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:25 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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Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service.
:patriot: :txflag:
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Last post by oljames3
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:30 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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Thanks all for the warm reception. My husband is a bit bitter that I’ll have my LTC before him. He took the class with me but has a pending Texas ID...
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Last post by Kalistis
Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:45 am
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LCP Recall
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SCone » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:24 pm
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Just got an email recalling my LCP. Seems that if you drop the gun with a cartridge in the chamber, it could fire. DUHHHH..........
Anyway, they...
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In Before Da Lock! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:56 am
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Links for gun safe info in the works
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ScubaSigGuy » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:37 pm
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I am compiling a list of websites for information on gun safes. Much like LT's list for holsters. If you have any info that you would like to add...
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After much research on the issue, I think Amsec makes one of the best safes out there. Here is a link to review about
I considered a Liberty, but...
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Last post by Qunine
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:13 am
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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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NEW Military 6.8mm rifle
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TreyHouston » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:30 pm
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So if the military goes to the 6.8mm bullet and rifle, will the 5.56 still be a “weapon of war”?
Either way, I WANNA SHOOT IT!!!!
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They should have chosen it over the .308 for sure.
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Last post by Jago668
Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:31 pm
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Genuine Mags or aftermarket?
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Vol Texan » Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:23 pm
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I'm buying some new mags for my Ruger Mark II 22/25.
To all the wise ones out there: is there REALLY a benefit to buying genuine vs. aftermarket...
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I avoid promag, and I know others that have had issues with promag products! Mecgar makes good mags
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Last post by crazy2medic
Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:23 am
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Hunting at Lance Rosier Unit, Big Thicket.
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TexanVeteran » Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:53 pm
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Has anyone here hunted at the Lance Rosier Unit of the Big Thicket Natural Preserve? I got my park permit there the other day (found it by accident,...
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Have you tried the fine folks over on The Texas Hunting Forum?
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Last post by couzin
Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:48 pm
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Savage Model 10PC Bolt Problem
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Crash » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:22 pm
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The round ring or nut or ? in back of the bolt handle on my Savage Model 10PC often unscrews itself, preventing the rifle from firing. I tighten it...
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A mechanic told me a little heat will help also.
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Last post by WTR
Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:27 am
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Why a handgun is your last line of defense
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sailor2000 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:00 pm
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See this video
Note that the perp absorbs 5 or 6 rounds from a 38 or 357 and a 380 or 9 mm and doesn’t even slow down...
What is that quote? The...
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Interesting. I've wondered if a sawed-off shotgun might be best in a case like that... :confused5
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Last post by Suri
Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:50 pm
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Alligator defense question
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Interblog » Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:53 am
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I searched about 5 years' worth of threads and didn't see any focused discussion on gator defense strategy. I saw stories about a Grandma who got a...
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After I wrote the post, I realized that, on this site, I would get a comment such as yours.
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Last post by KLB
Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:07 pm
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Navy vs Army
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surferdaddy » Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:44 pm
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One of my oldest dearest friends and I spent a great day at the range the other day. I was a sailor and he was a grun...soldier. He recently acquired...
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Well...we let army win every now and then. I mean in football; I’d never let my buddy outshoot me. Lol.
-surfer
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Last post by surferdaddy
Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:53 pm
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Blue Label Glocks ?
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Killadocg23 » Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:53 pm
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Does anybody know of hand any shops that give blue label prices in the Corpus Christi are or Houston area?
Thanks
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There are several.
1. Go to
2. Type Texas where is says New Location, City, or Zip
3. Ensure the LE Dealers slider is green
4. Click Find Now.
5....
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Last post by 6L105
Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:00 pm
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David French - Why I carry a gun
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jmorris » Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:48 pm
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Couldn't find that this had been posted before.
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If someone wanted to create problems for society like increasing the number of homeless, increasing rates of violent and non-violent crime, and...
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:53 pm
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Shield 380 EZ magazine pouch!!
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bobby » Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:36 pm
:mad5 I really like my 380 EZ shoots great accurate low recoil. BUT the magazine has teeth the bite into mag pouch’s. Geez I put one into a kydex mag...
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Last post by warnmar10
Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:22 am
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Indoor rifle range
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cmgee67 » Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:15 am
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I’m looking for a good indoor rifle range to go shoot at. I’d like to be able to shoot 50 and 100 yards. Is there such a place around DFW?
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You might want to Google 407 Gun Club . Near 35W, south of Denton. 2 lanes at 100 yards.
