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
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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Years ago when packin.org was alive and well I chose longtooth due to age and hoping there was a little wisdom found in the years.
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:05 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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I made a 9a.m. Academy stop to look for ammo and what do you know...They had a small shelf full of those hard to find 9mm brass range ammo for 18.00...
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:38 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
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
Mossberg 88
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cmgee67 »
Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:25 am
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Ive been looking at the 88 for a multi use cheap option that can fit multiple roles specifically the security model. I have been a Remington 870 man...
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I've got the Maverick 88 with the 18.5 barrel and it is kept in the above state along with a 20 hole or so bandolier sling, tac light, etc...it's a...
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Last post by PUCKER
Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:14 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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Did a little F-Class rifle. This time some 200 yard 6.5 Creedmore action. With the new scope I was still dialing in the zero for the first 2 groups,...
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Last post by Paladin
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:27 am
Texas made and Texas Proud
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1wise1 »
Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:15 pm
Anybody heard yet of a Texas entity venturing into silencer making? Obviously terrible timing due to raw materials shortages due to COVID, but is...
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Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:15 pm
SIG P365 SAS
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Grayling813 »
Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:15 pm
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Anyone own SIG P365 SAS? Looking for your experience with it both good and bad.
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Wise decision grasshopper!
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Last post by JRG
Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:50 pm
Revolvers
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longtooth »
Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:56 pm
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As an Instructor I always carried a semi-auto. 1911 most of the time. Virtually all my students wanted training w/ a semi.
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I had one briefly, the stage point on the double action pull was a wall. It was sent back to Kimber to be fixed and I was informed that was how it...
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Last post by txhighlander
Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:03 am
Why are ammo manufacturers so bearish about investment?
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AlaskanInTexas »
Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:41 am
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I could be wrong, but it seems that we have been in an almost perpetual state of ammunition shortages and high prices. We talk in terms of the 2020...
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The last time I bought from a brick and mortar was last December. I found a good price on some ammo at my favorite range.
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:59 pm
1911 gun work
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markthenewf »
Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:25 am
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Houston area: looking for a gunsmith to put checkering on the front & back strap of my stainless 1911A1 as well as a dovetail front sight. It's a...
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2nd for Ed.
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Last post by AndyC1911
Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:05 am
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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That appears to be the bottom line for me too. And this is the reason I refuse to pocket carry without a holster—even if I believe that there’s...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:18 am
Glock 44 worth it now?
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cmgee67 »
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:32 am
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The Glock 44 has intrigued me since it came out. I primarily carry glocks and have always thought of it as a good trainer and introduction pistol for...
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I bought one when it first came out primarily for my own training with cheaper ammo. I like it so much, I decided to add a few more for teaching...
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Last post by BCGlocker
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:58 am
Ambi Safety for Para
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crazy2medic »
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:31 am
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I need to Replace the Ambidextrous Safety on my P14, recommendations from you guys would be appreciated
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119 dollars
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Last post by eyedoc
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:35 pm
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Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:12 am
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Last post by AndyC1911
Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:53 pm
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Last post by madwildcat
Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:28 pm
Mossberg Shockwave owners?
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LDB415 »
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:45 am
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Any Shockwave owners running the 1.75 shells through it? How many does it hold?
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i run the federal shorty shotshell 1 3/4 , #4 buck and it holds 8 rounds. so 6 or 7 maybe
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Last post by aaangel
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:57 am
Get Ready for More Self-Defense Encounters and Negligent Discharges
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dlh »
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:12 am
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September 1st just a couple of days away now for carry without a license.
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Among the things I emphasize in my LTC classes is that we can only touch the wave tops of many things a student REALLY needs to know when they are...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:02 pm
I don't know, but it's grrrrreeeeen!
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bobby »
Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:16 pm
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California eh, I guess that partly helps to explain the pink hello kitty rifle...
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Last post by allisji
Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:34 am
NYPD Changing Trigger from 12 to 5 pounds
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rtschl »
Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:13 am
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According to the report, the NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for more than 100 years but will now be issuing guns with five-pound trigger pulls....
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Kahr handguns used to be authorized as back up/off duty guns for NYPD officers, but then the NYPD decided that the Kahr pistols would have to have 12...
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Last post by ELB
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:16 am
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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Well for me, you have to understand that I did not buy an MOS version and Suarez International did the milling and added the plate and the Holosun to...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:05 am
I was blessed in a mysterious way
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sailor2000 »
Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:38 pm
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So a few months ago I decided to change some guns in the safe out for some different ones. So I sold some via that broker site. I got a text tonight...
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Excellent :hurry:
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Last post by troglodyte
Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:52 pm
A rare find!
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bobby »
Sat Aug 28, 2021 6:10 pm
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Scary looking. Unless one was sitting crisscross applesauce ( Indian style ). But the last time I did that for an extended period, I tore my...
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Last post by J.R.@A&M
Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:11 am
Ruger Max-9
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LDB415 »
Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:40 am
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Anyone got a Ruger Max-9? Thoughts and opinions?
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Picked it up this evening. It's a little smaller than I expected. Getting the last round in the magazine is slightly challenging whether the 10 or 12...
