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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
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.
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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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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.
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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:
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I posted this story on my social media with the following sarcastic comments:
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:05 pm
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
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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.... ??
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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.
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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.
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This is a rare example of an extinct species. PARA 10rd 45 ACP, 3 barrel
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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.”
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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:
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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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Last post by PUCKER
Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:33 pm
Anyone have a Walther PPKs .22 LR?
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puma guy »
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:52 pm
Just ordered a Walther PPKs .22 LR and wondered if any one has one. I've read they can be ammo eccentric and any info for the best shooting, feeding...
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:52 pm
Texas Airgun Show this weekend in Mansfield
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Grayling813 »
Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:46 am
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Texas Airgun Show and Field Target Match 2022
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Thanks. I’m interested in buying a good hunting-capable air rifle some day. I thought it would be fun to window shop to see what kind of stuff is out...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Sep 26, 2022 5:33 pm
holstered P320 pistol fired without touching trigger
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Paladin »
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:45 am
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We have discussed dangers of the P320 before. I know the pistol is a good shooter, but more evidence they are still dangerous:
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The P320 has a history of exactly that.
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:29 am
NICS & Gun Sales in August 2022, Third Highest Month
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Paladin »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 2:40 pm
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Interesting that Darth Brandon is due help set new records in US private firearms ownership.
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I wish the data were separated, but I doubt that will ever happen. That's why there's always the caveat that the numbers aren't a direct correlation...
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Last post by Rafe
Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:15 am
UMd researchers promote gun safety for gangbangers...
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couzin »
Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:20 pm
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Researchers Recommend Gun Safety, Storage Instruction to Reduce Shootings
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I had not thought of that aspect. I now have a new business/job opportunity. I will apply for grants to test this concept. Pay me and I will spend...
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Last post by srothstein
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:08 pm
Need 1911 Slide Milled For RMR
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carlson1 »
Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:44 am
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Anyone of you have experience with some shops that will mill the slide for a RMRcc? In the DFW area would be great, but not opposed to sending it...
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Just visited Vulcan MachineWerks in Plano and dropped off my Staccato for some work. Seemed like a solid operation and friendly group of guys.
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Last post by FastCarry
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:17 pm
when something feels OFF STOP and assess especially at home
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powerboatr »
Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:36 pm
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a little while ago i was swapping out ammo in the 380 and changing grips back to plastic from the nice wood one i have. they need some refinishing....
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got clean shorts, ears are still ringing like hades.
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Last post by powerboatr
Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:58 pm
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:07 pm
PSA 5.7 The Rock
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carlson1 »
Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:56 pm
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We bought a PSA 5.7x28 optic cut with a threaded barrel a couple of weeks ago. My wife’s hands are just painful and her bedside gun just plain hurts...
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I would say it is mediocre right now. It actually was a little better after 138 rounds. I am hoping it smoothes out a little bit more. There is not a...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:52 pm
Got bit by a snake today...
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PUCKER »
Tue Aug 30, 2022 1:23 pm
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:txflag: but it was non-venomous...it leaves a hard, heavy bite, the Colt Anaconda 6 .44 Magnum Revolver :biggrinjester: :cheers2:
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The .44 special/mag is one of the easiest rounds to reload! It was the first round I reloaded back in 1982. Buying ammo for the darn thing is...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Sep 02, 2022 4:49 pm
New UC2, night sights or not?
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C-dub »
Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:04 pm
Good afternoon all,
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Last post by C-dub
Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:04 pm
PSA 5.7 Rock
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bobby »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:49 pm
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PSA 5.7 Rock with iron sighted slide and a RDS slide. RDS is a PA SLX RS-10. Backed by 25 rounds of goodness.
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Bobby how good did it shoot? What sights did you use?
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Aug 31, 2022 5:21 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:27 pm
Postal carrier dies from attack by five dogs.
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LDB415 »
Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:56 pm
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She should have been armed. And the FOOL neighbor who had a gun and fired into the air in a futile attempt to disrupt the attack should have shot the...
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That is not always the case. A couple electric company guys tried to get into my back yard without notifying us and the sprayed my two Rotties...
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Last post by C-dub
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:40 am
Recommendations for a Locking Pistol Box
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Crash »
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:06 am
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Can anybody recommend a good locking pistol box? I'd like one that has biometric (fingerprint) opening. I'd like one big enough to hold two compact...
