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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
Corbon DPX Vs. Car Doors
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KinnyLee »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:35 pm
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This is just info I've received from one of Farnam's trainers.
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This forum's combined knowledge :grouphug in facts and trivia never ceases to amaze me!
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Last post by sparx
Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:51 pm
infrared vision?
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Russell »
Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:12 am
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I found a how-to on the interweb about how to turn your standard home webcam into an infrared camera. I did it and I must admit it was very cool...
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To keep in on the gun subject. I would also like to pop varmints at night. Late night coyote calling is hard to beat! I'd love one of those ATN night...
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Last post by WNallG30
Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:44 pm
IDF Ben
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ElGato »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:42 pm
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IDF Ben came in from Tn. today and I met and shot with him and his friend at the Texas City shooting range. I really enjoyed visiting and shooting...
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Did he offer any opinions about Texas' concealed handgun carry? Do they carry concealed in Israel?
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Last post by Liberty
Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:20 pm
Grip technique!?
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:33 pm
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As many of you know, I have just started shooting IDPA. I want to learn and become a better shooter...I realize that I need to change several things...
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Jim Crews has a handgun manual with much of the same info. Although he recommends taking an actual training course.
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:54 pm
My Sig 220
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txinvestigator »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:22 pm
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I recently aquired a Sig 220 through a weird swap, but it has the stainless slide. Really pretty gun.
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You can never collect too many 1911s. That is if and only if your wallet or wife unit permits. ;-)
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Last post by KinnyLee
Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:15 pm
Cheap Burglar Alarm
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sparx »
Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:05 pm
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A co-worker forwarded me a tip for home safety that I (and the one sending it to me) hadn't ever considered before, and thought I would mention it...
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Sorry to hear about your dog, cjlandry. Since my wife and I have no children, our puppies are our kids and know very well how attached they can...
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Last post by sparx
Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:03 am
United Nations vs Our Gun Rights
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anygunanywhere »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:43 am
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The United Nations vs. Our Gun Rights
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Thats not right.......LOL.
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:59 am
O.K. "Learn Me" about full moon clips.......
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flintknapper »
Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:18 pm
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I have a Ruger SP-101 (357 mag.) that I keep around the house for Mrs. Flintknapper. I have a set of Hogue grips on it that fit her hands well.
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Flintknapper,
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Last post by Mike Cornell
Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:26 pm
Holster retention
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:52 pm
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After reading TxInvestigators comments on holster retention in another thread...it has peaked my curiosity. Do you guys/gals use retention or open...
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I just bought my wife a Blackhawk CQC which has a retention button that has to be pressed to release the gun. I'm in the process of encouraging her...
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Last post by ShootingStar
Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:22 pm
Really Cool Glock Animation
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jbirds1210 »
Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:00 pm
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I am sure that many of you have seen this in the past, but if not....it is worth the visit. Let the animation load and play with the buttons...
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Thanks for the link!!! It reminds me of a similar one which is actually a screensaver for an STI Trojan. So if you're interested in the...
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Last post by Rugrash
Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:19 am
My Patriotic Pics of the day...
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AggieMM »
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:07 pm
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Had some free time while it rained today, so I took some patrioctic pictures. Enjoy. :grin:
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Very nice defensive hardware!
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Last post by cjlandry
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:56 pm
Glock18 Video
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texag06 »
Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:03 pm
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I was looking around on Google and came across this video of the G18 being fired fully automatic. I just thought the other Glock fans like myself...
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The G18 is a lot of fun. Someone brought one to the range a few years ago. It's an indoor range and everyone, evern the owner, put holes in the...
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:36 pm
Happy Birthday America!!!
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MoJo »
Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:39 am
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Happy Birthday America!!! :party: - - - 230 years young and still going strong!!!!! :coolgleamA:
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Good job my big Bro. You know I AGREE.
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:35 pm
"Gun Free" School Zones don't seem to be working
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Paladin »
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:31 am
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More than 2,500 students caught with firearms at school
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When I was in school, which wasn't too long ago, the schools handled thier own dicipline. There were no cops called. There were no 8 year old felons....
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:29 pm
Kimber Ultra CDP? What do you think?
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DragonKat »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:03 pm
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I'm toying with the idea of saving up for a Kimber Ultra CDP. I've heard both good and bad about Kimbers in general, it seems like you either love...
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I have a dremel but am not that good with it when I only need a little bit, I am shakey and have way too much arthritis in my hands and wrist, I have...
