Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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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 BCGlocker
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:14 pm
Wall anchors for .22lr snap caps
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kg5ie »
Tue May 25, 2021 5:39 pm
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Looking for the “correct” wall anchor size. Tried a search and found a recommendation for 4-6-8.
They don’t work. 🤬. But I have 100! Tne lip at the...
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Even though the center is hollow the firing pin should strike the outer edges; at least I assume that's the theory behind using them
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Last post by puma guy
Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:21 pm
Gunsmith in DFW
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carlson1 »
Thu May 27, 2021 4:46 pm
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Does anyone know of a good gunsmith in the DFW area for revolvers. I would like to get my S&W Model 19 2.5” barrel revolver serviced. Having a few...
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You are most welcome! Hope it works. God Bless!
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Last post by puma guy
Mon May 31, 2021 10:34 am
Am I A Nerd?
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cowhow »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:13 pm
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Texas heat isn't too far away and I was looking at EDC options. I tried one of those deep cover compression shirts and sweltered. IWB isn't my thing...
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:tiphat:
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Last post by allisji
Thu May 27, 2021 7:36 am
The Best LEO Handgun Qualification Course in the USA
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Paladin »
Mon May 24, 2021 5:29 pm
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After shooting a LEO Handgun Qualification course from all 50 states, this police chief discusses what he has judged to be the best qual courses in...
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One of the advantages of developing commercial training is that we can do things the way we wish.
A combination of qualifications like the Army...
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Last post by Paladin
Wed May 26, 2021 9:54 am
Bead Blasting in DFW
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carlson1 »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:03 pm
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I have a S&W M65 3” barrel that needs some cosmetic work. I was thinking a little bead blast would cover it all up. Any suggestions or doesn’t anyone...
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Sorry folks I didn’t mean to leafy to think I did it. All my part was to mail it back to the Nan I bought it from. He did all the works and wouldn’t...
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Last post by carlson1
Sat May 22, 2021 2:49 pm
If you had the carry choice
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cmgee67 »
Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:54 pm
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A topic I’ve often thought about is, what gun would I EDC if I didn’t have stay concealed at work? I would most likely carry my Glock 21. But since I...
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Don’t forget 25 & 357 :mrgreen:
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Last post by AdioSS
Sun May 09, 2021 9:05 pm
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Sat May 08, 2021 7:33 pm
Walther PPS M2 recall
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LDB415 »
Fri May 07, 2021 12:45 pm
Walther has issued a recall on the PPS M2. I sold one to a forum member. I can't find my notes now. If you own a PPS M2 check the serial number...
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Last post by LDB415
Fri May 07, 2021 12:45 pm
A quick review of the Rare Breed "forced reset" trigger
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OldCannon »
Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:01 am
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I had the opportunity to install a on my Noveske rifle a few weeks ago, and finally tried it out yesterday.
For those of you unfamiliar, the trigger...
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Seems to be in triggers with higher round count. With ammo the way it is, I’m guessing we see less of this failure than if we had it two years ago....
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Last post by jb2012
Mon May 03, 2021 6:24 pm
.50 BMG kaboom
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allisji »
Mon May 03, 2021 12:43 pm
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not an endorsement of Kentucky Ballistics youtube channel. He usually just shoots random objects with high caliber firearms for entertainment...
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Topic already running here:
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Last post by rtschl
Mon May 03, 2021 1:02 pm
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Last post by Syntyr
Sat Apr 24, 2021 11:59 pm
From 1 Help
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kayt00 »
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:37 am
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Would anybody be willing to help me out with a quick form 1 question. Here's the jist of it...
I'm getting ready to mail everything in, do I need to...
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Just wanted to make sure I did it right and didn't miss anything stupid. Thanks.
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Last post by kayt00
Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:50 pm
Full auto fishing rod switch.
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philip964 »
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:43 am
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I’m confused.
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I hope that is sarcasm! In case it’s not DON’T buy that unless you want a visit from the AFT (as sleepy Joe calls them). I don’t think Glock makes...
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Last post by Syntyr
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:53 am
Today, was a bucket list day!
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cmgee67 »
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:06 pm
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Today I finally got the check off a bucket list item. I recently received my First M1 Garand from the CMP. It is a June of 1944 Springfield. Both of...
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So glad you got to do this! Really awesome.
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Last post by philip964
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:53 pm
Keltec sub2000
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jmra »
Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:50 am
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Anyone have experience with this firearm? I picked up a .40 cal that takes the Glock magazines. It’s never been fired and I only have about $150 into...
