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    Value of M1911?

    A friend of mine living in 29 Palms, California asks: I have an M1911 (Not an A1) and I'm trying to figure the value on it. Where would I go for that info? Any help appreciated.
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    CNN says bolt action = assault rifle = shotgun

    Time for us to use the feedback option and educate CNN. Reporter Randi Kaye hosts two segments on the Oklahoma thugs, showing a video of Edwards with a firearm. In one she refers to it as an assault weapon, in the other a shotgun...
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    M66 Replacement?

    What replaces the M66 K-frame in the S&W lineup?
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    Cost of components going down?

    I just checked the prices at X-Treme bullets and the price per 500 of the .38 RNFP I use has gone down $13 from $56 to $43. Is it too much to hope that component prices will be going down across the board?
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    20 GA for Home Defense

    A friend is looking at a 20GA Mossberg for home defense. She is concerned that 00 buckshot is not available. Any comments on the 20GA with #3, #4 or slug for home defense?
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    Shopping Firearms in Salem, Oregon

    I have been in the Salem, Oregon area just over 3 weeks and am looking at getting back into shooting now that I might have time to spare. Unfortunately, I do not have a like amount of money to spare--laid off and moving into retirement in 5 months at age 66 if I don't find a job. In following...
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    Spoke too soon--Salem ranges

    My first shot at finding ranges in the Salem/Corvallis area that allow public use was disappointing. HOWEVER, I spoke too soon--before going over all the info on the sites. :rolleyes: It turns out that the Albany Gun Club--which I had thought to be unfriendly to non-members--holds a goodly...
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    Salem, Oregon components

    What are the current component prices in the Willamette Valley? Vendors? For the most part I use Winchester 231 (HP-38?), Winchester Small Pistol (WSP) primers and AA #7. By the way, what are component storage laws in Marion county?
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    Salem, OR FFL and public ranges?

    Is anyone familiar with FFLs in the Salem, OR area? I have a list of "public" shooting ranges in Oregon, but it turns out that many if not most are members only. Where does the general public go for marksmanship with a .30-06? Can't believe that it's easier to buy a gun and get a concealed...
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    Smith & Wesson Modal 22s vs Ruger MK512

    How do they compare? Accuracy? Reliability?
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    ACLU and "zero tolerance"

    Some of us wondered when they would get their act together... "Also Friday, the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said it sent a letter to Coventry Superintendent Kenneth DiPietro saying the school's policy was an unconstitutional violation of students' free speech. It...
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    Checking .357 magnum for over pressure

    I'll be searching for images of primers showing over pressure, but my question here is about cases being slow or difficult to eject from a revolver. I put together 25 each 10.8 gr, 11 gr, 11.2 gr and 11.4 gr AA#7 under plated X-treme Bullets 158 gr flat nose bullets. The brass ejected easily...
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    Intesting day at the range with the ladies

    Good friends from Anaheim, CA visited this weekend and we spent Saturday at the Chabot Gun Club (http://www.chabotgunclub.com) in Castro Valley. The friend and hubby hadn't shot in quite a while and my wife, Julie, hadn't shot in about 8 years. After a short period to make sure everyone was...
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    Venues in Anaheim, CA area?

    A friend from Anaheim, California was up here in the SF Bay Area Saturday and Sunday. He said he is not aware of IPSC, ICORE, IDPA type clubs/ranges in his area. We have quite a few in the San Francisco area. Anyone familiar with Anaheim or Orange County and have suggestions?
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    Inheriting firearms in California

    What is the status of firearms inherited when they were purchased before the current background check/registration? A friend just found a Browning .380, a High Standard and other firearms in his mother's estate. Also, as I understand it, transporting firearms in the locked trunk of a car...
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    Starbucks should say "Yes" to Brady Campaign

    This Facebook discussion does not have heavy attendance so far, but after the first few comments the Brady supporters lost control of the discussion. Comments include a Starbucks employee. http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=22092443056&topic=15286
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    CNN asks "Do you have a gun?" POLL

    http://www.cnn.com/ Must be related to this video. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2010/02/16/am.lavandera.gun.law.fight.cnn
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    Dies for 30-06?

    Doing a round of the forums to learn what ya'll are using for 30-06. I guess I'll finally get into rifle rounds on my Hornady LNL AP for my M1 Garand now that the $.30 rounds from CMP seem to have dried up. What dies do you use/like?
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    Bullets and Associated Press

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,554780,00.html?test=latestnews I just could not handle reading an article without making corrections to the author about the terms bullets and weapons. Aaarggghh.
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    A good listen...

    ...actually show some insight. Makes my heart feel good. Now if we could get it broadcast on CNN. foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=5280291&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/ I eliminated the www so the full link would display to make sure it works...
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