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
Pictures Of Your Daily Carry
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carlson1 »
Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:37 pm
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I thought it would be fun to view our likes and dislikes. If you are afraid of revealing your secret then you do not have to post.
HK P7M13; 1...
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I am EDC the PSA 5.7 Rock. I have 2 slides setup. The RDS slide is for matchs and training I carry the Iron sighted slide. I have had issues with the...
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Last post by bobby
Wed Aug 31, 2022 5:12 pm
What's the Origin of Your User Name?
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bigolbigun »
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:53 pm
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There are some very interesting names on this board. All of them with a story behind them I'm sure. I thought it would be interesting to see where...
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I was stationed (with the USAF) for four years in Saudi Arabia and a lot of the people I worked with rode dirt bikes out in the sand dunes on the...
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Last post by Crash
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:51 pm
LCP Recall
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SCone »
Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:24 pm
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Just got an email recalling my LCP. Seems that if you drop the gun with a cartridge in the chamber, it could fire. DUHHHH..........
Anyway, they...
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Had my LCP for about 8 years now, it is my EDC. So comfortable in a pancake holster I forget I have it on, and have even inadvertently walked past a...
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Last post by oohrah
Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:06 pm
ammo on sale
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Venus Pax »
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:47 pm
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Remington .40 cal is on sale at Atascocita Wal-Mart for $11.
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Thanks, Leo.
I forgot to mention that.
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:33 pm
Introduce yourself
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troglodyte »
Fri Dec 24, 2004 5:05 pm
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As this is a new site, I thought it might be helpful to introduce ourselves as we come on board. Sometimes it helps to know a little about the author...
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Should I reintroduce myself? :cool:
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Last post by Chris
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:21 am
Show your DIY Ideas and Projects
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:36 pm
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There is a thread on a Corvette forum I read that members use to post their DIY projects. They run from mods for their 'Vette to DIY tools and...
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In order to stay busy I'm building a hunting buggy from an electric golf cart. My project is a 1994 EZGO TXT. It has seen better days but I'm always...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:26 pm
Links for gun safe info in the works
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ScubaSigGuy »
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:37 pm
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I am compiling a list of websites for information on gun safes. Much like LT's list for holsters. If you have any info that you would like to add...
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After much research on the issue, I think Amsec makes one of the best safes out there. Here is a link to review about
I considered a Liberty, but...
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Last post by Qunine
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:13 am
Gun Safety Rules
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jbenat »
Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:09 pm
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I just read this at Posted by Plink (Mike) on 03/07/2006 and thought it is worth passing on.
Gun safety. NEW SHOOTERS PLEASE READ! Old shooters read...
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I think of those rules as foundational. They are excellent when handling a firearm. Situations in which you are discharging firearms make their safe...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:39 pm
911 tape released - why we own guns!!
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age_ranger »
Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:06 pm
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If this doesn't spell it out enough, nothing ever will. It's gut wrenching and I think every CHL holder and gun owner should listen to it. Didn't see...
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Wow...that's gut wrenching to listen too. Being a 911 operator must be one tough job. That was just one call, i can imagine a month on the job :???:
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Last post by shillow
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:19 pm
Sightron Red Dot SRS-2
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puma guy »
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:21 pm
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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Last post by puma guy
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:21 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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Correct. They also didn't back track until they were in hot water with the public. They knew what they were doing, and they were fine with it until...
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Last post by jb2012
Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:44 am
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?
How do you like it? Egaurnomics, reliability, etc…. Or have you had Langdon do a...
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Mine has finally came back. I didn’t get to shoot as much as I wanted because my better half is really sick. I used Federal 25gr and very little of...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:09 pm
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.
First guy was doing a retired...
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:shock:
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:10 am
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship - challenging you!
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Scott B. »
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:40 pm
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Allow me to proselytize here for a bit about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.
It's the booklet that comes in all your NRA...
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Today I re-ran the Tactical Rifle course with .223. Had about 500 rounds of Wolf ammo that was taking up space. The Wolf is so inaccurate I thought...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:01 pm
Shipping a Bolt Action Rifle
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jb2012 »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:41 pm
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Fellas,
I'm having a Savage 112 threaded by Class III Machine, and was looking for some tips to ship a stripped bolt action. I've sent an AK to him...
