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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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Last post by WTR
Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Revolver talk
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cmgee67 »
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:18 pm
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If you had to pick a wheel gun for everyday all season carry what is your choice? Barrel length, caliber, brand, finish, ect..
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638 with CT grips because that's what I currently have. Eventually, maybe, a PC 640.
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Last post by LDB415
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:38 pm
Bedford, Tarrant Co.: IL-based Rock Island Auction's new site.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:42 pm
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Illinois-based Rock Island Auction Company will retain their original site, but will expand to Bedford, Texas. ETA : 2023.
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I'd never heard of Rock Island Auctions. I'd immediately thought they had some involvement or relationship with Armscor (which became that name after...
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Last post by Rafe
Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:01 pm
Biathlon rifle specs: Usually .22 LR, has been larger/air.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:11 pm
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Watching the Olympic biathlon event, which consists of snow skiing and rifle shooting, I was wondering about the biathlon rifle used.
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During a marathon, my heart rate averages about 140bpm. I’d hate to know I had to make a 50m shot at a 115mm target in a 32kph cross wind.
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Last post by KC5AV
Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:30 pm
TT Gunleather New Holster
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carlson1 »
Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:39 pm
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My new TT Gunleather Shark Skin for my Commanders.
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It is my Sunday go to meeting rig. :thumbs2:
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Last post by carlson1
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:57 am
Alaska: Moose attack not stopped with a pistol's full mag.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:25 pm
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The female musher didn't carry a long gun because it could go off with the jostling of the sled? Oh really?
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My understanding is a Moose usually wins vs. a Car... Yes the Moose can get hit with a Car, total the car, and then the Moose just gets up and walks...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:28 pm
Steel City Ammo
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LDB415 »
Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:09 pm
I ordered some ammo this morning. Within 2 hours I had an email my order was processed and my ammo has been shipped. Kudos for excellent service.
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Last post by LDB415
Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:09 pm
Stepped up my game.....
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JRG »
Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:55 pm
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I have a Glock 48 MOS. Today I purchased 3 Shield Arms mags and had the metal mag catch installed at Brownells in Iowa. So, after putting these mags...
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No problem Carl. I still have not gotten a red dot and probably will not. I find myself looking at a Glock 45 or 19X now. That would really step up...
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Last post by JRG
Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:24 am
PSA Dagger
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bobby »
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:37 pm
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Range trip today we will see...
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yep but the grip is different but yes .
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Last post by bobby
Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:50 am
true velocity ammo
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powerboatr »
Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:15 pm
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been watching the fort worth stock show and rodeo and true velocity has LOTS of paid adds presented
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Friend of mine has shot them and says they're accurate. I've watched them testing the stuff at the range (from a distance). Only real benefit seems...
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Last post by AndyC1911
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:20 pm
Ronin carry setup
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bobby »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:46 pm
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My ronin carry setup.
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i laugh because i ordered two from them , one weaved and one plain so i could easily know which one went with which pistol in the dark. the other one...
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Last post by powerboatr
Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:05 pm
Open Carry Colt Single Action Army?
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cmgee67 »
Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:37 am
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I was saw a guy open carrying a single action army clone. Was a young guy too. I was very surprised to see that. Would you carry one? Maybe it was...
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I have seen a few folks who can shoot a single action revolver as accurately and quickly as many people can shoot a semi-auto, and they can reload...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:15 pm
1964 Colt Python
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cmgee67 »
Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:35 pm
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I was scrolling GB and saw this. It is beautiful. The blueing is as good as it gets. I thought people here would like to view it as well.
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Very few had a problem.
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Last post by chamberc
Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:13 pm
It's how long again?
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LDB415 »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:51 am
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Apparently every manufacturer measures their pistol barrel length from the rim of the cartridge so their short barrel is significantly shorter than...
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For instance, the Ruger Max 9 claims a 3.2 inch barrel length. The Glock 48 claims a 4.2 inch barrel length. In both cases approximately 1 inch of...
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Last post by LDB415
Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:15 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:25 pm
New from Smith & Wesson
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gtolbert09 »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:37 pm
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S&W Shield and EZ in Federal 30 Super Carry.
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Nyet comrade, that would be the superior 9mm Makarov.
