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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
Recommendations for a Locking Pistol Box
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Crash »
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:06 am
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Can anybody recommend a good locking pistol box? I'd like one that has biometric (fingerprint) opening. I'd like one big enough to hold two compact...
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For $294 I will be your friend and I just did some remodeling. I am having a housewarming party so do you need my address? :tiphat:
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Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:06 pm
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Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:09 pm
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Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:06 pm
Opinions on Magpul PMAG D-60?
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Rafe »
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:33 am
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I've never really been seriously interested in getting a 60-round drum of 5.56, but the whole rush-it-through-the-House recent antigun bill has, I'll...
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Cross post. :smile: And thanks. Yep, I'm with ya. Variety is the spice of life. Some years ago I started standardizing all my AR mag purchases on...
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Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:16 am
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Last post by bobby
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:03 am
Going to Austin. State capital question.
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SIRIT »
Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:57 pm
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Going to Austin for the first time next week and want to visit capital. Can I carry my firearm concealed? If so what is the process? Googled it but...
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I know this is an old thread, but I decided to post here instead of starting a new one since this thread is about the Texas Capitol. My question is...
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Last post by Lynyrd
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:19 pm
Shooting on your own land in Cass County, TX
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PUCKER »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:09 pm
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Anyone here live in / have property in Cass County, TX? The wife and I are noodling around getting some raw/undeveloped land (50 acres or so...
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Got it, thank you.
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Kingwood, Tx need a gunsmith
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jamisjockey »
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:49 am
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Anyone know of a reputable smith in the kingwood area?
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Ok cool. The email I got made it sound that way.
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Last post by jamisjockey
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:15 pm
Attempted to buy a Kimber Pro Carry ll on Gun Broker
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03Lightningrocks »
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:19 am
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It is the 4 . I only bid 600. I was hoping with it ending on Christmas Eve I might get lucky and catch someone sleeping. I just got outbid. If I had...
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I vowed to never use GB because of the ammo gougers back during the first big ammo shortage some years ago. Certain individuals, nationwide, were...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:08 am
U.S. companies
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LDB415 »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:29 am
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Are there any major companies other than Henry that are 100% U.S. companies, firearms, optics, ammo, whatever?
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One glitch in the question is that any publicly traded company is, well, public. It can have shares bought and sold by almost anyone, and that...
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Last post by Rafe
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:45 am
UPS Ammo Shipments Going Missing
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Excaliber »
Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:32 am
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Ammo companies are reporting unusual numbers of ammo shipments sent through UPS are going missing.
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Last week I received a box of ammo and mags from PSA without delay.
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Last post by TxRVer
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:25 am
My PSA Dagger project
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bobby »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:32 am
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Well lets see. Faxon Comp, Timney Trigger, magwell and stippling. yep so far. Stipple job not done yet but the base is done.
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This is my got to trigger on any Glock clone or Glock.
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Last post by bobby
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:10 pm
Report: Over 24.4 million AKs & ARs in Circulation
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:47 am
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America is becoming better armed by the day:
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Add modularity, the ability to configure in various for-purpose lengths, ease of maintenance, availability of parts and repair, numerous optics and...
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Last post by Rafe
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:42 pm
IGMAN 5.56 M193 55GR FMJ
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LSUTiger »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:18 pm
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IGMAN 5.56 M193 55GR FMJ.
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It’s consistently the cheapest price of all that I could find back when I originally posted and today so I don’t think it’s overpriced for market...
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Last post by LSUTiger
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:57 pm
Suppressor's
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carlson1 »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:38 pm
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Is there a chance that suppressers will be removed as a NFA item anytime soon?
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Check out Witt Machine Suppressors. I hear they are good and have seen some impressive videos. You can be out the door with your tax stamp for 500 on...
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Last post by cmgee67
Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:25 pm
DFW AK Smith
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jb2012 »
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:14 am
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Looking for recommendations for an AK smith in DFW to swap out the rear trunion on my M92 SBR. It currently has a fixed triangle, but I want a fixed...
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No problem. He does great work
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Last post by cmgee67
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:31 am
How Many Are Training In The Heat
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carlson1 »
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:02 am
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I have only been to the indoor range a few times. Because of my health I cannot tolerate the heat nor do I really care to. A few weeks back I...
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Holds water in it for a good 3+ hours....as long as there is air moving over it, it FEELS like it drops the temp anywhere from 10-15 degrees. When...
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Last post by Flightmare
Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:17 pm
Interesting discussion of shoot scenarios…
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The Annoyed Man »
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:29 pm
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How defensive gun uses could land you in jail…
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Force-on-Force is extremely valuable training. That was interesting seeing a legal breakdown, but of course legality does change with jurisdiction. I...
