Forum: General Discussion
10-08-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,036
Re: Bed side gun holster, anyone have one?
I use one that goes pretty far into the mattress so no chance of it falling out. I like it. I don't leave it there all the time though. My nightly routine is put my carry gun in the safe and out...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-27-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
I have the gun back in my possession - 3 weeks from the day I shipped it. I have nothing to complain about there. I did inspect the weapon and they did not change the trigger or hammer so this was...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-27-2012, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Repaired firearm inspection
I plan on popping the side plate off, but was just wondering what others opinion were on double checking the manufacturers repairs.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-27-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Repaired firearm inspection
I should be receiving my Taurus M94 back today from being repaired and was wondering what the general consensus is on tearing down a firearm that has been repaired for inspection.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-26-2012, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-26-2012, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-25-2012, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
Well a little good news - according to the Taurus site the repair has been completed. It is not showing as shipped, but getting fixed this fast is promising!
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-2012, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,196
Re: I just pulled in my driveway
I think one of the reason the imported vehicles got their longevity reputation is due to being the first companies to have 6 digit odometers. Like already mentioned some of the old domestic vehicles...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-21-2012, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 915
Views: 24,669
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-19-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 561
Re: TAURUS .94 .22
When I initially called them they were just going to send me a transfer bar, but then when I found the additional damage I had to send it in b/c they won't ship hammers and triggers. They were...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-18-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 561
Re: TAURUS .94 .22
I have one, but it is back at Taurus getting repaired - broken transfer bar after 350 rounds. It has a VERY stiff trigger pull so DA is almost not even usable by weaker hands, but it does well SA. ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-18-2012, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 761
Re: Bersa Question
I agree! I have an LCP and picked up a Bersa Thunder CC for my wife at a gun show for $200 and I like it better. The LCP does conceal easier (which is the whole point behind it) but I would much...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-15-2012, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,345
Re: 9mm shortage
I stop at Academy Sports once a month (at least) and pick up some. Yesterday was one of those days. Their shelves were stocked, although their selection of hollow points seems to be limited. They...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2012, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 481
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2012, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 481
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2012, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 481
Re: What is this gun worth?
Will the ammo bring that on the 2nd hand market? If so, then maybe he should consider it. I know if a cash buyer came around he would take $3000 for his bike. I have to admit it would be cool to...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 481
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 481
Re: What is this gun worth?
Thanks for the link, I was on that site earlier and didn't know how well they would hold their value on the used market. He is asking $3500 for his bike so it is probably close, but like I told him,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2012, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 481
What is this gun worth?
My father has a Harley for sale and he is always in for interesting trades. He was contacted by a guy with a State Arms .50 BMG Rifle. It supposedly has a $500 scope, upgraded bipod, and a few...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-14-2012, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 286
Re: Dear ole Dad
Yeah my dad is retired but he comes to work with me a few times a week. I want to thank you guys for the reminder to appreciate the good people in our lives. Although we shouldn't need to be...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-13-2012, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 286
Dear ole Dad
I was shopping at Lowes the other day with dad and was looking at the Leatherman's that were hanging in the checkout isle. He asked what I was looking at and I told him that I was looking for my...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-10-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,074
Re: Well iam taking the plunge
I know it's not the same but I had a motorcycle shop for a while and it did ok, but I had a boat load of cash tied up in inventory that no one ever bought. It is impossible to stock everything people...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-06-2012, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
It was shipped to Taurus today so now the wait begins. The transfer bar broke right in line where the trigger/hammer come together so I wonder if there was some shifting and they came into contact...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-06-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
They had a SP101 that I was SOOO close to getting, but thinking it was just a back yard plinker figured the Taurus would be fine. I have had good luck with Taurus semi-auto's so past experience was...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-06-2012, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
I just called and am sending it in since they won't ship a hammer or trigger according to the rep. I have to pay the shipping and it will be 6-8 weeks before they can even look at it. It will be...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-05-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
I went ahead and tore it down and there appears to be more damage than I thought. Here it is almost torn all the way down...
