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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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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Buying the display gun...
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newTexan »
Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:22 pm
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Probably overthinking this, but figured I'd toss it out there just in case.
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I have purchased quite a few guns that were display models. I've had no issues with any of them. The only one I know for sure wasn't in a showcase...
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Last post by puma guy
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:36 pm
Article: How powerful are AR rifles?
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rtschl »
Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:37 pm
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This article by David Kopel came out in February, but just now saw it. Excellent research and good read about AR15s.
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great article. i was going to say .223 are not military round of choice but he beat me to it :tiphat:
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Last post by powerboatr
Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:17 pm
NYC gears up w/ AR-15 style to shoot vehicles w/ GPS units.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:17 pm
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May legally count as an AR-15?
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Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:20 pm
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Last post by mayor
Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:38 pm
Anyone Carry A Beretta Px4 Storm Compact Carry
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carlson1 »
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:47 pm
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Anyone here own or have experience with the Px4 Storm Compact Carry?
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Sounds good.
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:39 am
For those days when you just can't get to the range
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puma guy »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:06 pm
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I ordered this back when we were having all the bad weather and rain. It fit the bill for what I was looking for so....
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So are those dry fire shooting devices they advertise on the radio any good?
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Last post by philip964
Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:58 pm
Happy 65th
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wheelgun1958 »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:02 pm
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Just got back from my parents place in Groesbeck. Was there for my 65th (29 March). Boy was I surprised! They decided that as they are not getting...
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They make great lever guns, too! I don't think Ruger will ever make the Model 39 as to not compete with their 10/22. Their foray into lever actions...
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:20 pm
Volleyball at Kay Bailey Hutchinson
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FrogFan »
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:50 am
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This weekend, the Lone Star Classic volleyball tournament will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. I've read reports here that...
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FWIW, when my kids were in HS, doing both varsity and club sports, I would carry to club events, unless the location was at a school or other off...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:38 pm
CZ 97 .45ACP Anyone shoot one?
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puma guy »
Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:55 am
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I know viewing traffic here on the forum is very low these days compared to the past, but wondered if any one has one of the pistols. I have acquired...
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Last post by puma guy
Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:08 pm
Review (sort of) of beretta's 92x centurion
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growlerVII »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:13 am
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Not really a review, per se but, I've had questions in the past that you kind folks have been extremely helpful with in the past. I've had great luck...
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Not a 92x, but this is my Venturion LTT with is his RDO slide with my RMR. It is my designated Church gun.
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:21 pm
THE RUGER / MAC MKI: VIETNAM’S SILENT SERVICE
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puma guy »
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:49 pm
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Being a .22 enthusiast an a love of plinking and plinkers I liked the remark on fellow made. From assassin's tool to a the ultimate plinker. :lol:
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Great read! The new MKIV with a silencer is certainly an ultimate plinker.
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:49 pm
250 rds .22Mag ammo $1
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LDB415 »
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:20 am
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when you buy this firearm.
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I had a friend who had this firearm. He and my brother tested it by shooting it into the top of an oak stump. The bullet bounced off the wood....
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Last post by puma guy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:51 pm
CHL and Competition
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74novaman »
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:35 pm
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Wanted to get a feel for how many folks here shoot competition. Quick blub about what you shoot, why, or why you haven't tried it yet or aren't...
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Yep, absolutely agree.
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Last post by 74novaman
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:24 pm
A couple of new old plinkers
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puma guy »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:23 pm
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I love .22 handguns and rifles, especially vintage models and have way too many, but I saw these two on internet auctions. Not in the best shape but...
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No.
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Last post by Grayling813
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:51 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:27 am
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:44 am
Shipping long gun from Houston
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rmoraes »
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:25 pm
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From
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Last post by Boxerrider
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:35 pm
Beretta QC
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glbedd53 »
Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:12 pm
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I bought a new Beretta 92 stainless about a month ago. The very next day I shipped it back to Beretta, no double action. Trigger bar wouldn't engage...
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Hopefully you get it back sooner. I hope you pistol is not indicative of lower production skills and their QA/QC. Good luck. I have only handles the...
