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    bitcoins?

    anybody heard of or tried to use bitcoins? I just learned of these things and it is interesting to me. Is a form of currency, but not issued by any government. Makes governments a little crazy in fact and saw thing on TV where such as Charles Schumer (D-NY) looking for ways to regulate it...
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    left hand ar upper, brand?

    ran into a decent looking AR upper today, left handed...not real recent production, but no indication of manufacturer..other than Stag, who makes these things in left hand version?
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    High Power 40 Caliber, why no more?

    Anybody know why they stopped production of the 40 S&W caliber high power? was it due to frame/slide damage with stronger cartridge or just a sales issue? thanks...
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    9 vs 9 plus p?

    lots of encouragement to plus p ammo, but anyone know a link to actual testing and comparisons between the 2? what is diff. in penetration and expansion of 9 and 9+p in ballistic gelatin or through jugs of water?
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    38 to 357?

    considering modifying cyliner on old model 10 to accept 357. would not get steady diet of 357, but would be able to accept and might get some practice rounds with it now and then... I have heard two take son this.. 1. model 10 cylinders not same stuff as 13 and 19 and will not handle...
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    1911 slide return question

    a 1911-a1 springfield...fitted match bushing, barrel "welded-up" at hood and bottom lug and fitted, slide and frarme "fitted" for snug fit...all good EXCEPT... that last 1/2 as slide returns to battery has a bit of a "catch" in it..a little "bump" in the slide as it closes that last 1/2 inch...
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    Canadian gun changes?

    Is story going aorund that more conservative government in Canada is abandoning some of the gun restrictions and Canadians may now enjoy firearms ownership. Anybody know the real deal on this?
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    CMORE FOR ar?

    I have a "tactical" style AR with an eotech and am happy with it... also have an AR with flat top and the "F" stamped front sight post... considering a CMore for it... anybody use the Cmore? any comments? I prefer a red dot to ride above the post and put front sight post in bottom 1/2 of...
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    ammo available?

    having trouble finding any handgun ammo...anybody know what is the deal and when will be available again?
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    fitting AR upper and lower

    AR upper and lower do not quite fit properly..the rear takedown pin holes do not align perfectly...almost, but not quite. Jams pin when trying to remove. What is best cure? have considered using drill bit to open and remove excess material, better options? thanks.
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    porting and recoil

    every time porting barrels come sup is always those which decry it on carry guns...I have a 3 inch 686P with dual porting by magnaport...with a set of hogue grips I love the thing...the porting does help and makes shooting the thing not only more accurate in my hands, but just more plain fun. I...
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    PPK?

    anybody got names/locations..web sites.. of any good pistolsmiths for ppk? thanks.
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    S&W M&P compact vs. S&W 908

    the S&W M&P Compact..polymer frame...the 908 allow frame. about same size..just a few ounces difference in weight. What is advantage of the polymer model over the other, or visa-versa?
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    dan wesson 1911's?

    anybody got anything on the fit and quality of the dan wesson 1911 series? thanks...
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    110 gr hydra-shock?

    anybody done any testing with the 110 gr hydrashock 38 special? looking for a light, quick, effective load for a 442. A NON-+P load. thanks.
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    FN model FNP/ Browning Pro 9

    anybody familiar with the FNP 9mm? Or Browning Pro 9 (same)? Wondering how grip compares to hi-power? retain the "universal" fit of the hi-power or is it thicker and more clumsy to handle? thanks.
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    original springfield ultra 45's, issues?

    I seem to remember some issues arose with the recoil spring system of the original springfield "ultra" series of 1911-type pistols...particularly those nice looking 2 tone models it seems. anybody familiar with this? is it something that should make purchase of one a "pass" for a kimber or...
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    leather pouches for moonclips?

    anybody know good sources for leather snap pouches to hold loaded revolver moonclips...357 and 45acp? thanks.
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    blackhawk convertible cylinders

    have a question about the Ruger Single Actions... will the convertible blackhawk 45acp cylinder fit and function in the 45 colt Bisley? Will the 45acp cylinder function in any 45Colt caliber Ruger? One reason for asking is to get the 45acp cylinder for my blackhawk, if it will work...
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    custom 681

    just thought you guys might like a look at this thing... began as a surplus police issue 681 4 inch square butt... Mark Hartshorne over at pinnacle performance www.pinnacle-guns.com agreed to work on it for me and it got a 7 shot cylinder fitted and timed in, cylinder modified for...
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