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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-02-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,048
Posted By XD Fan
Re: GCN: Gun Control Now

Great job here everyone. As we all know, you can't "win" an argument against emotion, and liberals always seem to have an over-supply of emotion. If they would ever start thinking with their brains...
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,607
Posted By XD Fan
Re: To All Of Our Country's Military

From my family to all of our heroes, past and present... THANK YOU!!
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-17-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,955
Posted By XD Fan
Re: To get a Glock or NOt to get a Glock

I just found out that tennifer is just another trade name for melonite, so nothing should change except the name of the finish.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-16-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,955
Posted By XD Fan
Re: To get a Glock or NOt to get a Glock

Look, get what you are comfortable with. If you can accept the responsibility of carrying a GLOCK, by all means do it. If not, then look elsewhere. This is a discussion that will never end. By...
Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Birmingham, AL, Ranges?

We have a public range about 15 min. NW if Birmingham. I believe the web site is www.foprangeinc.com (I have never personally shot there but have a friend who is a member, he says it's a great place...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 06-07-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,277
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Should i get a 10-22?

I have an older one and have had spectaular reliability from it with factory mags. However, I have yet to find a hi-cap that reliably feeds.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-02-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,803
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Hi point opinions

I have a friend who owns the 9 and another that owns the 45. Both said that the first hundred or so rounds were a bit frustrating, but after it was broken in neither have had any more problems. ...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 04-26-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,422
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Napolitano blames Canada for 9-11

I really wonder what planet she is actually from!
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-22-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Firing Mechanism Problem

RJay, I finally got to look at the gun and guess what...not only IS it a single action only gun, it doesn't even have an exposed to thumb back. He said he was getting 2 guns confused ( really, he...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-15-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,257
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Glock v.s. 1911

I have both and would not part with either. Granted my 1911 is a licensed Argentine Colt
( I would be stupid to let that one go ). I carry the GLOCK because it is dependable, durable and worth...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-15-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By XD Fan
Re: mosin m-44 stock

McFry, I talked to my friend about his stock. He said that he had to use a file to get enough clearance is a few places ( I forgot to ask where ). If you are mechanically inclined, he said it will...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-15-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Firing Mechanism Problem

RJay, you're probably the one who's right. I haven't even looked at it yet. I'm just relaying info.

He says he got it from a family member and doesn't know anything about it. I think he has...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-14-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By XD Fan
Re: ruger p94

I had a P90 that needed a barrel and I sent it to Ruger. I bought it used, so I know that it should have been out of any warranty, but all it cost me was S&H. They replaced and tested the gun under...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-14-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By XD Fan
Re: mosin m-44 stock

I believe it should. I have decided to leave the wooden stock on mine ( the wood is in excellent condition ), but when I get another I would also look at the polymer stock. I have a friend with the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-14-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By XD Fan
Firing Mechanism Problem

A friend of mine has a pistol that is having some problems. He says that it is a Florida Firearms Corp. (AG Italy ) .25 Gallsi. I have never heard of it, but maybe someone here has.

Anyway, his...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-02-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,683
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Just bought a Mosin Nagant M91/30

Beautiful weapon. I have the carbine version (M44) and love it. Yes, surplus ammo is corrosive, but several manufacturers such as Wolf, S&B, etc. have new
production non-corrosive 7.62x54r. ...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-28-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,089
Posted By XD Fan
Re: i never thought id see a plastic 1911!!!

It's about time someone brought the dinosaur kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. Just kidding. The 1911 is arguably the most successful platform in the last century. As it nears it's...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-15-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 23,747
Posted By XD Fan
Re: S&W .40 Sigma trigger mod

That was the first and only .40 I have owned to date. I sold mine due to the trigger. Otherwise, it's the only gun I ever had that NEVER malfunctioned in the year and a half I had it. I would...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-13-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Posted By XD Fan
Need info Sears .22

I recently came across a .22 rifle in my grandfather's closet and he gave it to me. It is missing the screw that holds the stock on and is also missing the trigger guard.

It is a Sears Roebuck...
Forum: General Discussion 01-13-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,068
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Accidental discharges ?

I have to raise my hand when someone asks for NDs. I wasn't raised with many around (mom hated them). I shot a rifle for the first time with my girlfriend (now my wife) at 16.

She has an...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-03-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Question about rossi

My wife has a Rossi .38 that she loves. In the two years she has had it, it has been carried
daily, shot often, and has never failed to go bang. The cylinder locks up tight and is just now...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-03-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,526
Posted By XD Fan
Re: 1st gun for daughter

Thanks everybody.
We went to our local store and let her hold each one right after the other and she really liked the Ruger. I can see one in the future for her. ( Maybe as a 9th birthday present )
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-01-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,526
Posted By XD Fan
1st gun for daughter

My daugher announced that she wants a gun for her birthday. She is extermely mature and has been shooting with us for about 2 years.

After she announced this, she also announced that she wanted...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 12-01-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Teeny Tiny Hideouts

Kel-Tec P-32. I regularly carry this in my RF pocket in a small pocket holster with Speer Gold Dot HPs. I am like several of you, I technically can't carry a weapon at work although I always do. ...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-16-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 780
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Help me get started

Thanks to everyone for the help!!! I really look forward to shooting it in the very near future.

By the way, mrkirker, it is an F.I.E.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 09-15-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,902
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Mosin Nagant - M91/30 - first shooting

I'm glad you had fun. As far as the surplus ammo goes, remember that ALL surplus military 7.62x54r rounds are corrosive. I have shot several brands any years out of my M44 and all shoot fairly...
Forum: General Discussion 09-15-2008, 08:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,169
Posted By XD Fan
Re: What guns do you think say "America"

The 1911. Although it is one of the most popular firearms in the world, its design was for the American military. To me it says I'm America's pride.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-14-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 780
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Help me get started

Thanks for the advice. However, I can't find anything on the gun itself as to what caliber it is. It looks to have a bore close to that of a .32. I don't know. I will take it to my gunsmith the...
Forum: General Discussion 09-13-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By XD Fan
Re: NEW DANGER: GLOBAL COOLING

What exactly is their direction? I mean what is the latest poll info? Democrats have to have polls, like most people need road maps. Most of them can't go to the bathroom without taking a poll...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-13-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 780
Posted By XD Fan
Help me get started

I recently acquired an FIE black powder revolver. The person I got it from could not really tell me that much about it. He did say that for the ball to use "0" buckshot and that it fit well in...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 08-27-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,971
Posted By XD Fan
Re: If you could own any 1911 what would it be?

Kimber Raptor II or Eclipse II... or maybe a Nighthawk GRP... or... well you get my drift.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-24-2008, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,346
Posted By XD Fan
Re: Good .40 wanted opinions?

Springfield XD all the way. As far as it not being made here, many guns are imported by other "American" manufacturers ( Walther P99s are imported with S&W markings and called the S&W 990). I have...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-18-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,077
Posted By XD Fan
Re: High cap. 45acp??

Detroit,
I don't think you could go wrong with any of these. One thing you need to consider is weight. It can get uncomfortable carrying around an all steel pistol such as a 1911. Some people...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 08-18-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,529
Posted By XD Fan
Thumbs up Re: Russian Firearms

Angel,
I love the photos of the M44s. I have one made in 1945 and I love it. Until I found it at a show, I never really liked "long guns", but this thing has really changed my mind. As soon as...
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