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    Have decided on an M1A, now need to narrow it down

    I've decided that my next rifle project will be an M1A. Unfortunately, I've carried an M16A2 or an M4 my whole career and have only handled an M1A one time, my friend's SOCOM. I'm looking for something to use as a long range shooter, something I'll probably be shooting off a bipod or a...
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    Never post a good idea on the forum without patenting it first

    Take Exhibit A, a new product that fits in the magwell of the AR series of rifles to block out dust. Please note the flange around the bottom to seal the bottom of the magwell from dust. Magazine Well and Muzzle plug kit Take Exhibit B, a conversation between myself and Handy on the 9th and...
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    Wanting a .357 Sig, decisions, decisions...

    So I want to get a .357 Sig to round out the collection. Should I get an HK P2000 or a Sig P226? I already own the P226 in its 9mm incarnation and I shoot it very well. Is the P2000 better than the P226? Which pistol will hold up better to the recoil?
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    10mm 1911 chewing brass up

    I have a full-size Kimber Eclipse in 10mm that has a habit of catching the brass and ripping gashes through the mouth of them when it shoots. Sometimes it also spits brass directly back at me, hitting me in the face. I've been using Federal American Eagle in it. Is this an ammo issue, i.e...
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    HK P2000 question

    I was thinking about getting a P2000 one of these days, but I was wondering about the trigger. I know that the LEM trigger is the standard offering, but do they come in a standard DA/SA configuration? If not, what are the differences in the different variants?
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    Why shorten the slide but not the grip?

    I just can't figure it out. The hard part of a CCW to conceal is the grip, not the barrel. With a good IWB, the barrel disappears. Yet in the 1911 CCW arena, Commander-size weapons (4.25" barrel with full-size grip) and Officers' models (3.5" with compact grip) are the norm and few Concealed...
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    'Scuse me while I whip this out

    So I'm doing a favor for my first sergeant last night. She bought a toolbox at Sears and she couldn't fit it in her car. So, since I have a truck, she asked me for help (and promised me a box of ammo for the favor). So we went to Sears, went inside, picked up the toolbox, and loaded it in my...
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    Updates to the P220

    Just got this today in my e-mail from Sig. Thoughts?
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    Vampires and zombies?

    Uh, Denny, what's going on here? Love the pistol, but geez. A whole article on the history of zombie and vampire hunting in America, complete with quotes from Buffy? :confused:
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    Anybody have experience with Duracoat?

    I've been thinking of putting a camo job on my AR when I finish putting it all together accessory-wise. There is a place called M1 Tactical down in Austin that will do a Duracoat finish. Has anybody had any experience with Duracoat on their weapons?
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    Air Force tests new A-10 armament system

    Looks a little low-tech to me, but then again, the A-10 is pretty low-tech. :D
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    Two AR-15 accessory recommendations needed

    I have a Colt 6721 with the stock grip. I have a Hogue grip on my other AR. The Hogue is alright, but I was wondering if there are any other grips that you would recommend for my 6721. Second, I don't like the issue collapsible stock on my M4 at work. I have difficulty getting a good stock...
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    Active members

    I just noticed that the forums home page lists members and active members now. How long do you have to be inactive to be taken off of the active members list?
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    DeLay gives the Democrats what they wanted

    A mug shot photo to use against him in political ads: It's going to be tough to use that one against him, though. Good lighting, cheerful expression, nice tie...
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    When the SHTF in a HD situation

    I was just curious how everyone else plans on handling reloads if necessary during a HD situation. I have two spare mags for my primary HD gun, plus another handgun with two spare mags, a shotgun, and an M4 close by (no, I'm not planning for an entire street gang doing a B&E on my house, the...
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    Finally, the Kimber Eclipse Custom II 10mm range report

    I ordered this pistol back on July 2nd, and it finally came in last month. Earlier today, I set off to a friend's backyard range with 1000 rounds of Federal American Eagle 180 gr. FMJ to test it out. Due to the rather backwoods nature of the range, bowling pins, old beer bottles, and shotgun...
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    The militia and modern weapons

    So, as I understand it, the Supreme Court ruled in the Miller case that a short-barreled shotgun is not a militia weapon, based on barrel length. Laws were passed mandating a 16" barrel length after that. These days, the most popular military and police rifle is the M4 with its 14.5" barrel...
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    Test the waters or jump right in?

    I've always wanted one .357 revolver to round out my collection, since I currently have ten autoloaders of various makes and models. I had a shooting buddy a while back that moved, and he was always pushing me to get a Super Blackhawk, but I wanted a DA revolver. So I started looking at the...
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    How pro-gun is your vehicle?

    It seems to me that these days, if you want to get someone to notice your cause, the best way is a bumper sticker or a decal on your vehicle. Everyone reads them while sitting at traffic lights. So, do you let people know how you feel about the 2nd Amendment when you go for a spin? From...
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    Gun safes that are more for handguns than rifles

    I have four long guns and ten handguns right now. I'm looking for a safe with maybe some drawers for the handguns or something like that. I don't want them hanging on hooks on the door. Any ideas (with links to places that I can order them)?
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