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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
New York Times Editorial 8-14-2006
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Commander »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:29 pm
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Editorial
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It has been years since I had a vehicle fire or a flat tire. Does this mean having a spare and a fire extinguisher is wasted effort? Maybe I should...
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Last post by revjen45
Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:03 pm
Carry & Home Defense Handguns.
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rodc13 »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:58 am
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Greetings to all from San Antonio!
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That is one nice looking holster! Such a shame to have to conceal it, its beauty is an argument in itself for open carry.
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Last post by bauerdj
Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:42 pm
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gene »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:50 pm
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Has anyone shot the cor-bon in 45acp 230 gr. jhp +p?
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Yes, several hundred rounds of it.
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Last post by flintknapper
Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:11 pm
Another Headline
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Commander »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:00 pm
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2 killed, 3 injured in Vermont shootings at school, homes
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Seems to me that anti-gunners should be proud enough of their position to place those signs out front. maybe even mandatory. :twisted:
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Last post by lrb111
Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:23 am
Reysc
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res1b3uq »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:11 pm
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You might check this guy out to lower your ammo bill. I use his ammo for practice and carry. It is accurate stuff. I'm starting on my second 250...
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Grumble, grumble, grumble---$50.00 for a mag and then have to buy parts for it. ( actually I only paid $39. for this one, but that's still too much)...
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Last post by res1b3uq
Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:19 pm
Had a fun afternoon with my new 1911....
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cyphur »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:10 am
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...breaking it in. Put 300 rounds of WWB 230gr FMJ through some paper this afternoon through my new Kimber Tactical Ultra II. It functioned...
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Evidently not on this one. I just checked Kimber's website, and they say this model has a ramped barrel. It's a good thing, too. Feedramp geometry is...
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Last post by Johnny
Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:50 pm
Thunder Tactical Shooters
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:20 pm
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I had the privilege of shooting with these great folks on Wednesday evening and can not speak highly enough about it! If you are ever in the Conroe...
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As long as you are observing targets from around a barricade! Kinny, you just don't strike me as the kind that would want to stand there and watch!...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:37 pm
About to make purchase
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Daltex1 »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:33 pm
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Looking at getting a couple pistols and a AR15,I have made up my mind on the pistols and would like advice on the AR15(colt ,bushmaster ect...) also...
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Any particular reason or just your personal preference?
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:39 pm
She couldn't believe it! I couldn't either.
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Rob Longenecker »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:53 am
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It’s predictable. People even say it out loud, “I can’t believe this is happening to me.�
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That is correct. A prosecutor can recommend a no-bill.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:26 am
The Left and crime: Part II By Thomas Sowell
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Paladin »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:56 am
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Do higher rates of imprisonment reduce crime? Is crime a result of poverty, unemployment, and the like? Are alternatives to incarceration more...
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Part I:
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:06 am
Ammo on sale
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Commander »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:22 am
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Sports Authority has a flyer in today's Dallas Morning News. On the back page, is a very small ad for Winchester Ammo.
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Phillip I too heard that same thing, and I agree it'd be quite a stupid business move(from my perspective).
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:44 pm
great memorial
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RoundRock_Gun_Fan »
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:33 am
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Not sure if any of you have seen this slide show. A friend of mine who is retired Air Force sent this to me. I don't know what it is about Taps but I...
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Some gave all... :patriot:
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Last post by Rich
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:29 pm
locking up the gun
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Venus Pax »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:56 pm
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As many of you know, I teach in a Houston area middle school. Since I can't have my gun on my body (and under my control) during the school day, I...
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I got it in the mail today. I think I'm just going to lock it in that lifejacket and hide it under the carpeting of the trunk.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:44 pm
His and Hers -and a Plunger Tube Question
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MrDrummy »
Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:30 am
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Finally got myself a decent camera, so I thought I'd snap a few pics of my pistol (the Kimber) and the wife's Sig P-229.
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Locktite is fine for a range gun/safe queen. It will NOT do for a carry gun.
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Last post by Johnny
Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:40 pm
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CaptDave »
Sat Aug 05, 2006 8:40 am
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Yes, it will be posted.
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Yep... + +1 as to 2A 'cause they are a business and as you point out, it is there right. And well, I know I'm not an idiot. However, for me, I would...
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:34 pm
Saxet Show - Austin vs San Antonio?
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pfgrone »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:45 pm
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Has anyone here been to both shows and can compare them for me. I've been to the Austin one several times. The Princess and I like to occasionally go...
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+1
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Last post by tex45acp
Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:18 am
Gunfight Statistics
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texas_archer »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:41 pm
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Anyone know where I can find a good couple of gunfight statistics?
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They are the statisitics of failure, but if you want to look at the FBI's summary of officers killed you can find it here:
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:48 am
LEO Patrolmen Support for Inclusive Range Time, ammo, etc.!
