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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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Last post by WTR
Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Gun Recommendation
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chongfa »
Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:06 pm
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Now I got a taste of an awesome revolver, thanks to Rey. I wonder which pistols should be my next goal. Currently I have:
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Umm really? :smile: :lol: :o :grin: :twisted:
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Last post by chongfa
Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:50 pm
XS Big Dot sights
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HighVelocity »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:59 am
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I'm starting this thread because of your question Cosmo. It's a really good question and debate over the answer is pretty intense in my IDPA club....
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Agreed, you can't miss that front sight.
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:02 pm
An awful day at the range? How can that be?
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yerasimos »
Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:44 pm
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cleared
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Manufacturer of pistol?
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:58 pm
Carrying at 9'o clock/printing
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Russell »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:15 pm
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Yes, I am a lefty. I have a Uncle Mike's Sidekick as the holster with an XD-9 Service size as the weapon.
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I agree with you, Venus. While guys have it pretty easy (how hard is it to conceal when wearing jeans and a polo?) we ladies have to deal with all...
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Last post by Crossfire
Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:36 pm
Friends At TexasCHLForum
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carlson1 »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:17 pm
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This probably does not fit here! Mr. Cotton I hope you do not mind this post. I just wanted to say that this Forum as been a real bright spot in my...
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When the news depresses me I cuddle a particularly cherished firearm and rock back and forth.
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Last post by revjen45
Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:03 pm
OT gloat... Oh, happy day!
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KBCraig »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:16 pm
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OT, because I can't find a way to conceal my Lee-Enfields. Gloat, because I scored one that I never expected to even see in person.
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Those were taken as soon as I got it home. I've cleaned it up now, and the small amount of surface rust is gone (no pitting). There was some old mild...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:54 am
New Part Time Carry Weapon
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tex45acp »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:03 pm
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I really enjoy conceal carrying my semi-autos, but once in a while I have the urge to carry a revolver and most of mine are a bit too big or I cant...
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I'll let you shoot my Ruger Single Six. It's the only wheel gun I have :cryin
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:54 pm
Opinions of Walther P22, please
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barres »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:35 am
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I took my six year old son to the range this past weekend, and we had a blast shooting my Colt model 22. :party: The only problem was that my son's...
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My experience with the P22 has been good overall. Reliability has been near perfect with any type of ammunition I have used but I did have to send it...
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Last post by bajorn5
Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:55 pm
Ranger Arms (Texas)???
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Rugrash »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:40 pm
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When my brother and I were born one of my uncles gave each of us a rifle produced by Ranger Arms. Mine is a left-handed (I'm a righty) 7mm bolt...
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That's a nice gift to give a child for being born!
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:09 am
Gun Show in Denton this weekend
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cgxd9sc »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:26 pm
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Anyone planning to attend Denton Gun Show this weekend???
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I will more than likely be attending the Mesquite gun show.
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:51 pm
Knowledge Swap - Glock for Kahr
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nuparadigm »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:10 pm
I can't figure out exactly which forum in which to place this. Maybe this is the wrong place (Charles, please move if it is), but there is no...
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Last post by nuparadigm
Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:10 pm
A single shot in the dark...
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kw5kw »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:57 am
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Last night at approx 10:38 P.M. I heard a single gunshot down the street.
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It is true that alot can happen in 3 minutes. I would be suprised if it were that quick a response. Like I said, you should be able to get the actual...
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Last post by TxFire
Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:34 pm
Problems with new SW40VE
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SW40VE »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:07 pm
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I recently purchased an SW40VE from the local Academy. I finally took it out for its first rounds today. The first few clips were great. Trigger is...
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Had the same problem with mine. Found the trigger pin was bent. Returned it to S&W and they fixed it. By the way, The pin was drifting out somewhat...
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Last post by RPBrown
Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:43 am
Anyone in Odessa?
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cjlandry »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:31 pm
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I'm here for a day or two, and would like to shoot a little, if there's a range around here.
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:woohoo
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Last post by JLaw
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:51 am
Broken gun and S&W Customer Service
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HighVelocity »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:29 am
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I was recently cleaning my S&W model 37-2 airweight and saw something horrible. The frame was cracked underneath the barrel along the edge where the...
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Sorry to hear about your troubles, HV. The good news you've figured out is that S&W's customer service is second to none, and what they did to keep...
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Last post by JLaw
Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:09 pm
Kahr PM9 or PM40 for Pocket Carry??
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Braden »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:31 pm
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For reasons that don't matter in this thread, I can no longer carry my G22 OWB to work like I used to be able to do. As a result, I am looking for a...
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You took the words right out of my mouth.. :grin:
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Last post by GrandmasterB
Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:26 pm
delete
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gene »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:53 am
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How many of you have sold or traded your guns and wish you had them back.