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Last post by Ed4032
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:27 am
Hole gauges
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AndyC1911 »
Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:29 pm
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I was looking into getting pin gauges to measure various holes eg. each chamber in a revolver cylinder to calculate the correct sizing for cast...
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:lol: There you have it! Gotta buy some myself to save some money.
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Last post by puma guy
Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:18 pm
Balistol vs Hoppes
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Liberty »
Tue May 08, 2018 4:38 pm
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I've been using Hoppes forever, It has always worked well. I don't get my guns real filthy cause I usually take a couple or three down to the range...
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I watched his video. I can attest to frog lube sucking in cold weather. It caused my shotgun to cease cycling in temps below freezing. After seeing...
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Last post by cmgee67
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:14 pm
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Last post by Crash
Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:27 pm
S&W CSX
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cmgee67 »
Sun Jan 02, 2022 12:07 pm
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The new Smith Pistol is a micro sub compact aluminum framed single action only pistol in 9mm. I think it’s ugly. Looks like the body guard and the...
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Yeah, true - For example, I'd like to get a P938. But MSRP on the P938 is $949. With tax, that goes up over $1,000. I see them selling in the $700's....
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Last post by Ruark
Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:06 am
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:52 am
Need 1911 Parts Installed DFW
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carlson1 »
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:17 pm
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I need a Wilson Combat ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail installed in the DFW area that doesn’t have a years wait. Any suggestions?
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I can install those. However, some 1911 safety lever parts are not 100% direct fit and may need some filing to fit.
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Last post by Beiruty
Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:09 pm
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Last post by RPBrown
Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:30 am
A Short History of American Target Development and Evolution
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Paladin »
Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:58 am
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This is an interesting article from 2015. There is discussion on both rifle and pistol targets:
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Horses and calvary aren't the only reason one-handed pistol shooting was encouraged. I was taught to shoot one-handed. I qualified om my original CHL...
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:38 pm
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Last post by Acronym Esq
Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:37 pm
Henry Rifle Sight replacement
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cmgee67 »
Sun Jan 09, 2022 3:09 pm
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Does anyone know if I can replace my front and rear sight off of my standard Henry rifle in 45-70 to the fiber optics sights that come from on the...
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Yes you can. I replaced the OEM sights on my Henry .22 with their fiberoptic sights. It’s a big improvement.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:57 pm
Question about Threadlocking compounds
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puma guy »
Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:02 pm
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I had a Williams 5D Peep sight installed and received no instruction on making the W&E adjustments, so I called Williams directly. Very nice people...
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:thumbs2: That's the one. I found a couple of tests for Vibra-Tite medium and heavy thread locker and they did well against all the well known...
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:26 pm
reloading supplies
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OldCurlyWolf »
Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:00 pm
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Has anyone done business with this site?
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The gavintoob YouTube channel had a warning video about reloading scams not too long ago.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:31 pm
36% interest?!?!?!
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LDB415 »
Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:15 pm
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I've considered Daniel Defense to be a top shelf brand and thought I'd like to have one some day. Until today. I read the fine print at the bottom of...
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Curious if they are having to self finance? Obama admin started and finance companies continued with Operation Choke Point even though the government...
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Last post by rtschl
Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:58 pm
Arbitrary Infringements Memorial Day
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74novaman »
Fri Dec 31, 2021 12:01 pm
At the end of the year, its important to reflect on the poor, innocent guns that have been hurt by our idiotic laws. These guns did not deserve to be...
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Last post by 74novaman
Fri Dec 31, 2021 12:01 pm
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Last post by powerboatr
Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:43 pm
Pistol red dot Zero distance
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cmgee67 »
Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:17 pm
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Is there a standard distance recommended to zero a red dot? I have heard 25 yards, 15 yards, and some say 10. I figure 20-25 is a good distance as...
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Thanks. It’s been really hard for me to find my particular hollow points that I like to carry locally. But I have seen the Remington ammo start to...
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Last post by cmgee67
Sat Dec 25, 2021 5:03 pm
All I want for Xmas
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Deitz83 »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:03 am
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Due covid I was unable to give my list too Santa. So, here it is maybe someone on the site knows someone, that knows someone, who can make it...
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Happy Anniversary. Praying for good health for all.
