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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
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Last post by jimlongley
Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:51 pm
Have you sent your letters to stop the UN gun ban?
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DiverDn »
Sat May 27, 2006 7:41 am
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What are everyones thoughts on the UN gun ban?
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Ladies and Gentlemen.... They've taken notice :cool: :
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:49 am
Wanted to make sure I put my handgun back together correctly
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Russell »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:53 pm
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I broke my handgun down for the first time to clean all the grime out, and put it back together, but I just wanted to make sure I did it correctly...
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The XD is almost impossible to reassimble incorrectly as long as you only field strip it for cleaning. Detail stripping - - - that's a whole 'nother...
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Last post by MoJo
Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:40 am
My next acquisition
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txinvestigator »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:06 pm
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:fire :rolll
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oh boy!
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Last post by 64zebra
Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:35 pm
Impressed with Surefire E2E
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sebis »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:52 pm
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The other day I got a Surefire E2E to replace my pocket flashlight, a Maglite single AAA cell. I realized that the AAA light is way underpowered for...
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Hence the 4D maglight in my truck. The 6D is just too big.
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Last post by TxFire
Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:15 pm
Do you routinely carry a spare magazine?
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bauerdj »
Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:18 pm
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My usual carry is a G19 (15 + 1), G36 or compact 1911 (both 6 + 1)With the G19 I almost never carry a spare mag, With the 1911 or G36 I sometimes...
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always minimum of 1 spare mag, and if its only one its usually at church or when I have to resort to my smartcarry
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Last post by 64zebra
Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:41 pm
Happy Day (w/ pics)
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JLaw »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:58 pm
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Purchased a CZ-75B Stainless from my Uncle a few days ago, so I've got to show it off. Been wanting one of these for a while now...who knew I'd end...
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Congrats!
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:22 pm
Winchester 22 Mag. Ammo Recall
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:48 pm
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I received an email from Winchester concerning a recall on certain lots of Winchester .22 Mag. ammo. The email seems legitimate as does the link...
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Hmmm...I wonder when that hit the store shelves. I had a couple boxes of Dynapoints a few months back that made my Model 94 shoot patterns that...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:49 am
COLT New Service 45 LC cal revolver..
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Reysc »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:44 pm
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Got a new acquisition..it's a US Army Model 1917 45 LC DA revolver. Factory Nickel 95% finish with 24K gold plated trigger and hammer and pearl...
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Thanks for the inputs... Hey, HV I got your number!! It's so funny I was planning to sell it or trade it but my wife said are you crazy, where are...
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Last post by Reysc
Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:15 pm
Minute Man Project
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HOSSISFREE »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:37 pm
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I just came across this article from May, 2005. I found it interesting. Thaught Ya'll might too.
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Very interesting. Thanks for the post.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:32 am
Father's Day
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jbirds1210 »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:31 am
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Standing in view of the creek in Centerville, Texas, shooting at a dragonfly with a Ruger Mark I pistol. The younger set of eyes was able to make the...
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Well I am proud to say this is my first Father's Day as a father. My 9mo old daughter gave me a big kiss today, or she might have been trying to eat...
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Last post by AG-EE
Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:42 pm
Pasadena or Austin gun show?
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agdude »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:04 pm
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Do y'all recommend going to the Pasadena or Austin gun show this weekend? I haven't been to either and have a day off to go to one. They are both the...
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I did not see that Pasadena was posted 30.06... I did see the sign referring to no loaded guns, includes carry license holders too...
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Last post by dpatterson
Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:22 pm
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:57 am
Keltec P3AT?
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WNallG30 »
Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:44 am
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I never really thought about a BUG before. I bought a Glock 30 to carry when I get my license and thought that was that. But I've been browsing and...
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A customer of mine asked me to do some work on his P-32. After doing the necessary research, I discovered that Kel-Tecs can tend to be finicky. The...
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Last post by nuparadigm
Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:02 pm
More on belts
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Johnny »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:33 am
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I noticed the discussion of that ranger belt, which looks like a really neat one, and thought I should ask some questions.
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This is an easy one to answer. If your not comfortable wearing your gun and you have to keep pulling your pants up you got the wrong gear on. The...
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:43 pm
What a trip
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progun47 »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:27 pm
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Wow, just got back from over at the Glock forum, they have some real wizards over there. It's nice to be back into the sane zone LOL
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I have to thank Charles as well but dang I sure have to watch my Pee's and Q's here. The wording of the law sure ticks me off sometimes. Doctors quit...
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:25 pm
Funny quote
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jbirds1210 »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:58 pm
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I ran into this quote earlier on the Sigforum.....thought I would share it.
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That's great! You should use it as a signature.
