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    Stupid 9mm Ammo Question!

    Ok until now I have been a .45 devotee..but I get my first 9mm next week. My question is about the differences in all the '9mm' labeled ammunition. For instance, I THINK that everything generally labeled '9mm', '9mm Luger', and '9X19' are the same while '9mm Mak' and '9X18' are something...
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    Galco For Glocks?

    Hello again. I am thinking about getting a Galco holster for my Glock 19 for CCW. Has anyone tried this combination? I am considering either their Small of Back (SOB) or Concealable models. Does anyone know if the Concealable model ride on the hip (doubt it) or behind the hip? Any help would be...
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    Best Place Online For Glock 19/26 Accessories?

    Could anyone please reccommend a good online location for Glock accessories? Particularly, I am interested in high cap mags, grip extensions, etc. Thank you.
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    Springfield Compact?

    Anyone have anything to say about one of these? Other than that, what can I expect to pay for a new one? Thanks.
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    Springfield Compact?

    Anyone have anything to say about one of these? Other than that, what can I expect to pay for a new one? Thanks.
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    Glock 19 vs. Ruger P Series?

    Having never owned a Glock, I was wondering how one might compare in terms of accuracy, reliability, comfort, ease of operation, etc. to my Ruger P series 9mm? I assume the Glock operation is basically a Double-Action Only type platform. Any comments would be much apprecieated!
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    .45 ACP JHP Defensive Ammo With LEAST Felt Recoil?

    I know this has a lot to do with the particular gun in question BUT is there any particular kind of commercially available .45 JHP ammunition that will generate less felt recoil in my gun? Just curious if anyone makes slightly 'cooler' loads that will still serve a practical defensive purpose...
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    Best Place Online For Holsters?

    Hi folks. Just wondering if anyone could reccommend a good place (i.e. variety, price, etc.) online to purchase concealment holsters for Glock 19, Taurus M85, Ruger P95, Colt Defender, H&K USP, and others? Thanks.
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    Colt Defender - What Will It Cost Me?

    I'm thinking about picking up a Colt Defender...just curious if anyone out there knows what I can expect to pay, price range for a new gun, etc. Thanks.
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    Is Scrubbing OK for Tough Fouling?

    I've noticed that my stainless handguns, and particulary the revolvers, generate a lot of dark powder stains, etc. around the wheel and portings. Is it alright to take some bore solvent and one of those brass 'toothbrushes' to these areas? Solvent and patches alone dont seem to do the trick. I...
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    Copper Brushing

    Just curious...anyone every mess up the bore of their rifle by excessive scrubbing with a copper brush? I use a brush (only a couple passes) after a long shoot before patches and I worry about it scratching up the bore or otherwise harming the gun. I use the correct size brush but it still is...
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    Help A Newbie: Manual v. Decocker v. DAOnly

    Just a quick question for you semi-auto veterans. I'm confused on how specifically decocker-equipped semi-automatics work. Manual safeties and double-action-only pistols are obvious, but could someone please explain the decocker mechanism to me? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks.
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    .223 Combat Ammuntion?

    Ok. I have heard a lot about how the standard .223 cartridge is not a good combat round (at least in terms of stopping power)despite its use in our standard military rifle. So what I want to know is what commercially available .223 ammuntion would you use to maximize the combat effectiveness of...
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    CCW Class in Port Charlotte/Englewood (FL) Area?

    Hi folks. Let me apologize in advance if I'm posting this to the wrong forum. Anyway, I am looking for a handgun safety course in the Port Charlotte area of southwest Florida that will fulfil the requirement for the concealed weapons license. I have had such classes before when I was in college...
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    Bullet Basics: Ammo Help?

    Ok this question is fairly basic for most of you but I'd appreciate any help. Could someone please explain how differences in -grains- will affect the performance of a bullet. For example, if I wanted to choose a good self-defense round for my .357 Mag. why would I choose 125 grains over 145...
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