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Definitely me.
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Last post by Braden
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:02 pm
IDPA match Sat July 22 at PSC
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Jeremae »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:00 pm
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Hope to see you all (at least from Houston/Galveston Area) at the monthly IDPA match tomorrow at PSC. I need to see if my repainted sight dots...
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Sorry I didn't look for you Jason as I didn't look for any replies after posting but I did talk to Tom (and Steve and Donna and Charles).
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Last post by Jeremae
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:38 pm
IDPA junkie?
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jbirds1210 »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:35 pm
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My wife is starting to think I am....The hallway in our home has been transformed into a dry fire area. Notice that the Bifold door on our laundry...
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You asked for it.....
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Last post by Jeremae
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:13 pm
Shooting Trail
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jbirds1210 »
Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:54 pm
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This weeks episode features the DFW gun range....looks like a super nice place!
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Cyphur, I may be able to go next weekend, but it may be Sunday as I have been recruited to help my daughter move on Saturday.
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Last post by Commander
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:09 pm
San Antonio: Young Man Shoots and Kills Would-Be Robber
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Paladin »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:58 pm
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Young Man Shoots and Kills Would-Be Robber
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I live about a mile from the subdivision where it occured. Our front door is one of those leaded glass ones as well. All the subdivisions in that...
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Last post by Corona
Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:49 am
Coast Guard
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Diode »
Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:35 am
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Well, for one thing I am a very proud Dad today. My 22 year old son leaves for New Jersey headed for Boot Camp, he has joined the Coast Guard. I was...
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I join w/ the others in congrats for your son. Mine is 2 yr from retiring from USAF. It takes every one of them for us to sleep well.
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:34 am
Trouble in Troup
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Dr.Accumulator »
Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:23 pm
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Howdy folks.. Lurker gone legitimate member here.. If I can have your audience, I need some critiques and opinions of a situation:
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Got it. :smile:
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:24 pm
M1 Carbine value
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DiverDn »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:32 am
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I know this is a hard question to answer, but what are the things to look for on a M1 especialy if you don't have a throat gauge?
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First thing to determine: is it USGI, or is it an Iver Johnson or Universal clone? (IAI also made some, and I think Auto-Ordnance is making them...
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:16 am
8 Grocery Employees Stabbed in Tennessee
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Lodge2004 »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:53 am
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Great article except for the closing comment by the Memphis Police officer. It would have been much better if he gave something along the line of......
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Man critically injured with egg timer in a sock!
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:52 am
Question about air guns
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Lodge2004 »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:02 pm
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Indirectly related to CHL...because I am teaching my daughter to shoot and she will some day apply for one.
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The Daisy 747 has a Walther barrel on it, and while I don't own one (yet), I think that will be my next project. I do own a 853C rifle with a Walther...
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Last post by res1b3uq
Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:08 pm
1911 Verses Glock
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carlson1 »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:42 am
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DELETED! I thought it was funny, maybe it was too harsh.
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deleted too, my attempt at being funny
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Last post by DiverDn
Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:39 am
Burglars Posing as Cops Invade Lubbock Home
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Paladin »
Thu May 11, 2006 11:03 am
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5/10/06
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Maybe times of change since the days of my involvement, but mask were used to protect the undercover agent and the CI not to protect identites from...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:11 pm
Texas Star targets - where to get one
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DiverDn »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:17 pm
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Does anyone have for sale a Texas Star target or know where I could find one?
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This is the doc file.
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:01 pm
New guy
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DDuck »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:42 pm
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Hello everyone,
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And how!
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:03 am
Road Trip (shopping Options)
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lrb111 »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:23 pm
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Going from Odessa to Abilene, then south to north Austin. If the price is right i would like to pick up two or three 1911 frames somewhere. I'm...
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Ah. :sad: Thanks for the update wrt45... you saved me from wasting a little gas, or at least a phone call to check their hours! :grin:
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Last post by sparx
Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:57 am
Locking up the guns.....
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DaveT »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:06 pm
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Well, it is time to lock up all the guns, I won't be carrying for a while.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers for a sppedy victory over the cancer!! It can be done...we will welcome you back soon to those carrying !!!
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Last post by Skipper5
Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:23 am
Customer Subdues Robber With Applesauce
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Crossfire »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:10 pm
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If you are still waiting on your CHL, applesauce seems to be effective...
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I almost feel bad that we're all making fun of this so much. And now that feeling's gone. :lol: ;-)
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Last post by WNallG30
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:36 pm
Question About Shipping
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carlson1 »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:19 pm
(B9) May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by carrier? A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by carrier to a resident of his or her own state or to a licensee...
