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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
My new Wood!!!!
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cobra04 »
Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:04 pm
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Hello. I wanted to see what everyone thought about my new grips. I had them made out of desert ironwood. I don't have them yet..but the were just...
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That is what is cool about Ed. He doesn't just make grips for 1911s. He makes them for hi powers and ar15s, and probably for just about anything that...
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Last post by cobra04
Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:34 pm
Getting into a lot of shootouts......
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too-tall »
Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:27 pm
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Hey folks,
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uniform patrol for a large city. our detective was in plain clothes carrying his radio looking for a robbery suspect in a field. this patrol officer...
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Last post by Chris
Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:45 am
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:30 am
Shooting to the left
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Blazen »
Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:18 pm
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When shooting my Glock 26 or my Glock 27 I always shoot to the left of what I am aiming at and I can't figure out why. Now if I shoot my Gock 31, 9...
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Thanks for the input Mike!
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Last post by Blazen
Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:41 pm
Private or semi-private lessons
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Blazen »
Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:42 am
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I think this would be the right place for this question, if not, I'm sorry.
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Ask the range officers at American Shooting Center. When I worked as an RO I gave private lessons twice a week @$100 for a 2 hour session.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:40 am
I know I will be sorry
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too-tall »
Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:32 pm
Well I didnt go to the NRA Convention at GRB this weekend. I live about an hour from Houston and this will probably be the on;y chance I get to go....
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Last post by too-tall
Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:32 pm
NRA 2005 Annual Meeting and Exibits in Houston April 15 - 17
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dws1117 »
Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:47 pm
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Anyone planning on attending? Myself and a friend are trying to get a group together to go.
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Just read the GRB License Agreement Standard Terms and Conditions on the GRB Web site.
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Last post by oilman
Sat Apr 16, 2005 1:05 pm
What gun do you not like shooting?
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dws1117 »
Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:45 pm
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Tonight I went shooting with a co-worker. Among the guns that he brought was a small Beretta .25. Not sure of the model, it is one of the ones with...
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I am kind of with Jungle Work on this - except when it comes to my wife's PPKS. That gun just doesn't fit my hand right and hurts to shoot.
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Last post by jimlongley
Thu Apr 14, 2005 1:16 am
Some snakes have definitely un-hibernated
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Greybeard »
Sun Apr 10, 2005 5:19 am
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Yesterday turned out to be snake day in scouting a promising new lease west of Archer City. Between 4 of us, we got a rattler and 3 confirmed kills...
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I actually owned a G27 at one time and I sold it to my former boss. Like most everyone else that has them, I had the extender on there (Pearce) so my...
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Last post by Braden
Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:42 pm
How do you talk to a 3 year old about guns?
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dws1117 »
Sun Apr 10, 2005 5:31 pm
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Where do you start?
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my 3.5 year old daughter loves going to gun shows. my 2 year old daughter likes to help me clean them. i haven't ever caught them touching them. my...
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Last post by Chris
Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:30 pm
Why is it always an AK?
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dws1117 »
Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:36 pm
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April 6, 2005, 12:01PM
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because it does exactly what it was designed to do and it does it extremely well. that's the only downfall of the AK.
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Last post by Chris
Fri Apr 08, 2005 12:28 am
Arsenal stolen from Woodlands (TX) gun dealer
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dws1117 »
Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:46 pm
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Indeed. :x
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Last post by XD_Dan
Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:46 pm
Article: Victim fights home invader; suspect found dead
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Paladin »
Tue Apr 05, 2005 10:48 am
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April 5, 2005, 6:16AM
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Holy cow :shock: Kudos to the man for protecting his family and his castle in a worst case type situation.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:47 am
Initial fps/function testing with new G29 (10mm compact)
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Greybeard »
Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:57 am
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Some new toys and ammo arrived Friday so a buddy and I made time for some playing late yesterday. We both got acquainted with the new compact via...
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Chas - My pleasure. :)
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Last post by Greybeard
Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:52 pm
Info on Houston Area
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RatMan »
Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:24 pm
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Hey all you Houston guys....
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Wayne,
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Last post by RatMan
Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:49 am
Article: Would-Be Burglars Met with Homeowner's Gun
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Paladin »
Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:55 am
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Would-Be Burglars Met with Homeowner's Gun
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Yes, it was a very bad idea. He should have called the police and let them do their job.
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Last post by MoJo
Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:42 pm
Let's talk about ankle holsters
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HighVelocity »
Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:51 pm
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For concealment, I find ankle wear to be about as good as it gets. A Glock 27 in a Fobus ankle holser works well for me. I like the Fobus because the...
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I have a Galco ankle rig on the way for an airweight J frame S&W. I'll let you know what I think about it after I get it.
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:30 am
Did Ruger give in?
