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  1. TexasBill

    Almost never talked about: the fact that many gun related crimes are committed by someone under 21

    The is only one mass shooter under the age of 21 who legally purchased his rifle - Nikolas Cruz.
  2. TexasBill

    Almost never talked about: the fact that many gun related crimes are committed by someone under 21

    The AR-15 was introduced to the civilian market in 1963. In the 55 years since that time, there have been 120 people that have been mass shooters. Of that number exactly one has been under 21 and used a legally acquired AR-15 or clone. The one is Nikolas Cruz. The only other person that used an...
  3. TexasBill

    Trump: Take Guns Before Due Process

    Thanks! I did take my own advice before posting and called my U.S. Representative and one of my U.S. Senators (I couldn't get through to the other). With Congress back in session, you can call their Washington lines or their home-state offices.
  4. TexasBill

    Trump: Take Guns Before Due Process

    First, I should say that I didn't vote for Trump (I didn't vote for Hillary, either*). While I am concerned about the Second Amendment, I am getting more concerned about the Fifth Amendment: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment...
  5. TexasBill

    You might want to hit this news on-lne poll

    Dick's just opened here in Houston; I'll be sure not to visit it.
  6. TexasBill

    Would you rather conceal carry 5 rounds of .357 or 7 rounds of .380?

    I like them both I carried a PPK as a BUG back in the old days. Never had a problem with it. If you really want to shoot the Magnum round, the SP101 is the way to go and would be my preference over the LCP. IMHO, anyone who wants to light off a .357 magnum round in one of those lightweight...
  7. TexasBill

    Would you rather conceal carry 5 rounds of .357 or 7 rounds of .380?

    Um, Bond actually carried a .32 ACP PPK.
  8. TexasBill

    What would you ask a gun mfgr to build?

    I have three... I was really hoping for someone, preferably in Germany, to bring out a P08 Luger to recognize the centennial of the gun's adoption by the German Army. 2008 came and 2008 went: No Luger. Considering what a Luger is decent shape costs these days, I would pay a fair price for a new...
  9. TexasBill

    H-E-B bans open carry in Texas stores

    San Antonio-based H-E-B has announced it will not allow state-licensed individuals to open carry in its stores in Texas. Open carry, which has been illegal in Texas since 1871, becomes legal for those with a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) on January 1, 2016. Due to a change in the law...
  10. TexasBill

    Colt in trouble?

    Bad Management hurt more than a union workforce The UAW problems were bad and the five-year strike was stupid. No argument there. But that strike's been over for more than 20 years. But the source of Colt's problems seems to be almost incredibly bad management, from financial moves that have...
  11. TexasBill

    Colt in trouble?

    Moody's Investment Service has issued a credit advisory saying that Colt Defense's plan to restructure its debt is a warning sign that the company is in serious trouble. Colt Defense acquired Colt Holding Corp. the parent company of Colt's Manufacturing Company in July 2013 so this would...
  12. TexasBill

    The Flames of Hell!

    Really beautiful work. My only complaint is that you don't do Colt double actions.
  13. TexasBill

    Ruger security six vs Colt lawman

    Lawman was good then; is good now I used to carry a Lawman Mk III as a duty sidearm. Put thousands of rounds, including handloads, through it and never had a bit of trouble. I never found the trigger pull to be objectionable, either, but that's a personal evaluation and only you can decide...
  14. TexasBill

    Colt Police Positive: Hard Chrome, Re-Blue, Ceramic?

    I have fired many rounds, up to and including the old 200-grain police loads, through other Police Positive Specials. It's a bit snappier than a K-frame but not as bad as the S&W 637 Airweight I have carried for years. Still, since the Tyler T-Grip is gone, I have looked into replacement grips...
  15. TexasBill

    Colt Police Positive: Hard Chrome, Re-Blue, Ceramic?

    Absolutely right! I should have been more precise; there's a big difference. So technically what I have is a 1967 Colt Police Positive Special, third issue, with the short, square butt introduced in 1966. Not really an option. I don't mind being back to where I am now over time; I just don't...
  16. TexasBill

    Colt Police Positive: Hard Chrome, Re-Blue, Ceramic?

    I just picked up a 1967 Colt Police Positive Special. The gun's got a clean bore and chambers and still locks up tight, but the original blue is showing a fair amount of holster wear. No serious rust or pitting, but the backstrap does have a bit of a patina. I am not worried about collector...
  17. TexasBill

    Gun laws with a poison pill -- your thoughts?

    Make the pill poisonous, but force them to take it Present Feinstein, et. al. with a choice: A: We pass your legislation, but with an amendment. If, after the legislation is signed into law, there is another school shooting or another whacko gets loose in a workplace, restaurant, mall, etc...
  18. TexasBill

    Reality check on gun crime rates. Awesome video!

    Here are a few of the sources Ben Swann cited: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/jul/22/gun-homicides-ownership-world-list#data http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196941/The-violent-country-Europe-Britain-worse-South-Africa-U-S.html#ixzz2HQDkC3re I wonder if Piers Morgan...
  19. TexasBill

    The Dangling Pinky Sydrome

    The pinkie is important, too. Any hand surgeon will tell you that the little finger is there for a reason. While it's small, it plays a big role in grip strength. A bigger role, in fact, than the forefinger or middle finger. Since grip strength is an issue in proper gun control, it stands to...
  20. TexasBill

    Guns and Ammo rank the top 38 states for Gun owners

    We got hit on CCW/Open Carry. Since Governor Goodhair has said he will veto any law that would allow open carry or unlicensed carry, we're kind of stuck. OTOH, it took us 123 years and the Luby's Massacre to get any way to carry a handgun legally, so I suppose progress is being made. We also...
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