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/Mr_Shamrock/100_9989-1.jpg
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-05-2012, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
Ironically Heritage now belongs to Taurus too. I guess I will see how it acts with the new transfer bar. I guess there are a few other things I am not crazy about with this revolver so I am having...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-05-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
I also thought it was kind of funny the rep from Taurus made it very clear that if I could fix it myself I would be WAY better off. I was thinking about sending it in to see if there was an issue...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-05-2012, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Re: Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
No doubt! I only use it for a "fun" gun, but if it is going to be too fragile it will take all the fun out of it. It is just tough to drop $600 plus on a S&W or Ruger that is just for back yard...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-05-2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,231
Taurus M94 Transfer Bar Broke
I was doing some target shooting today and after 117 rounds I could tell the pistol was getting dirty - rounds a little harder to chamber and cylinder a little harder to close. I had 33 more rounds...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
09-05-2012, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 336
Re: WOW here is a sign of the times...
If this freak wasn't in prison wouldn't "it" have the same "mental anguish" it is suffering now? What would it have done then. It has tried self castration and suicide - I say throw it some razor...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
09-05-2012, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 336
WOW here is a sign of the times...
...taxpayers are paying for a murderer to have a sex change operation. How is this even remotely considered?!?!?!?!?! This will set quite a precedent huh?
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Forum: General Discussion
09-04-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 721
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
09-04-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,220
Re: Son got his SR1911
Yeah he showed some will power. Here is how I usually do it - put a gun on lay away with the minimum down payment, plan on paying the minimum each month, end up paying the whole thing before the...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-04-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 844
Re: Automotive dimmer switchs
They are talking about the hi/low beam switch. I guess it is what we are used to. They have been on the turn signal switch since I started driving so it feels natural there. I drove a 65 Chevy...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-03-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 888
Re: One Shot .... With A .22 No Less !
Good for Earl!!! The reporter called it a shotgun twice. He must of had his .22 packed with some CCI shot shells LOL. Just shows you how the media see's a rifle and it's either an assault rifle or...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2012, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 420
Re: Mechanics needed - tranny engine build
I had a 200R4 in my 1988 Monte SS as well as my Buick Grand National and when right they will handle some horsepower. We had to rebuild the one in the SS once we put a healthy 350 in front of it,...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2012, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 2,239
Re: Who Owns Cats?
LOL you are quite the cat person I see. All I can say about the "Slob" comment is you are welcome to visit my house at any time and I am sure the word slob will be the last thing that comes to mind....
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 2,239
Re: Who Owns Cats?
After spending the first 18 years of my life in a house where there was always a cat here is what I learned about them...
#1 - They stink up a house. I don't care what new fancy litter you use or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-31-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,265
Re: How many Ammo Sizes do you own?
When I first started collecting I thought I needed one of each and came pretty close to having at least all the handgun loads. I have since condensed it down to just...
12 gauge
.45 ACP
.380...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
08-29-2012, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 486
Re: Picked up a XD-S yesterday
Nice!!!! I must have picked up half a dozen at the last gun show. There will be one added to my collection very soon. Can't wait for the review!!!!
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,007
Re: cordless drills
This thread is right on time. I have an older Makita 9.6 volt that both batteries went bad about 6 months ago so I had the local battery place rebuild them. The new cells last longer BUT now after...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2012, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 2,421
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-10-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 588
Re: It's a sickness!!!
Yeah mine is a 4". I didn't realize they had a 5" till after I already bought this one or I probably would have bought one instead. That is a great deal on the 2" model although I don't see a real...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-06-2012, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,052
Re: Did Some P22 Homework Finally!
Yeah that should definitely be a sticky - a wealth of knowledge for sure. I received my new allen head screws today (one of the phillips rounded) so I will get to finally test the VQ extractor and...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
08-03-2012, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,675
Re: CCW
When we moved to SC 6 1/2 years ago my wife and I took the course here and she had never even fired a gun. I brought my Glock 17 and the instructor advised us that that was probably too much gun for...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
08-02-2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 562
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-02-2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,301
Re: Picking a first .22 rifle
I have always been a 10/22 fan and have had one for a while. A few months back I was in a pawn shop and they had a Savage MKII. I bought it and have been very impressed with it's accuracy. For a...
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