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dws1117 »
Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:28 pm
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I was looking on the Ruger site for the P95. Had one several years ago that we regretfully had to sell. My wife is wanting thinking about a...
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I purchased my P89 during the AWB so I only got 2 x 10 round magazines. Well, I picked up some no-name 15 rounders that have worked pretty well, but...
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:22 am
Special Special Forces
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Greybeard »
Wed Feb 16, 2005 5:58 pm
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The Pentagon announced today the formation of an elite fighting group
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And to think I thunk 25mm was too big to be carried around like that!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Mar 27, 2005 7:31 pm
Securing Trunk Gun
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ghentry »
Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:19 pm
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In light of the recent Tyler shootings, I've decided it would be wise to carry a trunk gun . Can anyone here give me a good suggestion as how to best...
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I will throw in my opinion on a shotgun here. Save less than lethal ammunition, there is nothing a shotgun can do that a rifle can't, but a lot a...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:58 pm
Concerned neighbor defends himself after attack
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Paladin »
Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:52 pm
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Wichita Falls police spent the day investigating the city's fourth homicide of the year
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I'm curious about the part where the police said it was being classified as a murder. And if it is, then why has no arrest been made and no charges...
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Last post by Braden
Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:51 am
Ann Coulter chimes in about female LEOs ...
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Greybeard »
Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:19 am
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By Ann Coulter
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I have no problem working with female officers. Most of the one I work with would poke your eye out with a stick and not think twice. I can't stand...
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Last post by Baytown
Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:13 pm
Pres. of Springfield MMM arrested after gun found at home
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Paladin »
Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:58 am
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Anti-gun activist arrested after firearm found at home
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This is a very amusing story. Thanks for posting. After being sick for the last week and been poked and prodded at the doctor's office today, reading...
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Last post by dws1117
Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:43 pm
Store Clerk Fights Back Against Robber
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Paladin »
Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:16 pm
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Store Clerk Fights Back Against Robber
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This is a reminder to periodically check your home defense gun fro reliability. I know several who keep a gun in the night stand, but never take it...
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Mar 05, 2005 9:21 am
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:01 pm
911 Call Reveals Woman's Struggle With Purse Thief
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Paladin »
Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:01 am
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... Theresa then grabbed her .45-caliber pistol and continued running after Campbell -- despite the dispatcher's plea for her to drop the handgun....
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A good article on the topic of 911:
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:33 pm
Teen Confronts Armed Burglar, Wrestles Gun Away
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Paladin »
Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:43 pm
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Michael Williams is 17-years-old. He came home from school Wednesday to what should have been an empty home, but the window was broken and an...
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I am so glad it turned out great for the good guy.
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Last post by 357sig
Sat Feb 19, 2005 5:48 pm
Which Compact 1911?
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dws1117 »
Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:23 pm
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In anticipation of receiving my CHL I am starting shopping for a new carry gun (after a reasonable break in period) in semi auto to compliment my...
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My SS Kimber looks nice with the black rubber grips. And she sings to me :)
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Last post by Bubba
Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:00 am
Grips for Taurus 85
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dws1117 »
Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:22 pm
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Does anyone know where I can get a set of wood grips for a Taurus 85? I know they are out there. I've seem 85s wearing them. JUst can't seem to track...
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Thanks. I can't believe that Houge didn't come to mind.
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Last post by dws1117
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:45 pm
Pre-read book sale----Richardson Texas
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dutchman »
Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:14 pm
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Book sale by the Richardson Schools at the Valley View Mall in Richardson. Today, (Feb10, 2005) Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday, one can by books...
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I just returned from this sale and am sad to say that it is smaller, with less books than last year. Still lots of books, tho. I'm gonna go back...
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Last post by dutchman
Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:08 pm
Animated 1911
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dutchman »
Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:03 pm
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It is possible that this has already been posted, but I can't find it. It is the finest animation I have ever seen. Just click on 'download' for it....
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Very nice. I have something similar with a Browning. This one is much more detailed.
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Last post by Warhorse545
Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:31 pm
S&W's new "Extreme Velocity" .460 Revolver
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Greybeard »
Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:05 pm
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Not like it's a carry gun, but I found Dick Metcalf's review of .460 S&W Magnum in March issue of Shooting Times quite interesting.
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Hey now, I like my beasty 50 cal ! :D
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Last post by Bubba
Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:48 am
Books by Stephen A. Camp
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:57 pm
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As with all Internet sites, TexasCHLforum.com seems to have members with varying amounts of shooting and gun-handling experience. We have old war...
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Stephen:
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Jan 30, 2005 5:13 pm
Suppressors
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dolanp »
Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:13 pm
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I was looking over the Texas statutes on illegal weapons and noticed the section on 'firearms silencers' and had a question. Of course I am aware of...
