Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Procedure for New Member Registration
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As most folks will recall, several weeks ago we were inundated with Russian porn spammers joining and posting their trash. Registration was shut down...
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That's correct of course. I can only state what I've experienced, and for me blocking everything non-US cut out all spamming and compromise attempts...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:11 pm
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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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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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Magazine Ban
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1wise1 » Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:11 am
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As most know, the High capacity Magazine ban was introduced by the Democrats on Wednesday.
Here's ETS response today; Thursday.
I ordered 2, should...
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High capacity, what's that? I only own standard magazines made for M4 carbines even though there made by Armatac and hold 150rnds. :thumbs2:
Here's...
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Last post by narcissist
Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:28 am
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Video: World's smallest pistol is a Kolibri in 2.7 MM.
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surprise_i'm_armed » Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:07 pm
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The above link is a 5 minute, 17 second video that details the world's smallest pistol, called a Kolibri.
It was designed by a watchmaker, only...
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Wow! Interesting little gun. I’d be curious to see how it shoots! I mean, recoil, penetration and and noise must be low, but by how much? But I’m...
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Last post by equin
Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:37 pm
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What would YOU do?
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Oldgringo » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:12 pm
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Hypothetical question:
You, your SO and maybe your spawn, are in your neighborhood Walmart on a Saturday afternoon looking for bird feed, kitty...
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So far this month there has been 2 times where police were called to Supercenters in Tyler for gun-related incidents.
The first one on 9/2 a man...
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Last post by AdioSS
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:59 pm
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Course of Fire
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ghentry » Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:57 am
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Does anyone here have access to the course of fire the Harris County Sheriff's department uses, along with the scoring, target, etc.?
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Thank you gentlemen. I'm looking for the specific COF Harris County uses.
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Last post by ghentry
Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:02 pm
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Ruger new model single six part identification
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cheezit » Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:50 pm
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21326.jpeg This is a ruger new model single six with both 22lr and 22 wmr cylinders.
Can anybody Identify the small pin and what part of the gun it...
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On gunparts site , page 3 , part 24 hammer plunger pin is looking like the part. It gives a good picture.
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Last post by txhighlander
Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:36 pm
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What oil/lube do you use
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cmgee67 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:14 am
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What oil and or lube or grease do you use on your gear (guns knives etc.) ? I use Breakfree clp to clean my guns then lube with Lucas Oil extreme...
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Yep, I have even spotted a polar bear or two around Plano during winter. :coolgleamA:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:10 pm
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Man Reels in Semi-Automatic Rfile
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Keith B » Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:49 pm
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Uh oh, someone who lost all their guns in a boating accident may be getting one back.... :mrgreen:
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Reminds me of a story my dad told. He was a twenty years soldier, a Green Beret stationed 100 miles south of the Fulda gap during the Cuban Missile...
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Last post by BigGuy
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:47 pm
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Had a few rounds explode in my Ruger SR22 pistol.
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SickSilverado » Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:41 pm
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At first we had a few casings fail to eject. I believe the first was a cci minimag, the next few were winchester vermin super x (something like...
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Dry firing shouldn't cause the issue. Quoted from page 17 of the manual:
DRY FIRING
Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the...
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Last post by cyphertext
Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:26 am
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CVS joins Walmart and Walgreens
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gtolbert09 » Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:06 am
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Thursday, September 5, 2019
We support the efforts of individuals and groups working to prevent gun violence, and continually review our policies and...
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Bet you a cold RC Cola and Tom's Peanuts we see the signs of 07 or more soon.
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Last post by Lena
Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:15 pm
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Am I missing the boat
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RPBrown » Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:35 pm
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Just sitting here thinking about Dan Patrick and his shift in 2a stance and was wondering why if someone is denied through NICS, due to a felony,...
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You're missing the point of gun control laws.
Gun control laws were never intended to keep guns out of criminal hands. They have always been...
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Last post by Alf
Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:17 pm
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NRA Personal Protection Expo Ft Worth Sept 6-8 2019
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bblhd672 » Thu May 30, 2019 6:46 am
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September 6-8, 2019
Ft. Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
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I went yesterday - great show!
