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    NPR: Does carrying a pistol make you safer?

    There is a pistol-packing revolution going on in America. Nearly 13 million Americans have permits to carry concealed handguns — triple the number just nine years ago — and that figure is low because not every state reports. Read the rest of the article here.
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    Stiff trigger pull on Sig P238.

    My P938 is still stock but I did pretty good at 30 feet with this little thing.
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    Can't get my SS tumbled brass shiny.

    Wash & Wax works great. I've tumbled about 10 batches now, this is what works for me. 2Tsp of Wash & Wax, 1 drop of Jet Dry. I use water from my Zero Water filter, 000 desolved solids. Enough pins to cover my brass. Leave an air gap between the seal and water. Use enough water to cover...
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    CFE Pistol .45 Auto. First Run.

    I will be doing my first reloads tonight, I have cleaned and prepped brass. My only option was CFE Pistol, so I am going with it, it looks like its pretty slow, 44 on the relative burn rate list - Fortunately for me, in addition the the load data, there was an article in Hodgdon 2016 annual on...
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    Do you segregate your brass?

    Do you segregate your fired brass by maker?
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    Spent all of my ammo money

    ....on reloading equipment... Yup, I spent the cash I had for 1,000 rounds of .45 ACP and made the decision to start reloading. Luckily, I have been saving my brass for the last few years, I have 3,000 9mm and 1000 .45. So far, this is my setup: (Love the harbor freight coupons and no...
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    Oregon NICS Delay

    Oregon Background Check Delay I just attempted to purchase my first firearm since moving to the state of Oregon. Since I am new to this state I am assuming thats what the delay might be about. Anyway I was attempting to read the Oregon law pertaining to the background check and came across...
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    Fiocchi Italy Quality

    Well I am down to my last 3 boxes of WWB Value 9mm, I bought these about 3 years back when they were 9.98 for 100 rounds. I wish I would have kept my brass ::sigh::, Oh well My question is anyone know the quality of Fiocchi Italy. I know they have their USA location, to be honest im not sure...
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    My First Revolver

    Well: my dad is "retired" and handicapped. He needed a little extra money, so we talked and I ended up buying his S&W model 60 .357 Magnum 5" barrel. He bought it about 4 years back and only fired it a total of 6 times. Can you believe my own father charged me a tad more than FULL price at...
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    When is it time to sell that firearm?

    Aside from the gun your father gave you, or that unique gun that just is not around at all anymore: When is it finally time to sell the gun(s) that you just no longer use? How long can you justify keeping it, when you just don't use it anymore?
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    New to the forums, a quick question

    Thank you antipitas for finding my old account and merging my new account with the old. Sorry for causing such a ruckus!!!:barf::eek::)
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    Wally World Raised Ammo Prices?

    I went to Wal-Mart the other day, in Arroyo Grande, CA Prices have increased since the last time I visited that store. I am not sure if this has happend awhile ago, but it was a surprise for me. WWB 100 Round Value Packs 9mm Old Price:9.95 New Price: 14.95 40S&W Old Price:14.95 New...
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    NEW Colt XSE Thumb Saftey broke after 318 rounds

    Says it all in the title. It broke near the pin where it pivots. If you go to THR you can see my post with detaild pix thier, the title of the post there is "New Colt XSE Broke after 318 rounds" I am looking for a replacment, I suspect this a MIM part...Or a Cast part with some kind of flaw I'm...
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    Shakey after 100 rounds, are you the same?

    After firing about 100 rounds of any caliber, I will start to shake. After I start to shake, my shots start getting a bit wild. Is anyone the same way? How can I battle the shake? I have tried to grip really tight making me shake a LOT then loosen up, then I take a few deep breaths. Then the...
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    Help me pick out my 1911

    I was wondering if some of you guys could give me suggestions on what model of 1911 to buy. I have come up with a list of 3, I have 1,000 to spend, (not a penney more!) After I get the firearm I am going to send it to Tripp for Cobra Chrome, also a set of good looking wood/pearl/ivory girps...
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