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    Scopes... Suggestions welcome.

    There are so many! :( I am just looking for a some quality glass to replace some tascos I have on a few rifles from when I was 18... What do you recommend and why? Also I am trying to find a 'lower' priced 3x9 with a mil dot reticle for my .22 rifle so I can just use the mils compensate for...
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    What is you favorite gun 'bit tool set'

    Hey all, I posted something similar to this awhile back. What do you guys feel is the best screwdriver/bit tool set for gun work? I currently have some cheap Winchester 20pc set I got for like 10 bucks (figured it would be better then normal screwdrivers) but I've still had issues with them...
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    Used 686-4+ PC 6" for 849?

    Hey all so I was looking at a Used 686+ Performance Center 6" with the angled lug. No IL -4 if I remember correctly. Comes with the case for 849 at my least favorite gun store... Gander Mt. So what say you? Pass? Consider?
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    Ruger bluing question?

    So I am just curious if anyone else has this issue. My OM Ruger revolvers bluing seem to 'brown' (some cases plum) much easier then my S&W or Colt revolvers... They are stored the same safe kept with the humidity as low as possible. I noticed on one of my Rugers its seems only what was exposed...
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    9mm 1911 ammo choices? What do yours like?

    So I have my PM9 much to my lady's delight. (mine too!) I am curious what target ammo your 9mm 1911 likes? mind seems to be so so with WWB and bulk Federal ammo. But wow with some S&B +P my gun becomes a monster! Recoil is 'lessened,' groups are tighter, follow ups are faster! I feel this is...
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    Anyone here have a WASR-22?

    Hey guys. I just missed out on a used Wasr-22 and while I'm not a huge fan of the CF Wasr models I think the 22 is just to cool. Does anyone have any opinions on this guy? Or issues? I decided I'd like to hunt for one and make it comparable to my 5.45 Arsenal in feel. The are real metal and...
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    Good smith to 'maintain' Colt revolvers?

    Hey all, I have two Colt DA revolvers that Colt no longer works on. A Officers Model Match .22 and a Police Positive in .38 S&W :( Where is a good place to send them to get work done on them? I've just noticed on full lock up they have some slight play on my last range trip so I stopped...
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    Walmart WWB .45s prices going up.

    Just a heads up for everyone ammo at Walmart WWB mainly increased sometime here in the last week. 9mm went up a buck and bulk 100 pack .45s went up from 36.99 to 39.99 crap. =( Out of the three Walmarts I hunt for ammo at only one didn't have the price increase on the tag yet. It was increased...
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    686 Competitor? What you guys think of it?

    I like the looks of it. Not a huge fan of the rail on the top. Other then that I like it alot! I'd also get the name polished of the side. :rolleyes: I hate text on my guns.
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    IDPA holster stainless 1911? non marring?

    Hey, I am supposed to compete in a IDPA match but I am not a huge fan of the wear holsters cause on my expensive 1911s. I have a stainless 1911 I plan on using but I would like a nice legal holster that wont leave alot of marks on my gun. Does anyone have any suggestion to my problem?
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    Found a nice clean 28-2 at gun shop.

    Sadly he wants 650.00 but its probably the nicest 28 i've seen in person. Guy died kids sold it off with his taurus and rossi. Man I wanted it.
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    Want to build custom 9mm revolver. any suggestions on what shop to work with?

    First off let me apologize for the post via phone. It limits my ability to type i'll correct it after work. So long have I wanted some sort of 'pure' comp/target revolver. I was hoping my DW15 would suffice but sadly it leaves me wanting. =( I've decided to go ahead and build my own revolver...
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    9mm 1911 mags! pics and opinions please!

    Looking to get a few 9mm 1911 mags. Would love to hear your luck with 8s, 9s and 10rd mags. Also has anyone ever had a 12 round 9mm mag? :eek: Found one for sale I might just have to try it.:D Looking at Wilson, Cobra, Mec Gar, and whatever else. Good prices are welcome too!
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    swapping out 1911 grip bushings?

    Hey all, I am installing some VZ slim grips to a 1911 and need to install the slim grip bushings? It doesn't seem overly hard to me but I want to be sure I am not missing something. I have the bushing screwdriver. So just go slow? My only concern would be somehow damaging the threads on the...
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    Which 5.45 ammo is and isn't corrosive?

    I've read a bunch of thread else where on the internet but I wanna ask again here on TFL. Which types of 5.45mm are corrosive and which ones are not? So far I've heard/read Silver Bear/Brown Bear Wolf/WPA Hornady Are all not corrosive. how is tulammo? :confused: then pretty much anything...
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    Can't find an SGL31-61/62?

    My LGS can't seem to find any of these guys? They were in a month ago when he first checked now they are all gone? :(:confused: Do they only make so many until they sell out? Then start another run?
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    230 FMJ ball practice ammo?

    Hey all anyone know of any good deals on .45 ball ammo? :(
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    DW PM9 2012 production?

    Hey does anyone know where I can find out if the Dan Wesson Pointman 9 production is done for 2012? or hasn't even begun? or are currently being made? I'm finding less and less of them online (for a good price) and my LGS can't find any. :( I prefer to keep all my purchases thru my LGS unless...
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    what 1911 .22 kit?

    So I am shopping around for a .22 conversion... Which one would you get and why? I was going with a Marvel but i see Bob Marvel also designed the Advantage arms one and is coming out with a new .22 unit soon? is this similar to he nighthawk Custom one? :o Should I try and hold out for the newest...
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    Was the OM Blackhawk ever made in stainless?

    I had a gentlemen offer me a Blackhawk a few years back he said it was a stainless model I wasn't very interested as I had one already but his collection was old and I just occured to me I might've been an old model which I love... Was the OM blackhawk .357 ever produced in stainless? :confused...
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