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Last post by jbenat
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:07 pm
Tips&Tricks
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jbirds1210 »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:54 pm
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What is the one quirky thing in your cleaning/maintenance box that you bet nobody else uses?? With all of the intuitive people on this forum, I bet...
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I carry a set of spring hooks, something I learned to love when I was a Teletype technician.
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Last post by jimlongley
Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:24 pm
Rifle Question
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HOSSISFREE »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:57 pm
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I know this is a Concealed Handgun License forum, but are there any rifle gurus out there? My Dad wants to start offloading some of the many rifles...
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I've found that the #1 (top rifle in pic) is a Carcano. That's all so far.
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Last post by HOSSISFREE
Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:48 pm
What's up with Kimber's Website?
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keyframe »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:40 am
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I have not been able to access it all week...
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it work for me yesterday, little slow comeing up. :razz:
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Last post by gene
Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:22 pm
Drawing techniques?
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Russell »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:26 pm
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I settled on an IWB soft holster (I can't remember what the material is called, but it's that cloth stuff), and have been figuring how what exactly...
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Silly me, of course its a lanyard ring.
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Last post by flintknapper
Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:47 am
Belt Question
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DaveT »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:42 am
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Here's a question about a belt I am trying to find.
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Wt loss, if you really are too big will help a lot. I will be an encourager for that. I dropped 40 ablout 3.5 yr ago. I really feel better & refuse...
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:35 am
Trying to purchase a firearm from out of state
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propellerhead »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:11 pm
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What a mess!
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If you get a chance to read the reference sighted at the bottom of (B9) you will see that FFLs and manufactures are “other than�, so you need not...
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Last post by Wilson
Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:44 am
Kimber question
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WEC »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 2:28 pm
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Hi all,
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I have no idea what a push rod is, unless we are talking engines with pushrods.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:47 pm
Need SKS stuff
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Diode »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:47 pm
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Calling all SKS guru's! I need the little spring that fits in the stock under the trigger assembly. Actually what it's called would help a lot so I...
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See ya then!
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Last post by Diode
Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:27 pm
Signed up for CHL Class but may Cancel
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fadlan12 »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:01 pm
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I signed up for the class in a couple weeks, and so I looked up the shooting test. 175 points: shooting 20 at 9', 20 at 21', and 10 at 45'. I bought...
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I was having same problem on my Sig 229R 9mm.....low and too left. Right hand , left eye dominant.
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:49 pm
Keeping magazine loaded
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Russell »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:55 am
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Is it okay to keep your magazine loaded for extended periods of time? Will it wear the spring out on the magazine?
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I asked a few gun owners I have met over the last few months, all prety much agree with what you guys are saying.
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Last post by Diode
Thu Jun 15, 2006 2:57 pm
Pasadena Gun Show Saturday and Sunday.....
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dpatterson »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:33 pm
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Anyone going to this? I just found this on the web and will be in the area. As posted in the Shooting Range Forum I am needing to delay the return to...
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I plan on going with a friend Sunday afternoon. If you don't plan on buying anything then leave your money at home. They have good deals and these...
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Last post by KinnyLee
Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:56 am
Holster problem
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:37 pm
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A constant fear of mine came true a few nights ago. As many of you know, I carry a G26, Don Hume (open top, clip version) on a Galco belt.
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End of the world and the only thing left alive will be Murphy and cockroaches.
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Last post by Kalrog
Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:56 am
FFL on counter personnel?
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couzin »
Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:38 pm
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Can anyone tell me if the folks that sell weapons and ammo at Academy, Bass Pro, Gander, pawn shops, etc are required to have an FFL? Or are they...
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Yes, one of the things that helped is that our city only has around 100 or so people in it and has absolutely NO zoning whatsoever. That was one of...
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Last post by rodnocker1
Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:36 pm
Shotgun Rental & Range?
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Boma »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:25 pm
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Where can I rent Shotguns in Houston and shoot them? Never shot a shotgunb before.
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Shoot 20 or 30 rounds of 00 buck. That will be enough to hold you off for a couple of days. My 870 and 00 will tear up my shoulder.
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Last post by mrvmax
Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:58 pm
The longest you've waited for a gun?
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Russell »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:01 pm
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I was wondering what the longest is that you guys have waited for a gun to come in? I've been waiting 2+ weeks now for the XD-9 I ordered and am...
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Well I changed my mind and purchased the all-black version. I thought about it for a while and decided that since it will be my carry gun, and I...
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Last post by Russell
Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:30 pm
Colt 45 Revolver...
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Reysc »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 2:46 pm
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I saw a very clean chrome ( or is it nickel plated) w/ gold plated trigger and hammer Colt 45 Revolver in a local Pawn shop. I believe it's a five...
