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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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Purpose of the "How To" forum

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:10 pm

by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:10 pm

The name is probably pretty much self-explanatory, but I would like to point out a few things we need to consider. First, it really helps if you can...

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Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:10 pm
HOW TO SET UP NFA TRUST

Last post by SigM4 « Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:39 pm
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by montgomery » Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:39 pm

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Looking for suggestions on who and how to set up a NFA trust ...

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Dean over at is great to work with. 24 hour turn around and continued help with any trust after it’s created. He’s also a very big NFA shooter and is...

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Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:39 pm
Alarm Drop Response

Last post by Paladin « Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:16 am
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by Archery1 » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:47 am

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I had an alarm drop about 3 00 am the other morning which turned out just weather related, but in the end it opened my eyes to my unpreparredness....

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Nothing beats going to a training course:

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Last post by Paladin
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:16 am
Always Use A Shopping Cart

Last post by Deltaboy « Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:59 am
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by Crash » Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:03 pm
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If you're at your local supermarket, big-box store, etc., recommend you always use a shopping cart, even if you're buying only a couple of small...

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I do cause of a bad leg and new balance issues! :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:59 am
Changed my grip color

Last post by CoffeeNut « Wed May 23, 2018 12:46 pm
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by CoffeeNut » Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:15 pm

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Bersa makes OD green rubber grips for the Thunder but not the CC model. I really liked the look of the OD so I took a chance with some paint and I'm...

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Thank you, I agree. I've got my AR done up in OD as well and now that it's finally worn in it looks great. Well loved.

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Last post by CoffeeNut
Wed May 23, 2018 12:46 pm
CHL Application

Last post by PriestTheRunner « Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:31 pm
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by Tait0910 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:33 pm

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Call me ignorant but I've taken my CHL class an i'm trying to apply but when it comes to the employment part i've only been employed since July 2013...

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If it is demanding employment history dating before your first job, you could put in Student and list the high school's info as the employer....

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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:31 pm
FILLING IN THE ENGRAVINGS.

Last post by Take Down Sicko « Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:20 pm
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by smokindragon » Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:42 pm
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I have a Springfield xd 40 subcompact and found a way to color in the engravings.

They sell this stuff called Rub 'n Buff at MJ Designs .

All you...

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You can buy two or more colors of nail polish and mix them for a more customized look. I bought the polish, non acetone and other stuff months ago to...
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:20 pm
Replacing sights on Springfield XD9

Last post by remington79 « Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:08 pm
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by 1wise1 » Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:27 pm
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Replacing factory sights on my Springfield XD9 Sub Compact and having a terrible time getting the old rear sight off. Mechanical sight pusher will...

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When I had my XD I took it to a gunsmith to get it done and it was well worth the money. He tried the usual sight pusher etc. and had to resort to...
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Last post by remington79
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:08 pm
Laser Trainer

Last post by thatguyoverthere « Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:21 pm
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by thatguyoverthere » Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:45 pm

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Just wanted to pass on a quick tip to everyone about laser training rounds. For those here who have not tried them, I highly recommend them (no, I...

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I've looked at that one, too. But maybe I didn't look at it closely enough. I thought you had to purchase their whole rig. Didn't know you could part...

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Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:21 pm
M&P magazine drop

Last post by LAYGO « Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:45 am
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by KC80 » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:45 pm

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So a couple years ago I purchased an M&P 9c and while I really like the gun I never could understand why the magazines wouldn't drop free. So I...

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Hmm, I'll double check, but of the 10+ mags I've got for my M&P .40, I don't recall any problems dropping.

Does yours kick off the slide lock when...

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Last post by LAYGO
Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:45 am
POE video camera home system tips

Last post by Excaliber « Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:33 am
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by mrvmax » Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:51 am
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The last two weeks I decided to upgrade my cheap DVD/camera package system into a POE (power over the rent) multi camera system with a dedicated PC....

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Avigilon manufactures in the US and Canada. Their US plant is in the DFW metroplex.
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Last post by Excaliber
Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:33 am
Ultimate survival a the movies

Last post by tx mountaineer « Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:06 pm
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by MP(Ret)95B » Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:11 pm
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Another interesting article. Great Information :

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:iagree:

I haven't been to a movie theater since some jacka$$ cracked open a tuna fish sandwich behind me. :blowup
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Last post by tx mountaineer
Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:06 pm
Loading The Ruger Mk II Mag

Last post by Sig Texas « Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:31 pm
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by Kyle Brown » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:18 pm
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I have a couple of Ruger Mk IIs that I have been shooting for many years. I made this video this afternoon to show the technique I use to hold down...

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MagLULA (UpLuLa) makes a mag loader for .22. I have the 9mm-.45 version. Definitely the best thing I have ever used. About $30.
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Last post by Sig Texas
Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:31 pm
Additional Step to Ensure Loaded/Unloaded Status

Last post by mojo84 « Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:18 pm
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by KFP » Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:50 pm
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I have hesitated posting this for some time, but I've decided that the safety issue is not any different than anytime that we holster or unholster...

