Forum: General Discussion
01-17-2007, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 981
Re: Recoil is not your friend
No question, in my view, that short of a handheld crew-served weapon, recoil is all in the mind. I've shot the occasional light handgun with excessive muzzle flip, but even that was just a question...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-23-2006, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 882
Re: Computer restarting/rebooting on it's own
I tried BitDefender for a while but when I found out I was downloading their software from Romania I kind of lost some of my enthusiasm.
I read the magazine reviews and at the moment people like...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-16-2006, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,756
Re: If only one handgun
Okay, now here's the RIGHT answer...
Just kidding.
But my answer is the Glock 30.
If you want a hi-cap, slap in a long G21 mag with an A&G grip extender; if you want a super compact,...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-05-2006, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 630
Re: Probation??
The only story I have is the one where a guy called me to answer my ad for the private sale of a Glock. He asked if I could "deliver" as if I was the pizza man. I said, "No -- why?," and he said,...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-04-2006, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,179
Re: ROLL CALL....
As long as we can all "get together" on voting for pro-gun-rights politicians, I'm satisfied. I can cook my own dam*** BBQ.
Hi guys. Long time no see. It's a long story, but good to walk the...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2006, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 3,607
Re: Glocks Love'm or Hate'em
Of course they're ugly. But I like no-nonsense, quality tools that work, and Glocks are that. Some folks don't prefer them, but I think some others just like reacting to anything that is too...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-30-2005, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,201
Re: Pistol selection help...
I'd concur that for light weight and reasonable grip size and DA/SA action, the XD would be one to look at.
I always have liked the newer guns with the light DA triggers -- like the 8-lb. NY...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
12-22-2005, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 888
Re: Blooberg blames NRA for cop shootings (NYC)
Bloomberg is preaching to his local choir. Liberals reinforce their delusions by repeating them to one another and high-fiving.
He might as well blame the Constitution for killing the two cops,...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-22-2005, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 881
Views: 234,718
Re: Pic's of your 1911's
My only 1911-type gun these days is this vintage Star PD duotone, magna-ported, which I picked up at auction. But 2006 may be my year for a 1911 of one kind or another, with left-hand controls.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-13-2005, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,540
Re: #1 favorite tactical folder?
I like Cold Steel products for tactical folders. Their ideas about what a folder should be coincide with mine. As somebody said, buy the knife that is good for as many things as possible. And I...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
12-06-2005, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,970
Re: car seat holster
I agree I've never seen an under-seat handgun holster advertised. It does sound like an easy do-it-yourself project though. The main thing is to have the holster secured well enough that it won't...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-01-2005, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 4,702
Re: Arguing the Second Ammendment is a mistake
You might want to research the "olde" definition of the phrase "well regulated" before you assume what regulate meant to the Founders. In that time, the words well regulated essentially meant...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
11-28-2005, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 4,702
Re: Arguing the Second Ammendment is a mistake
One whole post for this member. Could it be a brainwashed anti-gunner trolling on pro-gun-rights websites?
If anyone doubts the intention of the founders, there's no need to guess. There are...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-28-2005, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,741
Re: Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan
I've read a number of the early reviews and they are all pretty good on this gun. The gun's recoil is not as punishing as one might think, according to test shooters, but it does pay to wear a...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-25-2005, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 10,566
Re: Membership Drive Give-away
Who won? Who won? :eek::D Oops, I should have read the previous page first. Hmm. Looks like there might be a second chance drawing in the offing.
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Forum: General Discussion
09-16-2005, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,137
Re: JD & ATF Now Say Import Ban Includes Parts
This was my speculation too. He is the only new element at DOJ that I can think of who might have the power to swing this huge debacle. John Ashcroft, on the other hand, was on our side.
Gonzales...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-15-2005, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,137
Re: JD & ATF Now Say Import Ban Includes Parts
American companies which will be affected by this will include all those companies who manufacture and sell working, legal semi-autos with a combination of foreign and domestic made parts.
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Forum: General Discussion
09-14-2005, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,137
JD & ATF Now Say Import Ban Includes Parts
I was shocked to read about this in Gun List. It seems that the ATF has sent official letters to the appropriate gun businesses saying that the Justice Department has decided to interpret the...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2005, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 674
Re: Sky News comments on Hurricane Katrina
Reminds me of the Arab who tried to give Giuliani a check for $10 million after 9/11 with a comment like "hope you'll sympathize with the Arabs more after this." Giuliani returned the check at once....
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Forum: General Discussion
08-17-2005, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,001
Re: Behind the back Holster
I have some nice leather SOBs that let the gun ride horizontally along the rear of the belt, but I hardly ever wear them anymore. Operant word being anymore. I used to love the concept of SOBs,...
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Forum: Disabled Hunters & Shooters Forum
08-17-2005, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 786
Re: pistol grip stock?
If I were you I'd simply invest in a couple of long distance telephone calls to makers of aftermarket "tactical" stocks and ask them if their products can be made to fit your gun.