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Yes it has a logo on one side but barely visible ( called store ) because of the refinishing or rechrome..Thanks for the info and I will research...
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Last post by Reysc
Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:15 pm
powerball for 1911s
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charlie »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:59 pm
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Has anyone tried an ammo called Powerball? I understand it has a bb or something similiar in the nose. The ads say the bb makes for more reliable...
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I've tried some of the Powerball in guns rangeing from 9s to 45s and had no manlfunctions whatsoever.
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Last post by Greybeard
Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:47 pm
Not a carry gun
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AC »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:08 pm
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Just bought this today. My carry gun came in today, but naturally I got delayed, so I went out and bought this FTF, no problemo!
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Think I'll go over to Hollywood Video and see if they have a copy of Dirty Harry . :lol:
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Last post by AC
Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:27 pm
Best local price on Federal .45 ACP 230gr HydraShok?
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MikeJ »
Fri May 19, 2006 12:54 pm
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Just had a ramp and throat job done on my old .45 by Vanden Berg Custom. Now I need to put some hollow points through it to make sure it works. (I'm...
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The latest and greatest loads are designed to do just that. Winchester SXT is one of them.
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:37 am
Restraining Order
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ghentry »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:11 pm
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Sorry this is a bit off topic, but I thought one of the officers or attorneys on the board could answer this for me....
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I'd believe it. I have seen his type before. Nice and cordial in public, but I have treated his handy work before. Good for her for getting out. Now...
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Last post by TxFire
Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:54 pm
Here's a sad story. Is there a lesson?
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Scott Murray »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:47 pm
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A man comes home to find an intruder rummaging for stuff to steal. He holds him at gunpoint. But the BG's buddy, who had been upstairs, comes in and...
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Thank you maam.
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:35 pm
Rules for Face-To-Face sale?
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propellerhead »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:43 pm
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What should the seller do to cover himself/herself on a FTF sale? What about the buyer?
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txi, I don't think you are a pain. Matter of fact, you can get in my fox hole any day. I imagine in 1774 there were a lot of wives that thought their...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:55 am
In search for night sights for my Kimber custom II..
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Reysc »
Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:58 am
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Haven't even fired the gun yet and I'm already regretting that I did not order night sights for it... Do I really need one?? I just find it...
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Umm, I've heard many times that Kimber sights were difficult to replace but I've replaced factory sights on three Kimber's that I've owned with no...
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Last post by G.C.Montgomery
Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:44 am
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:44 am
1911 Carry Condition
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bauerdj »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:21 pm
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Somewhat to my suprise, my foray into 1911 type pistols (a Rock Island compact) has proven itself reliable enough to be used for carry. I have put...
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Reminds me of my first experience with a USGI 1911.
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:47 am
IDPA 5 gun classification. Anyone here?
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HighVelocity »
Sat Jun 10, 2006 4:52 pm
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I am on my way. I want to achieve the 5 gun classification and I have 3 to go.
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Kalrog, Correct a DA 1911 like the Para LDA can shoot CDP and SSP.
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Last post by SRVA
Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:43 pm
Oh Happy Day!
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HighVelocity »
Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:50 pm
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My beloved wife just asked me if she could shoot an IDPA match with me. :shock: :mrgreen:
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Congrats to you and your wife. :cheers2:
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Last post by XD_Dan
Sun Jun 11, 2006 8:40 am
Tucker GunLeather
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spud »
Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:25 pm
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Review on Tucker GunLeather's The Answer
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Great review.
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:05 pm
Not gun related question
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OverEasy »
Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:51 pm
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Hi All,
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+1 on calling 911
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Last post by MoJo
Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:01 am
Video On the Texas Border
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Diode »
Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:23 pm
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Interesting concept discussed on Fox News this morning. Ya'll gotta see this!
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.....he says this as the sound of the mower in the front yard hums along, being pushed by an illegal alien.
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Last post by Photoman
Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:59 pm
If you own a series 80 "1911" read this.
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flintknapper »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:37 pm
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I have a Stainless Para-Ordnance P-13 that I've owned for about 10 years. All in all... its been a pretty decent pistol. Naturally, its a series 80...
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I appreciate the humor (I guess), but I believe Wilson parts are normally of excellent quality. Remember, it was the extractor that failed not the...
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Last post by flintknapper
Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:16 pm
Former principal enters guilty plea to weapons charge
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:41 am
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Former principal enters guilty plea to weapons charge
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pastor1, I agree with that.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:45 pm
Bulk Ammo purchase
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The Marshal »
Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:16 pm
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Anyone tried this/have some insight?
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I picked up 2k rounds of blazer 9mm yesterday at Academy for $210 after tax. I should have stocked up when it was under $4 per box but I decided not...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:45 pm
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