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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
BATF interview
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rodnocker1 »
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:12 am
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I had my BATF interview and inspection yesterday for my FFL 01. The Agent had to drive up from San Antonio rather than one from Houston. He inspected...
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Welcome aboard tacticaldoc. You an FFL? WE have several on the board.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:43 am
Sig P229 Sight Woes
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MrDrummy »
Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:33 am
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Went to the range yesterday and took along my wife's Sig p229 in .40.
It seems that the Sig, no matter what I or my buddy did, was shooting low;...
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HV:
Merprolight Tru-Dots.
#8 rear and #5 front.
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Last post by MrDrummy
Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:08 pm
Once you go 1911, can you ever go back?
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GlockenHammer »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:16 am
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I grew up poor. All I could afford was a Glock. It was good. It was all I had.
Then I shot a friend's 1911. It was really good!
But I'm afraid to...
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I don't think you'll have any problems when the chips are down with anything that you shoot regularly. The night the chips went down for me, it...
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Last post by AV8R
Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:57 pm
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Last post by Roger Howard
Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:03 pm
What's the most rounds you've fired
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j1132s »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:43 am
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Today, I have fired the most numerous number of rounds so far in all my range trips: 800, which consisted of 500 9mm and 300 .22LR. This feat took me...
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I go with one handgun. I've gone through 250 rounds a couple of times. I pretty much am down to a 90 round routine.
I have 2 mags. and I fire and...
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Last post by Liberty
Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:59 am
HK or Sig
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j1132s »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:04 pm
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A follow forum member asked for my opinion. Below is the PM I sent out. However, I think it would help him to get more than just my opinion since I'm...
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As has been mentioned, everyone's hand is different. Your friend needs to hold them, and see what the natural aim is, and if at all possible shoot...
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Last post by phddan
Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:53 pm
Democrats - Are we going to loose our 2A rights now?
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JLinTX »
Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:28 pm
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So with the Democratic turn over in the leaders of our country - does this mean a return of the Clinton weapon ban?
This isnt meant to start a...
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Good post. I agree 100%.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:15 pm
multiple gunshot wound survivor in Sao Paulo
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yerasimos »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:52 pm
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The LORD was looking out for this young lady.
What lessons can we draw from this?
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VP this is good advice for men as well as women. Matter of fact good for children. They should practice saying NO too. Practice screaming you are not...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:39 am
Burger King Manager Allegedly Shoots Teen
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Lodge2004 »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:56 am
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I wonder how this article would have been written if it occurred in a different state? You don't find out until the 3rd paragraph that the manager...
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There's a little more info in the article, but it's still unclear how the shooting happened or who fired first.
Either way, Mr. Johannes was...
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Last post by repsychler
Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:22 am
Twilight Zone
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spud »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:25 pm
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Democrats say will push for Iraq withdrawal
Democrats to Press Bush to Redeploy Troops in Iraq
Both posted on the same day. Did I miss something?
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:grin:
That's today's lesson in military lingo. Redeploy doesn't mean deploy again , it means undeploy . It probably should be reploy , but good...
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:57 pm
Kahr CW9 prices
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KBCraig »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:38 pm
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While visiting my mother yesterday, I looked through her local newspaper. Someone had an ad for a CW9, Bought for $450 six months ago , for $375.
I...
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+1 to what Mike1951 said. I picked up one at the GRB saturday for $369 + tax. The one they had used for $350 they claimed was only shot once by the...
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Last post by ghentry
Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:39 pm
New bass pro shop in san antonio
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Shu »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:03 pm
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Well today I go into the new bass pro shop to look for a shurefire flashlight and look at the ATV's on them they had a note that said due to texas...
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Yup it's illegal if they do so. Car dealerships have to close once a week. Some say it's so people can go kick tires without being hasseled. Most...
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Last post by gregthehand
Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:25 am
Houston gun show
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308nato »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:42 pm
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has anyone been to the gun show today and if so is it worth going to tomorrow ?
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I guess I'll wait for the ones at the Reliant .
I realy hate going downtown for anything, worked service calls down there for years and the only good...
