Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-10-2011, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 389
Views: 33,846
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
06-10-2011, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 427
Re: a cartoon commentary back in 1934
'Those who do not know their history are bound to repeat it...' (paraphrasing).
Seems like almost no one graduating from our <ahem> fine public schools know much or any real history....
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
04-07-2010, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,194
Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better?
You'll be real satisfied, I predict.
I just burned through roughly 200 of them with my 13 y/o grandson. He was using my Beretta CX4 with the Bushnell ReDot and he was ON.
The accuracy of that...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-30-2010, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,858
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-30-2010, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,194
Re: Horndy HP-XTP or FTX? Which is better?
I reload those XTPs in: .45ACP, .45 Colt, and the .454 SRH, and have been really satisfied.
My Glock .45s have that cussed (not really) octagonal rifling so my practice with them involves jacketed...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-29-2010, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,858
Re: MAYBE IM PARANOID
It took the cops 52 minutes to get here last time I needed them- and I told them I had three on the ground at gun-point.
Naw, being prepared is not the same as being paranoid, as others here have...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-29-2010, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-29-2010, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,020
Re: Flash Mobs
"Flash Mobs" had me wishing for some Flash-Bangs to go with the G-30.
;)
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
03-29-2010, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,497
Re: Don't underestimate the .410
Local old-timer disarmed- literally- one of two home invaders with a .410 a while back. He was minding his business late in the evening and those two thugs thought the old guy had something they...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-28-2010, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 973
Re: Newbie need some help
I go with the above advice. I have taught basic pistol for the NRA to hundreds of newbies and have yet to have a one dislike the Glocks.
It seems few handguns can be so reliable and answer so many...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-28-2010, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,252
Re: Polymer Judge?
I half expect the media to go hysterical about "undetectable guns"! :eek:
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-28-2010, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 976
Re: Taurus Judge. Why.....
I was one of the first around here (Adirondacks) to purchase one of those ThunderFive things and I have not regretted it. I have used it to spook critters and kill rodents where a bouncing .22 might...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-22-2009, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 2,824
Re: Wal-Mart Incident
" Originally Posted by GMFWoodchuck View Post
I suppose the Obamaland comment didn't have to happen, but she started a scene."
Nope, didn't HAVE to happen, but a citizen using his First...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-18-2009, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 708
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-05-2009, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Re: Defending your home with reloads?
It's all about 'behavior modification' via the legal system. A lot of folks are running scared of the lawyers and the stupid (ignorant) juries with good reason, I might add.
Think OJ trial, here,...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-05-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 4,791
Re: Smith or Ruger?
Ruger has made great strides in their attention to detail- especially in the smoothness business.
For years, I had held them in disdain and only dealt with S&W and Colt, but I picked up a SRH .454 a...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2009, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,418
Re: Your next gun
I recently acquired a M2 Tactical and all I can say is WOW.
Benelli got that one right!
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-01-2009, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 925
Re: President (Elect) of the Hood
Well-l-l-l, what did youse all think of his Buffiness-on-th'-beach' shots? Wasn't that presidential?
Man, those "chiseled, gleaming pecs" (Washington Post quote- fairly accurate) seems to have...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-01-2009, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 16,840
Re: Barrel Length for Home Defense Shotgun
18" on the wife's Coach gun, regulation length slug bbl on my trusty 1100.
Interesting note: I had a field bbl for the 1100 cut down to 18.25" and thought that would answer-- BIG mistake. Using...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-21-2008, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 603
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Forum: General Discussion
11-01-2008, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 451
"I'm a pro-gun Democrat"...
Just had an acquaintance tell me that.
My reply was kind of short, "Do you know what the term oxymoron means? "
I see the NRA sheets and know there are very few politicians who are of the...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
11-01-2008, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 655
Re: Casted my Ballot!!
Here in CNYS (Conservative NYS) we of the Republican/Conservative/Libertarian persuasions are always beat down by the NYC/Buff/Syr far-left liberal mass of urbanites.
It is especially difficult to...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-28-2008, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 716
Re: Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Obama
*Newspapers* once actually reported news.
Imagine.
An endorsement of a politician by a *newspaper* today is a very predictable business. The *newspapers* are almost 100% headed up by journalism...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-13-2008, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 393
Re: speaking of voter fraud... (video)
Excellent.
Because of a flight cancellation, I had time to view the entire thing and then send it all along to my *thinking* friends and associates.