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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.
I first heard of Gibson's when I went to college in Lawrence, KS. I really appreciated them because...
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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.
I didn't remember ordering anything from them recently, so I was curious as I opened...
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Nice! :hurry:
Thanks for sharing!
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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.
Looking at the Rock Island Officers or EAA Girsan officers model.
Pros and cons of each?...
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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.
The current book way to do it is as follows: Take trigger bar in hand, unattached to FCU, and connect the end of the...
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Last post by Scott B.
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:38 pm
Smaller 9mm CC options
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cmgee67 »
Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:43 am
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What do you guys recommend for a smaller 9mm concealed carry option? In the world of the tiny double stack 9mm’s it’s hard to narrow it down. I am...
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I shot my brother-in-law’s P365, and while I like it, I like and shoot my Shield Plus better. The trigger on my Plus is awesome for being...
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Last post by equin
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:46 am
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
At times they has issues:
- won’t charge properly
- won’t connect to my phone...
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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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Last post by PUCKER
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:16 pm
Article: Institutional Memory
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Paladin »
Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:03 pm
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A nice summary by Greg Ellifritz of the history of pistol techniques:
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Seems like good material to write a book with.
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Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:12 pm
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Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:23 am
Beretta 92X - Talk me out of it (or into it!)
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Scott in Houston »
Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:13 pm
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I am so tempted by this gun but cannot explain why.
I own a 92FS and generally like it, but 99% of the time, I'm carrying a Glock of some variant....
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I’m going to recommend the Centurion size. It takes the same mags as a fullsize, but has the slightly shorter 4.3” barrel. It balances very well & is...
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Last post by AdioSS
Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:21 pm
Anyone Else Carry A Beretta
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carlson1 »
Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:35 pm
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I have found myself moving recently from my 1911’s to Beretta. I have a Beretta Elite LTT by Langdon Tactical which is probably my favorite. I also...
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I'm really digging that. Thanks for sharing. Hope you get to feeling better.
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:16 pm
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Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:35 pm
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:41 am
Forgotten Gun in the Oven goes off shoots Florida man
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Scott in Houston »
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:22 pm
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I was told about this story and hit google to look it up.
We know ammo in a fire going off isn't a real danger, but if that ammo is in a chamber...
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Also not related to firearms but related to car crashes. I witnessed a guy plowing into a huge light standard on the side of the road. He opens' his...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:45 pm
Which do you prefer, DA, SA or striker fired
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cmgee67 »
Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:38 am
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Which do you like to shoot and carry the most? Double action single action, double action only, single action only, or striker fired? I prefer a...
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My favorite trigger is also the 1911 style. My accuracy far exceeds my accuracy of my striker fired or double actions. My everyday carry was mostly...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:01 pm
Ride share driver saves sex traffic victim in rolling shootout with pimp
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rtschl »
Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:05 pm
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Amy Swearer shared this on Twitter. Her thread and article below. Hats off to the good guy with a gun. :tiphat:
Local News Article:
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I posted this story on my social media with the following sarcastic comments:
Crime? What crime? There's no crime! Sure am glad that all that...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:05 pm
Putting an optic on my Glock 19
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Scott in Houston »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:24 pm
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I’m considering doing this to one of my Glocks. Either my Gen 3 19 or 26.
My question is this… do I need to do anything else? Does the added...
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You have me thinking about the light issue. I have home defense weapons in several places in my home. No kids or spouse in my home. Just me and the...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:43 am
Houston home invastion posing as cops
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rtschl »
Fri Nov 11, 2022 1:22 pm
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Home intruder posing as cop killed in west Houston home invasion, another escaped, deputies say
At least one suspect began firing and may have...
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:iagree: :iagree:
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Last post by Grayling813
Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:05 pm
TSA Finds Gun In Raw Chicken
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rtschl »
Wed Nov 09, 2022 4:02 pm
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A lot of funny videos and meme's coming up on this one, with a few links below. But seriously, who brings a raw chicken on a plane. rlol
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No mention of WHY.... ??
Great reporting. :roll:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Thu Nov 10, 2022 11:42 am
New +7 magazine base.