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Last post by Greybeard
Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:55 pm
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South Texas College to build indoor range
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jmorris » Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:26 pm
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South Texas College (STC) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to construct an indoor target range at the College’s new...
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the two things that are hilarious about this are
1) it's going to be right next to Pharr's newest high school, and
2) that high school was built...
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:36 pm
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Concealed holsters
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Bigwho86 » Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:44 pm
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Ok, I've asked a very similar question before but I will get much more specific this time. I need suggestions for concealed carry holsters. I have...
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OP, I didn't catch what you're carrying. If it's Glock, Spencer Keepers, based in OK, is amply proportioned , and designed his holsters accordingly....
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Last post by Rob72
Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:52 pm
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NAA .22 Black Widow vs Folding Grip
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JimDandy » Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:48 pm
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The local Gun Dealer showed me the North American Arms .22 Mini Revolver the other day. Didn't think much of it at the time but then did a little...
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Lol! Yes, I was serious. If you change your mind, you can always pm me. My MM is generally in my bugout bag, as third tier back up. When we go to our...
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Last post by Rob72
Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:41 pm
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Sig 365 question
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BCGlocker » Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:26 am
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Does anyone know if Sig 365 has a magazine disconnect feature?
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The Keltec P-11 is much better than the PF9 I had both of them a while back. I pawn the PF9 and my brother borrowed the P-11 about 2 years ago and...
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Last post by Allons
Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:31 pm
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.45ACP is still my choice for handgun caliber
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ml1209 » Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:10 am
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I like the fact that it is lower pressure than 9mm, and also moves slower. With a hollow point, it should not be as likely to overpenetrate in dense...
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Nobody show them a video of Jerry Miculek with a revolver then.
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Last post by Jago668
Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:21 pm
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Night shooting, my experience...
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SigM4 » Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:52 am
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Not being a LEO or otherwise exposed to training that might include shooting at night I can say that my experiences with night shooting have always...
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I've been carrying a G21SF with a TLR1 light attached in this holster for almost 2 years.
I think many peoples' perception of what others will...
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:22 pm
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FTF selling question
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MustangGlocker » Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:21 pm
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Whenever I sell a pistol, I have no issues doing the transaction in a public parking lot. If I sell a long rifle, think Mosin length, is that ok to...
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That seems odd. Maybe they don't think it's that safe after all.
I've bought rifle and a handgun from two different forum members in parking lots....
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:42 pm
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Must Barrell Ends Be Threaded To Accept A Suppressor?
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Abraham » Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:41 pm
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I assume they do, but (I've looked, unsuccessfully) is there an adapter for un-threaded/smooth end barrels that can be used making threads...
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One possible solution found today at DFW Gun show.
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:26 pm
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Last post by Pawpaw
Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:28 am
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What OWB holster do you wear with your Glock 21?
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Abraham » Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:38 am
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I'm on the hunt for an OWB holster either leather or kydex or high grade plastic to fit a Glock 21.
I'd like to know what you like with your...
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TAM,
Thanks, I've reconsidered.
It was a passing fancy...
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Last post by Abraham
Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:03 am
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At This Point Is 'Fireclean' Found Wanting or...?
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Abraham » Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:05 pm
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I about ready to buy some cleaner and lube.
I've used 'Fireclean', most recently, found it good in some areas and not so (at cleaning) good in...
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These days I use Balistol. I run a Bore snake once or twice and the barrel sparkles. wiping down the innards cleans up the guns pretty quickly and...
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Last post by Liberty
Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:20 am
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Para LDA firing pin safety
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texas yankee » Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:38 pm
Hi - In most all of my 1911 style pistols with a Series 80 FPS, I've removed the firing pin safety parts (plunger, spring, etc.) and put in a spacer...
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Last post by texas yankee
Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:38 pm
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Thoughts on the Governor
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lildave40 » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:58 am
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I wanted all of your thoughts on the Governor for home defense. I was looking at the judge but ran across the governor.
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:iagree: You are right, C-dub. The Governor and His Posse! Great home defense AND a great name for a heavy metal band!! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by oljames3
Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:48 am
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Walther PPS M2 Recall
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jason812 » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:54 am
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I received an email from the Walther newsletter regarding a recall for PPS M2's. Here's the info:
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Yep, that is my plan based on what I read on the Walther Arms site. Thanks!
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Last post by oljames3
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:26 pm
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Unicorn pistol
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LDB415 » Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:18 pm
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I'd like to have a pistol about the size of a Glock 19 in profile but no more than 1 inch thick at it's widest point. Prefer 9mm but open to others....
