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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
Need Input on Pocket Carry Guns
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Braden »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:03 am
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I want to get a good pocket carry gun and I've pretty much narrowed it down to one of the following. I'm looking for input regarding the pros and...
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Trigger pull I didn't find too bad, at least it did not seem to seriously affect my accuarcy. In fact I find the accuracy outstanding for such a...
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Last post by bauerdj
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:21 pm
Bit by the BUG bug.
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spud »
Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:46 pm
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Went out to the Bullet Trap in Plano today to check out back up guns. After some research I wanted to check out the Kal-Tec P3AT .380.
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You do not need to notify a common/commercial carrier that your package contains a gun when shipping to an “other than�, which includes the...
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Last post by Wilson
Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:20 pm
if you carry a COLT MUSTANG...
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barnett »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:33 am
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do you carry with a round in the chamber? cocked and locked ? (i'm reluctant to do this because of lack of grip safety)
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My Mustang Pocketlite is my deep cover gun. I carry it in Condition One. My safety is pretty stiff, so it's never been puched of unintentionally.
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Last post by badgerw
Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:05 pm
How paranoid should I be with my firearms while flying?
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nitrogen »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:33 pm
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Usually when I fly, I use a little center-of-mass box to carry my guns. For those of you that don't know, it's a little lockable box with a cable you...
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I've had this idea about using those Pelican Cases for transporting outside my normal checked baggage...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:06 am
CANCELLED: August PSC-IDPA Match
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:34 am
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The August PSC-IDPA match has been cancelled. If you haven't received the email notifying you of the reason, then you aren't on the email list. ;-)...
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I'm game to help. What time should I arrive on Saturday?
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Last post by KinnyLee
Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:54 pm
A holster like the comptac c-tac but all leather?
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Russell »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:49 pm
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So, I just left Top Gun and found a holster I think I would like. The comptac c-tac holster. However, it is obviously designed for wearing with an...
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I have also taken handgun training classess with many draw, shoot, reholster drills of various types. Being able to reholster with one hand during...
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Last post by oilman
Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:09 am
Well I'm off to add my vote to Iowa's CCW program.
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DiverDn »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:19 pm
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We leave Monday for our next chapter of life. We're moving to Iowa.
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God Bless you in your new home. Stay in touch with us here.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:38 pm
BB guns/second childhood/have fun!
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seamusTX »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:47 am
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A couple of weeks ago at the skeet range, the puller was AWOL. While we were waiting, El Gato brought out a couple of old Red Ryder BB guns and we...
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Here's a serious air rifle: .50 caliber, 200 grain pellet at 567 fps.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:26 am
Here you go, Dubya!!
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Reysc »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:54 pm
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Let's move to the right forum... Gosh, can't take you anywhere :grin: :grin:
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I got to shoot by bro-in-law's Charter Arms .38 about a month ago, and I was very surprised by the accuracy of that little .38. The trigger wasn't...
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Last post by JLaw
Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:10 am
New Kahr P 45 Break-In report
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nuparadigm »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:46 pm
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I just fired the manual-suggested 200 round break-in for a new Kahr P45.
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I can relate to all of the above. With 4 out of 5 kids being girls.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:22 am
Ammo....Q
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Reysc »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:11 pm
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Are Black Talon ammo illegal ??? Are these the armor piercing rounds? Anyway, can anybody give me a heads up/specs about this ammo/
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I have heard good things about the Hornady TAP ammunition. I plan on getting some of it in multiple rifle and pistol calibers and checking it out.
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Last post by SRVA
Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:17 pm
Billions of Bullets
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KinnyLee »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:33 pm
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A co-worker emailed this to me and figure I'll pass this along.
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I love that movie. Just bought it the other day. Haven't watched it again yet though, the wife thinks its depressing.
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:19 pm
Looking for a reputable gunsmith for Remington 700
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cyphur »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:48 pm
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I bought the gun used, and as such it has a few minor imperfections. I can live with all of them but one - the rear swivel stud is damaged. I would...
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Swung by B&S guns this evening - gunsmith was there - Steve I think? Anyhow he pulled out the old stud and put a new one in no problem. Took about 10...
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:44 pm
Brommeland Max Con V IWB for my Springer XD-45
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tex45acp »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:48 pm
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I just recieved my new holster and double mag pouch for my Springfield XD-45. The holster was made by Brommeland Gunleather up in Sneedville, TN. I...
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Wow!
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Last post by MrDrummy
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:32 am
Now I have a 1911 Carry....
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Reysc »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:09 pm
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Finally, my Colt Combat 1991A1 is ready for carry.. Shot 200 flawless rounds yesterday at the range.. Feeding problems and slide not locking after...
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I've heard nothing but great things about Kimber and the Ultra type guns - especially the Tactical. I know I shoot the Ultra Carry well - I should do...
