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    Today's Pawn Shop Find: Beretta 92 INOX

    Bought my second 92 FS INOX. This one has a Crimson Trace laser grip. One of the grip screws was slightly cross-threaded and sticking out so I talked the Manager down to $363 out the door. Took it home and chased the threads with a tap. Replaced the dead laser batteries.
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    S&W M&P15 PS Piston AR failure after ~1000rds and 8 years no cleaning.

    So I bought this rifle about 8 years ago. I bought it during the piston AR hype and never gave it the typical AR maintenance a DI gun would get. Fast forward 8 years and probably 1000-1500 rounds later I had my first FTF. The bullet was getting stuck on the feed ramp. Tried a few different mags...
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    Why aren't the IWI Pistols more Popular (Jericho, Baby Eagles, etc.)

    Built on the CZ-75 platform people love. I see these around for sale a lot. They seem to fit the bill for many things people like higher priced Sigs, CZs, etc. for: 1. Metal Frame 2. Hammer Fired 3. Good reliability (haven't heard anything bad about that) 4. Double Stack mag 5. Manufactured by...
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    Pawn Shop Find

    While browsing some pistols the other day, I saw a HI-Power marked $600. Intrigued enough to look at it since I really like them and only have 3 of them. It was positioned so I could only see the top of it and not much else. When the guy pulled it out I knew it was an immediate buy. Asked for a...
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    Lynx 3-Gun vs Remington 1100

    I've been eyeing a Lynx 3-Gun (12GA) and was wondering if anyone has owned/used one. Looking for a fun range toy to chew up various kinds of shotshells. I also have an older (90's?) Remington 1100 (12GA) that I might add a magazine extender to scratch the itch. Things I'm looking for are...
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    Bought a spray painted H&K VP9SK for $325. How to fix it...

    I bought a VP9SK today from a local pawn shop. Previous owner had spray painted it bright red for whatever reason. Shop manager had removed about 95% of the paint using some kind of gun solvent. What's the best way to remove the residual paint? I scrubbed one of the grip inserts with a...
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    What's your least favorite firearm you own?

    Someone posted in another sub forum "What's your favorite firearm". Let's shake things up. What's your least favorite firearm you still own? I'll start. Para Ordnance Pro Carry II in .45. When it doesn't jam it ejects shells right into your forehead. I think I hate it.
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    Mini-30 Question- Steel Cased Ammo

    I have an older (mid 90's) Mini-30. Wayyy back in the day it was basically a no go to run the steel case ammo due to the lacquer coating and hard primers. Now that polymer coatings are available is there a go to setup to get one of these to run on Steel Case 7.62x39?
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    Who misses $.15 7.62x54R prices?

    I guess at this point that's never coming back. Used to be fun to take my x54 VEPR out and blast 15 cent ammo. That was 8 years ago.
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    CMP 1911- I'm getting one!

    I got an email last night that my number was called. Who has received a CMP 1911 and in what grade? Are you happy with it? Should I try an auction gun?
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    What do y'all think about the recent M16 Parts kits?

    It seems we have another wave of M16 parts kits coming in. Triangle handguards, A1 sights, etc. Meaning A1 M16s without the receiver, barrel and full auto goodies. Are these clapped out $500 kits worth it?
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    Anyone own a JRA BM-59? Thoughts?

    I've been interested in a BM-59 since I saw Classic Firearms selling them. I'm big into surplus guns with wood stocks so this is right up my alley. I feel they are overpriced. I know the original BM-59s bring a lot of money versus the ones on JRA receivers or converted Garand receivers. I can...
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    My first (Reweld) M1 Garand: My Story and Pictures

    I want to share my experience, ignorance and education I have had over the last year. I've wanted a M1 Garand for quite some time and was finally in the financial position to buy one. I decided to forgo the CMP offerings since I really wanted a WW2 Garand. No particular rush. I was at a Dallas...
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