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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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 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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Yeah same here... I have over 8k .45 but only about 150 357. I don't shoot the revolver nearly as much but what the heck happened? I thought 38/357...
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Last post by Syntyr
Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:18 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.
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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
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..........
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Still not locked? :coolgleamA:
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Last post by Terryr21
Mon Apr 27, 2020 12:58 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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Uh... old cop... and donut357 was too cliché ;-j
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Last post by Coffee357
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:19 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
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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.
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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
Radetec Glock shot counter
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Syntyr »
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:01 pm
Interesting concept of a round counter display on the back of a glock slide.
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Last post by Syntyr
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:01 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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Wish it was just a funny meme, but this is an actual quotation from Senator Kevin de Leon (D - California) at a press conference the day before he...
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Last post by Rafe
Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:53 pm
Ammo storage
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Soccerdad1995 »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:44 pm
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I have been storing most of my ammo in my non-insulated garage in the Houston area. The ammo is in surplus GI ammo cans (mostly .50 cal cans), with...
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I think you're good. I've go ammo from the 1960's. I even have some Winchester and Peters .22LR from that era that was under 5 feet of water in a...
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Last post by puma guy
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:42 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:28 pm
Bead Blasting in DFW
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carlson1 »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:03 pm
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I have a S&W M65 3” barrel that needs some cosmetic work. I was thinking a little bead blast would cover it all up. Any suggestions or doesn’t anyone...
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it looks like there's pitting in addition to rust. Bead blasting will remove the rust but not the pitting - I was never able to find anyone that did...
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Last post by texas yankee
Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:43 am
Contact shot, blast damage?
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surferdaddy »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:24 am
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Sooo, I have been known to carry a small revolver on occasion. I think that they have a few advantages over semis, especially at “bad breath”...
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Wow, nasty.
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Last post by surferdaddy
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:18 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.
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Thanks!!
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Last post by Paladin
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:18 am
gt distributors
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powerboatr »
Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:06 pm
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anyone use these folks for things we need? I had no idea Springfield and other offer a good discount for retired military as well as LEO and other...
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Long time customer. Never had any issues with the Dallas store...
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Last post by MacTavish
Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:29 pm
To RMR or not to RMR
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Odinvalknir »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:46 pm
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I have been doing some looking and thinking lately. I finally bought a new weapon to replace my old 1st gen m&p 9c. It's a great little gun, but even...
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Same. When I ever get spare funds I do want to try one, but right now the juice isn't worth the squeeze for me personally
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Last post by AndyC1911
Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:06 am
Am I A Nerd?
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cowhow »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:13 pm
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Texas heat isn't too far away and I was looking at EDC options. I tried one of those deep cover compression shirts and sweltered. IWB isn't my thing...
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I use the OWB / open front vest / jacket / shirt most of the time until it gets really hot. Then I go for a subcompact .45 or 9mm in a pocket holster...
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Last post by Excaliber
Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:14 am
Aluminum Frame 1911 45 ACP
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LTUME1978 »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:18 pm
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I have some questions for my 1911 brethren. I have carried an all steel full size 1911 but it gets really heavy after a full day. I decided that I...
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Andy,
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Last post by LTUME1978
Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:10 pm
Opinions wanted on Kevlar vest
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Tex1961 »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:37 pm
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Looking at this vest. Any thoughts on this selection.
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I bit the bullet and placed my order. I tried metal plate vest before but just couldn’t handle the weight. I rewatched a few video reviews and think...
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:35 pm
What's the proper way to dispose brass?
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rl168 »
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:41 pm
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Folks,
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Excellent idea! Thank you everyone. I posted in the reloading section.
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Last post by rl168
Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:38 pm
Pistol red dot
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Teamless »
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:19 pm
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I have a Burris on my performance center M&P
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Charles
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Last post by Teamless
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:14 pm
Scheels
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Ed4032 »
Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:16 pm
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I’m in the store right now and they’re bringing out a brand new collection gorgeous stuff
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Not sure it would be worth the drive from El Paso!
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Last post by cyphertext
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:07 am
Anybody bought body armor? Thinking about it....
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bagman45 »
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:22 am
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Howdy all! Hope you and your family are well and staying safe in these crazy times. Speaking of crazy times, I've been intrigued by body armor for a...
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I have soft body-armor which I can stick into a vest or a tshirt-type carrier (the latter is where they usually live).
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Last post by AndyC1911
Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:17 am
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Last post by AndyC1911
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:17 am
Recommendations on where to buy a safe
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Tex1961 »
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:03 pm
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I’m looking to purchase one of the larger safes for both my personal collection and possible future FFL business. My question is does anybody have...
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You may already know this but the fire rating is as important as the security.