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:51 am
IWB or OWB. Your personal opinion
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Russell »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:43 pm
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What's you guy's personal opinion? I've had people tell me IWB all the way, others have told me OWB actually conceals better than IWB. What's you...
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I wonder if I could walk around Lubbock and spot all the CHL's by their Hawaiian print shirts ;-)
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Last post by MrDrummy
Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:10 pm
Lubbock Shooting
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Paladin »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:56 pm
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7/24/06
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An update on the original story in this thread:
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Last post by wrt45
Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:29 am
Place for a Class III shoot..
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Madsmiley »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:30 pm
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Have some friends looking to put together a machine gun shoot.Something like this takes alot of preplanning and logistical work,so it will be 3-4...
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I've got a Steyr-Mannlicher M95/34, in 8x56R. Recoil is memorable . :grin:
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:34 pm
Ice Cream Vendor shot and killed...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:22 am
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-snip-
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The story in the Chicago Sun Times:
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Last post by Mithras61
Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:16 pm
New guy here!!!
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glockin »
Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:06 pm
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I'm from south TX on the coast, I just wanted to say yall are a good group of guys and gals. I'v been lurking for a while, as long as I'v been...
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Welcome! Beautiful country and I enjoyed traveling through there back when we lived in Houston. I'm sure it's a mighty fine place to be!
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Last post by sparx
Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:32 pm
All you Houstonians
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Russell »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:53 pm
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I am going to be going on a day-trip with my lady on Thursday to Houston to go holster shopping. What's some good places to stop by to check out...
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Nope nothing really in particular, just some good IWB left-handed holsters that I can try out that don't have the name Uncle Mike's on them
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Last post by Russell
Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:17 am
9mm Largo???
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agdude »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:03 pm
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Does anyone know about this caliber? I've got a chance to pick up a Star Super chambered in 9mm Largo (9x23). Does anyone know anything about where...
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Now that's good stuff to know. Can I use a 9x23 case and load it to 9mm largo pressures?
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Last post by agdude
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:52 pm
No more Paypal...
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Madsmiley »
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:18 pm
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As many of you may or may not know,paypal isnt pro-gun or very friendly towards firearm related purchases..A new site has just started up to met our...
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Exactly, it is all Goods . Why does paypal care what people are paying for anyway????
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Last post by Glockdude1
Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:36 pm
Attempted Car Jack
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seadawg221 »
Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:13 am
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A co-worker of mine got beat down yesterday near Shaver & I-45 , he had came out of the KFC and was walking to his truck, as he walked past a van in...
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I guess the first thing that comes to mind in situations like this is:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:38 am
delete
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gene »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 3:24 pm
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Here's one for the colt folks, what's the difference in a LW Colt Commander XS and the XSE?
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Mine also has the E at the end of the ser.#
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Last post by gene
Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:18 am
So, made my own gun-vault for my car
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Russell »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:58 am
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Step 1: Go to Academy and purchase the ADG Sports $50 front-loading gun vault.
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Nice Idea! I used a bicycle chain to secure my box =)
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Last post by Boma
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:41 pm
Les Baer Price Check
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seadawg221 »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:01 pm
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Hey guys...what do you think a good price would be on a Les Baer Concept IV 45 acp?
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Moving up I see. ;-) Congrats. :cool:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:39 pm
What ammo load do you carry, and why?
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Mithras61 »
Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:12 am
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I'm trying to decide what type of rounds to carry. I grew up shooting, buut never worried too much about what rounds, because FMJ seemed like the...
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Name a time a place and I'd be there for a round.
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:37 am
Alternative .22LR conversion kit magazine to Kimber
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chongfa »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:26 pm
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I have bought a kimber .22LR conversion kit for my 1911. So far it works fine, except for the stinking kimber magazine. Are there an alternative to...
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I'm not sure who makes the kits for Kimber but I don't think Ciener makes the mags.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:16 am
Is it Gun Show Time at Big Town this weekend ??
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Reysc »
Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:02 pm
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Need to check my calendar but I believe so.... Anybody coming ? Any of you guys want to meet?? I'm probably showing up for the usual window shopping...
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If I can get my well going this morning I will be going today.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:50 am
night sights for new style taurus pt145?
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sjones »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:22 am
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I've been trying without any luck to find a set that will fit the new pt145.The one I have has the slide with dovetails cut into it,anybody have any...
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Ok, sorry. I didn't know what you meant since I've never seen a 145 with dovetailed sights.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:21 pm
Story in Dallas Morning News
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KRM45 »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:03 pm
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Interesting story about a Garland gun shop with a kids section...
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I loved the article, my wife pointed it out. I have been in there before and will certainly consider B&S Guns in the future. I did buy my Galco...
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Last post by TxFire
Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:12 pm
Seems like Israeli security is smarter than ours
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Paladin »
Fri Aug 11, 2006 3:52 pm
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excerpt:
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The saddest thing I ever saw was when an elderly woman had to go through the metal detector with her walker.
