Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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
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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I was stationed (with the USAF) for four years in Saudi Arabia and a lot of the people I worked with rode dirt bikes out in the sand dunes on the...
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Last post by Crash
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:51 pm
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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Had my LCP for about 8 years now, it is my EDC. So comfortable in a pancake holster I forget I have it on, and have even inadvertently walked past a...
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Last post by oohrah
Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:06 pm
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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Thanks, Leo.
I forgot to mention that.
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:33 pm
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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Should I reintroduce myself? :cool:
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Last post by Chris
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:21 am
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
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
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
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
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
Opinions on Magpul PMAG D-60?
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Rafe »
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:33 am
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I've never really been seriously interested in getting a 60-round drum of 5.56, but the whole rush-it-through-the-House recent antigun bill has, I'll...
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Mine have been 100% reliable. Love it, use it every month in local carbine match.
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Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:31 pm
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Last post by bobby
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:03 am
Going to Austin. State capital question.
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SIRIT »
Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:57 pm
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Going to Austin for the first time next week and want to visit capital. Can I carry my firearm concealed? If so what is the process? Googled it but...
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I know this is an old thread, but I decided to post here instead of starting a new one since this thread is about the Texas Capitol. My question is...
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Last post by Lynyrd
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:19 pm
Shooting on your own land in Cass County, TX
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PUCKER »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:09 pm
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Anyone here live in / have property in Cass County, TX? The wife and I are noodling around getting some raw/undeveloped land (50 acres or so...
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Got it, thank you.
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Kingwood, Tx need a gunsmith
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jamisjockey »
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:49 am
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Anyone know of a reputable smith in the kingwood area?
Have a rifle that needs work and would like a trigger kit job on a pistol.
TIA
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Ok cool. The email I got made it sound that way.
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Last post by jamisjockey
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:15 pm
Attempted to buy a Kimber Pro Carry ll on Gun Broker
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03Lightningrocks »
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:19 am
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It is the 4 . I only bid 600. I was hoping with it ending on Christmas Eve I might get lucky and catch someone sleeping. I just got outbid. If I had...
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I vowed to never use GB because of the ammo gougers back during the first big ammo shortage some years ago. Certain individuals, nationwide, were...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:08 am
U.S. companies
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LDB415 »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:29 am
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Are there any major companies other than Henry that are 100% U.S. companies, firearms, optics, ammo, whatever?
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One glitch in the question is that any publicly traded company is, well, public. It can have shares bought and sold by almost anyone, and that...
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Last post by Rafe
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:45 am
UPS Ammo Shipments Going Missing
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Excaliber »
Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:32 am
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Ammo companies are reporting unusual numbers of ammo shipments sent through UPS are going missing.
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Last week I received a box of ammo and mags from PSA without delay.
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Last post by TxRVer
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:25 am
My PSA Dagger project
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bobby »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:32 am
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Well lets see. Faxon Comp, Timney Trigger, magwell and stippling. yep so far. Stipple job not done yet but the base is done.
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This is my got to trigger on any Glock clone or Glock.
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Last post by bobby
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:10 pm
Report: Over 24.4 million AKs & ARs in Circulation
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:47 am
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America is becoming better armed by the day:
Authoritarians must be panicked that their illegitimate grasp on power is slipping away with such a...
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Add modularity, the ability to configure in various for-purpose lengths, ease of maintenance, availability of parts and repair, numerous optics and...
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Last post by Rafe
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:42 pm
IGMAN 5.56 M193 55GR FMJ
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LSUTiger »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:18 pm
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IGMAN 5.56 M193 55GR FMJ.
Anyone have any experience with this ammo?
I’ve read mostly good things about it but some bad reviews, some old, some...
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It’s consistently the cheapest price of all that I could find back when I originally posted and today so I don’t think it’s overpriced for market...
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Last post by LSUTiger
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:57 pm
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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Since the Pistol qualification has been updated, and I had yet to qualify with a revolver... I broke out a Heritage Arms Rough Rider .22 single...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:35 pm
Suppressor's
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carlson1 »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:38 pm
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Is there a chance that suppressers will be removed as a NFA item anytime soon?
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Check out Witt Machine Suppressors. I hear they are good and have seen some impressive videos. You can be out the door with your tax stamp for 500 on...
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Last post by cmgee67
Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:25 pm
DFW AK Smith
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jb2012 »
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:14 am
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Looking for recommendations for an AK smith in DFW to swap out the rear trunion on my M92 SBR. It currently has a fixed triangle, but I want a fixed...