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Last post by 308nato
Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:33 pm
Pearce Grip Extention Failure
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Cosmo 9 »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:04 am
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Last night when getting ready for bed I removed my t-shirt and started walking towards the night stand. I then reached back to remove my Kahr PM9 and...
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I have a Pearce grip on my Makarov, and it's great! I also have a pair of Pearce mag extenders for the Mak. I installed one of them, took a look,...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:44 pm
Getting Cooler Outside Anybody Switching From IWB to OWB ?
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bigolbigun »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:45 am
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Just wondering what other CHL'ers do for the winter time. I have been carrying IWB since I got my CHL a few months back. The OWB style looks...
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I also seem to stay warm and don't keep a jacket on long unless I'm outside all day, so I will likely stay with the IWB C-Tac for a while. I am very...
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Last post by TxFire
Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:06 pm
? about the Ruger p345
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scooter03 »
Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:39 pm
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I need some well needed help that it seems no one can answer. There are 4 models of the Ruger 345 and other than one of them being blue and the other...
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I looked at a Ruger P345PR today at Academy and liked what I saw and felt. It has a nice feel to it. The P345PR I looked at was blued with a...
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Last post by Commander
Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:45 pm
Looking for new firearm
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heathaa »
Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:09 am
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Well, it has been a few months since my license arrived and I am now seeking a new pistol for the winter months . I have been carrying my Bersa 380...
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Yes sir, I know the feeling. I've been stashing away lately, and the last week that little thing called life started happening...$50 here, $150...
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Last post by JLaw
Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:49 pm
Carrying rifle in a vehicle
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SW40VE »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:48 pm
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What laws are in effect regarding carrying a rifle in a personal vehicle in Texas? The rifle I am speaking of is a Yugo SKS which has been modified...
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If you're going to modify an SKS, you might wait on the final product from these guys:
They are shipping their 10/22 stock, and have an SKS...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:42 pm
Took my new FN Hi Power for a test run today....
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mrvmax »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:40 pm
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It's the SFS model in 40 S&W. I paid a total of $425 including shipping and transfer fees and I nought it form On Point Firearms. I had heard some...
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Very nice.....
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Last post by Diode
Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:58 pm
Homeowner Shoots Intruder
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:27 pm
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11/04/06-Longview
Homeowner Shoots Intruder
An overnight burglary attempt in Longview ends with one of the alleged intruders shot to death by the...
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I agree with you for the most part, but you misunderstood my point. When I say Conservative House , on the illegal issue (which the Senate voted...
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Last post by TexasAggie
Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:22 am
We have a brand new future CHL'er
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dpatterson »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:10 am
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Cason James Patterson - Born 11/06 at 8:33PM. 7lbs 4ozs and 19.5 inches long.
Everyone is doing really great!
God Bless!
Daniel
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Congrats!!!!
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Last post by Roger Howard
Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:40 pm
IDPA Questions
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DustinB »
Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:44 pm
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I'm thinking about coming out to PSC next weekend and trying an IDPA match. I will be using my Springfield XD9. I have a few questions.
I need at...
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Charles
Any chance you might make the same offer this month?
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Last post by dlcrouch
Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:39 am
New for 07, XD 45 Compact
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scooter03 »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:39 pm
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OOOOOhhhh, it looks nice on web page, has anyone seen or shot one in person? only 5.1 inches tall(including sights i guess). makes me wanna wait even...
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I will be getting one but, I am still looking for a sub-compact. The grip is what counts for sure. It would just conceal better if it had a three...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:37 pm
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:29 pm
Fox 7 News at 9pm tonight: Women and Guns
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fadlan12 »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:24 am
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Seemed pro gun, Showed Ross and Dotie Bransford (he taught my chl class). There was footage a the UT gun and Rifle club giving .22 pistol lessons....
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Lack of common sense? Ha!! That's a laugh!
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Last post by KinnyLee
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:09 am
Son's first gun!
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dws1117 »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:12 pm
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My Dad came down from near Ft. Smith, AR to see the kids this weekend. He hasn't seen my son since the boy was 2 and the first time he's seen his...