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For $294 I will be your friend and I just did some remodeling. I am having a housewarming party so do you need my address? :tiphat:
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:06 pm
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Last post by Rafe
Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:09 pm
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:06 pm
Opinions on Magpul PMAG D-60?
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Rafe »
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:33 am
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I've never really been seriously interested in getting a 60-round drum of 5.56, but the whole rush-it-through-the-House recent antigun bill has, I'll...
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Cross post. :smile: And thanks. Yep, I'm with ya. Variety is the spice of life. Some years ago I started standardizing all my AR mag purchases on...
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Last post by Rafe
Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:16 am
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Last post by bobby
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:03 am
Going to Austin. State capital question.
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SIRIT »
Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:57 pm
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Going to Austin for the first time next week and want to visit capital. Can I carry my firearm concealed? If so what is the process? Googled it but...
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I know this is an old thread, but I decided to post here instead of starting a new one since this thread is about the Texas Capitol. My question is...
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Last post by Lynyrd
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:19 pm
Shooting on your own land in Cass County, TX
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PUCKER »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:09 pm
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Anyone here live in / have property in Cass County, TX? The wife and I are noodling around getting some raw/undeveloped land (50 acres or so...
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Got it, thank you.
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Kingwood, Tx need a gunsmith
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jamisjockey »
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:49 am
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Anyone know of a reputable smith in the kingwood area?
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Ok cool. The email I got made it sound that way.
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Last post by jamisjockey
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:15 pm
Attempted to buy a Kimber Pro Carry ll on Gun Broker
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03Lightningrocks »
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:19 am
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It is the 4 . I only bid 600. I was hoping with it ending on Christmas Eve I might get lucky and catch someone sleeping. I just got outbid. If I had...
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I vowed to never use GB because of the ammo gougers back during the first big ammo shortage some years ago. Certain individuals, nationwide, were...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:08 am
U.S. companies
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LDB415 »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:29 am
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Are there any major companies other than Henry that are 100% U.S. companies, firearms, optics, ammo, whatever?
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One glitch in the question is that any publicly traded company is, well, public. It can have shares bought and sold by almost anyone, and that...
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Last post by Rafe
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:45 am
UPS Ammo Shipments Going Missing
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Excaliber »
Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:32 am
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Ammo companies are reporting unusual numbers of ammo shipments sent through UPS are going missing.
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Last week I received a box of ammo and mags from PSA without delay.
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Last post by TxRVer
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:25 am
My PSA Dagger project
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bobby »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:32 am
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Well lets see. Faxon Comp, Timney Trigger, magwell and stippling. yep so far. Stipple job not done yet but the base is done.
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This is my got to trigger on any Glock clone or Glock.
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Last post by bobby
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:10 pm
Report: Over 24.4 million AKs & ARs in Circulation
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:47 am
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America is becoming better armed by the day:
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Add modularity, the ability to configure in various for-purpose lengths, ease of maintenance, availability of parts and repair, numerous optics and...
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Last post by Rafe
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:42 pm
IGMAN 5.56 M193 55GR FMJ
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LSUTiger »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:18 pm
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IGMAN 5.56 M193 55GR FMJ.
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It’s consistently the cheapest price of all that I could find back when I originally posted and today so I don’t think it’s overpriced for market...
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Last post by LSUTiger
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:57 pm
Suppressor's
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carlson1 »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:38 pm
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Is there a chance that suppressers will be removed as a NFA item anytime soon?
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Check out Witt Machine Suppressors. I hear they are good and have seen some impressive videos. You can be out the door with your tax stamp for 500 on...
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Last post by cmgee67
Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:25 pm
DFW AK Smith
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jb2012 »
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:14 am
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Looking for recommendations for an AK smith in DFW to swap out the rear trunion on my M92 SBR. It currently has a fixed triangle, but I want a fixed...
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No problem. He does great work
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Last post by cmgee67
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:31 am
How Many Are Training In The Heat
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carlson1 »
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:02 am
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I have only been to the indoor range a few times. Because of my health I cannot tolerate the heat nor do I really care to. A few weeks back I...
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Holds water in it for a good 3+ hours....as long as there is air moving over it, it FEELS like it drops the temp anywhere from 10-15 degrees. When...
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Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:17 pm
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