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:41 pm
Day 365 of my 90 day eform4
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74novaman »
Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:24 am
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3/9/22: Submitted an eform 4 for a Rugged Obsidian 45.
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Yep thats a 13.7 midlength. Its a smooth shooter even with the can.
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Last post by 74novaman
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:35 am
New S&W Folding Pistol Carbine
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Grayling813 »
Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:31 pm
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M&P FPC SERIES
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I have a Ruger PC9. Have owned and sold two Keltec Sub-2000's. This new FPC appears to overcome the challenges of mounting an optic on a Sub-2000 as...
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:22 am
my new SW
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bobby »
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:08 pm
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I got the M&P 5.7 and installed my new fav greendot sight the EPS Carry
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Muddy river tactical
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Last post by bobby
Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:08 pm
Sightron Red Dot SRS-2
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puma guy »
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:21 pm
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Anyone have any experience and or opinions on the Sightron SRS red Dot Reflex sights? Particularly the SRS-2 in either 2MOA or 6MOA dot? Thanks in...
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Finally got the Stoeger STR9 and Sightron SRS-2 combo to the range. It was shooting very low at 10 yards and a little to the left shooting off hand....
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:25 pm
Security Guard Liability Insurance
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RoyGBiv »
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:52 pm
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I'm posting this thread on behalf of member @Bigguy who has been locked out of the forum due to a lost password and unable to reset his password for...
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US Law Shield offers a program for Security Guards .
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
Fountain Firearms closed by ATF
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ORIGINAL TEX »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:04 pm
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After nearly half a century of business, Fountain Firearms of Houston closes it doors by order of the ATF
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There was a really good documentary about this whole fiasco a few years back.
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:52 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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National guardsman pleads guilty to making Ghost guns.
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Last post by philip964
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:52 am
Battle Belt Question
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troglodyte »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:36 pm
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I'm considering getting a battle belt...considering....
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I think theres something to be said about separating reality from fantasy. Many model their collection of items around the idea that getting into a...
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Last post by FastCarry
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:11 pm
Entry wounds
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LDB415 »
Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:55 am
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I'm reading a novel with victims shot with a 9mm. The detective looks at the quarter-sized entry wounds . Does a much smaller than dime-sized bullet...
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If a 9mm makes a quarter size entry wound and blows the lungs out of the body just imagine what a .38 caliber bullet would do. Oh! Wait! Almost the...
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:37 pm
Flat Trigger For Beretta
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carlson1 »
Mon Feb 20, 2023 3:26 am
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Does anyone know of a reputable company pant that makes a flat rigger for a Beretta Storm Compact?
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The only aftermarket trigger for the PX4 that I’ve seen is the steel one that Beretta offered that LTT recommends against. There are a bunch of...
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Last post by AdioSS
Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:12 pm
AR barrel advice
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srothstein »
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:09 am
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I have never been too into the AR platform and have never owned one. I have decided it is time for me to get one and I need some advice. My goal is...
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I prefer 1:8
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Last post by AdioSS
Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:01 pm
Range time with my 502
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bobby »
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:24 pm
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I added the comp for the fun of it. Will try on friday.
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Love the 502, its been a great plinkster and training tool
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Last post by FastCarry
Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:54 am
ZincPoint Ammo blew up this guy's Glock
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puma guy »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:28 pm
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Never heard of this company based in Huntsville, Texas. Video speaks for itself, According to him after shooting 800 rounds catastrophe struck. Their...
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Thanks. Sending you a PM
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Last post by puma guy
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:17 am
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Last post by bobby
Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:25 pm
Ordered Ammo, Shipped in less than 3 minutes
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PriestTheRunner »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:08 pm
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Used AmmoSeek and found Loaded Up selling ZSR all brass 9mm for .21 cents a round plus shipping. Decided to pull the trigger as I have several...
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Tracking number status now says Picked up by UPS
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:06 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:29 pm
Winchester Train & Defend Ammo
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Crash »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:46 pm
Does Winchester still make Train & Defend Ammo? I haven't seen any around Fredericksburg for several years.
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Last post by Crash
Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:46 pm
How Do You Secure Your Firearms
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carlson1 »
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:31 pm
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We have no one living in the house now, but us (Praise the Lord) however I have grandones in often. I lock up EVERYTHHING when they are here except...