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Have been, he got a Henry .22 MiniBolt for his 6th birthday. I'm sure he'd enjoy it more if he could go shooting with someone his age, ya know?
JLaw
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Last post by JLaw
Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:32 pm
What makes a person a good shot?
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Tote 9 »
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:37 pm
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I have had my CHL for 2 years. I have never owned nor shot a pistol
untill I decided to get my CHL. Since then I have shot about 500 rounds
total...
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Thanks for the link. It is a great video. I downloaded it to my video player files. Iwould like to shoot the Texas Star. Next year Longtooth
and I...
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Last post by Tote 9
Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:26 pm
Dont let it escalate to this
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Shu »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:05 pm
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I hope this doesnt have to happent to anyone. I myself would of drove off a long time ago what would yall have done here
I apologise
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Last post by Shu
Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:44 pm
Which pistol will I shoot best ?
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j1132s »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:00 am
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Yes, I said I . It never occur to me to find this out, but I want to see which of these 9mm pistols I can hold the tightest group at 15 yards...
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I would say the Glock 19 out what is listed and that is because I have only shot the Glock and Sig.
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Last post by carlson1
Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:54 pm
Glock 36, Disappointed
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scooter03 »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:29 pm
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I shot my first 36 today and yes it was a rental, so maybe that is why I was disappointed. I shot 50 rnds and guaranteed 10 or more did not fully...
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I got it at Sportsmans Warehouse in Austin (Pflugerville really), and that was for the stainless model with the Heine sights.
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Last post by SW40VE
Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:14 pm
The big antennae by PSC
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ranberndt »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:41 pm
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A tad off topic, but...I drive by the darn thing twice a week.
javascript:emoticon(':?:')
Question...What agenicies use the big antennae outside of...
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I don't know what's on it now, but it used to be Ch. 8, the PBS station owned by the Univ. of Houston.
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:47 pm
Ugh!! Without carry for 8 days .. Feeling insecure already!!
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Reysc »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:13 pm
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Well..well I took a partime consultancy job that will take me to the Philippines ( Nov 6th to 15th.. no guys, I won't be living the club) and...
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Great thought !!! Never thought of that and to think I know exactly here their factory and offices are... Hmmm I will see if they can built me a...
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Last post by Reysc
Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:19 pm
Baretta PX4 Storm
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longtooth »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:34 pm
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Wife looked at a Baretta PX4 Storm tonight at Academy. Rotating barrel. She fell in love w/ it. Felt good to me too. She fell in love w/ it. I need a...
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Yeah, but if the Girls are happy, everyones happy! :smile:
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Last post by flintknapper
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:31 pm
Donald trump fined for his Patriotism
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JKDubb »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:08 pm
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I know this a little offtopic but I don't know what to think about this.
Since when is displaying an American flag a problem?
PALM BEACH,...
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I'm with you, too, Lucky. This post started out complaining about the right to display an American flag being challenged, maybe because of the...
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Last post by kanders
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:53 pm
UTEP beats the Air Force
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Paladin »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:54 pm
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Rifle team{AF} suffers first loss of the season
AF vs UTEP Match Highlights
Nov. 1, 2006
On Oct 21, the Air Force Academy rifle team competed...
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Wow - I did not know that UTEP had a rifle team and I am from El Paso (don't live there anymore). I know this is off the point of your post but UTEP...
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Last post by stash
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:33 am
Caldwell Sound Right Electronic Earmuff review....
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mrvmax »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:33 pm
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I only paid $25 at Midway USA.
***
Quality is a little lacking, but they work fine. I wouldn't pay more than $25 for these. These have a microphone...
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Just bookmarked the Midway site...
The cycle never stops... :lol:
The wallet is in constant flux...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:19 am
Origin of the Mozambique Drill
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CaptDave »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:49 pm
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For those of you interested....
Here is the origin of the MOZAMBIQUE DRILL as descirbed by it's main supporter - and the creator of the 'Modern...
