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All, I saw this article about dying Magpul PMAGs: http://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/ritdye_Sand_Pmags/ And was just looking at my magazines one day when it sorta hit me: coloring the "ridge" along the back of a PMAG would make for a nice accent. I couldn't quite get the colors to match, but...

Shooters, No, I'm not going to give my personal opinion. Just wanted to offer more data points for the debate. 1. The Box O Truth has his conclusions: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu143.htm Backed-up by some actual experiments: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot1.htm...

Shooters, The recent thread "Ever been in a situation where you needed your gun?" was great -- reading real-life stories from TFLers was both sobering and inspiring. With the proliferation of laser sights (Crimson Trace, LaserLyte, LaserMax, Streamlight, Surefire, Viridian, etc) and all the...

Shooters, I apologize for such a newbie question (this is embarrassing), but here it goes: I have plenty of familiarity using a sling mount on the M16AX service rifle: Alas, my familiarity with firearms only stated with my military service -- I have no experience with shooting sports...

Shooters, The recent thread on the most common handgun in law enforcement got me thinking. One of the reasons why I insist on owning pistols chambered in 9x19mm is the availability of ammo -- it's cheap and plentiful, and I figure that in a true WROL situation, I'm more likely to have success...

Shooters, ISSUE I realize this may be one of those un-resolveable "AR vs. AK", "9mm vs. 40SW vs. .45ACP" or "Mossberg vs. Remington" debates, but I'd like to discuss the best home-defense round*. BACKGROUND The consensus on TFL seems to be that in a home defense setting, a miss with a...

Shooters, I don't conceal carry much*, but when I do, I choose my Beretta 92FS**. Sure, it's noticeably heavier than my Walther P22, but it's manageable. With the Crossbreed Supertuck, or even with a simple Uncle Mike's IWB, I sometimes forget that it's there. What I don't understand is why...

Shooters, Anyone have any experience with this? http://www.botachtactical.com/stcoreforglp.html It seems like this Streamlight 69300/TLR-2s set-up: Is a much more economical alternative to the Surefire DG-11/X400 combination: But you know the cliche, "you get what you pay for"...

we're over-thinking certain aspects of CCW Thesis: The civilian CCW community overthinks, overanalyzes and overemphasizes the specifics of calibers, ammunition selection, make/model/type and other firearms minutiae with regard to defensive firearms. Responsibly carrying a firearm -- any...

Shooters, Any of you Smith & Wesson third-generation auto fans heard of the 5903 SSV (Short Slide Version)? It's apparently a 69xx slide on a 59xx frame. Considering all the after-market support for the 59xx series (at least compared to the 39xx or 69xx series) -- including Crimson Trace...

Shooters, A while back I started a thread on concealed carry firearms most similar to the M9. Wanted to resurrect the thread...but my question is just a tad different. Which semi-automatic firearms are identical to the Beretta 92FS with regard to the manual of arms? Feature #1: has a...

Shooters, Oy. Feel like I'm opening up Pandora's Box here. In short, despite the admonition that there is no one "perfect" firearm, I am in the hunt for a pistol: - that is chambered in 9mm - that can serve as both a carry piece and as a home defense tool (so no pocket pistols, and ideally...

Shooters, I've been heavily debating switching my concealed carry firearm (the SW 6906) to something slimmer/lighter like the Kahr CM9/CW9/PM9, the Kel-Tec PF-9 or the Ruger LC9 (good luck finding any of these! but that's for another thread....) Am wondering though, with single-stack 9mm's...

Shooters, Anonimoose here -- first off, thank you all for taking the time to answer questions/provide guidance. I have been a frequent reader of TFL for a few years now, and while every forum has its share of...loose screws, the majority of expertise, insight and experience on here has been...

Shooters, ASSUMPTIONS: 1. I am committed to getting a 20-gauge shotgun* AND 2. I am committed to getting a Remington 870** AND 3. I am going to put a Limbsaver on the weapon QUESTION: What is the better option? Option #1: Remington 870 Express Compact Junior Weight: 5.75 lbs Overall...

Howdy folks, I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong forum. Mods, please feel free to move the thread or delete it (and tell me to repost). I'm a Marine who's moving from Quantico, VA to Yuma, AZ. Over Christmas leave, I stored my personal weapons and some ammo (Remington .223 FMJ and...

concealed carry most similar to the M9? Howdy folks, Posted way back in 2008 when I was just starting active duty -- took the advice on the forum and got myself a Beretta 92 at home to match the M9 I qualified with/use at work. Thanks for the advice then. Seeking more advice now. On my way...

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Howdy folks, Longtime lurker, first-time poster. I apologize if this has been addressed already (tried doing a search). Am a Marine lieutenant who's going to start active duty come Winter (already commissioned, just waiting for a slot at TBS) and am thinking of getting a pistol for...

Have deleted this post. Please refer to this thread instead: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299860