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Ditto!!!
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Last post by couzin
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:01 am
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Light/Laser Combo For Under A $100.00
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Abraham » Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:34 am
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I've seen a number of them on Amazon, but after reading a number of reviews the majority are either highly praised or highly criticized.
Hit or...
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Stramlight TLR-6 sells between $85-$100. I have one for my M&P Shield, in its box, even have a holster to accommodate it. If I were to put it back on...
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Last post by bblhd672
Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:28 pm
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Sketch borders for Dremel with pencil?
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TexasJohnBoy » Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:04 pm
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If one were to want to customize their polymer handgun, is it safe to use a standard #2 pencil to draw out borders to be etched with a dremel? I...
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Ah, this is the one I saw.
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Last post by SewTexas
Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:31 am
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owb holster for 1911
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tomneal » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:49 am
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My Safariland Paddle holster has given up the ghost. I really liked it because the holster covered both of the thumb safeties.
I like my crossbreed...
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Tucker and Byrd and RD Warren. My Tucker and Byrd has a Thumb Break where my RD Warren does not.
Tucker and Byrd
RD Warren
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Last post by 1911 Raptor
Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:30 pm
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Best Gun for Home Defense
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Paladin » Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:23 pm
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One Special Forces soldier's opinion of the best gun for home defense:
There's a lot of bravado there, but he makes some solid points about the...
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I agree about the hearing issues, not that I have supressor but I do keep a set of muffs right under the shotgun on the wall. Even if I didn't have...
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Last post by Medley86
Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:33 pm
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Shipping a firearm door to door in TX
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bmwrdr » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:56 pm
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Is it legal to ship a firearm from a Texas residency to another? How to do it?
Thanks in advance for your input.
:tiphat:
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Ah, sounds like you didn't get robbed, but got a good deal!
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Last post by chamberc
Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:55 am
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Finger prints for form 1 / form 4 in Tarrant county
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cheezit » Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:51 pm
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Were in Tarrant co is the best place to go to get prints and sign off done on form 1 and form 4?
Any other info on the process is also welcome.
Thank...
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{former?) Forum Moderator and her husband Marty can do fingerprints too:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:00 pm
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Getting into ARs
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Odinvalknir » Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:47 pm
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I am completely on educated when it comes to AR-15 rifles. A buddy of mine is selling off his stock of ARs and I am going to pick one up off of him...
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If you are just starting out, buy inexpensive, shoot, determine what things you want to change later.
I like a good collapsible/adjustable stock,...
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Last post by RandyM
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:24 pm
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Truck broken in to, pistol stolen...I’m mad at myself
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SigM4 » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:22 pm
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Came home today from several days in Chicago for business. Walk out to the parking garage at Terminal D at DFW to drive home. When I travel I lock my...
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My tailgate would cost $3200 to replace. That's why it's always locked.
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Last post by curryman
Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:44 pm
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Looking to get into Sporting Clays / Suggestions?
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Lumberjack98 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:11 am
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I've become interested in sporting clays and am ready to buy a dedicated gun for this. After much research, I think I'd like to get a good used 12...
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Never received an email. Wonder if you have the correct one? PM me if you want.
Dave
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Last post by berettadave
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:46 am
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Button Rifle Barrels vs. Hammer Forged
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Abraham » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:50 am
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I recently read an article describing the superiority of Hammer Forged barrels as distinctly longer lasting, achieve greater accuracy and other...
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TAM,
Great information.
Thanks!
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Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:53 am
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Last post by kayt00
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:12 pm
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Calling all 1st gen m&p fs/c owners
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Odinvalknir » Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:14 pm
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I carry a 9C first generation as my concealed. Something I noticed even when I first bought it and ever since is that the slide release does not...
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Sling shotting is the way to go.
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Last post by Abraham
Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:29 pm
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Old vs New/Your Five
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TXHawk » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:46 pm
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I like to hear what types of firearms shooters lean towards or the first ones that catch your eye at the candy store. I like the modern rifle...
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That's like picking a favorite girlfriend. Oh wait, not that hard at all. :lol:
Guns that will generally catch my eye:
- A beautiful O/U shotgun...
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Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:31 am
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:56 pm
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Stock Bolt Catch/Release AR 15
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carlson1 » Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:33 am
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Does anyone know where I could pick up 3 standard/stock bolt catch/release for AR -5’s in the DFW area?
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Thank you for the help. I actually found them at Lee’s Guns Parts here in Irving. The first time I have beeen in there and they had what I needed....
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Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:50 pm
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