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:19 pm
The Mighty Mighty Redhawk
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jbirds1210 »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:37 pm
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I have posted pics of her before, but always with rubber grips. Today she is wearing factory grips that I received in the mail from a good friend a...
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I've got e CRKT MIL M16 and I put it through hell - its my second one. First one was replaced after over a year being carried on my person daily,...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:22 pm
Range report
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WNallG30 »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:18 pm
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We went out right after I was done with work today to put some rounds through the new hardware. I didn't even change out of my scrubs from the...
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DWS, I'm sorry, I know you're dissappointed in me. Would you believe I was so excited to get to the range I didn't even take the camera!! I'll work...
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Last post by WNallG30
Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:19 pm
Betcha don't have one of these!!
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jbirds1210 »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:23 pm
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That's right...it is bubble gum pink kydex. I wanted the perfect anniversary gift for the perfect wife.....this is what I found! In case you are...
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Soon as I saw the picture of the girls with the rifles, I showed my wife, told her thats a future birthday gift for my twin daughters - their own...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:36 pm
Parkerized
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stash »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:31 am
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Good morning guys - This may be a dumb question but could someone tell me what parkerizing a weapon does. Does it protect the metal from rust or is...
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Springfield Parkerized. It takes holster wears well, and it is a dull non-reflective finish.
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Last post by KinnyLee
Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:33 am
The Clintons’ War on Gun Rights
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Paladin »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:58 am
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Not sure who Fitton is, but some interesting and unsurprising charges here:
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I would also like to see Condoleeza Rice run for president.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:59 pm
AWESOME day at the gun store!!!
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WNallG30 »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:48 pm
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I did it, and BOY did I do it big!!!
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Have you tried the presentation that you showed me at lunch on the B-in-L? It was very convincing.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:46 pm
Reply to Texag06..
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Reysc »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:53 pm
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You wrote;
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It's a COLT 45lc Model 1917. It's the Liberty Model. Trigger and Hammer are gold plated and it's for sale for $ 650.00... Had it not been refished...
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Last post by Reysc
Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:13 pm
Mailing Firearms Out Of State
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carlson1 »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:11 pm
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:deadhorse: I know I have read this on here somewhere, but can't find it. Can someone in laymens terms tell me if it is legal to mail a pistol out of...
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That much I do remember being true after reading the ATF page.
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Last post by cyphur
Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:57 pm
DPS Question, Does Anyone Know....
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DaveT »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:00 pm
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Does anyone know what make and model handgun DPS Troopers carry on duty these days ?
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If you got him a 229, which is a little shorter than the 226, he can practice with it and latter use it for off duty. Once he becomes proficient with...
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Last post by charlie
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:55 pm
S&W Stainless 65-5 DAO
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tex45acp »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:18 am
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I need some good information on a double action only, 3 stainless 65-5, in .357mag, I found in a local gunstore. It is used and very clean. I did the...
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Nope. Ain't it grand? :razz:
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Last post by Thane
Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:34 pm
Anybody going to the IDPA match this Sunday near Austin?
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j1132s »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:53 pm
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Finally, I think I'll be free to go this Sunday... to my _FIRST_ IDPA match!
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Too bad you missed it, I heard it was a good one, but very HOT! I'm usually there, but was in N. Texas this past weekend at the North Texas Regional,...
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Last post by AggieMM
Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:28 pm
Blazer "Brass" Ammo
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Commander »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:26 am
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I was in WalMart yesterday buying some ammo when I noticed they had some CCI Blazer Brass ammo. A box of 50 9mm was $5.00. I pulled a cartridge out...
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Academy keeps more on their shelves AND they price-match Walmart.
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Last post by propellerhead
Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:36 pm
Interesting trip itinerary...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:04 pm
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My Dad Called from Pueblo, Colorado while attending a Little-Britches rodeo final my niece is participating in...They'll be there for a few day for...
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Good job Stevie_d. The reward WE get is that our grandchildren live free.
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:10 pm
My Wife Has a Shotgun!
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jbirds1210 »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:31 am
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First off........my wife is going to kill me for posting this...but this is her first shot from a scattergun! She was a little nervous about it, but...
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Somebody double tapped . :grin:
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:47 am
Good buy at Shooter's Station
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JLaw »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:53 pm
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Had a very busy day setting up the church for VBS. Figured a calming visit to a gun store was in order, so I packed up the cash and headed for...
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See I've been tryin to tell ya Shooter's is a pretty good store. It isn't the best, but its pretty close. Nice deal.
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:56 pm
9mm Wolf?
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tvone »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:38 am
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I shoot a lot of 9mm, and I'm getting low. I have a 9mm AR that doesn't like aluminum cased Blazer ammunition.
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No, definitely not a myth.
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Last post by Johnny
Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:48 pm
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