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Thanks for feedback Stephen. One of our members, who has a real common first and last name, told me last year that Weldon asked him to roll up his...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat Jan 29, 2005 8:58 pm
Cold blue?
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dws1117 »
Sun Jan 02, 2005 2:22 pm
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Anyone have a reccomendation on which cold blue is good or even works?
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I have been using Brownell's Oxpho blue for many years. (since the '60's)In 1998, I finally got around to blueing a complete 1911. I loved the...
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Last post by dutchman
Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:07 pm
Nice Article Stephen
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:11 pm
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Stephen:
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Hello. Right now the Street Gun Project is only 5 SA .45's. I do think that Mr. Sample is in the process of a .38 Super build, but am not sure. I've...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:39 pm
Alleged Pawn Shop Robber [shot and now] Behind Bars
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Paladin »
Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:12 am
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1/23/05
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This pawn shop is right across the street from my work.
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Last post by P12
Mon Jan 24, 2005 6:58 pm
Homebuilder shoots suspected burglar in head
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Paladin »
Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:08 am
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Homebuilder shoots suspected burglar in head
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Homes under construction are the focus of many
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Last post by SRVA
Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:13 pm
Robbery suspect found dead after gunbattle
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:23 pm
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Jan. 11, 2005, 6:26AM
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If you feel certain enough that the GJ won't indict, don't. If you want to have some clue of things you should or should not say to the GJ, and if...
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Last post by TraCoun
Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:55 pm
Anti-Burglary Devices using OC Spray
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Greybeard »
Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:17 pm
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Re: Anti-Burglary Devices using OC Spray
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Points taken. Thanks Charles.
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Last post by rickb308
Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:21 am
I have to learn altered shooting skills
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P12 »
Sat Jan 08, 2005 7:45 pm
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I was fitted with mono-vision contacts. Since my right eye is dominant he put the reading lens in the left eye.
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Thanks for the input guys.
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Last post by P12
Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:03 pm
pic resizing
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too-tall »
Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:14 pm
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When I shoot (now this is a shooting question) a pic with my camera and down load them on the computer, what size should they be?
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640x480 isn't too large either. It will look like this:
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Jan 15, 2005 8:48 pm
TSRA Annual Meeting
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:10 pm
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Is anyone going to the TSRA Annual Meeting in Mesquite in February? (Feb. 4-6) I plan on being there and I thought it might be fun to meet some of...
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I am giving it some thought. If work cooperates, I will try and be there. Figure since I been a member for a while and decided to upgrade to life...
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Last post by Warhorse545
Sat Jan 08, 2005 12:47 am
IDPA - Any Southpaws?
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rickb308 »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:13 pm
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Do any southpaws shoot IDPA, and if so, how do you handle tactical reloads?
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I typed an earlier reply but got myself crosswired. I have a Sprinfield Champion .45. I usually use the middle finger of my left hand to hit the mag...
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Last post by TraCoun
Fri Jan 07, 2005 9:28 pm
Mother and son shot during violent home invasion in SE Hou
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 05, 2005 4:31 pm
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Looks like this happened near Hobby Airport.
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I think the final shot at Marcus Brown could be justified legally on the basis that he still had a gun and was a known threat.
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Last post by Bubba
Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:51 pm
Ed's Red Experiment - Long
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:11 am
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Let me see, how can I make this remotely CHL-related? Oh yeah, this board is about carrying a gun. If you carry a gun you need to practice. If you...
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Cleaning?...what's that all about? Oh, I remember, it's that thing I do to my firearm once a year, whether it needs it or not!
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Last post by SRVA
Sun Jan 02, 2005 7:00 pm
Thinking about getting into reloading
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CaptDave »
Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:47 am
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Shooting a lot of .45ACP and .40S&W in practice and IDPA, among other things.
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I have been using Dillon's 550B for about 8 years now. It is my first progressive loader. Guess if I started all over again, I would opt for the 650,...
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Last post by dutchman
Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:04 pm
Websites and Forums
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troglodyte »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:14 am
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I figure most of us are regulars (readers or contributors) to other gun-related or self defense forums. Let's get a list of those sites going. I...
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Here are some I like to visit.
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Last post by 357sig
Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:04 am
Santa was good to me.
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dutchman »
Sat Dec 25, 2004 1:19 pm
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From under the tree last night came a Colt Mk4 Series 70 in perfect condition. Damn, but I have a good wife. :D I just had to tell someone.
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My first revolver--S&W model 66, 4
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Last post by orionengnr
Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:19 pm
Introduction
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bdsnooks »
Thu Dec 23, 2004 8:16 pm
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Hi All,
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Much of the land of in the Tyler/Longview/Athens area has become even more infested with feral hogs since you left. If your neighbor's are not...
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Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:11 am
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