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Skipper5 »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:30 am
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(Charles...reply posted as well In Recommendations & Experiences..please delete one and/or edit as you feel-Thanks)
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+ 1 barres
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Last post by Skipper5
Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:26 pm
Firearm Declaration/Airport Travel - Semantics important?
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JSB-CHL »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:26 pm
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I thought I'd share an interesting occurence not long ago while flying for the first time declaring a weapon.
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My youngest lived in Sacramento, California (as well as Santa Barbara for a while and Fremont (outside of San Jose) before that.) We flew out twice...
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Last post by kw5kw
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:35 am
Colt 1911 differences
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RPBrown »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:24 am
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Okay, I've decided to get a Colt 1911. What is the difference in Series 70 and 80?
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There's an old saying that you buy your first sailboat to learn what kind you should have bought in the first place. I think 1911s can be like that,...
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Last post by AV8R
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:14 am
I didn't see this posted anywhere.
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Chris »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:34 pm
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i searched, but surprisingly, i didn't see anything on it. rather scary.
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......
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Last post by JSB-CHL
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:43 pm
finger in barrel- mythbusters on tv
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charlie »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:57 am
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The cable show Mythbusters had an intresting segment the other night.
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Thanks TXI and KBC, makes sense what you both said. I would think both angle and cartridge load would have to be taken into account to determine...
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Last post by bauerdj
Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:23 pm
Suggestions....please!
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jbirds1210 »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:48 am
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I would like to purchase my 14 year old sister a .22 rifle for her birthday. She is a tall girl for her age. Anyone have suggestions on a quality 22...
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The Ruger 77/22 is an excellent little bolt action rifle. The 10/22 is also a very good choice if you want a semi-auto. I'll probably get the 10/22...
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Last post by Braden
Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:45 pm
Shooting Matches Etc.
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MrDrummy »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:41 pm
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I've just recently received my CHL, and am interested in getting more proper training. At the moment, I can't afford any of the big, expensive...
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I work 4-midnight, so I'm usually just getting to sleep at 3 a.m.
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:44 pm
Need Input on Pocket Carry Guns
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Braden »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:03 am
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I want to get a good pocket carry gun and I've pretty much narrowed it down to one of the following. I'm looking for input regarding the pros and...
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Trigger pull I didn't find too bad, at least it did not seem to seriously affect my accuarcy. In fact I find the accuracy outstanding for such a...
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Last post by bauerdj
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:21 pm
Bit by the BUG bug.
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spud »
Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:46 pm
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Went out to the Bullet Trap in Plano today to check out back up guns. After some research I wanted to check out the Kal-Tec P3AT .380.
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You do not need to notify a common/commercial carrier that your package contains a gun when shipping to an “other than�, which includes the...
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Last post by Wilson
Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:20 pm
if you carry a COLT MUSTANG...
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barnett »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:33 am
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do you carry with a round in the chamber? cocked and locked ? (i'm reluctant to do this because of lack of grip safety)
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My Mustang Pocketlite is my deep cover gun. I carry it in Condition One. My safety is pretty stiff, so it's never been puched of unintentionally.
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Last post by badgerw
Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:05 pm
How paranoid should I be with my firearms while flying?
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nitrogen »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:33 pm
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Usually when I fly, I use a little center-of-mass box to carry my guns. For those of you that don't know, it's a little lockable box with a cable you...
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I've had this idea about using those Pelican Cases for transporting outside my normal checked baggage...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:06 am
CANCELLED: August PSC-IDPA Match
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:34 am
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The August PSC-IDPA match has been cancelled. If you haven't received the email notifying you of the reason, then you aren't on the email list. ;-)...
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I'm game to help. What time should I arrive on Saturday?
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Last post by KinnyLee
Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:54 pm
A holster like the comptac c-tac but all leather?
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Russell »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:49 pm
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So, I just left Top Gun and found a holster I think I would like. The comptac c-tac holster. However, it is obviously designed for wearing with an...
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I have also taken handgun training classess with many draw, shoot, reholster drills of various types. Being able to reholster with one hand during...
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Last post by oilman
Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:09 am
Well I'm off to add my vote to Iowa's CCW program.
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DiverDn »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:19 pm
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We leave Monday for our next chapter of life. We're moving to Iowa.
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God Bless you in your new home. Stay in touch with us here.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:38 pm
BB guns/second childhood/have fun!
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seamusTX »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:47 am
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A couple of weeks ago at the skeet range, the puller was AWOL. While we were waiting, El Gato brought out a couple of old Red Ryder BB guns and we...
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Here's a serious air rifle: .50 caliber, 200 grain pellet at 567 fps.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:26 am
Here you go, Dubya!!
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Reysc »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:54 pm
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Let's move to the right forum... Gosh, can't take you anywhere :grin: :grin:
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I got to shoot by bro-in-law's Charter Arms .38 about a month ago, and I was very surprised by the accuracy of that little .38. The trigger wasn't...
