Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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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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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Unknown mag
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longtooth »
Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:56 am
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Picked up a Kimber Royal ll this weekend. In the deal there was an extra mag that I am not familiar with. Looks pretty good but I don't know. Marks...
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I'll use it w/ my compac. :wink:
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:41 am
Homeowner trying to protect property fatally shoots suspect
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dws1117 »
Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:29 am
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ABC13 Eyewitness News
(7/15/05 - HOUSTON) — A homeowner shot and killed a man who tried to break into his west Houston home.
The man says he heard...
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+1, good for him for standing up for himself.
Hopefully the grand jury will not go after him!
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Sat Jul 16, 2005 7:22 pm
Guns and football _ two Texas traditions meet
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Paladin »
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:38 pm
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07/12/2005
By KRISTIE RIEKEN / Associated Press
If the Houston Texans can't win on the field, maybe they can challenge their opponents to a...
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The only local reporter I know, that does a good job of balancing the issue at hand is Zanto Peabody with the Houston Chronicle...
He lurks on...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:01 am
Gun Shows
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Texasdoc »
Sat Jun 18, 2005 3:50 pm
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I just got back from the Saxon Gun show in Austin and I was alarmed to see a real 30.06 sign. Are all gun shows doing this or is it a Austin the...
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I understand that there is a Gun Show in Frisco on 7/30, is that true?? That should be an interesting show, I beleive it would be the first one...
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Last post by Jim101
Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:50 pm
ATF changes some import rules
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Paladin »
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:04 pm
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U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives
Assistant Director...
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Umm... cuz they're evil? Duh! :wink:
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Last post by ghentry
Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:37 pm
2006 NRA Elections - Please help
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:35 pm
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NRA First Vice President John Sigler is up for re-election in 2006. I have worked closely with John since my first election to the NRA Board and I...
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I would love to help but I am just an NRA rookie.
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:38 pm
Interesting raodtrip coming up...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:16 am
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My Dad is running up to Colorado for my nieces little britches rodeo national finals...
He just emailed me about what the carry laws are up that...
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I just reviewed the PDO's information comparing CO and TX. It seems to me that CO has fewer restrictions than TX.
Colorado:
Texas:
What am I...
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Last post by tehlump
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:26 pm
Don't pick the wrong door (KY)
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:38 pm
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79-Year-Old Shoots Two Intruders, Police Say
Homeowner Says Men Kicked In His Back Door At 5 A.M.
POSTED: 12:09 pm EDT July 9, 2005
UPDATED: 11:13...
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Unfortunately, yes...
The ranks will continue to shrink until it is bred out of our society...
I'm not trying to be a negative nancy about the...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:25 am
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:06 pm
Convenience store owner fatally shoots would-be armed robber
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Paladin »
Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:14 pm
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Convenience store owner fatally shoots would-be armed robber
ABC13 Eyewitness News
(7/04/05 - HOUSTON) — A convenience store owner turned the...
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Not too far up the road from the Peppermint Park building was a restraunt, I forget the name, but there was a giant shrimp and a giant crab on the...
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Last post by tex45acp
Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:12 pm
Shirt Tuckers
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longtooth »
Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:02 am
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Just received my Hoffner's Ultimate Shirt Tucker. About like CTAC. I wore it about 4 hr this Fri. evening. Like it plenty good especially the low cut...
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Then I salute you to for preserving what my Dad & others fought so hard to retain. Thank you tex45acp
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:32 am
Woman No-billed
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longtooth »
Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:12 pm
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June 7 a woman was arrested in Lufkin & charged for murder of her common law husband. There were a lot of ?'s & to many it looked like a good shoot....
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I know. Some folks can't figure out that it is easier & a LOT safer to take a dispenser of OC away from someone than a gun. :roll:
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:13 pm
Mother Fights Back Against Intruder
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Paladin »
Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:12 pm
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Mother Fights Back Against Intruder
LAST UPDATE: 6/29/2005 6:38:01 PM
Posted By: Walker Robinson
A Seguin mother home alone with her two young...