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Last post by TxRVer
Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:28 am
Remember when the Terminator went into the gun store for the first time
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philip964 »
Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:14 pm
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The Terminator: Phased plasma rifle in the 40 Watt range.
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I'm sure the Communist Chinese who murdered 10s of millions of their own citizens and have invaded their neighbors without cause will only use this...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 20, 2021 11:00 am
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Last post by couzin
Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:29 pm
1911 Gunsmith in DFW area
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Grayling813 »
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:44 am
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Looking for recommendations for a gunsmith for 1911 pistols in the DFW area.
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Thanks!
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Last post by Grayling813
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:52 am
christmas is coming early
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powerboatr »
Mon Dec 06, 2021 7:07 pm
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THE HOLSTERS COMPANY, S.R.O.
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they were in germany last night after a long two day drive in fed ex truck from the other side of austria
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Last post by powerboatr
Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:24 pm
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Last post by tomneal
Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:17 pm
the future is here!
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aaangel »
Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:16 pm
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no more gun powder! im goin’ to wait a year for them to clear up the kinks 😂
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In the Demolition Ranch video, he’s shooting steel washers.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:15 pm
Houston Gunsmith for M1 Carbine?
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iratollah »
Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:09 pm
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My beautiful Jan 1944 issue M1 Carbine from IBM that I got years ago at the CMP store needs some slide work. I keep thinking I'm going to ship it to...
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What needs done? Most work you could do yourself just by swapping parts.
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Last post by eyedoc
Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:31 am
DFW Refinish Firearms
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carlson1 »
Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:59 pm
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Does anyone have a suggestion for someone in the DFW area that can refinish a slide on 1911?
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Thanks
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:41 pm
Texas Gun Trader is down
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Tex1961 »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:09 am
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Looks like the owner of Texas Gun Trader has forgotten to renew their domain name... Hopefully nobody will try to buy it before they realize it's...
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Looks like somebody spent $15.00 and got their domain name back...... It's back up.....
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Last post by Tex1961
Thu Dec 02, 2021 1:28 pm
.22LR in Katy
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howdy »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:38 am
I was walking through the WalMart on Morton and Grand Parkway and they had lots of .22LR. Prices are not outstanding but better than on line. 325 box...
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Last post by howdy
Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:38 am
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Last post by Rafe
Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:36 pm
Anybody have experience with the Stevens 320 Shotgun?
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puma guy »
Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:54 pm
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I am in need of a beater truck shotgun. My old JC Higgins Model 20 was stolen from my truck, Even though it was out of sight they found it when they...
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Well, I got half of it right! 😁
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:16 pm
Red dot optic carry
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cmgee67 »
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:38 am
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For those of you who have made the switch. What do you carry?
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I ordered the same plate
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Last post by cmgee67
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:51 pm
Does Kimber suck?
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cmgee67 »
Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:46 pm
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The general consensus on Kimber that I have gathered, is either you love them or hate them. There isn’t much middle ground when I hear people talk...
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:iagree:
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Last post by RPBrown
Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:35 am
Kuiu Guide Jacket
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patterson »
Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:06 pm
Ive looked at the Kuiu, Sitka and First Lite jackets and have decided on the Kuiu Guide Jacket and wondered if anyone here has one and how to they...
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Last post by patterson
Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:06 pm
Question to FFL holders
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03Lightningrocks »
Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:02 pm
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I just sold a firearm to a feller on gun broker who lives 25 miles from me in Rockwall Texas. Seeing as how person to person requires no FFL, could I...
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I always obtain/fill out a bill of sale, if buying or selling.
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Last post by flowrie
Sun Nov 28, 2021 7:06 pm
This Beretta is a Keeper
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carlson1 »
Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:39 pm
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I have never had a great love for Beretta’s. I had a Wilson Combat Beretta before, but I am not for sure which model however I sold it to another...
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it's an amazing gun. Langdon has done an amazing job on the trigger and the gun, my Sig 226 has nothing on this gun. The slide feels like it's on...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:15 am
Flashlight reviews
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:49 pm
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has some great EDC and Tactical flashlight reviews. Its really amazing how powerful some of these lights are.
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I have a SureFire EDCL2-T and a Streamlight 88065 Pro Tac HL-X.
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Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:34 pm
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