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    9mm reliability/safety/performance advantage of having cannelured cartridge?

    Spoke with a guy trying out some new solid copper hollow points he bought from Corbon and Defiant Munitions. 9mm rounds that had cannelures. I'm not accustomed to seeing cannelures on 9mm factory ammo for pistols. The guy paid a hefty penny for the ammo and I was wondering if there is any...
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    M&P firing pin broke; should I switch to a hammer fired pistol?

    In the middle of a competition, my M&P died. Broken firing pin. This is unnerving because if it was the street, I'd most likely be dead. Is there any reliability advantage to a hammer fired gun with respect to the gun being able to continue to launch rounds even if something breaks...
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    Any recommendations for over-the-clothing gun/utility belt?

    I'm looking for something I can put on over my shirt or even a jacket and carry my gear off the belt. I am fond of the Wilderness Titantium belt but it only comes in 1.5" width and I was thinking a wider belt would be better for this purpose. I am seeking feedback on models and what widths you...
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    Lithium 123 or N style batteries for electronic ears?

    Anybody have experience using these battery types with electronic hearing protection? I'm looking for advice on which style to choose. N requires four batteries. Lithium requires two batteries but they are fatter.
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    Use cases for short-barreled .308?

    Guys, what use-cases are short-barreled .308s for? Generally, 20" barrel for .308 with standard load will give full powder burn and full velocity. Many studies confirm this. If you drop barrel length for maneuverability to 16" or so and add a suppressor then you still come out about 20"...
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    Are "cables" better for your gun than cleaning rods?

    Here's an example of what I'm talking about (i.e., "Memory-Flex cables"): http://www.otistec.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=E22D613C4CE7411F89B6D1ED9C6A1FB5 A cable is dropped through the barrel so that the pull only ever goes in one direction. With a cleaning rod you have to pull the rod back...
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