Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-16-2013, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 153
Re: Beretta model 89
My friend bought a LNIB one a few years back, and he researched the heck out of it. It is supposed to be a very nice performing piece, darn close to Smith model 41 performance.
That being said, he...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2013, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 429
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-09-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 260
Re: 38 Sl vs 9mm vs 357 vs 38 long vs
Another thing that can be done to help differentiate the chambering is looking at cannelure locations and types in relationship to the bullet weight. While it doesn't ALWAYS hold true, many...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-01-2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 400
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-30-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 303
Re: Considering ankle carry
Before deciding to go ankle holster for sure have you considered just carrying in the pocket. If you are looking at Bodyguard size semi-autos, most of those can easily be placed in suit pants front...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-30-2013, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 400
Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
DrkSde, another thing you haven't mentioned is the cylinder face. Have you checked the cylinder face to make sure it isn't peened so bad that the anvil area of the chambers are just too worn to...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-30-2013, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 400
Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
DrkSde,
I have internals out of a model 922, including a hammer I can send you if you would like them. The hammer finnish is pretty worn, but they are yours if you want them.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-02-2013, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 341
Re: Accurizing Question For Remington 700 VLS
You can instal pillars in the stock and glass-bed the action with the stock. While there are differing opinions on free-floating, I prefer a free floated barrel too.
Just make sure you read all...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 948
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 1,487
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-12-2013, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 522
Re: Ballistic Gelatin, or not!
Depending on how hard the lead is and how much or little it expands, even water jugs may not be enough. I capture fired bullets for a living (Forensic Firearm Examiner) and we shoot into a water tank...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-10-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 544
Re: Case-Harden Guns?
If you would like to check it out, there is a Midway USA video on color case hardening on Youtube. It's a neat watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp4ezsPng
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Forum: General Discussion
10-31-2012, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 586
Re: Update on Stolen Kimber Raptor II 1911
I know for a fact that the ATF allows for the restamping of serial numbers in cases like this, but it sounds like it's the state law that messes that up.
Since by federal law the part with the...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2012, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 4,904
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-29-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 541
Re: Does anyone have a Kel-tec PMR 30?
I don't have one, but my buddy does and I got to shoot it. I was VERY impressed by the trigger... surprised really. As in I sent a round down range when I wasn't ready. It puts out quite a fireball....
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Forum: General Discussion
09-29-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 894
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-17-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 557
Re: Bushmaster 5.56/223 not feeding
I have heard a LOT of complaints about the TulAmmo in 223 not running, so I would bet that is the culprit.
That being said, we had a Bushmaster rifle come in as a demo gun and it wouldn't run...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-08-2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,188
Re: Rail Gun
I graduated with a degree in Engineering Physics in the 90's and a guy that graduated the year before me built a small scale version that was a little different than what you are thinking about....
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-03-2012, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Re: 10/22 or M&P 15-22?
If I'm sitting down at a bench for some accurate shooting, I'll take the 10/22. Modify it a little and it is a super accurate shooter, but those same modifications make it a little heavy.
For a...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-23-2012, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,173
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-21-2012, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,520
Re: Have You Had Any Contact With This ......
JohnHenry,
I have handled and shot the M&P 45 in compact version. I don't know how much this will mean to you, but the shape of the grip makes it feel much smaller than a Glock or Springfield XD...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-11-2012, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,313
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Forum: General Discussion
07-09-2012, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-01-2012, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 933
Re: Firing Pin through Primer
Have you noticed any signs of pierced primers before? I have seen an AR type rifle that had been piercing primers and had flame eroded the firing pin making it pretty worn and rough.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-01-2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,054
Re: Buy a gun and not shoot it?
I too shoot anything I buy.
Now I do have a friend who is very OCD and likes to keep his firearms immaculately clean. He has been asking me if I think he should just buy two of everything... that...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
06-29-2012, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Re: lLorcin Engineering 9mm
I test fired a Lorcin and the zinc frame that surrounds the barrel cracked and the barrel came out of the frame.
No thanks.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
06-21-2012, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,238
Re: Thoughts on a 40mm
I had a Sig 229 in .40 that I wish I never got rid of. It managed the 40's recoil better than most 40 cal guns I have fired.
That being said, when I am looking at semi-autos I am usually looking...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
06-21-2012, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 651
Re: M&P9 Pro Series
Nice pistol! My friend I shoot with bought the Pro Series in 40 and he liked it so well he went out and bought the 9mm too.
If you like it as it came from the factory, you should look into the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-01-2012, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,539
Re: What would happen?
I have seen a barrel that was cut in half after someone fired a squib and followed it up with additional shots. There were five bullets wedged into the barrel, neatly compressed against each other....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-24-2012, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 6,109
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Forum: General Discussion
05-24-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 935
Re: Digital Camera Recommendation
I use a Nikon CoolPix at work and it still does decent. It used to do really well, but it is nine years old now... or maybe it's that I'M nine years older now and just can't hold as steady!
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
05-23-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,432
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-21-2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,762
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-18-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 6,109
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,156
Re: Lets see a pic of your desk.
Well, I actually tend to sit and laugh at CSI and say "That's not how we do that!"
But yes, I am a Forensic Scientist with the bulk of my time doing firearm examinations and comparisons. I also do...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,456
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2012, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,156
Re: Lets see a pic of your desk.
I hesitate to even post other pictures of my "office"... it tends to make people drool and I'd rather not have you ruin a perfectly good computer keyboard!:D
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2012, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,156
Re: Lets see a pic of your desk.
lol!! You may be able to figure out what I do after this.
Here is a better picture of one of those microscopes with the HD image dispayed on a training monitor.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2012, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,156
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-29-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 120
Views: 6,152
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Forum: General Discussion
04-28-2012, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,079
Re: Any Sci Fi junkies here?
Been a fan pretty much my whole life, reading or watching. Netflix is your friend... I have re-watched all of Firefly, Stargate Atlantis and I am working on Stargate SG1 now. I need to go back and...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-28-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,414
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-19-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 338
Re: AR build question
They are not the same thing. The Army illustration is correct for a peel washer... you litterally peel away the layers until you compensator lines up properly. A crush washer has a concave cavity on...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-08-2012, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 742
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-07-2012, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 742
Savage Industries Manufacture date
I don't know if anyone here has a resource they can help me with or not.
I have a Savage Model 110 E rifle that came in on a case I'm working... the barrel is stamped Savage Industries Inc....
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Forum: General Discussion
03-02-2012, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 1,060
Re: what are u doing this summer
Well, I just had to have my gas heating unit at the house replaced and I finall had to trade in the ol' truck so I have a car payment again. So I'm spending my summer working to pay for all that!
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-28-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 361
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-28-2012, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 802
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-19-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,189
Re: DAY AT THE RANGE - RUGER YES - S&W NO
Charles, if you contact Smith they should offer to pay shipping to have it sent in to the factory for repair, but if you are confident you can take care of it let us know how it goes.
I have...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-13-2012, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 496
Re: Have You Guys Seen Any Good Movies Recently?
I guess it depends on what you want out of a movie.
"The Help" has been one of the best all around movies I have seen in a while. It was well acted, well scripted, had very heart touching moments...
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