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I guess one has to be willing to destroy the mirror and what may be behind it in order to use this method.

:mrgreen:
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Last post by mojo84
Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:18 pm
What to do after a shooting

Last post by MP(Ret)95B « Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:20 pm

by MP(Ret)95B » Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:20 pm

Hello:
Found this interesting video and thought others might find it helpful:

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Last post by MP(Ret)95B
Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:20 pm
Make an Old Computer Your Home Security System

Last post by Jago668 « Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:33 pm
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by Jim Beaux » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:29 am

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Ideas to get the creative juices flowing.

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Off site storage is important. I've seen a couple of stores broken into where the thieves took the on site recorder. Neither of those places had off...

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Last post by Jago668
Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:33 pm
DuraBlue

Last post by airborned « Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:53 am

by airborned » Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:53 am

its shameless self promotion but i put a video up on you tube about DuraBlue. its a spray like duracoat but it looks like bluing. check it out and...

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Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:53 am
How to order one holster fitting several H&K models.

Last post by bmwrdr « Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:14 pm

by bmwrdr » Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:14 pm

Hello,

I wanted to share some information for the H&K users.
The following IWB holster from fits HK P30, P2000, P2000SK and the USP compact.

SKU...

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Last post by bmwrdr
Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:14 pm
Model 41 Magazine Base Plate Repairs

Last post by rbwhatever1 « Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:45 pm

by rbwhatever1 » Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:45 pm

I bought a few spare Smith & Wesson magazines for my Model 41 at the Lone Star Gun Show yesterday since they're very hard to find. These new in the...

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Last post by rbwhatever1
Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:45 pm
Painting sights

Last post by C-dub « Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:53 am
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by skeathley » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:56 pm

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I find that at my age, the contrast between the front and rear sights is not sufficient, especially in low light. I have used commercial sight paint...

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We did it on my daughter's Colt 1911-22. She had some really bright orange nail polish and we painted just the front sight. It has helped quite a bit.

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Last post by C-dub
Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:53 am
Replacing sights-- How easy is it?

Last post by Salty1 « Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:49 am
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by TomV » Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:13 pm

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I just discovered my new to me Sig P250 has Sig night sights on it. However, the left rear does not light up.

I would also like to put night sights...

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Sig offers a SIG Service Package that might be worth looking at and includes replacement of the night sights, springs and other things for $144.95.

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Last post by Salty1
Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:49 am
Stick-On Bifocals to Cure Fuzzy Front Sights

Last post by RJGold « Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:57 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:03 pm
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There are a lot of fuzzy front sights running around these days. I've been wearing contact lenses (+2.25) for years. These days, I also use reading...

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I recognize this is an old topic that has been revised.

I plan to try some of these stick ons with my shooting glasses but it started me thinking...
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Last post by RJGold
Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:57 pm
Remove bluing from gun

Last post by 92f-fan « Fri May 30, 2014 11:19 am
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by Chityworker » Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:54 pm
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I have a blued Taurus 605 that I want to make stainless. I did a little research and it seems Birchwood blue remover is the way to go. Any...

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the original question was removing bluing to make the gun stainless
Its not possible nor recommended so providing directions seems less than helpful...
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Last post by 92f-fan
Fri May 30, 2014 11:19 am
Changing sights on a Glock

Last post by Steamboat « Mon May 19, 2014 12:37 pm
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by MoJo » Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:52 pm

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The Glock has the easiest sights to replace of any handgun on the market today. I put a set of on my G 17 today. The only specialized tool needed is...

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Looks like this would be the same procedure for a Smith and Wesson SW9V.

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Last post by Steamboat
Mon May 19, 2014 12:37 pm
Gunstock Carving and Checkering - A to Z

Last post by TheCytochromeC « Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:03 pm
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by Dave2 » Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:50 pm

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Assuming his info is all good, this guy is becoming downright helpful.

Oh, as of this posting, the the most recent video has an encoding problem for...

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tagged for later in life when I go down this path.

Thanks for sharing!

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Last post by TheCytochromeC
Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:03 pm
Clearing a Stuck Case Malfunction in an Auto Rifle

Last post by RogueUSMC « Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:30 am
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by Bolton Strid » Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:21 am

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This fellow likes to call it mortaring - I like to call it the Pogo Maneuver - like as in a pogo stick.I also like to find a nice clump of grass to...

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This fellow is hardly an expert...lol. He loses credibility when he kneels and lets barrel stick in the dirt as he decides what to do with his rifle...

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Last post by RogueUSMC
Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:30 am
1911 slide to frame fit

Last post by DocV « Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:54 pm
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by DocV » Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:27 pm

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Everybody needs to build at least one 1911 but the first stumper along that path is how to figure out how narrow to cut the frame's rails. To do...

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It only seemed like forever but my pistol build is complete. Here are a few pictures:

Unfortunately, the LED lighting and the iPad...