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:55 pm
Looking for opinions
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1wise1 »
Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:03 pm
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Anybody had/or/have a CZ 99 (Zastava) Thinking of adding one to my small collection of guns that are entirely too heavy to carry but fun to shoot. I...
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Thanks for your note. It had been so long since I posted up my inquiry, I had forgotten all about it. Evidently you and I may be the only people in...
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Last post by 1wise1
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:16 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:05 pm
1911 Bug bites again. Which one?
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C-dub »
Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:31 am
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There are three that interest me this time.
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I little over a year later now.
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Last post by C-dub
Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:40 pm
Bayonet Lug Extension
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clarionite »
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:47 pm
Over the years I've looked at either changing my carbine length gas block to a mid length, or sending my bayonets off to have the handles extended by...
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Last post by clarionite
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:47 pm
Do you have a screw loose?
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ELB »
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:18 am
Numrich is selling 5 oz packs of randomly assorted small machine screws for $24 + shipping. Guy on another gun board pointed this out, said he...
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Last post by ELB
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:18 am
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Last post by AndyC1911
Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:01 pm
Self-Defense / Tactical Pens
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C-dub »
Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:35 pm
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Who has them? What do you like about yours? What do you not like?
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I have carried one of the Zebra full metal pens since the mid 1990s. As a USACE Ranger, the only options we had if confronted/attacked was 'verbal...
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Last post by couzin
Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:22 am
How to move Gun safe
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Killadocg23 »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:18 pm
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Me and my wife bought a new house and she is gifting me my first gun safe. Is there Anybody that you fellas recommend to use? Or should I just rent a...
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These are a pretty good option. Sometimes called Piano Dollies. You can rent them.
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Last post by Rex B
Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:00 pm
Gun Furniture
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howdy »
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:46 am
Different types of furniture to hide/access your firearms:
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Last post by howdy
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:46 am
To NFA or not to NFA, that is the question
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teraph »
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:09 pm
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All,
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I waited more than 13 yrs to file for my first e-form1 and ordered my first can.
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Last post by Beiruty
Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:27 pm
Looking for gun stippling
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Tex1961 »
Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:44 pm
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A friend of mine is looking to get his Glock 43 stippled... Is there anyone in the DFW area that does that kind of work?
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I mainly mean the stippling.
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Last post by AdioSS
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:52 pm
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
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KC5AV »
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:02 pm
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YouTuber shot and killed filming ‘prank’ robbery.
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Or get bedliner where it doesn't belong.
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Last post by threoh8
Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:47 pm
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Last post by oljames3
Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:38 pm
Vortex Razor Gen II 3-18
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jb2012 »
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:44 pm
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I need some glass for an 18” .223 build and was considering the razor 3-18.... however it weighs almost 3lbs :shock:
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Caliber is irrelevant. If someone fires a suppressed supersonic bullet at you, you’ll still be able to tell the general direction it came from. You...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:49 am
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Last post by bobby
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:26 pm
CZ to buy Colt?
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Chemist45 »
Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:25 pm
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Say it isn't so!
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I can't compare the guns I have had to pre-CZ DW's. The only pre-CZ gun I have is a DW revolver, and comparing semi's to revolvers just ain't fair....
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:41 am
Where to find a BCG
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jb2012 »
Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:18 pm
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I need a BCG for a little loaner/truck gun I built. It doesn’t have to be super nice, but I don’t want psa/anderson/stag etc. Does anyone know where...
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Because they have had a much higher failure rate than other brands that are marginally more, generally have worse QC. I don’t use PSA products in...
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Last post by jb2012
Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:43 am
M1 Garand Rabbit hole
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cmgee67 »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:59 am
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Well I finally jumped in the M1 Garand Rabbit hole and now I’m waiting on the CMP to mail it out. I was pleasantly surprised at the prices of the...
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rlol
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:25 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:29 am
AMMO. Buying, selling or nothing
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Tex1961 »
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:49 am
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Just as the title says, what are my fellow enthusiasts doing right now. Me, personally I’m just sitting back being very content with what I have in...
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Well the silver lining is that it should be much easier this time... you know exactly who to call and what needs changing!
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Last post by flechero
Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:54 pm
Glock 48MOS
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JRG »
Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:57 pm
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I finally got to pick up my brand spanking new 48 MOS today from Grab a Gun. Super smooth transaction. It comes with 2 magazines and I ordered 4...
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:iagree: I carry mine in a Fierce Defender and have them for other pistols.
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Last post by John Galt
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:49 pm
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Last post by philip964
Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:30 pm
Any good AK mags??
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bagman45 »
Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:44 am
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Howdy all, hope you and your families are all well and staying safe during these crazy times. I'm good on most things, so have been taking advantage...
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I run strictly Magpul mags on my 7.62 AK. As cmgee said, it's perfectly fine for regular use. I don't operate, larp, or what have you. I just go to...
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Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:59 am
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