Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-24-2007, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,682
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
05-15-2007, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,061
Re: Kahr CW9
I have a Kahr T40 for carry. It's a great piece.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2007, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 403
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
04-29-2007, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,012
Re: Could Japan have won in the Pacific . . .
I think that at most they would have prolonged the war. I don't think they could have successfully invaded Hawaii due to the logistical situation. The supply lines would have been too long. If they...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2007, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 822
Re: An honest question about the Confederacy...
First, let me say that I'm a Texan from an old Texas family (pre-revolution). In fact, there is a county in South Texas named for my family. I was raised believing that damnyankee was one word. I've...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-25-2007, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 536
Re: Carolyn McCarthy making a fool of herself
According to the wording of the bill:
`(36) Barrel Shroud- The term `barrel shroud' means a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel of a firearm so that the...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-24-2007, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 777
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
04-23-2007, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,003
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Forum: General Discussion
04-21-2007, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,170
Re: A Theological Question
It's a mistake to base foreign policy on religious texts. It's not God's wrath over our lack of support (yeah right) of Israel that caused Katrina, it was the natural weather patterns of planet...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
04-20-2007, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,517
Re: H.R. 1022 Assault Weapons Ban
Well, the sponsers are starting to sign on...
Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 4/16/2007
Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 3/7/2007
Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] - 3/13/2007
Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23]...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
04-20-2007, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
04-15-2007, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 897
Re: Lead rings ahead of chamber
Well, instead of risking heavy metal poisoning and a short life, perhaps you should look at the multitude of less lethal lead removal preparations available.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-11-2007, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Re: compare DPMS / Colt
True, chrome can extend barrel life. However, he did say he wanted to do more target shooting in the future, so chrome would be contra-indicated unless two uppers are in his budget. :)
Also, .223...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
04-11-2007, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-11-2007, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 894
Re: My first SKS. Disassembled and Reassembled
The Chinese spike bayonet works much the same as the one employed by the UK on the No.4 Enfield and triangular bayonets used during and before the Civil War. A triangular wound is much more difficult...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-11-2007, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Re: compare DPMS / Colt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_.223
However, I've never heard of an AR upper that wouldn't take military ball. My upper has a target chamber (.223 Wylde), but other than target rifles, all...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-10-2007, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 891
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-10-2007, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Re: compare DPMS / Colt
I'm not aware of a chrome lined target barrel. Chrome = good for corrosion resistance, bad for accuracy. When was the last time you saw a chrome lined hunting rifle. :) If you aren't planning on...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
04-08-2007, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,220
Re: pre ban guns
Since there is no ban (nationally), you can do what you like. I chuckle at all of the "pre-ban" rifles I see still at gun shows. The ban expired 3 years ago and is still being used as a marketing...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-02-2007, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 625
Re: Gun Show Today
I was at the Tulsa gun show all day Saturday and Sunday morning. As usual, it took us from 08:00 to 17:00 to get through it and then another hour to go back for things we didn't grab on the first...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-21-2007, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 30,636
Re: F.B. Radom VIS model 35
It's a Polish P35. It looks from here as if it's a first generation that been refinished. Here's a link to mine:
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=33848&highlight=radom
It's a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-20-2007, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,851
Re: Ion bond gun coating
Matt Burkett is a professional shooter with a podcast. Ion Bond is one of his sponsors. On his show lat week, he told of the competition gun he had coated by Ion Bond. When he got it back, he ran his...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-19-2007, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 782
Re: .45ACP vs. .45GAP, any Realistic difference?
The only purpose I can see for 45GAP is if you have small hands. Now when i say small, I mean SMALL. My sister-in-law is 5'2" with tiny hands. Her favorite pistol is a lightweight combat commander....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-19-2007, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,851
Ion bond gun coating
Does anyone have experience with Ion Bond's gun coating? The testimonials I've heard so far are pretty interesting.
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
03-18-2007, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,976
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-16-2007, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,007
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-16-2007, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,007
Re: Home Defense for New Shooter
Clmanges is right. I've spent years on various firearms forums listening to gun urban legends. Finally theboxotruth.com came along to be the mythbusters of guns. Thank God.
Yes, if you hold a 12...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-16-2007, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 532
Re: The best kind of problem to have...
I have a match grade AR already. I've also thought about getting an M4, but I've always wanted a pistol caliber carbine. I could get one of the AK's out there, but they are generlly too small for me...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-15-2007, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 532
The best kind of problem to have...
The Tulsa gun show is two weeks away and I've been funded by my wife with $1500.00 due to the potential AWB in congress. I'm thinking of getting a AR-15 9mm carbine, but other similar weapons costing...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
03-15-2007, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 30,159
Re: Are AR-15's accurate?
Avoid Colt. They are not mil-spec.
Bushmaster and Rock River Arms are tops. I have a BM lower with a RRA competition upper and trigger group. It shoots better than I can.
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-23-2007, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,517
Re: H.R. 1022 Assault Weapons Ban
Bush said before that if the AWB came up for renewal, he'd sign. Only congress protected us last time. Start writing your congressmen now. Don't assume it won't pass like last time.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-06-2007, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 823
Re: Any HAM's?
KD5JLJ Tech class.
I got it for radio control so I wouldn't worry about conflicts with other RC operators. :)
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-03-2007, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 19,936
Re: Early Radom VIS
Now a pre-occupation version is a nice piece. One of the rare instances where the LACK of Nazi markings increases the value.
According to all of the history I've read, the slot for the buttstock...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-29-2007, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 19,936
Re: Early Radom VIS
To my eye, not a refinish. The markings are all very sharp. Thanks for the info!
Bryan
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-28-2007, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,871
Re: concealed carry
To answer the pistol question, I carry a Kahr T-40. It's about the size of a combat commander (I have hands too large to shoot a smaller pistol well). It also has a smooth DAO trigger. I wanted the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-28-2007, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 19,936
Early Radom VIS
I have a Radom pistol I purchased a few years ago and I'm wondering if anyone has information on it.
It's a first generation 3 lever Radom with Nazi markings and butt stock slot.
Serial: C74XX...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-28-2007, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,847
Re: H.R.96 Gun Show "Loophole"
As a Libertarian, I really don't see a difference between the two major parties. Both spend money like Roosevelt and try to limit my freedoms if they don't agree with what I'm doing.
Just deliver...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-28-2007, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 770
Smith Corona 03A3 Results
I meant to reply sooner, but work's been a killer. :)
I found a citrus based furniture stripper at Lowe's and gave it a try in the barrel channel. The results were very good so I went to work on the...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
12-19-2006, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 770
Re: Help with cleaning stock
I don't think an 03 stock will fit in my oven. :)
I'd never thought of the furnature stripper route. That sounds like just the thing. I'll try that out this weekend and post the results.
Thanks!...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
12-17-2006, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 770
Help with cleaning stock
Hi, I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping someone can help me with this.
I have a Smith Corona 1903 in great shape with a stock so oil soaked it's black. Does anyone have a good method for removing...
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