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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
Shotgun by the door / ready condition?
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tomneal »
Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:56 am
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So...
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Mud daubers have been reduced by about 75%. I used glue traps with a lot of success. I also have been knocking down their clumps every couple of...
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Last post by tomneal
Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:00 am
Academy Frisco - 11 Pistols left
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Tex1961 »
Thu Aug 27, 2020 3:45 pm
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Had to grab some cleaning solution so I just ran up to Academy in Frisco.
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Can you order online or are they completely out of stock? Doesn't surprise me, if the police can't defend you who is!
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Last post by striker55
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:57 am
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Last post by Crash
Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:10 pm
Barrel to Barrel Nut Clearance
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kayt00 »
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:22 pm
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Just curious, is there a recommended clearance for the ID of a barrel nut and the outside of the barrel where it meets the upper receiver? I measured...
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Well, if it comes down to it and I feel like I need to do something else to it I'll start at lapping. It's nothing to yank an upper apart. As it...
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Last post by kayt00
Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:31 am
Is Texas really 3x the other states??
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NewGunGuy3 »
Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:33 pm
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I was looking at nfatracker.com tonight and the number of transfers by state ( click on the Transfer by State tab). If the numbers are to be...
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I dunno if it's accurate, but I recall a few years ago seeing stats that Texas had a YUGE amount of suppressors compared to anyone else.
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Last post by ELB
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:59 am
Which DA/SA gun would you carry?
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cmgee67 »
Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:26 pm
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Which Double / Single action or single action gun would you carry?
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Been carrying a CZ 2075 Rami lately.
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Last post by sparkyfender
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:35 pm
Is 650 too much for a gen 5 Glock 17?
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cmgee67 »
Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:27 pm
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I know it is too much but do to the current market it is a good price considering I saw a Glock 19x for 1100$. I can get it today from my LGS and...
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Glad you got it. I always say, if you can afford it buy it. If you can't afford it now save for it. If can't save for it, you don't need it. My wife...
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Last post by Deitz83
Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:52 am
Anybody with a Lathe?
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kayt00 »
Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:25 pm
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I've got a rifle I'm rebuilding but the hole in the barrel nut is a bit too small and I need it bored out slightly. It's currently 1.0 and I need it...
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PM received and replied.
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Last post by Kadelic
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:50 pm
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Last post by bobby
Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:21 pm
Dove bag/vest
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Iaoriseis »
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:28 am
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What brand or style do you use for Dove hunting? I’ve Game Winner or Magellan the past couple of years, but the quality isn’t as good as I would...
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Glad to know I'm not the only one. :mrgreen:
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Last post by jason812
Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:33 pm
I didn't want to enjoy it
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Tex1961 »
Wed Aug 19, 2020 1:27 pm
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Well dang... I took my new to me Glock to the range and LIKED IT....
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For me, the plastic didn't become anything close to fantastic until I swapped out the sights on mine. Friend of mine kept trying to get me to shoot...
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Last post by Iunnrais
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:04 am
Anyone own a Tavor TS 12 shotgun?
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KLB »
Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:12 pm
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If anyone out there owns the Tavor TS 12 shotgun, I'd be interested in hearing comments. Thanks.
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I shot my buddy's, it kicked like a mule and it almost slapped my face. There is something wrong with what it is near your cheek when you shoot....
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Last post by Beiruty
Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:04 pm
Binary Trigger for AR 15
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thatguy »
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:58 pm
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I have seriously been considering a binary trigger system for my AR 15 and have boiled down to the Echo 2 vs the Franklin Armory Gen 3 BFS flat...
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I like the BFSIII. :tiphat:
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Last post by extremist
Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:13 pm
Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS
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PUCKER »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:04 am
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Anyone have any luck finding one for sale? I know, a unicorn... :tiphat: :biggrinjester:
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I checked with them a few days ago (have another item coming to them - a Foxtrot Mike 9mm AR pistol - takes Glock mags) and they said they were...
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Last post by PUCKER
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:15 pm
Help identifying a Glock
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Tex1961 »
Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:33 am
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Looking for some help identifying a Glock that I came into...
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I had a .40 S&W Glock 27 once & bought a 9mm conversion extractor & ejector & barrel to swap out & make it into a Glock 26. then traded it all for a...
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Last post by NotRPB
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:39 am
Patrol Officers Neutralize Hostage Taker
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Excaliber »
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:08 am
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Two Salt Lake City officers neutralized a hostage taker who was holding a knife to his victim's neck. Their expert level shooting resolved the...
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Wow. Sad when anyone loses their life. I truly believe that. But he obviously needed to be neutralized. Amazing shooting. Nerves of steel.