Lots of cool stuff to see (and buy), great people, lots of opportunities to try different advanced training systems...
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Last post by Excaliber
Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:54 am
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:19 pm
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Private gun sales
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timdske » Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:58 am
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Hey everyone,
I'm new to the state. My 1 year anniversary is the end of this month. We love it here. Anyway, my question is on private gun sales...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:17 pm
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Picked up a couple of old family heirlooms.
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5thGenTexan » Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:32 pm
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My great granddads old .32 pocket carry on the ranch. S&W reissue date of Jan ‘82 . He carried it well into the late 1940’s. His older brother was...
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Beautiful! :txflag:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:40 pm
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Ever looked down a gun barrel held in an angry hand?
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sailor2000 » Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:24 pm
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Ever looked down a gun barrel held in the hand of someone so angry they were shaking? Back in ‘79 I needed a second job and responded to a help...
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guessing this guy has, more than once
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Last post by easy10
Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:42 am
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Holster part 2
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AndyC » Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:42 pm
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Similar design to my first, but hopefully better.
Stitched the belt-loop in place using lighter color but thicker waxed thread - a big pain to get...
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Excellent :thumbs2:
Someone on another forum pointed out that my stitches aren't true saddle-stitches (as there's no knot at each stitch, pulled...
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:44 am
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Ar9 upper to go with spikes ar9 lower?
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Killadocg23 » Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:36 pm
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Gents,
Gonna pick up a spikes 9mm lower here shortly. Curious as to if any one has built an AR9. What uppers fit the spikes . I know some can be...
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I’m not certain that there is a mil-spec for 9mm lowers. I do have a multi-caliber Spikes Gen II Billet lower, and it will fit all of my uppers,...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:50 am
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Gun Safe help - and perhaps more
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chasfm11 » Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:03 pm
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This is truly asking for a friend.
Here's the back story. I have a good friend. The husband of one her neighbors/friends recently passed away. He...
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Good news, and good luck to the family going forward.
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Last post by Boxerrider
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:40 am
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Quarter Cock
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Chickenman » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:57 am
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never asked but always wondered- why was the 1911 designed with a quarter cock position for the hammer. Form follows function so it must have a...
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We each must decide for ourselves which risks we are willing to take and which benefits matter most to us. I don't care how others carry. I carry a...
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Last post by oljames3
Mon Aug 26, 2019 6:22 am
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Kimber Crimson Micro .380
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DEB » Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:30 pm
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I have a Kimber Micro .380 and have right at 300 rounds through it. Lately it has had a failure to feed several times per magazine. My Neighbor also...
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Thanks so much! I have read elsewhere that the magazines are sometimes problematic. I will try the Colt... :txflag:
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Last post by DEB
Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:25 pm
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Looking for gunsmith in Frisco/Plano
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Tex1961 » Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:12 am
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Looking for any personal recommendation for a gunsmith in the frisco/ Plano area. Not someone you googled, but someone you’ve used or have knowledge...
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Appreciate the help... I ended up finding Cajun Gunsmith in Plano... He Tok me right in and let me watch as he disassembled by Browning Hi Power. We...
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Last post by Tex1961
Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:12 pm
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Sig Sauer P365
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stash » Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:16 pm
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I saw a real live Sig P365 yesterday and could not believe how small it is and the number of rounds it packs. Looks and feels like a first class...
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I had the pleasure of going to the range with my buddy and shooting these 3 side by side:
Sig P365
Glock 43
Ruger LC9S
Both of us have...
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Last post by The Marshal
Tue Aug 20, 2019 4:13 pm
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backpacks or backpack inserts
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Venus Pax » Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:21 pm
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What would be a good quality bullet-proof backpack or backpack insert?
I found this, and it claims to resist even rifle rounds.
Are there...
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Leatherback Civilian One. Been using it daily for almost a year
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Last post by On_Code
Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:59 am
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M&P Shield 1st Round FTF Malfunction
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BSHII » Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:57 pm
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I had a couple unusual malfunctions at the range yesterday, and I wondered if anyone else had experienced it or had any thoughts:
I was shooting my...