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Last post by ElGato
Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:54 pm
semi sign off
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gigag04 »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:09 pm
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Well folks, I'm about done packing for my move to Oklahoma.
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Hello from Heart of God ministries in Oklahoma.
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:22 pm
Day two at the gun ban conference
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Paladin »
Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:57 am
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Day two at the gun ban conference
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More good reasons to keep stocking up on guns and ammo.
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Last post by cjlandry
Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:07 am
Pro-gun organizations?
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quidni »
Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:17 pm
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Besides the NRA, what other pro-gun organizations/entities (local, state or national) do you consider worthwhile, as far as considering membership?...
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NRA, TSRA for sure!
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Last post by OverEasy
Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:29 pm
Leaving gun in slide-locked position
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Russell »
Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:57 am
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I just wanted to confirm with the experts here... is leaving my handgun in the slide-locked-back position okay for it? Will it damage the gun in...
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Good info there Flintknapper. We have to remember though, Wolff is in the business of selling springs, and darn good ones as well. ;-)
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Last post by MoJo
Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:33 am
Attempted "House Clearing" of Cornfield
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Greybeard »
Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:26 pm
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Buddy from out in West Texas called Sunday night, with more info. on some big elk we've observed in the area (on others' lands) while hunting other...
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The Royalty in Austin traditionally puts a pretty short season on peasants, typically with a limit of just 2 males per day. Thus far, the most...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:58 am
delete
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gene »
Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:08 pm
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Thinking about buying a colt commander to carry instead of grand raptor getting little heavy. how many of you carry and shoot the commander, hows the...
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I have 4 1911 style pistols, and the Lw Commander is my favorite,
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Last post by res1b3uq
Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:59 am
Performing under extreme duress
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kw5kw »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:52 am
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This is an intersting study of performing under stress:
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Got both, tried both, with no luck... but thanks for the reminder! I updated Flash & then it played fine. I don't. let. Windows. update. any thing....
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Last post by quidni
Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:31 am
Selling your collection
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KinnyLee »
Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:48 pm
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What is your point of view on selling parting out your collection just to fund a new project?
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there are some i wish i hadn't sold or traded. others it doesn't bother me; i just didn't like them in the end. the ones i have now are hard for me...
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Last post by Chris
Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:35 pm
When you go to bed...
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Diode »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:29 pm
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I was pondering where to keep my handgun while I sleep and how quick can I get to it. I do not have a shotgun yet so my carry gun is also my home...
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yes... we both know that. that wasnt the point. please re-read.
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Last post by therooster
Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:50 am
Lets talk long guns.
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dws1117 »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:23 pm
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I know that this is a site focused on the carrying of concealed handguns , but hey, let's face it, most of us just like guns. That includes the...
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Niiiiiiice 336! I've got one coming to me in about a week. It was my Grandfather's, and my Dad is giving it to me on my birthday. Sweet rifle!
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Last post by HOSSISFREE
Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:42 pm
I am now Sig-less
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j1132s »
Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:53 pm
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I have successfully sold off the last of my sigs P226. While at the range someguy made me an offer and a few hours later, no more gun. I've own 2...
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Ya know.....I have become a near full time Glock addict as well. There was a time that if it did not say Sig on it.....I was not crazy about it. I...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:18 pm
Kalashnikov backs weapons control
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dws1117 »
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:52 pm
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Kalashnikov backs weapons control
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Thanks cjlandry, Boma. My service was a long time ago and best left in the archives of the mind.......
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Last post by DaveT
Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:04 am
PSC-IDPA
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ElGato »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:16 pm
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I thought I was really doing good today, 2 to the body on 5 targets then strong hand only 1 to the head, or something like that :roll: WHAT DO YOU...
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Jeremae,
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Last post by SRVA
Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:59 pm
Day one of the UN gun ban summit
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Paladin »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:03 pm
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Day one of the UN gun ban summit
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I think I know what happened to Baghdad Bob.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:16 am
The Worldwide Gun Control Movement - Ron Paul
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Paladin »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:24 pm
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The Worldwide Gun Control Movement
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Good reference!
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:12 pm
I should know better....
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quidni »
Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:09 pm
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It's a given: You don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit into the wind, you don't go grocery shopping on an empty stomach and you never walk...
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I fired it as well today. Borrowed it for a magazine's worth. (Thank you Mother :grin: )
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Last post by Thane
Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:30 am
dh wants a 10 mm
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Venus Pax »
Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:32 am
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What do you think about the 10 mm? How does it measure up against the .40 cal?
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I will be there! :grin: I look forward to meeting both of you. Take care.