Imagine, genuine voter fraud brought to us by...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-09-2008, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 302
Re: Vatican Praises Palin: 'Dream' for Pro-Lifers
Sarah's embracing the unborn and seeing them as humans in need of protection is THE stumbling block in securing the 'one-issue' "choice" voters ' support.
I hope there are enough women out there...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-09-2008, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 493
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2008, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 593
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
07-03-2008, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,708
Re: Reasons to vote for McCain
Excellent post, Marlin, thanks.
This fall it HAS to be McCain; no ifs, ands, or buts, about it. Period.
We who have participated in this voting system for a while are sophisticated enough to...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-27-2008, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 429
Re: 'We're not done, yet'
His (Scalia's) reasoning was priceless.
“We know of no other enumerated constitutional right whose core protection has been subjected to a freestanding ‘interest-balancing’ approach. The very...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-27-2008, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 429
Re: 'We're not done, yet'
I liked this from the Patriot site.
THE FOUNDATION
“The Constitution shall never be construed... to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.”...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-26-2008, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 35,355
Re: Marlin Camp rifle
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I also opted for the Ruger PC-9. (Sweet.)
As for the .45 carbine, I went with the Beretta CX-45 version. Also sweet.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-23-2008, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 4,261
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-23-2008, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,130
Re: .22 Rifle Questions, Need Help
Used 1022s can be had around here for ~$120. USD. Take the BBL off, replace it with the .920 Green Mountain BBL, take out the trigger group, replace it with a Volquartzen group, set a decent scope on...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-23-2008, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 4,261
Re: What is your Nickname/Avatar/Sig/Whatever?
Fun thread, read it all.:D
'Skyhook' was what my glider pilots called me as I plied my trade on my first commercial job, towing sail planes up against Mt. Greylock and the 'Rock Pile' in North...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-23-2008, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,254
Re: Barak Obama, Change we can believe in!
All true. BO is, indeed, an empty suit inflated by the hot air of the fawning media.
And, to top it all off, he's arrogant enough to change the Presidential Seal so his podium reflects HIS...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-21-2008, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,113
Re: Parents: Teacher silenced son on hunting
Ok, thanks for the 'alignment'.:D
Anyhow, swansnot has it as most "all is equal to all" liberals have it. Nothing is right, nothing is wrong, all things are as valuable as all other things.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-20-2008, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
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Forum: General Discussion
06-20-2008, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 822
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Forum: General Discussion
06-20-2008, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 515
Re: Maybe It's Murtha's Time To Face A Trial
Glad this was posted.
Murtha has lost his manhood and a major portion of his ability to recognize friend or foe. He needs to be brought up on charges of grievous self-aggrandizement at the expense...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-20-2008, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,113
Re: Parents: Teacher silenced son on hunting
"Martin said the issue is neither "black and white or right and wrong. It's more complicated than that. "
Pegged my BS meter. That too complicated stuff is prime 'PC' for "You folks are too stupid...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-16-2008, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 785
Re: US Supreme Court case, (gitmo)
True.
The way all the forces come together in this race it looks like the damage pledged by Obama & Socialist Co. will be to such a overwhelming degree as to be irreversible. Consider the 'blessed...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-15-2008, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 785
Re: US Supreme Court case, (gitmo)
"Within every society lie the seeds of its own destruction."
At present, the apathy and self hatred of the general populace seem to be in a dead heat race with these judicial mongrels for being...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2008, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 532
Re: JPFO AERT - A MUST READ
Thanks for posting this. I received my copy but just emailed it to my shooting/self-defense crowd.. I hadn't thought of posting it.
We as the present vanguard of the second amendment troops need...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-01-2008, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 661
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Forum: General Discussion
05-31-2008, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 365
Tool shortage?
Traveled to Bennington. VT three days back and while there looked up a couple of gun shops.
While at one I overheard a conversation between a t-shirted dude resembling Mr. Clean and the shop owner....
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-31-2008, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-28-2008, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,303
Re: The Woman Were Not Suppose To Talk About
Obama, being the messiah of the left, can do whatever and say whatever and the media grants him a pass.
Remember the enormous 'feathers-in-the-air' flap because John McCain flipped the Sunnis and...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-26-2008, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,303
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-25-2008, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 683
Boat anchor or door stop? .45LC ThunderFive..
OK, here's a beauty I can find almost nothing on, my five-shot .45LC/#" .410 revolver called a 'Thunder Five.
I purchased it about twenty years back to drive off feral dogs/coyotes when I went out...
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