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    Slug Accuracy Test w/ Mossberg 930 SPX; Brenneke KO Looks Like a Winner; Target Pix

    Today I tried out 6 different brands at 50 yards with my Mossberg 930 SPX: Remington 7/8 oz high velocity Brenneke KO Brenneke HD Tactical Federal Tru-Ball Low Recoil Winchester Lite Low Recoil Sellier & Bellot "special slug 28" The Brenneke KO slugs were BY FAR the most accurate in my 930...
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    18" barreled autoloader: Rem 11-87 police vs Mossberg 930spx?

    I'm looking for a good 18" barreled autoloader. I'd like to ues it for tactical shotgun courses and as a home defense tool. I've decided I prefer autoloaders to pumps and am looking at these two. 930 SPX: Cheaper 7+1 capacity Cylinder Bore Quality Control issues regarding offset front sights...
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    About to buy an Ingram MAC 10/9, done some research, but want a little encouragement

    Hi, this is my first NFA purchase so I have some basic first time questions. I've reserached Mac's for some time now. I'm well aware of their shortcomings but would just like a fun gun that shoots 9mm. I need to know if anyone has experience with this dealer: http://www.dndguns.com/m109.htm...
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    Can Dirty Brass affect reliability in semi-autos?

    Hi, I've fired about 2000 rounds throuh my M1A scout since I got in 4 months ago, and it has been 100% reliable with one exception. When I used this ammo, I got a failure to feed or extract every 75-100 rounds: http://www.palmettostatearmory.com/177.php The ammo I got is about as dirty as...
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    Best defensive .308 or 7.62x51 round (Hornady TAP?)

    Okay, I realize in most situations defense and a full pwered rifle aren't exactly peas and carrots. But let's say you have a lot of property to defend at long range, but also want good terminal close-range performance. What is the best commercial .308 or 7.62 round for these applications with...
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    Kel-Tec Quality? (SU-16C)

    A good friend of mine is trying to convince me to purchase kel-tec SU-16C. It does look appealing to me, as I'm looking for a good carbine to bridge the gap between my pistol (s&w m&P) and full size rifle/shotguns (springfield M1A/rem 870). It appeals to me because of how light weight and...
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    Shot an 18" barrel & slugs for the fisrt time today....

    :eek::eek::eek: First off, I'm sure this has been discussed on here many times but just wanted to share my exerience. I have shot waterfowl and skeet loads through 12 gague hunting-sized 24-30" barreled shotguns throughout my life. But I recently got a shorter barrled shotgun as more of a...
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    Is Cleaning Every 500 rounds too Seldom?

    Hi, I bought a .40 caliber smith and wesson handgun about a month ago and have put about 1000 rounds through it since then. I cleaned it once after taking at home by wiping it down (per the manual) and again after 500 rounds by dissassembling it, wiping down the internals with a silicon coated...
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    Best .40 Factory Round for SD (165gr JHP vs 180gr JHP)

    Hi, I realize there have been a lot of threads on this, and I've read a dozen or so from searching, but I'd like a few more up-to-date opinions. I also realize that accuracy and shooting ability are about 100 times more important than ammo choice. I'm leaning toward Remington 180gr Golden...
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    HD rifle that you could hunt deer with (M1A)

    Hi, I don't know a whole lot about guns, but I did grow up around them and go hunting with my old man every few years. I've been using one of his guns, a winchester 30-30 for hunting up till now. I'm looking for a gun of my own and also something to augment my handgun and shotguns for longer...
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    New Guy Looking for First Handgun in Preparation for Tactics Course

    Hi, I'm looking for my first handgun. It will be used to prepare myself for a federal-gov't defense tactics course. I'm considering the purchase of an S&W M&P .40, and would like opinions on that weapon...
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    Converting a Bird Gun to HD Gun (870 vs A391)

    Hi, I currently have a Remington 870 wingmaster and a Beretta A391 Extrema 2. They are both setup for hunting with plugs and 28" barrels. I would like to convert one to an HD gun. I am leaning toward the 870 since 18" barrels do not appear widely available for the Beretta. If they did I...
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    New Guy Needs First Handgun to Learn With

    Hi, I'm looking for my first handgun. It will be used to prepare myself for a federal-gov't defense tactics course. I'm considering the purchase of an S&W M&P .40, and would like opinions on that weapon. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...egory_rn=15711 The course is a opportunity...
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