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bobby »
Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:07 pm
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Oh I tested it today and it worked great. My PSA 5.7 Rock now has a spare mag with 30 rounds in it. :shock:
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The 5.7 is under 2 lbs loaded
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Last post by bobby
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:33 pm
Sansom Park Police Officer shot during training at school
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rtschl »
Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:54 pm
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A Sansom Park officer was shot during a police training exercise at a Fort Worth elementary school and is in critical condition, police say. Praying...
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It sounds like she panicked when she’s describing why she fired at the end of the video.
1. I appreciate that she was scared.
2. I appreciate that...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:50 am
S&W 1911ds. Anyone have one
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RPBrown »
Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:10 pm
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Just at the title says, does anyone own one. I think the alternate name is Prodigy.
I really like the idea of a double stack 1911, even if it’s a...
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This is a rare example of an extinct species. PARA 10rd 45 ACP, 3 barrel
I may win it in an auction, but not sure if there would be a fight over...
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Last post by Beiruty
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:36 pm
Time Flies When You Are Sick
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carlson1 »
Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:26 am
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Sent my Wilson Combat EDC X9 off to be cut for a RMR. Also sent my 1911 for the same, but with a Holosun 507k. W/C told me 12 weeks. The other guy...
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Oh yea I have become a pro at this. My doctor says I have a ”full metal jacket.”
They had to deploy a stent in a stent. God Continues to take care...
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:50 am
Ruger Day 10/22 someone should make it official
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puma guy »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:41 am
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10/22 both month and day and month and year. We should nominate the date to recognize on of the most popular .22 rifles in US history, I finally...
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srothstein wrote:
You are obviously not on Ruger's mailing list.
They've been promoting Ruger Day for weeks.
Lots of places had events on Saturday.
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Last post by Chemist45
Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:23 pm
Wanting a comfortable IWB holster suggestion
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cmgee67 »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:09 pm
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Over the years I’ve tried multiple holster brands and types… I’ve tried crossbreed and alien gear hybrids, the regular kydex taco holsters from...
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I have tried a number of different IWB holsters that mount on the strong side (3-4 o'clock). My favorite by far is the Milt Sparks VM II. I won't...
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Last post by LTUME1978
Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:06 pm
Ruger American Ranch 7.62x39mm
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K.Mooneyham »
Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:00 pm
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Hello All,
Recently I was able to (finally) buy a Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39mm . I have been looking for one, on and off, for at least a couple...
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Well, I went out with my portable bench and attempted to dial in the rifle today. We're having a heat wave of 95 degrees combined with some high...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:57 pm
Why not?
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clarionite »
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:18 pm
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Not sure this is practical, or even useful but it made me giggle when I saw it. I had it in the shopping cart when the wife came in. So I was saved...
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My tiniest gun is a Seecamp .32ACP. Gotta jump on DuckDuckGo and see if anyone makes a drum mag for it.
:biggrinjester:
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Last post by Rafe
Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:08 pm
Train or Not to Train
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carlson1 »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:12 pm
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I want the training so if the worse thing were to happen I can survive. It has nothing to do of hoping something bad happens. My prayers have and...
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PPOTH is one of my favorite classes to teach. But haven't done it much because so much goes into preparing and then teaching it.
But I recommend it...
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Last post by clarionite
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:09 pm
Pistol Caliber Carbine for my wife?
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tomneal »
Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:27 am
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My wife is not as strong as she used to be. Racking the slide on a semi-auto is very difficult for her. I am considering picking up a PCC in 9MM and...
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I have a JRC carbine in .45acp, great little rifle and one of the features is the bolt locks back in a notch, you can slap the bolt up and it'll...
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Last post by crazy2medic
Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:18 am
Opinions on AR- or AK-format Semiauto Shotguns?
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Rafe »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:12 pm
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I admit it. I don't own a semiauto shotty. Have wanted a nice Benelli M4, but never enough fork out a couple of grand. Besides, I'm comfortable with...
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I shot a few mags (both 5- and 10-rounders) through the Citadel BR99 a few weekends ago...WOW!! It packs a PUNCH!!! I was shooting OO Buck and the...
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Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:33 pm
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