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Last post by surferdaddy
Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:51 pm
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:08 pm
Keep your CCW Clean
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Tex1961 »
Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:12 pm
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It's common practice but it never hurts to send out a reminder every once in a while to remind everyone (especially new LTC'rs) to break down your...
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When I originally got my license, the instructor asked the class how often we should clean our EDC. I thought my answer after every time I shoot it...
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Last post by LDP
Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:59 am
1911 C&L VS SA
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Tex1961 »
Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:54 am
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Just a random thought... I've never met anyone who would carry a 1911 cocked, but not locked... But everyone is quite comfortable carrying a striker...
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There is one other option which I feel is the safest platform of them all. THe exposed hammer DA/SA with manual safety. Once one has carried one of...
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Last post by Liberty
Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:06 pm
RIP: Dr. William Aprill
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oljames3 »
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:33 pm
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Remembering Dr. William Aprill and Sharing His Work
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A great resource for knowledge has been lost. Here's a link to his website with a couple free videos / interviews.
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Last post by Mike S
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:05 am
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Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:07 pm
Springfield 1903 rebuild
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uthornsfan »
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:59 pm
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So I am continuing my quest of collecting WWI & WWII firearms and found a poorly sporterized 1903.
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Man that hurts a bit.
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Last post by uthornsfan
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:15 pm
Saxet Gun Show
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Logan'sGlock »
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:28 pm
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Anybody go there today? We saw a lady filming from across the street not sure why. She was filming the entrance the line of people going in.
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Sounds about right....... Everything was overpriced today been going to this show for years. Never seen prices so high like this
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Last post by Logan'sGlock
Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:40 pm
Has anyone took the time to make a kit or Glock look alike?
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ET-Ret »
Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:59 pm
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Has any one looked into what is required to do the Kit or would it be legal in Texas.
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I had a young man who had put a G17 together and attempted to take LTC shooting test with it. Way to many malfs early to continue. I loaned him a...
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Last post by Greybeard
Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:07 pm
Let’s talk .22 pistols
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Tex1961 »
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:58 am
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Yeah yeah. I know. The topic has been beaten to death. But I’m looking for a 22 semi and I think I’ve narrowed it down to either the Taurus TX22 or...
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I like my Single Six but I have access to Ruger GP100 double action 10 shooter in 22LR through a local gun club and I'm a big fan.
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Last post by airborneveteran
Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:09 pm
Altor single shot
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striker55 »
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:39 am
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Have you seen this? Hmmm.
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Cheaper Than Dirt will gladly sell you one for only $109.00. Hammer and punch for disassembly are extra.
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:16 am
Anyone else stocking up on mags?
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denwego »
Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:16 pm
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Much like toilette paper in March, panic is causing everyone to buy up every round of every caliber RIGHT NOW to regain a sense of control. The value...
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Was in the garage today digging through the Rubbermaid tub o’ mags when the wife walked out. She had to do a double take then asked if the whole tub...
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Last post by SigM4
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:03 pm
My first Garand
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cirus »
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:36 pm
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I wanted a shooter so got a CMP rack grade special. Receiver is from June 43 and the bolt from Nov. 41. New barrel and stock. Had to have the m1905...
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Nice rifles in this thread. As a kid getting into firearms I fell in love with the looks of the '03 Springfield. It will probably be the next gun I...
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Last post by E150GT
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:33 pm
S&W Shield - won't close on racking the slide - solved
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AndyC »
Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:32 pm
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An interesting phenomenon occurred on a friend's new pistol, where the slide wouldn't close when racked from the locked-open position. I would...
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I agree with the unusual part. I’ve never had a prob with smith and wesson. I’ve owned three shields and never had that issue.
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Last post by cmgee67
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:32 pm
Magnets on Guns
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joeybcdt »
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:56 pm
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I love the idea of a magnet pistol mount under a desk, cabinet, etc. But I'm concerned the magnet will magnetize the handgun... attracting metal...
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I've taken an old cheap nylon holster (we all have a bunch laying around somewhere) and removed the belt clip and then screwed it under a desk. Or,...
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Last post by mot7981
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:24 am
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Last post by ELB
Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:47 am
Who invented the AK-47?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:00 pm
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WARNING: Trick question - it's not who you think!
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It is closer to a Garland and a SVT than anything else.
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Last post by bulletslap
Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:51 pm
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Last post by Rob72
Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:03 pm
Just poking fun at you 1911 guys
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cmgee67 »
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:34 am
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Everyone stay safe and have a great INDEPENDENCE DAY!
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My 1911's have been great performers as well with only ever having issues with one low end magazine and a few handloads I cooked up. To add to this...