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:18 am
Help Identify Bullet
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rtschl »
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:39 pm
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Someone found this on our church parking lot, guessing leftover from July 4th with someone shooting in the air :banghead:
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Raised P in circle = Phoenix Metallic Cartridge Co., CT. 1872-1878. Purchased by American Ammunition Co in 1878.
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:58 am
gunsmith near Austin?
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nyj »
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:47 am
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Need some simple work done on a rifle. Haven’t had much luck with the few I found on google.
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Their pre recorded message says 4 week turn around time and their online price list is insane.
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Last post by nyj
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:50 am
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Last post by bobby
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:54 pm
Recommended EDC for 70+yo and 120lbs person?
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SickSilverado »
Sun May 29, 2022 7:36 pm
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Hi. I have a new customer/student that needs a home defense/EDC gun. Another dealer sold her a 2 38 hammerless revolver and a SCCY CPX1. She can...
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Alternatively, maybe one of those tilt-up action Berettas in a light self defense caliber?
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:04 pm
PSA 5.7 Rock
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bobby »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:12 pm
PSA 5.7 Rock in a modified G19 holster.
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Last post by bobby
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:12 pm
5.7 Rock in and at the range.
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bobby »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:12 pm
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Just a few rds tonight. Oh and I do like it.
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Very nice! It looks decently similar to the Ruger 57. Maybe a holster for it would fit yours? :tiphat:
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Last post by PUCKER
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:42 pm
How Many Reloads Should A Private Citizen Carry? POLL
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carlson1 »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:11 pm
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Since the thread was started by Paladin about carrying extra ammo or not carrying extra ammo. It is a great thread and I think a fantastic thought...
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They’re pretty affordable too! :thumbs2: :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:20 pm
Shield EZ Mag Loader
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Boxerrider »
Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:35 pm
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We recently got a S&W Shield EZ 9mm for Dear Sweet Wife and Girl Child to try out. One of the attractive features of the EZs is the magazine with...
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Tex 1961 wrote
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Last post by Chemist45
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:21 pm
Red Flag laws vs report dangerous people
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TxRVer »
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:51 pm
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I haven't started a thread here in years but have been bothered by the big question of how do you report the crazies like the shooter at Sandy Hook...
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Excellent article, oljames!
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Last post by Acronym Esq
Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:03 am
Less lethal Options
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carlson1 »
Sat Jun 04, 2022 7:41 pm
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Do you carry any Les lethal options? I have to use a walking cane and it is solid wood built out of one piece of heavy wood. I also carry SABRE...
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A long time ago, I used to carry less lethal alternatives. On patrol, it started with just a night stick, then progressed to adding some type of gas...
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Last post by srothstein
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:01 pm
Project Appleseed Certificate
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LTUME1978 »
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:53 pm
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Free to someone that will use it (not for resale).
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Apple Seed shoots are a great time.
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Sun Jun 05, 2022 6:38 pm
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Sun May 29, 2022 1:38 pm
NRAAM 2022
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jmorris »
Thu May 26, 2022 2:38 pm
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Actually day 2 for me. Showed up yesterday to help with set up. This afternoon is firearm checks. Seems to be a bit fewer volunteers overall this...
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Yeah, democrats.
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Last post by mayor
Sat May 28, 2022 3:02 pm
Out of Spec Duty Round
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Excaliber »
Fri May 27, 2022 6:19 pm
In the middle of a range qualification, I dropped the slide on a new magazine and it failed to go into battery by about 3/8 . I hit the back of the...
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Last post by Excaliber
Fri May 27, 2022 6:19 pm
Crazy magazine price
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LDB415 »
Mon May 23, 2022 10:48 am
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I'm looking for AR7 spares. I've found a couple of places in stock in the $3x range. Then on CTD they have two listings for it. One is $32 and the...
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I did the same about 90 minutes after you did but it took 10 minutes total. But I ordered 4 so they had to pick 2 packs not 1. And I got notified...
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Last post by LDB415
Wed May 25, 2022 2:12 pm
Ok, what to do?
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LDB415 »
Tue May 24, 2022 12:23 pm
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Short(ish) version, I hope.
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Emailed you.
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Tue May 24, 2022 12:53 pm
Winchester .22LR ammunition problem
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K.Mooneyham »
Tue May 17, 2022 11:37 am
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I bought a Ruger Wrangler budget-priced .22LR single action revolver this weekend, and despite the heat, wanted to put a few cylinders through it...
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UPDATE:
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Mon May 23, 2022 11:31 am
Need some owb p365 suggestions
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cmgee67 »
Sun May 15, 2022 7:39 am
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I wanted to see what you guys are carrying owb for your sig 365. I carry iwb during the week but when I get home and on the weekends I’d like to...
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I didn't see a link in earlier posts so I included one. In one of the slide pictures you can see the back side. I find the hook makes taking off a...