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Interesting question. I think I would barricade myself, as she did, and announce loudly that I was armed and that the police were on the way. (the BG...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Jul 05, 2005 5:57 pm
Lesson learned???
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:07 am
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Obviously, he did not attend the seminar...
They made sure (in this case) that we knew he had a Texas CHL...
Mark Wilson in Tyler, we had to hear...
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Yes sir, but a costly one.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:33 am
Where to buy Corbon DPX
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dws1117 »
Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:46 am
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Anyone have a good source for these in .45ACP?
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I usually purchase mine at the SAXET gun shows in San Antonio (good prices - bought some yesterday). I also ordered from Corbon.
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Last post by USMC-COL
Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:33 am
Pearland Shooting Club
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ElGato »
Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:21 pm
I went to PSC today to shoot skeet, I don't get there very often because the Texas City range is only a half mile from my home, after four rounds of...
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Last post by ElGato
Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:21 pm
The rare occasion has arisen...
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stevie_d_64 »
Thu Jun 30, 2005 7:58 am
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I recall a local Houston participant, in another forum, had told us of his experience at the Houston Public Works building in downtown Houston......
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That particular parking may (I do not work there anymore) be for contract parking only...Thus visitors and the general public have to use the street...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:48 pm
New Gun Order
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Baytown »
Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:25 am
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I have to brag and tell yall about the gun I ordered on vacation.
On my trip to Big Timber, I ended up ordering a Shiloh Sharps Sporter #1. It is...
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Exactly. If it's canted, the sights aren't level & plumb.
For a long-range shooter who might be holding over, the vertical crosshair not being truly...
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Last post by KBCraig
Thu Jun 30, 2005 7:32 pm
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Last post by Warhorse545
Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:34 am
My holster arrived!
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tehlump »
Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:58 am
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It's a blade-tech UCH.
I'll take a picture of it soon, the above picture is just a stock photo from their website.
It took about 3 weeks to...
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:lol:
Here's the pictures of my pistol/holster combination.
This is my first holster for my first pistol...thus, I'm very new to this. I've...
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Last post by tehlump
Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:17 am
Need optometrist who knows shooting
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:57 pm
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I need some help. I wear contacts for normal vision and use reading cheaters for small print or extended reading. (Have you noticed that print seems...
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I know of two here in Friendswood.
One I like alot and he is a good doctor (the one I use), and will work with you anyway he can. The other is a...
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Last post by sensei
Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:09 pm
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:31 am
Zimbabwe outlaws self loading gun ownership
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:26 pm
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Zimbabwe outlaws self loading gun ownership, says report
by STAFF EDITORS (6/25/2005)
Zimbabwean police have outlawed the possession of automatic...
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Wishful thinking, but here goes anyway:
It says the police are ordering the weapons to be turned in.
With any luck at all ( a lot of luck actually)...
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Last post by CaptDave
Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:46 pm
For your viewing enjoyment
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gigag04 »
Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:56 pm
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Just got this in on a pass down from my dad.
Colt Gold Cup National Match Mark IV/Series 70:
This is the handgun I grew up shooting over...
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Range Report:
Haven't shot this thing in years, but I made it out today. Shot 3 group at 45 ft. It was a good group for me, but i'm sure others can...
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:55 pm
He's Coming Home
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tex45acp »
Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:15 pm
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To all my fellow CHL forum members. Tomorrow the body of a true hero is coming back to Texas.
For those of you who live near Columbus Texas, or read...
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Yes very sensitive. My son returned walking, & I still shed tears of gratitude for those who return carried. Thank you for sharing your heart.
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:11 pm
HERO'S TO ME
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RPBrown »
Sat Jun 25, 2005 6:17 am
They are fathers, mothers, daughters and sons.