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Last post by jbirds1210
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:28 pm
Per request 5 count draw
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txinvestigator »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:32 pm
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I cannot take credit for this, it was taught to me by Max Joesph of Tactical Firearms Training Team
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TX,
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Last post by flintknapper
Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:58 pm
Thinking about getting an XD
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RPBrown »
Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:04 pm
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Has anyone had experience with the new 45ACP?
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Sharp looking and I bet good shooting gun, I love my Service Model .45acp
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Last post by Diode
Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:48 am
When Cat's attack
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Paladin »
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:02 am
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06/21/06-Upshur County
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I had never considered this scenario either. Reading it was was thinking truth IS stranger than fiction!
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:24 am
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Last post by Glockdude1
Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:05 am
Weak hand shooting
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The Marshal »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:59 am
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Reading the thread on stance, which I found informative thank you, made me think of weak hand shooting.
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I used to shoot mainly left-handed, as I'm a leftie in most other things. But ramping up for the CHL, I started shooting right-handed a lot, as...
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Last post by Thane
Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:56 am
Colt Question
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JLaw »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:21 am
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What's the skinny on the newer Colt Series 80 1991's? I've seen two at my range lately, just over $700.00, they feel as though to be put together...
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Good to hear it, Photoman. Got the Glock up for sale tonight. I'll be looking for a SW1911 when it sells.
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Last post by JLaw
Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:33 am
Dallas: Council may ban realistic toy guns
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Paladin »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:22 pm
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Council may ban realistic toy guns
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It is impossible to legislate stupidity out of existence. Lawmakers know this. The only reason to propose such lunacy is to gain more and more power...
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Last post by Photoman
Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:29 pm
Go ahead... make my day
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HighVelocity »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:15 pm
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I woke up this morning with the urge to make some noise. Around 11 I headed to the range and there wasn't a lane open, it was absolutely packed....
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Jbirds,
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Last post by TxFire
Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:52 pm
Man posing as utility worker fatally shot in county
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sebis »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:00 pm
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This is a scary situation
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I don't normally carry in the house either, unless I'm home from an outing and just haven't gotten around to taking it off yet.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:50 pm
Bodies Of Missing Woman, Teen Possibly Found
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KinnyLee »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 1:17 pm
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This is so sad. :cry:
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I have two lines of defense against carjacking now, my G19 and a 15 yr old F150 that has been totaled before. Told DH that no one would bother taking...
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:54 am
Bexar County Shooting
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Paladin »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:19 pm
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Man Critically Wounded; Teenage Son Arrested
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What a crazy situation. I can't even fathom what must be going through any of their heads right now. I couldn't imagine having to do something like...
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Last post by WNallG30
Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:32 am
44 S&W Special ammo?
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HighVelocity »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:05 am
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Has anyone got a link to an online seller that has a good price on 44 spl practice ammo?
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Done! I will have it ready for you in Centerville. Take care.
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sat Jun 24, 2006 4:43 pm
TSRA license plate
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DiverDn »
Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:28 am
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Can anyone tell me if any of the extra $30 you pay for a TSRA license plate goes to the TSRA?
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Yup!
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:57 pm
Shooting Aguila IQ .45
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O6nop »
Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:39 pm
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While at the gunshow last weekend, I was looking for some hollow point / defense ammo for my 1911 because I'm considering it as my carry. I found...
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Hello. I've posted a link with observations primarily of the 9mm Aguila IQ, but some on the .45:
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:04 pm
POLL - UN GUN BAN ON CNN
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cxm »
Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:40 pm
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CNN is doing a poll on the UN Gun Ban effort .... AND WE ARE LOSING...
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Yes sir. I cant hear what you say for the noise you make doing.
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:02 am
Rock Island 1911
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Papalote »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:07 pm
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Can any of you tell me about this .45? It is described as military spec, parkerized, assume fixed sights. The early springfields were inexpensive and...
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DiverDn, PM'd you.
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Last post by Papalote
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:41 pm
modern isosceles stance?
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Russell »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:16 pm
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Does anybody have any good websites or pictures of that stance? I am still trying to learn a good stance to help improve my shooting. I have noticed...
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Well done TxI !!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:03 pm
Range report: Kahr CW9
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Glockamolie »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:10 pm
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I'm posting here because a) I don't know where everyone posts range reports, and b) this section gets the most traffic.
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If it weren't for their reliability issues overall, I would have bought the P11. It holds 10 (or 12 with option mag) versus the 7 of the Kahr, and...
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Last post by Glockamolie
Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:51 pm
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