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I lock all guns not in use in the gun/ammo cabinet. My holstered self-defense pistol is always in use.
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Last post by oljames3
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:44 pm
Springfield Armory SA35
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carlson1 »
Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:10 am
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I have a chance to pick one of these well under market values. I was wondering if anyone owns one? What would be your review?
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Mine was bought as used, but I can’t tell it. I paid more than that and it came with one magazine. They only ship with one magazine. That is...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:46 am
Holosun custom fit to Glock
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srothstein »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:30 pm
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I was at GT Distributors toady and decided to buy a new pistol. I bought a Glock Model 17 Gen 5 because I gave my only full size 9mm to my daughter...
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Yes sir, they are. they do all the slides on Wednesdays at one of the other locations, Alliance I think. I am happy with their work. $150 to mill it....
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Last post by JRG
Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:27 am
Free E-Book: The Essential Second Amendment
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rtschl »
Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:54 pm
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I saw Amy Swearer of The Heritage foundation post this link on Twitter to someone in response to their incorrect understanding of the 2nd Amendment....
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Thanks! :cheers2:
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:06 pm
Back to back Glock croaks this week
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Greybeard »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:47 pm
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Some bad news for the die hard Glockers. Both of my last 2 people with them had failures. Yep, rare, but it happens.
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:shock:
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:10 am
Shipping a Bolt Action Rifle
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jb2012 »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:41 pm
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Fellas,
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If all you're sending is the barrel and action out of the stock, look at shipping tubes at Office Depot.
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Last post by Malawler
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:08 am
Anyone Else Remember Gibsons?
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carlson1 »
Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:59 pm
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I bought a bow and arrow there. My Dad bought me a .22 from there. It had to be the 70’s. Check out these prices…
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I think I need to make a run to Kerrville soon.
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Last post by srothstein
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:16 pm
Alien Gear Customer Service
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Excaliber »
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:00 pm
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Today I found a package from Alien Gear Holsters in my mailbox.
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Nice! :hurry:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:16 pm
Stoeger ST9 9mm Pistol - Anyone tried one?
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puma guy »
Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:11 pm
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Anyone out there have any experience with the Stoeger STR9 pistols? They haven't been out long but Hickok45 gave the 9C compact version a pretty...
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Thanks for the responses. As it turned out I was able to go to the Fort Worth gun show, but no one had these pistols. At $189 after the $50 rebate...
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Dec 31, 2022 7:56 pm
Kalashnikov USA Begins Manufacturing 7.62x39 Ammo
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Rafe »
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:08 pm
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An interesting development. Probably doesn't matter much to rifles that will eat anything, but it sounds like good stuff for those wanting something...
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That’s good news, although the days of really cheap commie ammo seem to be over. I wonder if they’re going to also offer 5.45x39 too.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:16 pm
Got a gift certificate, help me choose
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RPBrown »
Sun Dec 25, 2022 11:59 am
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My lovely wife got me a gift certificate at Grab a Gun.
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I have a Ruger commander and full size. Also have a RI full size. 1911’s are hands down my favorite gun. I have 12 of them in all shapes, sizes and...
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Last post by RPBrown
Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:55 pm
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Last post by bobby
Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:31 pm
Sig P320 un-commanded discharges
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FL450 »
Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:31 pm
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Seen on Good Morning America
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Try it either of these ways.
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Last post by Scott B.
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:38 pm
Palm-in or Palm-Out Draw from Rear Pocket
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Crash »
Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:48 pm
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I'm righthanded and am going to start carrying a small .380 in the right-hand rear pocket of my jeans. What is the best draw method, palm-in or...
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I second the recommendation of a holster. The are several soft holsters made that have a material like suede on the outside so they will stay in the...
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Last post by srothstein
Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:52 pm
Electronic Shooting Ear Buds
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Teamless »
Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:56 am
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I have used Walkers 2.0 Bluetooth ear buds for a couple years
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A buddy of mine does custom ear molds (I've got a set of them with speakers wired into my racing helmet comm system). I just had him take the...
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Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:16 pm
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