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I have one in 9mm using Glock 17 mags. Glock has 30 round magazines and the gun functions flawlessly. It is accurate out to self defense distances...
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Last post by howdy
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:42 pm
CA Officer Wins Gunfight at 30 Yds
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Excaliber »
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:09 am
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After being pulled over in a stolen vehicle and armed robbery suspect exited vehicle and fired twice at motorcycle officer, who rolled down...
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Moving target, too - great shooting.
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Last post by AndyC1911
Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:47 pm
Radetec Glock shot counter
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Syntyr »
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:01 pm
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Interesting concept of a round counter display on the back of a glock slide.
Shows how many rounds are in the mag.
Counts down as rounds are...
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The other issue I would have is the display interfering with night sights.
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Last post by jmra
Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:07 pm
CA Officer Wins Gunfight at 30 Yds
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Excaliber »
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:09 am
After being pulled over, suspect exited vehicle and fired twice at motorcycle officer, who rolled down embankment to get out of line of fire....
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Last post by Excaliber
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:09 am
Officer Involved Emergency Room Shooting
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Excaliber »
Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:56 am
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This shows an extended (over 15 minutes) encounter between a violent suspect / patient and two officers in an emergency room setting. It goes from a...
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Had to slow it way down to figure it out. The officer's reactions after he got his firearm back in action is interesting. Not sure if it took him out...
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Last post by Scott B.
Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:47 am
To NFA or not to NFA, that is the question
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teraph »
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:09 pm
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All,
I am finally at a point where I should be able to file some Form 1s this spring/summer, and would like y'alls input. Is it worth it to do the...
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I bought the can, a YHM Resonator K, that was on a Form 4. I used the form 1 so I could SBR my 300 Black. The Form 1 was pretty straight forward, and...
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Last post by kayt00
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:28 pm
Kel-Tec P50
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Soccerdad1995 »
Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:26 am
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An ad just popped up for this gun. It looks like a really cool design. Similar to a Calico M950, but better since you still have a top rail for an...
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Yep it is designed around the FN P90 5.7 x 28 50 round magazine.
Reasons not to buy
1. 1k msrp
2. Ugly as heck
3. It’s 5.7 x 28 and I don’t have...
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Last post by Syntyr
Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:13 am
Contact shot, blast damage?
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surferdaddy »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:24 am
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Sooo, I have been known to carry a small revolver on occasion. I think that they have a few advantages over semis, especially at “bad breath”...
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He almost lost me at the beginning, when he claimed that the spin of the bullet is what causes so much damage. I'm glad a struck through to where he...
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Last post by Liberty
Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:43 am
Ammo storage
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Soccerdad1995 »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:44 pm
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I have been storing most of my ammo in my non-insulated garage in the Houston area. The ammo is in surplus GI ammo cans (mostly .50 cal cans), with...
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I think you're good. I've go ammo from the 1960's. I even have some Winchester and Peters .22LR from that era that was under 5 feet of water in a...
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Last post by puma guy
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:42 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:28 pm
gt distributors
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powerboatr »
Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:06 pm
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anyone use these folks for things we need? I had no idea Springfield and other offer a good discount for retired military as well as LEO and other...
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Long time customer. Never had any issues with the Dallas store...
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Last post by MacTavish
Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:29 pm
To RMR or not to RMR
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Odinvalknir »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:46 pm
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I have been doing some looking and thinking lately. I finally bought a new weapon to replace my old 1st gen m&p 9c. It's a great little gun, but even...
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Same. When I ever get spare funds I do want to try one, but right now the juice isn't worth the squeeze for me personally
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Last post by AndyC1911
Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:06 am
Aluminum Frame 1911 45 ACP
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LTUME1978 »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:18 pm
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I have some questions for my 1911 brethren. I have carried an all steel full size 1911 but it gets really heavy after a full day. I decided that I...
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Andy,
Thank you for the information. Fortunately, the feed ramps are on the barrels on the Dan Wessons that I have.
John
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Last post by LTUME1978
Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:10 pm
Opinions wanted on Kevlar vest
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Tex1961 »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:37 pm
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Looking at this vest. Any thoughts on this selection.
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I bit the bullet and placed my order. I tried metal plate vest before but just couldn’t handle the weight. I rewatched a few video reviews and think...
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:35 pm
What's the proper way to dispose brass?
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rl168 »
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:41 pm
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Folks,
I a few hundred used brass that I kept from a few years ago when I was planning to reload. That did not happen, so I'm curious what's the...
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Excellent idea! Thank you everyone. I posted in the reloading section.