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As above, I believe you have a combination of different bullet ogive, a dirty gun, and possibly needing a slightly heavier/new mainspring. I mirror...
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Last post by Rob72
Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:07 am
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Getting cylinder cut for moon clips
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dhoobler » Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:55 am
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I have a Performance Center S&W 637 which I love. I wish the cylinder was cut for moon clips. Can anyone share an experience with sending their...
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I got the loader you recommended. I haven’t tried it yet, but it seems like it will work. If you think of it, I would appreciate the information....
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:49 pm
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Assault weapons indeed
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Oldgringo » Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:37 pm
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This showed up on my Facebook today. It's amusing but true.
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Cain killed Abel with a rock, or so they say?
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:11 pm
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Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center
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ORIGINAL TEX » Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:18 pm
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Anyone know if the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas is 30.06 posted?
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I was there a earlier this year for a car show and did not see any signs posted.
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Last post by tool4daman
Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:50 pm
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Holster making part uno...
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AndyC » Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:50 am
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I have never really wanted to get into making leather holsters but since meeting up with a custom leather-maker 2 months ago and hearing silence...
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Of course; #2 has already been made a little longer.
I had to guess where the stitching would go on #1, but I may add a few more stitches around the...
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Last post by AndyC
Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:19 am
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Tac Con 3MR and 241 Triggers
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PriestTheRunner » Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:38 pm
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Guys, I have been looking at the Tac Con system a bit and like the trigger. I don't doubt some would consider it a gimmic, thats aside from this...
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I've been watching them too, with no updates in quite awhile. If you use the Ghost Rocket connector in your Glock, you'd probably feel right at home,...
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Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:10 pm
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Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:14 pm
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Sorry - but I have to confirm regarding transfers.
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C-dub » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:23 pm
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My dad recently past away out of state and did not have his firearms specifically listed as part of a will to whom he would bequeath them. Something...
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Ecause his mom currently lives in another state. See OP. It is illegal to transfer a gun to a resident of another state without going through a FFL....
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Last post by ScottDLS
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:02 am
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Transferring a Handgun to My Adult Son
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Crash » Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:06 pm
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Don't know where else to post this, so here goes:
I want to transfer ownership, i.e., give, a handgun to my adult son who lives in another city in...
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So, it was never registered to me.
Crash
Because that is impossible to do, no state or federal register exists.
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Last post by rm9792
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:34 pm
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P365 ms or S&W shield 2.0
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Tex1961 » Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:44 pm
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My carry gun died today. Ruger LC9s. Just stopped firing. I don’t know why and I’ll probably have to send off to ruger to fix. But I won’t carry it...
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I've got 107 rounds downrange so far. 100 ball and 7 Hornady CD..... The first 50 ball and HCD had no issues..... I started quick double taps on the...
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Last post by Tex1961
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:52 am
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Well that was weird. Glock 17 trigger & mods
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tomneal » Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:49 am
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I am generally a 1911 shooter. I shoot in USPSA competitions.
A few years back, I bought a Glock 17 Gen 4, for competing in Production division. I...
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I popped the slide again and worked the stricker safety button. Trigger is back to 'good'.
Wow!
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Last post by tomneal
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:53 am
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Remington 870 barrel shortening in Houston
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denwego » Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:57 pm
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I've got a Form 1 coming soon on a Remington 870 for an AOW, and I'm looking for someone in the Houston area who might be able to help me shorten the...
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Thanks all! I'll look into these folks soon... probably have about another week to wait on the stamp, based on the trackers!
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Last post by denwego
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:55 pm
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Help Finding Night Pig Hunt
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oohrah » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:22 am
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Went on one hunt three years ago, but didn't make the arrangements. Now I'd like to find a place within 100 miles or so of Waco. Appreciate any...
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I agree. Pigs learn quick to come out only at night when hunted. At Boar Creek Ranch, they use green or red lights powered by a car battery from...
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Last post by equin
Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:10 pm
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Houston area shops
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Nickgibson72 » Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:47 am
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Hey all, new to the forum. Not sure if this is the right place to post this or not, so sorry in advance if it is not. I just moved to the Houston...