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Last post by JLaw
Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:10 am
New Kahr P 45 Break-In report
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nuparadigm »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:46 pm
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I just fired the manual-suggested 200 round break-in for a new Kahr P45.
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I can relate to all of the above. With 4 out of 5 kids being girls.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:22 am
Ammo....Q
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Reysc »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:11 pm
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Are Black Talon ammo illegal ??? Are these the armor piercing rounds? Anyway, can anybody give me a heads up/specs about this ammo/
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I have heard good things about the Hornady TAP ammunition. I plan on getting some of it in multiple rifle and pistol calibers and checking it out.
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Last post by SRVA
Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:17 pm
Billions of Bullets
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KinnyLee »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:33 pm
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A co-worker emailed this to me and figure I'll pass this along.
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I love that movie. Just bought it the other day. Haven't watched it again yet though, the wife thinks its depressing.
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:19 pm
Looking for a reputable gunsmith for Remington 700
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cyphur »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:48 pm
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I bought the gun used, and as such it has a few minor imperfections. I can live with all of them but one - the rear swivel stud is damaged. I would...
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Swung by B&S guns this evening - gunsmith was there - Steve I think? Anyhow he pulled out the old stud and put a new one in no problem. Took about 10...
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:44 pm
Brommeland Max Con V IWB for my Springer XD-45
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tex45acp »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:48 pm
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I just recieved my new holster and double mag pouch for my Springfield XD-45. The holster was made by Brommeland Gunleather up in Sneedville, TN. I...
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Wow!
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Last post by MrDrummy
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:32 am
Now I have a 1911 Carry....
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Reysc »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:09 pm
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Finally, my Colt Combat 1991A1 is ready for carry.. Shot 200 flawless rounds yesterday at the range.. Feeding problems and slide not locking after...
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I've heard nothing but great things about Kimber and the Ultra type guns - especially the Tactical. I know I shoot the Ultra Carry well - I should do...
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:51 am
IWB or OWB. Your personal opinion
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Russell »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:43 pm
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What's you guy's personal opinion? I've had people tell me IWB all the way, others have told me OWB actually conceals better than IWB. What's you...
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I wonder if I could walk around Lubbock and spot all the CHL's by their Hawaiian print shirts ;-)
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Last post by MrDrummy
Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:10 pm
Lubbock Shooting
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Paladin »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:56 pm
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7/24/06
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An update on the original story in this thread:
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Last post by wrt45
Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:29 am
Place for a Class III shoot..
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Madsmiley »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:30 pm
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Have some friends looking to put together a machine gun shoot.Something like this takes alot of preplanning and logistical work,so it will be 3-4...
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I've got a Steyr-Mannlicher M95/34, in 8x56R. Recoil is memorable . :grin:
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:34 pm
Ice Cream Vendor shot and killed...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:22 am
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-snip-
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The story in the Chicago Sun Times:
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Last post by Mithras61
Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:16 pm
New guy here!!!
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glockin »
Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:06 pm
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I'm from south TX on the coast, I just wanted to say yall are a good group of guys and gals. I'v been lurking for a while, as long as I'v been...
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Welcome! Beautiful country and I enjoyed traveling through there back when we lived in Houston. I'm sure it's a mighty fine place to be!
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Last post by sparx
Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:32 pm
All you Houstonians
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Russell »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:53 pm
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I am going to be going on a day-trip with my lady on Thursday to Houston to go holster shopping. What's some good places to stop by to check out...
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Nope nothing really in particular, just some good IWB left-handed holsters that I can try out that don't have the name Uncle Mike's on them
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Last post by Russell
Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:17 am
9mm Largo???
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agdude »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:03 pm
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Does anyone know about this caliber? I've got a chance to pick up a Star Super chambered in 9mm Largo (9x23). Does anyone know anything about where...
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Now that's good stuff to know. Can I use a 9x23 case and load it to 9mm largo pressures?
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Last post by agdude
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:52 pm
No more Paypal...
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Madsmiley »
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:18 pm
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As many of you may or may not know,paypal isnt pro-gun or very friendly towards firearm related purchases..A new site has just started up to met our...
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Exactly, it is all Goods . Why does paypal care what people are paying for anyway????
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Last post by Glockdude1
Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:36 pm
Attempted Car Jack
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seadawg221 »
Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:13 am
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A co-worker of mine got beat down yesterday near Shaver & I-45 , he had came out of the KFC and was walking to his truck, as he walked past a van in...
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I guess the first thing that comes to mind in situations like this is:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:38 am
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gene »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 3:24 pm
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Here's one for the colt folks, what's the difference in a LW Colt Commander XS and the XSE?
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Mine also has the E at the end of the ser.#
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Last post by gene
Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:18 am
So, made my own gun-vault for my car
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Russell »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:58 am
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Step 1: Go to Academy and purchase the ADG Sports $50 front-loading gun vault.
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Nice Idea! I used a bicycle chain to secure my box =)
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Last post by Boma
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:41 pm
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