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    New XD vs Used 226

    The reason there aren't many more XD reports on failures is probably mostly related to the simple fact that they, the XD, cater to a crowd of people that don't have the bones to buy as much ammo to shoot them as much as I've seen the XD used before they start to break. Granted, every machine...
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    New XD vs Used 226

    Atomd: Larry Vickers called the XD a "range toy" and has said the following: "(The XD) its a Bubba gun. Bought cheap by Bubba to go to the junkyard and shoot rats." Google Larry Vickers. Benchmarking what people who use guns for a living with what is available to own is a pretty darn...
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    New XD vs Used 226

    XD's appeal to people that are not very serious about training and learning how to be truly competent with a handgun for self defense or practical shooting. They appeal to people that are inexperienced that don't seek higher levels of training. For those people, they work fine. XD's have a...
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    One in the chamber or no?

    The loudest sound you will ever hear is a click when you are expecting a BANG! Carry one in the chamber and top off the mag.;)
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    Feg pa63

    Why would you install a .380 barrel on a PA-63 FEG? The 9x18mak is a nicer round for self defense and ammo procurement. .380 isn't as easy to find as 9x18mak. Order it online, it costs around $10 per 50 for Russian steel cased 9x18mak ammo. Hornady makes a HP self defense load if that is...
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    DSA SA58 FAL anyone?

    Newish Fal owner here, checking in! My STG-58 after I've done some personalization to it with the DSA mount, DSA handguards (kept the steel oven mitt ones), and the Eotech 552:evil: Does anyone have a lead on a folding charging handle to replace what I've got on this Metric STG-58...
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    Why Is Your Favorite Rifle...Your Favorite?

    My STG-58 FAL, 18" Steyr Barrel, DSA mount with an Eotech 552. When the balloon goes up, I'm going to be toting this full of 150gr SP and more mags of M80ball and a few loaded up 165gr Hornady InterBond for those tough nuts that need to be cracked.
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    Common "Battle Rifle" Longevity/Dependability?

    AR's, easy to fix, accurate, light and dependable enough for real world situations. There are pics floating around of Hmong Hill People of Vietnam that are still carrying their 1960's vintage M16A1's with hardly any Park' left on them. They are easy to find upgrade parts for and with the push of...
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    winter ccw

    In the winter, I wear a Woolen Pea Coat, I can conceal pretty much anything. I'm currently going to be using a SW 4506 or my 1006 in a SafariLand OWB Patrol Officers belt holster or a Galco OWB leather holster. Winter time = big coats on bad guys. Means I need more penetration. Thus I step up...
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    Softest shooting semi-auto in a Significant Caliber?

    Smith and Wesson 4506, softest shooting .45 I've ever run. I've got 'smith factory hump back grips and it is a honey to shoot. +P 230gr HST is just fine, running my target 200gr lead truncated nose reloads is like shooting a .22lr pistol. Mags are $20 a piece, and can be found pretty...
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    With of this 9mm loads would you use for home defense

    Gold Dot 124gr the copper is moleculerly bonded to the lead, meaning no core-jacket separations from shooting through intermediate barriers like windshields. :evil:
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    Do I Want A 10mm?

    Get both! SW 4506 and SW 1006! :evil:
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    What's the most obscure handgun you've ever carried?

    SW 1006. It is my winter time carry tank!!
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    Whats a good pistol for under $400

    Get a used handgun. Buy a more quality manufacturer than you could afford if you were buying new. You get more bang for your buck. 3rd Generation Smith and Wesson semi-autos are an exceptional value. I picked up a used in 95% condition SW 4506 off Gunbroker for $350 plus $25 shipping. When...
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