Into danger each day they will run.
They work to keep us safe and free
In places most don't even want...
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Jun 25, 2005 6:17 am
Gunman threatening diners is shot by officer
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:30 pm
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June 19, 2005, 10:59PM
Gunman threatening diners is shot by officer
By MIKE GLENN
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
A Houston police officer shot a...
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My son and I bought one NIB a few years ago. Yeah, stupid...I know......but we thought our collection needed one. I'd rank its reliability right up...
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Last post by wrt45
Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:50 am
I just ordered..
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txinvestigator »
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:46 pm
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One of these..........:D
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My wife knows I am a man. No Thinking about it.
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:05 am
I love being a Daddy!
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dws1117 »
Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:55 pm
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No reason for the post other than being a proud Dad.
I hope he can always keep that smile while holding a rifle.
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That's a terrific post Baytown. Sounds like a wonderful time.
I only hope that I can provide the same type of memories for my son.
BTW, he sounds...
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:54 pm
a well deserved rant
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gigag04 »
Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:10 am
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California is a big pile of crap.
a P-22 is an assault weapon?
Cal. Agency Corr.: CAL DOJ ACTIONS MAKES HANDGUN BUYERS CRIMINALS
Assault...
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Do all the P22's have the threaded barrel, or is it just the 5 versions?
Or is it simply the fact that it can accept a threaded barrel?
What a...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:58 pm
revolver for my wife
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mhtx62 »
Sat May 21, 2005 5:38 pm
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Looking to buy a revolver for my wife. She qualified with my Ruger P94 9mm for her CHL but wants to carry a revolver in her purse. What do you all...
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I carry a Smith 36 more than any other off-duty gun and I love it.
I will also say, that the short (2 bbl) revolvers are the most difficult to...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:10 pm
A self-defence story???
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Jun 22, 2005 9:47 am
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I Know its not a Texas incident...But it raises some interesting concepts...
I wrote this response in another forum, to hopefully put some things...
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Found the first article:
I though it was really funny that Alicia Rasin, a crime-victim's advocate was consoling the robber's family.
and she's...
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:01 pm
Next time someone tells you; "you already have too many
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OverEasy »
Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:35 pm
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I had to share this one. I'm not real good with the computer, I hope this copied address works.
It's about an 82 yr. old New Jersey couple that...
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a guy i work with has over 160 rifles and more than 200 handguns. some people are just serious collectors.
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Last post by Chris
Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:52 pm
Whats better???
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:53 am
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Or would it be more of a personal preference...
I have been exploring the full frame 1911 clone market in .45 for a short while now...
And being of...
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Roger that...
Para ... Para ??? Do I hear a Para ??? :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:13 pm
ar15 capturing my interest. Now what?
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gigag04 »
Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:42 pm
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I've recently been getting a wild hair to get into the ar addiction.
Rock river arms seems to have some nice setups, but since I love to customize...
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Steve,
I still have the better part of my third case of the PMP .223. I used that
in some of my first matches shooting the AR, before I started...
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Last post by Tom
Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:15 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:11 pm
The Texas Heat
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mhtx62 »
Sun Jun 19, 2005 2:43 am
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Hello,
First I would like to say thank you for this forum it helps alot. You all make it great..... Thank you
I carry a Ruger P94 9mm and my...
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There are only two things I'd be concerned about when it comes to leaving a gun in the car in the Texas heat. First, the very practical aspect of...
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:22 pm
.380 Defensive Ammo?
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HighVelocity »
Sat May 07, 2005 7:14 am
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I picked up a really nice Sig P230SL yesterday and I want to use it as an occasional pocket piece. I have no clue what ammo to use though. Years ago...
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Reliable enough for my wife & Mother.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:02 pm
The Gun Battle
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gigag04 »
Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:10 am
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taken from a post on PDO:
THE GUN BATTLE
FROM THE MEAN STREETS TO CONGRESSIONAL HALLS, THE FIGHT OVER GUN CONTROL VERSUS CITIZENS' RIGHTS
By...