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Absolutely!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:16 am
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:41 pm
Humor: Target Practice......
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AggieMM »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:04 pm
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Top Gear (British Automotive TV Show) goes target practicing..... :)
Ryan
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I think if you look closely you will see its edited. I don't think he was actually the one shooting the military weapons. I think it would take...
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Last post by wo5m
Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:07 pm
SA Gun show this weekend
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AR Traveler »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:11 pm
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I was thinking about checking out the gun show in San Antonio this coming weekend (thinking about a Kel-Tec 380 and/or a taurus titanium 357) and...
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It's worth the trip. The El Shazzam show and Austin are sometimes a little slow but the San Antonio Broadway show is larger and busier. You should be...
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Last post by nemesis
Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:32 pm
Gun Safe Vendors (Houston area)
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Blazen »
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:47 pm
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Does anybody know or recommend a gun safe vendor? I am looking into them now and so far I have only found one place online. I am sure there are...
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I got mine from Academy on 290 at 34th St. It seemed to be the most safe for the money
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Last post by zedsdead
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:16 pm
Free Shotgun with Truck Purchase (Houston Chronicle Blog)
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:05 pm
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Now this is what I call marketing!! If I was not cheap.....I would fly up there and buy a truck!
:grin: Jason
Note: This blogger is a reader...
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Wow, thought i would never see that...
But it makes me giggle inside that Al Gore will cry with each truck sale.
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Last post by spud
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:12 pm
Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:44 am
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Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder
LAST UPDATE: 10/31/2006 4:21:39 PM
Posted By: Vickie Jean Summers
Investigators want to know why a man who was...
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Your right. What was I thinking. Way to much to ask a reporter to report the facts. Gotta love those journalists with integrity :???:
I was just...
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Last post by phddan
Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:07 pm
Successful Hunting Trip - What have you bagged this season?
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bburgi »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:44 am
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I took this hunting trip several weeks ago, but realized I never posted the results over here.
I went to a good friend's ranch near Medina for a...
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Mom goes Sat. I go Monday & Tues.
Nothing yet but paper.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:59 pm
.22LR conversion available for 3" 1911s?
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cyphur »
Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:36 pm
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I have been looking, but have not found anything that advertises as fitting a 3 1911 - specifically the Kimber Ultra size. If anyone knows of a kit,...
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Well they haven't updated their website, nor have they responded to my calls.
I left them another message, but at this point I have little hope...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:38 pm
Training Tapes
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TEX »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:55 am
I have amassed over the last decade or so, quite a few video tapes that are related to firearms skills and tactics, gunsmithing, concealed carry,...
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Last post by TEX
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:55 am
New Guy Today
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308nato »
Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:34 am
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Hello everyone:
I just found out about this Forum from another site I'am on and
decided to join as I'am waiting for my CHL.
From what I have been...
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Roger Howard :
Like the saying goes I'am not a native Texan but I got down here to the land of the free as soon as I could. :smile:
The people here...
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Last post by 308nato
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:28 pm
Armed citizenry preventing crime
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txinvestigator »
Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:55 pm
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I was pleased to see the Castle doctrine law is doing its intended purpose when I read the story ( Jackson police probe shooting, Aug. 29) in which...
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stevie_d_64
I wish I could have been there for that!!!!! :lol:
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Last post by Roger Howard
Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:23 pm
process of buying new gun????
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scooter03 »
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:28 pm
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Help, please, If I do not receieve my Plastic in the mail before I am ready to purchase my new pistol, what is the process of buying and how long...
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The dealer has never given them my social security number and it when through with no problems. The SS# is optional and I did not put it on the form....
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Last post by Jacob Staff
Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:14 pm
GRRRR!
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Venus Pax »
Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:17 pm
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Daddy & I went to the gun show in Pasadena.
While there, I bought a Hi-Point 9mm.
Although sinfully cheap, Daddy said that one of his consumer gun...
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When I took my CHL class, the guy next to me had a Hi-Point .45
It was the first and last one I have seen. It malfunctioned the entire time we were...
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Last post by Jacob Staff
Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:01 pm
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