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Last post by rl168
Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:38 pm
Pistol red dot
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Teamless »
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:19 pm
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I have a Burris on my performance center M&P
It’s decent but not great
My B-I-L has a Holosun (not sure which model- but has solar power and shake...
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Charles
Thanks so much for the info
I was already leaning towards the Holosun, but was thinking maybe Trijicon or Leopoldo would good options...
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Last post by Teamless
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:14 pm
Scheels
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Ed4032 »
Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:16 pm
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I’m in the store right now and they’re bringing out a brand new collection gorgeous stuff
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Not sure it would be worth the drive from El Paso!
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Last post by cyphertext
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:07 am
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Last post by AndyC1911
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:17 am
Recommendations on where to buy a safe
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Tex1961 »
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:03 pm
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I’m looking to purchase one of the larger safes for both my personal collection and possible future FFL business. My question is does anybody have...
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You may already know this but the fire rating is as important as the security.
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:55 pm
Looking for opinions
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1wise1 »
Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:03 pm
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Anybody had/or/have a CZ 99 (Zastava) Thinking of adding one to my small collection of guns that are entirely too heavy to carry but fun to shoot. I...
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Thanks for your note. It had been so long since I posted up my inquiry, I had forgotten all about it. Evidently you and I may be the only people in...
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Last post by 1wise1
Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:16 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:05 pm
1911 Bug bites again. Which one?
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C-dub »
Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:31 am
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There are three that interest me this time.
The CCU model is turning out to be the most difficult to find. I have found a place that has the...
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I little over a year later now.
Several months ago the magazine misfeed issue just went away and hasn't happened again since. So, I switched the...
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Last post by C-dub
Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:40 pm
Bayonet Lug Extension
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clarionite »
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:47 pm
Over the years I've looked at either changing my carbine length gas block to a mid length, or sending my bayonets off to have the handles extended by...
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Last post by clarionite
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:47 pm
Do you have a screw loose?
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ELB »
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:18 am
Numrich is selling 5 oz packs of randomly assorted small machine screws for $24 + shipping. Guy on another gun board pointed this out, said he...
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Last post by ELB
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:18 am
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Last post by AndyC1911
Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:01 pm
Self-Defense / Tactical Pens
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C-dub »
Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:35 pm
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Who has them? What do you like about yours? What do you not like?
More features or just simple write and capable last resort weapon?
I tried...
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I have carried one of the Zebra full metal pens since the mid 1990s. As a USACE Ranger, the only options we had if confronted/attacked was 'verbal...
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Last post by couzin
Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:22 am
How to move Gun safe
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Killadocg23 »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:18 pm
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Me and my wife bought a new house and she is gifting me my first gun safe. Is there Anybody that you fellas recommend to use? Or should I just rent a...
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These are a pretty good option. Sometimes called Piano Dollies. You can rent them.
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Last post by Rex B
Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:00 pm
Gun Furniture
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howdy »
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:46 am
Different types of furniture to hide/access your firearms:
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Last post by howdy
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:46 am
Looking for gun stippling
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Tex1961 »
Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:44 pm
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A friend of mine is looking to get his Glock 43 stippled... Is there anyone in the DFW area that does that kind of work?
Thanks
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I mainly mean the stippling.
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Last post by AdioSS
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:52 pm
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
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KC5AV »
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:02 pm
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YouTuber shot and killed filming ‘prank’ robbery.
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Or get bedliner where it doesn't belong.
If you're brave, search something like explorer forum herculiner epic thread .
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Last post by threoh8
Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:47 pm
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Last post by oljames3
Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:38 pm
Vortex Razor Gen II 3-18
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jb2012 »
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:44 pm
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I need some glass for an 18” .223 build and was considering the razor 3-18.... however it weighs almost 3lbs :shock:
If anyone has one, is it just...
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Caliber is irrelevant. If someone fires a suppressed supersonic bullet at you, you’ll still be able to tell the general direction it came from. You...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:49 am
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Last post by bobby
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:26 pm
CZ to buy Colt?
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Chemist45 »
Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:25 pm
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Say it isn't so!
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I can't compare the guns I have had to pre-CZ DW's. The only pre-CZ gun I have is a DW revolver, and comparing semi's to revolvers just ain't fair....
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:41 am
Where to find a BCG
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jb2012 »
Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:18 pm
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I need a BCG for a little loaner/truck gun I built. It doesn’t have to be super nice, but I don’t want psa/anderson/stag etc. Does anyone know where...
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Because they have had a much higher failure rate than other brands that are marginally more, generally have worse QC. I don’t use PSA products in...
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Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:43 am
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