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Last post by LDB415
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:52 pm
RUSSIAN AMMO IS BANNED
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cmgee67 »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:17 pm
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Well this stinks. Prices were starting to get better and ammo was staying in stock longer.
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I bought dies, mold, etc to load for 7.62x39, but it's more as a backup than anything to all the ammo I do have. That said, I'm certainly going to...
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Last post by AndyC1911
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:02 pm
My KP15's I so like
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bobby »
Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:38 pm
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This is the video that first got me interested in the KP15 lower receiver:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:36 pm
Well I'm not shocked by this.
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bobby »
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:34 pm
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As the EB backs any anti gun anything and AFT is very antigun. I was talking about this a few weeks ago, and here it is......
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Good points about using rate of fire to define full auto.... it makes me think about the trigger on my carry gun, a Walther P99AS. It has a VERY VERY...
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Last post by Ruark
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:00 am
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Last post by bobby
Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:10 pm
Red dot optic suggestions
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cmgee67 »
Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:20 am
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Hello all I am looking to set my AR up with a good optic. I’ve ran some vortex red dots and sig red dots and I am ready to move up to a really good...
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I listed to this podcast last year and thought it was pertinent to this conversation, so I went back and listened to it again and wanted to share....
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:57 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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If I can improve my health (being able to stand a bit) I want to do an IDPA, but I am not fit sure even where to go about finding one. Shoot Smart in...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:25 pm
Changing flash hider on a .223 Wylde?
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tomneal »
Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:28 pm
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Is this something that can be done DIY?
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Torque… some don’t require more than hand tight because they are self-tightening. The Smith Enterprises Vortex model comes to mind.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:14 pm
Did all the new gun owners buy .38 revolvers?
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jmorris »
Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:03 pm
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Needed some .38 special for requalification.
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Sending you a message....
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Last post by PUCKER
Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:31 am
Tips on carrying in a swim suit???
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Ruark »
Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:51 am
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My wife and I periodically enjoy going down to the Port Aransas and hanging out on the beach, with a canopy or umbrella or whatever. Lately, there...
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Yeah, that's a point. As anybody who's spent some time on the beach will tell you, that sand manages to get into EVERYTHING.
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Last post by Ruark
Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:28 am
Fort Scott TUI
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cmgee67 »
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:38 am
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Any of y’all have experience with this ammunition? I’ve seen it at my local store and watched some videos. Seems like a good round. TUI is tumble...
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I was surprised by the soft armor testing. :shock:
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Last post by flechero
Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:47 am
Federal Syntech Training Match Rounds
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jmorris »
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:23 pm
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Anyone using these? Popped up in one of my numerous sales email and I don't remember hearing of them before. Nothing on the forum since 2016.
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work fine as others have said. range/match ammo depending on what you are trying to do with it
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Last post by grim-bob
Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:51 pm
Heading to UT, ID, WY & MT...Firearm Thoughts?
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PUCKER »
Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:29 pm
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Wife and I are flying in and out of SLC for a little week-long getaway here in a few weeks. Driving up to MT and staying in the Kalispell area for...
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Possible bear??
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Last post by AndyC1911
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:51 pm
Any links debunking "blood in the streets" post CC??
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flechero »
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:42 pm
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My Dad (who is normally not one to confront anti 2A types) called today and asked for some reputable links to studies or stats that show...
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John Lott's is one of the very best sites for heavily researched and reliable information on gun related topics.
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Last post by Excaliber
Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:32 am
Bob Munden
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parabelum »
Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:55 am
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I love watching what people can do with old single action revolvers & lever guns. In the world of Glocks and ARs, this sort of shooting skill is...
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The Bob Munden Story:
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:02 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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:iagree: Sounds quite reasonable to me. Of course, most Red Flag laws aren't about actual public safety, they're just another excuse to take guns...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:14 pm
Ruger LCP MAX
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LDB415 »
Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:25 pm
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I just got an email from Ruger promoting their new LCP MAX. A 12+1 .380 in the same form factor as their 6+1 models. I'm looking forward to seeing...
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I can relate, I've searched for that since the 1980s
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Last post by NotRPB
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:35 am
Handgun ban 18-20 yr old ruled unconstitutional
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rtschl »
Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:37 pm
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Federal Appeals 4th Circuit rules Constitutional rights of 18-20 years old are infringed if they cannot purchase handguns. :clapping: :hurry:...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Flightmare
Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:03 pm
Need someone to appraise firearms in Austin area
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Don T »
Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:00 am
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My wife’s brother in law died unexpectedly about a week ago, and my wife’s sister needs someone to provide estimated values for each of the firearms...
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PM sent
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Last post by AF-Odin
Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:45 am
Question about red dots on pistols...
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newTexan »
Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:25 am
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If you buy a pistol with a red dot from the factory, is it zeroed from the factory, or do you have to sight it in?
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The OP's question was in regard to a pistol that comes from the factory with a red dot sight attached.
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Last post by Excaliber
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:08 am
Red Dots on 1911’s
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carlson1 »
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:57 pm
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Okay I am a huge fan of Trijicon RMR. On my Glock 43X I even have a Trijicon RMRcc. It works like a top.
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My Kimber Super Jagare came with a delta point pro. I use Holosun 507 on my other guns.
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Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:35 pm
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