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dolanp,
Maybe I'm just too cynical to exit, but when you wrote:
The US saw the same kind of violence and lawlessness during alcohol prohibition....
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Last post by BobCat
Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:47 pm
How much ammo?
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MoJo »
Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:54 pm
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During a conversation over dinner, my wife's best friend's new boyfriend (one of those been there done that types) stated, I'll let any lawman into...
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When I was first a fireman, the SCBA was carried in a compartment and donned by the one or two people designated, and that's pretty much all we...
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Last post by jimlongley
Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:29 pm
Blue Book Value?
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gigag04 »
Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:34 am
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Can anyone with a blue book tell me what my H&K USP Comact .45 is worth?
I have original case, gun lock in bag, manual. 2 mags and everything is...
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USP 45 COMPACT
- .45 ACP cal., compact variation of the USP 45, featuring 3.8 in. barrel, 28 oz. New 1998.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%...
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Last post by RatMan
Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:52 pm
Great...Another courthouse shooting...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:49 am
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Now can someone explain to me why I shouldn't be allowed to carry my handgun to a court building, check it in and store it securely, while I am...
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It would be costly, (and you the taxpayer would have to foot the bill) to require every government location to provide lockers for CHL holders to...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Jun 15, 2005 12:27 pm
What Kind of gun do you carry?
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Suckhow »
Tue May 10, 2005 10:19 pm
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I carry a 1911 on my person when I do carry, and a Sig in my car.
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GlockinSigPro232340
Maybe that'll be my new internet handle ... :wink:
Or GlockinSiggy ...
Shut up Steve... :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:52 am
Choose your weapon
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dws1117 »
Tue May 03, 2005 5:04 pm
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What do you prefer to shoot? Handguns or long guns?
As much as I like all my rifles, handguns are my first love. I get kind of a rush shooting...
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Oh crap...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:48 am
Taurus Tracker .357 Model 627
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rickb308 »
Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:54 am
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Is there an equivalent S & W model when looking for accessories?
Specifically, does anyone know what the HKS Speedloader model number is? is it...
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Already had that one bookmarked on my home computer. Just found it when looking.
Gig, thanks for the info, but I'm not going to jack around at work....
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Last post by rickb308
Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:59 pm
Range Report: Springfield XD Tactical 9
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:06 pm
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I won a Springfield XD Tactical in 9mm and finally got to shoot it today. I put 200 rds through it without a single failure of any type....
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+1
Very cool.
I don't have a 1911 to compare, but I love my XD subcompact 9mm. I like the trigger function just fine.
I have heard Rich does...
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Last post by XD_Dan
Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:22 am
The Armed Citizen.net
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Libertarian »
Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:04 pm
I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to visit my gun related forum called . We are a general topic gun forum with some politica and...
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Last post by Libertarian
Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:04 pm
Well heck i'm confused.
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ole-cuss »
Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:36 am
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So i just bought a sig P232 380 for my wife and it is a great gun. My question is the 380 a 9X17 or a 9X18?
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Excelent choice. My wife & Mother both have one & love them. Accuracy is excellent. My wife shot a 246 her first time to qualify for her CHL.
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:52 pm
First IDPA event last night
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dws1117 »
Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:26 pm
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First off I want to thank SRVA, CompVest, and all the shooters of Thunder Range IDPA. They are terrific people and gracious hosts.
Several months...
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dws, It was great to have you part of the group on Wednesday. I look forward to your participation in the future. You will be a great addition to our...
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Last post by SRVA
Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:32 am
Need suggestions
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ghentry »
Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:42 am
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My wife works downtown and there are a very large number of homeless walking the sidewalks, many of whom are mentally ill. She has many stories of...
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Actually, moved/re-asked this question under the Carry Issues forum.
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Last post by rickb308
Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:57 pm
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