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Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:54 pm
We need some posts in this forum!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:55 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:25 pm

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Come on folks, share your expertise and experience!

Seriously, we need more posts/threads in the How To forum that can help others. I moved a...

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I'm going to lock this thread so new posts with how-to tips will be in their own separate thread.

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:55 am
Kydex hybrid holster making

Last post by bcschae « Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:36 am
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by schufflerbot » Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:03 pm
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in the process of collecting the required supplies to create my own hybrid holster.

this thread will be a repository for any and all tips,...

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Thanks for this how-to on hybrid holster making.

It helped motivate me to make my own holster. I appreciate the help.
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Last post by bcschae
Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:36 am
1911 take down error (some blood)

Last post by MoJo « Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:52 pm
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by AEA » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:47 am

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For those that don't know, be careful and ask instead of just plowing thru the take down of a 1911.

In this case, it is a How NOT to tip.

This guy...

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A little trick I learned to safely remove the mainspring housing pin is to use an automatic center punch. Place the gun on it's side with the cupped...

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Last post by MoJo
Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:52 pm
Kahr takedown tool !!!!

Last post by Excaliber « Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:17 pm
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by AEA » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:36 pm
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Here is an easy way to hold the slide in the correct position on a K9 while taking out the slide stop pin to disassemble the pistol. Simply use this...

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The pin on the slide release lever is stiff when the gun is new, but there's an easy solution: Use any piece of hard plastic (e.g. the plastic handle...
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Last post by Excaliber
Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:17 pm
Pistol/revolver rack for gun safe

Last post by Beiruty « Sun May 20, 2012 12:35 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:25 pm
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I use traditional pistol racks in my gun safe for my automatics. This is the type of rack that has the pistol stored in the muzzle-up position. This...

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Soon it would look like my Bro's safe:
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Last post by Beiruty
Sun May 20, 2012 12:35 am
AR-15: Cartridge stuck in chamber

Last post by jayg0351 « Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:05 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:49 am
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These are posts made in response to a member who had a live round stuck in the chamber of his AR-15.

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Yes over cleaning can be bad for the AR15. I rememebr sitting for hour cleaning our rifles while in the MARINES. Boot camp was the worst, the rifles...
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Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:05 am
How to keep from losing your Magpul Magazine cover.

Last post by Mando'a « Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:17 pm
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by MoJo » Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:14 pm

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At a recent Ar15 shoot I managed to lose two pf my covers for my Magpul mags. They are available from Brownells but losing them bites! So here's how...

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Cool tip, thanks!

Never would have thought of that.

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Last post by Mando'a
Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:17 pm
How to Fix the Board Time

Last post by cougartex « Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:11 pm
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by Crossfire » Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:47 am
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For all you newbies, and for us seasoned ones here who can't remember... if you have daylight savings time enabled on the board, it won't just fix...

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Reminder -

Daylight savings time begins Sunday March 13, 2011. :tiphat:
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Last post by cougartex
Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:11 pm
Heat stippling

Last post by NOS « Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:03 am
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by A-R » Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:46 pm
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So I've started experimenting with heat stippling, hoping to build up the nerve and skill to stipple my Glocks. So far I have done a bunch of test...

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Very nice work! :tiphat:
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Last post by NOS
Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:03 am
Midway's video tutorials

Last post by tetralaw « Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:20 pm
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by LedJedi » Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:39 pm

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For those of you who haven't seen then, Midway has a great youtube page with over 90 how-to videos on the topic of gunsmithing:

I could watch...

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YES! I watched some of his videos the other day. I'm going to be getting into reloading and was checking out his annealing process.

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Last post by tetralaw
Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:20 pm
Keeping 1911 grip bushings in the gun when changing grips

Last post by texasag93 « Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:51 pm
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by AEA » Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:34 pm

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This is for those that like to change grips on 1911's and also for those that may have a grip screw come loose while shooting.

If you have several...

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Allen,

You have more than one 1911? :biggrinjester:

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Last post by texasag93
Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:51 pm
Grip Tape...

Last post by WarHawk-AVG « Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:30 am
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by stevie_d_64 » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:10 pm
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Ok,

A while back when I was in the market for a plain jane 1911, I had gone to a show and handled a real nice 1911, I forget the maker, but thats...

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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:30 am
Stretching leather holsters

Last post by bryang « Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:53 pm
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by Hyunchback » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:17 am
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This is probably old hat to everyone but it was news to me when I first learned it. It may help someone else.

Sometimes when you buy a new leather...

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Just wanted to let you all know that I did try it and....it works!! I put my .45 in a plastic bag and left it over night and now it works great....
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Last post by bryang
Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:53 pm
Fixing magazines that won't drop free

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:52 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:34 pm

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Goal: Fix 1911 magazines that wouldn't drop from free from the pistol when the mag as empty.
Level of difficulty: Easy
Time required: 5 minutes,...

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That's a very common problem.

Chas.

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Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:52 am

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