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Last post by cjlandry
Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:59 pm
Anyone going to the Appleseed Shoot in Mingus, Oct. 28 &
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cjlandry »
Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:55 pm
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I've been really enjoying shooting Fred's 25m reduced silhouettes, from standing, sitting, kneeling, and prone. It's a lot harder than I thought.
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I'm glad to see someone else expressing an interest in this.
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Last post by cjlandry
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:12 pm
New CHL'er Any Advice on What to Carry?
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bigolbigun »
Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:54 pm
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Just recieved my CHL. My only handgun is a Ruger KP89. A little hard to carry in the summer time in Texas. Not to mention I am not thrilled with the...
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Bobby -
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Last post by badgerw
Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:54 pm
Bayonets
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gunpick »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:55 pm
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New member but have been a long time viewer. Great board. I have recently acquired a chicom sks with an attached bayonet. I intend to modify this...
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I've always understood informal marksmanship to be a sporting activity.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:06 pm
I'm-a Gonna try this IDPA thing tonite!
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kw5kw »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:34 pm
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Well, I've read about it here and so I'm-a-Gonna try it tonight in Ft. Worth.
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It was great meeting all the guys, and I had a blast! :lol:
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:22 am
Newbie here...
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Madsmiley »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:18 pm
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Hi everyone,was refered to this site by another member,looks to be very informative.. :seeya:
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Welcome aboard M/S.
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:19 pm
DC "Crime emergency" affects very little
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Paladin »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:29 pm
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Crime emergency affects very little
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Paladin,
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Last post by The Marshal
Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:00 pm
gun safes
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Venus Pax »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:53 am
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In the next few weeks, I will be ordering a gun safe from R & D Enterprises. Their gun safes were rated one of the highest in gun magazines.
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I have both a American Securites and a Browning..Been dragging the AMSE around for about 12 years now its still holding up just fine.Wife got me the...
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Last post by Madsmiley
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:36 pm
Taurus 1911's ? anyone seen any in Houston, Gulf Coast area?
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roscoe46 »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:49 am
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I've been reading about these on the 1911 boards out here & was
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I saw one at the G.R. Brown show in Houston a week or so ago.
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Last post by CaptDave
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:11 pm
We need to do better folks.
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dws1117 »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:53 pm
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We should not rest until we have an F-. I know this report is old.
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Very true, I sometimes I wish I was 10 again!
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Last post by Diode
Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:05 am
Dallas: Shooting Of Robbery Suspect By Store Employee
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Paladin »
Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:55 pm
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Don't drinking anything while reading this you may choke... but remember this is CBS, its impressive that they even wrote the story.
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The sad truth will be this:
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Last post by kw5kw
Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:48 am
Reminder to teach our children.
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dws1117 »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:13 pm
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Aug. 8, 2006, 9:39AM
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If those are still around in 4 or 5 years I'll probably get some for my daughters. They're twins and I would get a kick out of them having pink...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:17 pm
Handgun suggestion
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tvone »
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:32 pm
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I'm looking for a new handgun. Selling off a few that I didn't like or use.
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That's the one my wife finally decided to get last week, a P99-QA in 9mm. It's supposed to arrive sometime this week. She's shot a regular P99 in...
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Last post by sparx
Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:05 pm
American Bull Dog
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JLaw »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:43 pm
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I've been checking out Dad's collection the last few days and stumbled across an American Bull Dog that I learned was Mom's uncle's revolver. From...
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I also have an old American Bulldog...it looks much worse than the one pictures above. :grin:
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Last post by seadawg221
Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:41 am
Texas City Range on the Shooting Trail
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jbirds1210 »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:46 pm
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Shooting Trails#7 features the Texas City Military Rifle Competition
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Thanks for the link Jason!
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:31 am
need to find a GOOD GUNSMITH in Conroe, Spring area
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roscoe46 »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:35 am
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This is my 1st. post here & this is a good looking forum here; glad to
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Thanks DW, you da man! Thought you were coming by soon to visit?
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Last post by Diode
Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:46 pm
Looks like Dallas will adopt most strick toy gun ban in USA
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Paladin »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:47 am
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Dallas may drop the hammer on toy guns
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kw5, I had the Rifleman rifle also. Wasn't Wanted Dead or Alive, Steve McQueen, carrying a Mares Leg? I had one of them. One more that was a strong...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:29 am
Night Sights for S&W M&P?
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nitrogen »
Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:06 pm
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I finally got myself a nice, new M&P 9mm. I love it. It doesn't have the mag safety or the integral lock. Only thing it needs is some night sights....
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Sights are coming for the M&P but not yet available from after-market dealers. Novak will have their out this month, Trigicon will be available in...
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Last post by SRVA
Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:08 am
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