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No problem. He does great work
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Last post by cmgee67
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:31 am
Interstate Firearm Shipping ??
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Jumping Frog »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:58 pm
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Alright, did somethin’ stupid this morning. Checked out of a hotel in Baton Rouge and left one of my carry guns in the room.
Been so long since I...
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I do not know Louisiana laws, but I am assuming this could have turned out really bad. I am glad it seems to have worked itself out.
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Last post by carlson1
Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:22 pm
How Many Are Training In The Heat
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carlson1 »
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:02 am
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I have only been to the indoor range a few times. Because of my health I cannot tolerate the heat nor do I really care to. A few weeks back I...
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Holds water in it for a good 3+ hours....as long as there is air moving over it, it FEELS like it drops the temp anywhere from 10-15 degrees. When...
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Last post by Flightmare
Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:17 pm
Interesting discussion of shoot scenarios…
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The Annoyed Man »
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:29 pm
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How defensive gun uses could land you in jail…
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Force-on-Force is extremely valuable training. That was interesting seeing a legal breakdown, but of course legality does change with jurisdiction. I...
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:18 am
Help Identify Bullet
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rtschl »
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:39 pm
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Someone found this on our church parking lot, guessing leftover from July 4th with someone shooting in the air :banghead:
The base fits loosely...
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Raised P in circle = Phoenix Metallic Cartridge Co., CT. 1872-1878. Purchased by American Ammunition Co in 1878.
Slanted P = Peters Cartridge Co....
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:58 am
gunsmith near Austin?
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nyj »
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:47 am
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Need some simple work done on a rifle. Haven’t had much luck with the few I found on google.
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Their pre recorded message says 4 week turn around time and their online price list is insane.
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Last post by nyj
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:50 am
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Last post by bobby
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:54 pm
Recommended EDC for 70+yo and 120lbs person?
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SickSilverado »
Sun May 29, 2022 7:36 pm
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Hi. I have a new customer/student that needs a home defense/EDC gun. Another dealer sold her a 2 38 hammerless revolver and a SCCY CPX1. She can...
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Alternatively, maybe one of those tilt-up action Berettas in a light self defense caliber?
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:04 pm
PSA 5.7 Rock
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bobby »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:12 pm
PSA 5.7 Rock in a modified G19 holster.
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Last post by bobby
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:12 pm
5.7 Rock in and at the range.
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bobby »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:12 pm
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Just a few rds tonight. Oh and I do like it.
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Very nice! It looks decently similar to the Ruger 57. Maybe a holster for it would fit yours? :tiphat:
Here's a listing to Ruger 57 specific...
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Last post by PUCKER
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:42 pm
How Many Reloads Should A Private Citizen Carry? POLL
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carlson1 »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:11 pm
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Since the thread was started by Paladin about carrying extra ammo or not carrying extra ammo. It is a great thread and I think a fantastic thought...
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They’re pretty affordable too! :thumbs2: :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:20 pm
Shield EZ Mag Loader
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Boxerrider »
Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:35 pm
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We recently got a S&W Shield EZ 9mm for Dear Sweet Wife and Girl Child to try out. One of the attractive features of the EZs is the magazine with...
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Tex 1961 wrote
Bookmarked. Thanks.
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Last post by Chemist45
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:21 pm
Red Flag laws vs report dangerous people
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TxRVer »
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:51 pm
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I haven't started a thread here in years but have been bothered by the big question of how do you report the crazies like the shooter at Sandy Hook...
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Excellent article, oljames!
I just wanted to resurrect this thread to remind everyone that TEXAS HAS A . It's much more powerful than a red flag...
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Last post by Acronym Esq
Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:03 am
Less lethal Options
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carlson1 »
Sat Jun 04, 2022 7:41 pm
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Do you carry any Les lethal options? I have to use a walking cane and it is solid wood built out of one piece of heavy wood. I also carry SABRE...
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A long time ago, I used to carry less lethal alternatives. On patrol, it started with just a night stick, then progressed to adding some type of gas...
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Last post by srothstein
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:01 pm
Project Appleseed Certificate
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LTUME1978 »
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:53 pm
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Free to someone that will use it (not for resale).
I got a certificate last fall, at the Waco Tactical Fitness Biathlon Run and Gun, for a 1 or 2...
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Apple Seed shoots are a great time.
Lots of shooting, coaching and oral history.
I'm thinking about going a second time.
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Last post by Chemist45
Sun Jun 05, 2022 6:38 pm
30 Super Carry
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LDB415 »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:14 pm
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Anyone got one yet? Tested one? They make a big deal about more capacity but both of the S&W that I've found are only 10 rounds. Just wondering if...
