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    M-1 Carbine use in WWII Question

    I have a couple of M-1 Carbines. One is still in mint condtion with the original peep sights and the UAW stamp on the stock. I got it from my Uncle who was a Lt. Cmmdr. in the Navy in WWII and mostly in Alaska as far a I can tell. He's dead now so details are lacking. I bought another in a...
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    Anyone have a Beretta Stampede?

    These are nice looking guns. Does anyone actually have one on this board? What cal do you recommend? How do they compare to a Ruger or is it too early to tell? Thanks
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    Birds Head - Yea or Nay?

    Been looking at Birds head Rugers and saw a Beretta in a magazine recently. Can anyone give me general impressions of Birds Head grips vs. regular grips? Thanks
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    Some Stupid 1911 Questions

    Just so I can get my questions in one place: I don't have a 1911 but have been lusting after one. I have a few questions before I go looking. These are probably lame questions but I don't know so please indulge me. 1.) What is the difference between a 1911 and a Colt 1991? 2.) What does...
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    S & W 686 Recall

    I read the recent post regarding firearm recalls and warnings. My S&W 686. which I bought in 1986 was apparently recalled in 1989 due to cylinder binding if one shot .357 loads through them often. I never knew about this recall and have never had a problem. I haven't shot the gun too much, maybe...
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    M-1 Carbine Wood Stock and Handguard

    I'm looking for a wooden stock and handguard for a WWII Inland M-1 carbine. I bought it several years ago and the original stock was hammered. I replaced it with a plastic one. Cheaper than Dirt used to have the wooden stocks for a long time. Now they don't list them. Anyone know where I...
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    Suicide with a .38

    I have an accaintance who had a family member try to end her life with a .38 revolver. She is still seriously messed up, in the hospital. However, she failed in her her ultimate goal. Makes you think about priorities. The bullet didn't lodge in her skull but fell out on the operatiing room...
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    Government Security at National Monuments

    A few months ago I went to Phiadelphia and went in to see the Liberty Bell. This was my first trip tp Philly and it was toward the end of the day when I went to see the Bell. I was there with my wife. Outside of the building where the Bell is there was a sign that says no guns, knives, bombs and...
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    AW Ban Poll - We are losing badly

    A poll at Atlanta Journal Constitution. "Do you favor extending the ban on assault weapons" When I was there 79% Yes, only 21% No. http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/0503/08assaultweapons.html?21189
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    Stray Cats - Can I, should I shoot them?

    I live in a fairly rural area of Kentucky that is quite a commute from where I work in Louisville (which is a fairly large city). Anyway, there are alot of stray cats that show up, probably dumped in the area. I have 2 pet cats and a Boxer dog. The stray cats don't bother my dog, in fact she...
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    (CA) California Gun Owners Don't Vote!

    Follow up article by Ralph Weller of www.gunnewsdaily.com Gun Owners Vote? The Numbers Say Otherwise. By Ralph Weller Editor, GunNewsDaily.com . March 10, 2003 - I was only half-amazed at some of the responses to my article "California Gun Owners Blamed For Loss Of Gun Rights"...
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    (CA) Comments?

    From Gun News Daily www.gunnewsdaily.com: .. California Gun Owners Blamed For The Loss of Gun Rights Gun Owners Are All Bark and no Bite! By Ralph Weller Editor, GunNewsDaily.com . March 3, 2003 - It has been suspected for quite some time that gun owners were generally...
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    Don't tell the Euro Kiddes

    I don't think any of them have made the jump so far. If no one tells them, maybe the litttle trolls will stay away.
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