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Last post by mcscanner
Sun May 22, 2022 9:55 am
New Military Rifle
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crazy2medic »
Sat May 14, 2022 6:22 pm
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So if the U.S. Military adopts the XM5 Rifle and switches to the 6.8mm cartridge, will all the 5.56 ammunition become Available? Inquiring minds want...
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I read that too … but whose armor? Russia's thoroughly modern army(tm) ( :mrgreen: ) is using body armor in Ukraine that isn’t any better than...
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Mon May 16, 2022 8:09 pm
1911 Users
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carlson1 »
Sat May 07, 2022 1:20 pm
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I just had my S&W 1911 PC returned from the factory. The Thumb Safety was kind of sloppy and it came back fine. I took it to the range today shot 80...
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It is going back to S&W at their expense. I own too many 19911’s and none of mine are even close to this size of gap.
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Wed May 11, 2022 6:32 pm
Saint Edge Evac
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LDB415 »
Wed May 11, 2022 8:58 am
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Did these ever come to market? I was just on the S-A site and it says discontinued. I never knew they were continued to begin with although I was...
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Didn't hear that but I've actually been keeping my eye on it for the past couple of years since I heard about it. That's to bad if it never made it...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Wed May 11, 2022 10:35 am
Local DFW slide milling?
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JRG »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:31 pm
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I am seriously considering getting a Gen 5 Glock 26. Glock does not provide a MOS option on the 26. Is there a local DFW outfit that mills slides...
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I think I last used him back at the end of 2019 or so. Great guy! And as you stated, I was able to wait while he milled some slide serrations for me....
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Mon May 09, 2022 10:26 am
Man attempts to rob Conceal Carry Class
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rtschl »
Wed May 04, 2022 10:28 am
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Haven't found where it happened yet... But pretty dumb to try and rob a gun store or class of people with guns:
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:cheers2:
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Last post by Paladin
Thu May 05, 2022 12:46 pm
What would you pay for an RG10 .22 revolver?
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puma guy »
Tue Apr 26, 2022 1:18 pm
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I sold these Rohm RG10 .22 revolvers back in the 60's and 70's. I think they were about 13 or 14 bucks. Made in West Germany until the GCA of 1968...
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Too late!
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed May 04, 2022 7:24 pm
LES BAER 1911 Custom Carry S/S 45ACP 5"
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carlson1 »
Mon May 02, 2022 10:09 pm
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I love 1911’s and have several. I really like Dan Wesson’s, but I recently ended up with two Les Baer’s. Finally finished breaking in my LES BAER...
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You can’t see on the target but there are actually 8, 9, and an X ring. At 15 yards plus at an indoor range this target looks like a big black ball....
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Last post by carlson1
Tue May 03, 2022 8:28 pm
Federal HST 9mm ammo / not seated?
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parabelum »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:04 am
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I just got a box of Federal HST 147gr and noticed that 47 out 50 rds have what appears to be a small (a millimeter or less) gap between the case and...
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I did some more looking into this and it looks like Federal made this change relatively recently (I cannot find the dates but I know from the...
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Last post by parabelum
Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:45 am
Into the breech?
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LDB415 »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:27 am
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So reading a book that includes a Barrett M82. At one point a person watches the user slot the magazine into the breech . I've never heard that...
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It’s been a couple decades since I’ve fired one. As I recall, you insert the mag and release the bolt to load a round in the chamber.
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Last post by mrvmax
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:34 pm
High ready or low ready?
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Paladin »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:44 am
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Do you use high ready or low ready? I have long been a fan of low ready, but was always curious about how some fast draw experts and special ops...
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Jeff Gurwitch has a good breakdown for when (with a rifle):
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:57 am
Tandemkross trigger upgrade for Ruger .22
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AndyC1911 »
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:16 am
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A few weeks ago I took my little Ruger Mk IV 22/45 .22LR pistol to the range for a friend's birthday gathering and, while everyone enjoyed shooting a...
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Got the Victory trigger in - piece of cake and I really appreciate the ability to set the pre- and over-travel:
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Last post by AndyC1911
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:54 am
The rock I apparently live under
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LDB415 »
Thu Apr 14, 2022 12:14 pm
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So this morning I became aware of a line of firearms called SAR. And there's a chain of stores with 8 locations in Texas called Shoot Point Blank....
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I love my SAR 2000 stainless pistol.
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Last post by eyedoc
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 am
Who's been to Gunsite?
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Jose_in_Dallas »
Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:09 am
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So I've got a 250 class scheduled for the end of July and looking for some feedback on what to bring and also where to stay locally.
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Forgot to mention earlier that Gunsite actually has a list of recommended/suggested places to stay.
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:09 pm
Jeff Cooper’s First Article
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Paladin »
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:49 am
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Looking at some of his standards:
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Thank you.
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Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:35 am
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