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Last post by kayt00
Wed Jul 15, 2020 1:22 pm
Shoot Point Blank Ammo - 9mm Available
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oljames3 »
Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:40 pm
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I was at the Shoot Point Blank in Round Rock this morning and bought 500 rounds of their remanufactured Midwest brand 9mm, 115 grain, FMJ. They had...
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Went to Shoot Point Blank in Round Rock this morning and fired 50 rounds'; 5 each from 10 different boxes of Midwest 9mm 115grain. Bang every time,...
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Last post by oljames3
Tue Jul 14, 2020 6:42 pm
I Have Officially Joined The CZ Club
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Jusme »
Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:26 pm
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This morning I went to my local FFL dealer and picked up two guns. A CZ 75B in matte stainless, and a CZ SP-01 in FDE. :anamatedbanana
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Come on now, you guys know the rules
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Last post by DevilDawg
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:29 am
New shooter
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AndyC »
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:15 am
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I got with a friend of mine, Erin, this past Sunday - she's a single conservative mom who wanted to learn how to shoot due to the current situation,...
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Congrats, Andy. Good story and a really good picture of a revolver firing. Clearly shows the blast escaping from the gap between the cylinder and...
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Last post by oljames3
Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:43 pm
So you want to buy a firearm during a pandemic
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Scott B. »
Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:18 am
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Finally decided to buy a firearm during a pandemic? Well, the joke's on you. So did everybody else. To the point that earlier in the week, NICS (the...
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:thumbs2: :iagree:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:35 pm
My 1911
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uthornsfan »
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:34 pm
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Some of you might have read my thread about looking for a WWII 1911. I don't normally brag about my firearms or even post what I have, but this one...
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100% from WWI, I don't think it served in WWII as there are no arsenal marks or rebuild stamps.
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Last post by uthornsfan
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:51 am
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Last post by Tex1961
Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:55 pm
Remington TAC-14?
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LDB415 »
Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:43 pm
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Is there another company making a similar shotgun?
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Yes, I think I'd want a laser with one of those. I saw an interesting segment on one of the firearms tv shows last week, one TAC14 with a laser and...
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Last post by LDB415
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:32 pm
You might be a gun nut...
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LDB415 »
Thu Jun 25, 2020 3:13 pm
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Well, there's an outfit called Greentoe that sells cameras, appliances etc.. I got an email from them saying It's hot. Need a new AC? For some reason...
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Ask most members of the tyrannical democrat group seeking & in a place of power (& more than a couple republicans).
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Last post by pushpullpete
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:43 am
For Canik pistols as well as other brands.
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K-Texas »
Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:11 pm
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I treated, what is essentially my 9mm handload test pistol, the Canik TP9sa, to a flat-faced trigger from these good folks: Theirs is called the Jefe...
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3.5lb pull weight
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Last post by Beiruty
Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:12 pm
S&W Model 32-1 serial number lookup
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Teamless »
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:48 pm
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I have a friend who wants to do a serial number lookup, to know how old their S&W 32-1 is and what it may be worth
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What was it?
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:25 pm
Andy C and TAM - Update Please on Form 1 Suppressor Build
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troglodyte »
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:09 pm
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Gentlemen,
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Thanks for the kit links, gents. My next Form 1s will definitely be in a kit form. Freeze plugs, while convenient, aren't the best for silencers....
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Last post by strogg
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:08 pm
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Last post by MadMonkey
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:52 am
Interested in an AR-10 style rifle in .308. Help me decide?
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Russell »
Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:14 pm
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Hi ya'll,
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The main thing is it will accept any SR25 type of magazine, which is the mil standard. Other brands, Rock River Arms for instance, use parts not used...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:58 am
Grandkids .22 rifle recommendation
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NewGunGuy3 »
Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:37 pm
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I have some grandkids who are growing up and will be ready to learn how to shoot. I’m looking for a .22 LR rifle recommendation. If I put an optic on...
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My first 22 was a marlin model 80 bolt action magazine fed. My grandson's mother (my daughter)started him with a cricket . I like the bolt action...
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Last post by Setxjeff
Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:41 pm
Shoulder Holster?
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kayt00 »
Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:34 am
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Would this be considered a shoulder holster and thus be legal for open carry?
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I have one on order for the Glock 40.
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Last post by John Galt
Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:56 pm
Which Glock to buy?
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K.Mooneyham »
Sun May 10, 2020 11:30 am
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Okay, after all these years, I've finally decided to break down and buy a Glock. I'm a 9mm guy, and am trying to decide whether to buy a Gen 5 Glock...
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As a FYI for everyone. GT Distributors is allowing blue sales to anyone with a DD214.
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Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:37 pm
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