Most of the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-17-2005, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 67,230
Re: Thunder Five .410/.45LC 5 Shot Revolver
I don't know if I'd like the gun, but I like the idea of the gun. I've been fascinated by these, off and on, for over 20 years. (Note the very 80s recurved finger rest on the trigger guard.) ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-18-2005, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,922
Re: Opinions on .45 ccw
I have fired a gun range's reloads in my Glocks and occasionally had trouble with a malformed round that would stick in the chamber. I have never had any trouble at all with factory ammo. Those...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-17-2005, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,922
Re: Opinions on .45 ccw
I carry every day and I find that anything can seem to work at first, but after a while a gun that is either too big, too wide or too heavy begins to be tiresome or chafing. I like my S&W 1076, for...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-16-2005, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 474
Deer Hits Man
In the tradition of "man bites dog" stories, here's another one you don't see every day, from the local papers:
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Posted Sat, Jul. 16, 2005
Deer makes dash out of field, rams,...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
06-10-2005, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,050
Re: adequate self defense round
I agree the.44 or .45 is about the smallest caliber that I'd load in FMJ for defense, and only if I lived in liberal territory where there was a superstitious fear of citizens with hollowpoints. It's...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-08-2005, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 930
Re: Health insurance
I just read an article yesterday about new individual insurance policies being offered at cheaper rates by Aetna and Anthem. I believe Anthem's "economy" policy is about $65 a month for an individual...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
06-07-2005, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Re: Bought my first Kershaw
Not familiar with the Colt, but I have tried to find another new Blackout priced at $29 with no luck anywhere. Wish I had bought all Wal-Mart had left that day....
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
05-25-2005, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,058
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Forum: General Discussion
05-18-2005, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 764
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Forum: General Discussion
05-17-2005, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 764
Michael's Glock holsters recalled
Thought you might be interested in this.
Tue, May. 17, 2005
http://www.fortwayne.com/images/common/spacer.gif
Gun holsters recalled
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-15-2005, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 878
"YOUR PAPERS PLEASE"
All this just to avoid the politically incorrect method of profiling.
The worst of it is not the mandate of ID, since we all have a driver license and register to vote anyway -- it's the fact...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-14-2005, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Re: Time to stop using Google
There are hundreds of search engines on the web but there are maybe a dozen that are huge, robust, and more comprehensive, including dogpile.com, altavista.com, alltheweb.com, and hotbot.com, to name...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-14-2005, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,312
Re: Iver Johnson Pony .380 ?
I haven't used a blue book in a long time, but I now get it. Seems like these guys are $50 too high then. Maybe I'll go in with the print-out of your numbers, hand it to a sales guy, and say, "I'm...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-13-2005, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,312
Re: Iver Johnson Pony .380 ?
Thanks, X. That's helpful. Sounds like they want about $50 more than Blue Book for the I-V and maybe the same for the Colts considering condition. Assuming blue book is wholesale then they're...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-12-2005, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,312
Iver Johnson Pony .380 ?
Was in a gun shop the other day and they're asking $289 for an Iver Johnson Pony. I used to have a similar gun (FI model D) and have always wanted another similar model. This particular gun is near...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-09-2005, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Re: fillet knife
I dislike cleaning fish but do it anyway because I like to fish and don't get to do it very often. Last time we cleaned in a garage to avoid some of the bugs...
It seems to me I recall seeing...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-05-2005, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 514
Re: A question of values
I have been surprised by the sentiment on some forums that wood is now junk, and synthetic is the only way to go. Supposedly wood warps and blah blah. It's more about trend than anything else, and I...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-02-2005, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,133
Re: 10-22
Like I said, the new Ruger ad that arrived just 2 days ago does not advertise a "line" of 10/22s, it just introduces the new 10/22 which is more rifle-like. I agree that a "line" is the better way to...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
04-30-2005, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,133
Re: 10-22
Things are about to change. I received a gun magazine yesterday showing the NEW Ruger 10/22, which is no longer a carbine. The new 10/22 has a longer, slimmer stock, a 23" barrel, and other changes....
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
04-28-2005, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,951
Re: machine gun license
Hopefully you can find a dealer who advertises himself as an NFA dealer, meaning he is already experienced with this kind of transaction. He will then be familiar with the process and you won't have...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-23-2005, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 576
Re: thunder 5??
Well, it's a manly gun...
This has been around for at least 20 years, and it was more popular when revolvers were king. It has GOT to be more useful than a 45/410 derringer (which is still a...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-23-2005, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 2,044
Re: Why I need one?
Because you can't buy the SECOND one until you have got your FIRST.
And because it is one of the top rated ARs in the land, a fine all-around firearm and cartridge combo, city or country. In...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-23-2005, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 873
Re: site observation... and constructive criticism
Everybody uses a board differently. Some never search archives because they prefer a more live chat-type experience. Not all PC users have the depth of knowledge to use features that seem simple to...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
04-22-2005, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 984
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-22-2005, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,479
Re: Any advice for reducing felt recoil?
This is a two part solution. I agree about the enhanced recoil pads (on the butt AND on your shoulder, if you like) but would also underline racer's suggestion about ear protection.
The reason is...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
04-22-2005, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
04-22-2005, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 888
Re: What can I DO to preserve my rights?...
If I paid somebody every time I defended the Second Amendment I'd soon be broke. Nevertheless, I admire the motivation.
There is no shortage of good, factual arguments in favor of our gun...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2005, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 694
Re: Hallucinogenic Tea in Christian church?
1952 -- I'm not trying to "go radical" here. Let me try to summarize my personal views.
There's plenty of evidence that spiritual ceremonies involving a drug are NOT ALWAYS excuses for...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-18-2005, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 694
Hallucinogenic Tea in Christian church?
I found this story interesting. Use of peyote and similar drugs is common in certain foreign religions and my first impression was, I don't see much wrong with that even in this country, except maybe...
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