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Forgotten Weapons has some interesting thoughts on .30 Super Carry:
Now, maybe a self loading pistol in .30 Carbine. :mrgreen:
I know, I know....
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Jun 01, 2022 4:22 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Sun May 29, 2022 1:38 pm
NRAAM 2022
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jmorris »
Thu May 26, 2022 2:38 pm
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Actually day 2 for me. Showed up yesterday to help with set up. This afternoon is firearm checks. Seems to be a bit fewer volunteers overall this...
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Yeah, democrats.
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Last post by mayor
Sat May 28, 2022 3:02 pm
Ghost Guns
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howdy »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:20 pm
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I am sure this is answered somewhere but I can't find it. Biden said someone could buy a gun kit on line, build it and there would be no serial...
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I just spoke to the Ghost Gunner people.
The Ghost gunner 3 will turn a 2 by 2 by 8 inch piece of aluminum (Or brass!) into an AR-15 lower.
The GG3...
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Last post by Chemist45
Sat May 28, 2022 9:06 am
Out of Spec Duty Round
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Excaliber »
Fri May 27, 2022 6:19 pm
In the middle of a range qualification, I dropped the slide on a new magazine and it failed to go into battery by about 3/8 . I hit the back of the...
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Last post by Excaliber
Fri May 27, 2022 6:19 pm
Crazy magazine price
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LDB415 »
Mon May 23, 2022 10:48 am
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I'm looking for AR7 spares. I've found a couple of places in stock in the $3x range. Then on CTD they have two listings for it. One is $32 and the...
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I did the same about 90 minutes after you did but it took 10 minutes total. But I ordered 4 so they had to pick 2 packs not 1. And I got notified...
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Last post by LDB415
Wed May 25, 2022 2:12 pm
Ok, what to do?
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LDB415 »
Tue May 24, 2022 12:23 pm
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Short(ish) version, I hope.
I found a good deal on an AR7. Ordered it. Went to Henry website looking for mags. For some reason I didn't find them....
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Emailed you.
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Last post by puma guy
Tue May 24, 2022 12:53 pm
Winchester .22LR ammunition problem
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K.Mooneyham »
Tue May 17, 2022 11:37 am
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I bought a Ruger Wrangler budget-priced .22LR single action revolver this weekend, and despite the heat, wanted to put a few cylinders through it...
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UPDATE:
Ruger Customer Service looked at the pictures I sent, and are shipping me a new cylinder. I'll add to this particular reply when I receive...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Mon May 23, 2022 11:31 am
Need some owb p365 suggestions
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cmgee67 »
Sun May 15, 2022 7:39 am
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I wanted to see what you guys are carrying owb for your sig 365. I carry iwb during the week but when I get home and on the weekends I’d like to...
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I didn't see a link in earlier posts so I included one. In one of the slide pictures you can see the back side. I find the hook makes taking off a...
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Last post by mcscanner
Sun May 22, 2022 9:55 am
New Military Rifle
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crazy2medic »
Sat May 14, 2022 6:22 pm
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So if the U.S. Military adopts the XM5 Rifle and switches to the 6.8mm cartridge, will all the 5.56 ammunition become Available? Inquiring minds want...
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I read that too … but whose armor? Russia's thoroughly modern army(tm) ( :mrgreen: ) is using body armor in Ukraine that isn’t any better than...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon May 16, 2022 8:09 pm
1911 Users
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carlson1 »
Sat May 07, 2022 1:20 pm
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I just had my S&W 1911 PC returned from the factory. The Thumb Safety was kind of sloppy and it came back fine. I took it to the range today shot 80...
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It is going back to S&W at their expense. I own too many 19911’s and none of mine are even close to this size of gap.
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Last post by carlson1
Wed May 11, 2022 6:32 pm
Saint Edge Evac
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LDB415 »
Wed May 11, 2022 8:58 am
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Did these ever come to market? I was just on the S-A site and it says discontinued. I never knew they were continued to begin with although I was...
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Didn't hear that but I've actually been keeping my eye on it for the past couple of years since I heard about it. That's to bad if it never made it...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Wed May 11, 2022 10:35 am
Local DFW slide milling?
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JRG »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:31 pm
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I am seriously considering getting a Gen 5 Glock 26. Glock does not provide a MOS option on the 26. Is there a local DFW outfit that mills slides...
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I think I last used him back at the end of 2019 or so. Great guy! And as you stated, I was able to wait while he milled some slide serrations for me....
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Mon May 09, 2022 10:26 am
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