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    Recommendation for a strap on gun belt

    Looking for any input on a quality strap on gun belt. Will be used for open carry, on private property. Not used with belt loops on pants. Something quick to put on, but sturdy and secure. Think something along the lines of, my shop alarm on the back acres just went off, and I need to go...
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    Unloaded, unsecured firearm in a residence with minors.

    Specifically in California. Legally, is having an unloaded gun unsecured in your home with minor children now a crime? I know it is now illegal to have them loaded and unsecured. Legal only please. Not debating keeping firearms away from curious or untrained random rugrats or...
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    How can I fine tune my new 1911 extractor tension without a Gauges or hundreds of rou

    It's fitted, and filed and beveled and polished and hand cycles well. Snug in the firing pin stop, holding the series 80 firing pin block perfectly..... but it feels rough. And I'm bending by hand with no real idea what I'm doing. But I want to learn. Should I err on the loose end? Or more...
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    Exteme temperature shooting

    So I zero my firearms at an outdoor range, usually on comfortable days temperature wise. I know a little about physics and gas laws and whatnot, and it got me thinking. Where I live, we hit 115 degrees in the summer and as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. My question is, do...
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    Ricochet liability?

    If you are shooting on private land, and no local or state ordinance on shooting is violated, how would a ricochet that causes property damage be viewed? Would it be a civil or criminal affair if taken to trial?
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    Why is the Colt Python special?

    I currently own only one revolver, a basic, 4 inch blued GP100, that I bought used, which my wife has now claimed as her own. But I'm starting to get the wheelgun itch. Anyhow, back to the point, in doing research, I hear everyone speak of the Python as though it should be worshipped. And...
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    When your pistol is picky about what ammo it will reliably chamber.........

    ........do you consider this a flaw? Not talking about older military arms designed for hardball. What if your buddy has the same pistol, and it eats everything? My .40cal Sig chokes on federal critical duty 165 grain ammunition. But runs 180 grain FMJ and 180 grain gold dots like a...
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    1911 failure to return to battery

    Can't duplicate the malfunction for my gunsmith, and it's bugging me. But usually once or twice in a range session, the pistol will stop about 1/3 of an inch from full battery with a live round in the chamber, prior round fired and ejected with no problems. Light thumb pressure to rear of...
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    inexpensive improvised rattlesnake and zombie killing weapon.

    Ok so here's my dilemma...... recently moved out of the city and my new property is infested with rattlers. Most of the time I spot them on the large gravel area surrounding the house, or the back patio. I've been dispatching them with a shovel or hoe, but neither are well suited for a clean...
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    Would this be considered poaching?

    My son and I were sitting in the front yard plinking with an air rifle when 2 quail popped out of the brush. My boy took the head off of one with a nice shot at about 10 yards. I know it is not quail season right now, but given the situation (personal property, air rifle, child making the...
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    Gas system difference between M-1A/M-14 and the M-1 Garand

    Specifically, what did they change that allows the M-1a to fire modern full power ammo without messing up the weapon. Thanks.
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    Thoughts on AR handguard add on rails

    My AR has stock carbine handguards and an m4 contour barrel and is already more accurate than I am capable. Even the non freefloat railed handguards are kinda pricey...... So my question is, for mounting a light in the 10 o'clock position, would a bolt on 2.5 inch rail be a decent option? Does...
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    AR front sight confusion and an odd request...

    So my front sight on my new (and only) AR-15 rifle is causing me some concern. Its a 2012 mfg Olympic Arms 6.8 SPCII flat top, 16" carbine with a fixed front sight. From my limited research, it is my understanding that the front sight base should be an "F" marked type. However there are no...
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    AR takedown question.

    Regarding the amount of force needed to push the takedown pins out, what is considered normal? I need a punch and mallet to budge my rear pin at all, and the front is not much better.
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    CCW 1911, cocked and locked or no?

    just trying to get a general concensus about this. I personally have a hard time trusting inanimate objects with moving parts, firearms included. despite being in good condition, and a series 80 style design, and knowing full well the function of the thumb and grip safety, i am nervous...
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