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Carter's has an in house rule prohibiting the sale of AR and AK rifles to any under the age of 21. It may apply to tactical style shotguns, too, but...
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:45 pm
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9mm Pro Carry II
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Boxerrider » Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:39 am
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Dear Sweet Wife and I ran some ammo through her new Kimber. All handloads using Montana Gold 124 grain FMJ and Speer 124 grain Gold Dots. 250 rounds...
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Sometimes my wife would rather give me a hard time than have something she likes too!
After some reading, measuring, and mathing, I bumped the FMJ...
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Last post by Boxerrider
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:52 pm
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How often do you re-lube?
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newTexan » Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:37 pm
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Hey guys,
Recently got back into TX after a long long (too long) bit of traveling around for work and thus back to the range. Quick question as I...
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I do dry-firing practice during the week, so my M&P and ammo get a visual in spection often. Otherwise, my M&P lives in its Safariland ALS. I have...
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:33 am
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My new Sig P365XL & holster
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johncanfield » Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:34 pm
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Thought I would start a thread about my new P365XL - I referred to it in my other thread about having problems with my P239. It's really a dandy...
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I'm not sure that's correct but a) it would be highly unlikely they could determine I polished the feed ramp or b) that it had anything to do with a...
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Last post by johncanfield
Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:38 am
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Walkabout In The Weminuche Wilderness
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KLB » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:16 pm
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The link is to a blog post about trekking in the Colorado Mountains. That alone is fascinating, but he also mentions the weapon he carried, the...
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Just ONE reason why I prefer to drive than fly to SoCal. At least I can be armed for all but 650 miles of the 3000 mile round trip if I drive. If I...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Jul 22, 2019 1:33 pm
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Uh-oh... Trouble with my P239 EDC
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johncanfield » Fri Jul 19, 2019 12:48 pm
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Had family visiting for a couple of days and we saved some time to shoot (I live on a ranch) so I drag out the ARs, several handguns and my new Mossy...
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How 'bout dat - the 40 caliber barrel and three 40 cal magazines with HP ammo work flawlessly :thumbs2: . I'm guessing the 357 Sig magazines have...
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Last post by johncanfield
Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:31 pm
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Might need to get myself a Prius
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Vol Texan » Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:47 am
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BRCC mounted a Vulcan to a Prius.
Enjoy.
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I don't want this Prius....but....I NEED this Prius. Honey, how much cash do you have? Nah, just another gun I'm looking at. Don't worry....
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Last post by LabRat
Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:11 pm
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Silencer Guide with Decibel Level Testing
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Grayling813 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:00 pm
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Silencer Guide with Decibel Level Testing
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Nice article. :txflag: Texas 265k suppressors a year & a half ago. Next highest was Florida at just under 99k :lol:
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Last post by AdioSS
Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:56 am
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+P vs Hollow Point
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Teamless » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:06 pm
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I did not see a different thread on this, so I hope I am not asking again what has been asked before:
What is your preference, +p or hollow point,...
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Actually the post right before my question, wasn’t very articulate. I apologize for not getting the poetic style. It sounded like the author was...
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Last post by SigX5
Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:55 am
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Is total number of LTCs published?
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DXer » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:50 pm
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I've found the DPS site that shows the annual new licenses, revokes, but not renewals or total over all number. Without renewals I don't think I can...
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The publish new applications approved per zip.
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:59 pm
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Last post by omegaman
Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:34 pm
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How to Carry Cell Phone
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troglodyte » Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:21 pm
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As my life evolves and what I have to do/carry I am finding it harder to find a good way to carry my cell phone. I have, for years, carried in my...
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Unfortunately, as the facilities Director, I must acknowledge my phone anytime as I am “On Call” 24/7. Granted, most times it is nothing that...
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Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:38 pm
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Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:06 pm
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What do you use to monitor safe humidity?
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jason812 » Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:55 pm
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Just curious what everyone uses to monitor the conditions inside their safes. I have a dial humidistat that I don't fully trust but what I would...
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Yes, I am happy with the hydrometer. It's nice knowing what is going on inside without opening the door. I did put an extra 900 gram desiccant inside...
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Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:24 pm
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