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Apr 17, 2013 4:57 PM
Just an FYI, the Manchin-Toomey amendment failed to get the 60 votes needed.
Apr 17, 2013 4:57pm
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Apr 17, 2013 5:16 PM
I really like my glock23. Only downfall is it is a little small for my hands. With the pinky extensions, or what ever they are called, it helps some. I have been looking at some 1911's I would like to purchase but havent decided between the kimber or the colt xse. I have heard a lot about the kimbers being ammo specific and jamming a lot. I just really liked how they felt when holding one so I really need to go to a range and shoot one.
Apr 17, 2013 5:16pm
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Apr 17, 2013 5:38 PM
mcburg93;1427614 wrote:I really like my glock23. Only downfall is it is a little small for my hands. With the pinky extensions, or what ever they are called, it helps some. I have been looking at some 1911's I would like to purchase but havent decided between the kimber or the colt xse. I have heard a lot about the kimbers being ammo specific and jamming a lot. I just really liked how they felt when holding one so I really need to go to a range and shoot one.

The kimbers are more mag specific. I run Wilson mags in mine and it stopped all the Feed issues
Apr 17, 2013 5:38pm
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Apr 17, 2013 5:48 PM
LJ;1427625 wrote:The kimbers are more mag specific. I run Wilson mags in mine and it stopped all the Feed issues
Did not know that about the mags. Thanks for the info. I really like how the kimbers feel and it was my first choice. I have shot the colt on several occasions, but it just dont feel right in my hands.
Apr 17, 2013 5:48pm
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Apr 17, 2013 6:33 PM
I have a Sig C3 1911. It's Commander size. I have put a few hundred rounds through it with only one failure to load. I think that was a bad round though.
Apr 17, 2013 6:33pm
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Nick Mangold

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May 29, 2013 4:36 PM
Finally found a good deal on an XDs and pulled the trigger (GET IT?!?!). Looking forward to actually shooting the thing this weekend.
May 29, 2013 4:36pm
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May 29, 2013 4:46 PM
justincredible;1449799 wrote:Finally found a good deal on an XDs and pulled the trigger (GET IT?!?!). Looking forward to actually shooting the thing this weekend.
Nice! I want the 9mm XDs.
May 29, 2013 4:46pm
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May 29, 2013 4:50 PM
WebFire;1449804 wrote:Nice! I want the 9mm XDs.
Any word on when they are coming out?
May 29, 2013 4:50pm
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May 29, 2013 5:00 PM
May 29, 2013 5:00pm
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May 29, 2013 5:20 PM
justincredible;1449799 wrote:Finally found a good deal on an XDs and pulled the trigger (GET IT?!?!)
no
May 29, 2013 5:20pm
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May 29, 2013 5:40 PM
I just got a FN 57
May 29, 2013 5:40pm
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May 29, 2013 9:49 PM
justincredible;1449806 wrote:Any word on when they are coming out?
Sorry, meant XD(M).
May 29, 2013 9:49pm
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May 30, 2013 7:20 AM
I’m looking for a weapon I carried in Vietnam (I purchase it from a local and used it as a back up)

M3 Grease Gun .45






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GktyR-KyRkc
May 30, 2013 7:20am
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Nick Mangold

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May 30, 2013 10:07 AM
Belly35;1449975 wrote:I’m looking for a weapon I carried in Vietnam (I purchase it from a local and used it as a back up)

M3 Grease Gun .45






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GktyR-KyRkc
That thing is ugly but the video was cool. I'd take one.
May 30, 2013 10:07am
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May 30, 2013 11:03 AM
Anyone have any recommendations on holster brands/styles/etc for EDC? I sit at a desk a majority of the day if that makes any sort of difference. I'm guessing some may be more comfortable for sitting vs standing. I've still got a while before I'll start carrying but I've seen the lead times on some of these holsters are 8-10 weeks or more.
May 30, 2013 11:03am
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May 30, 2013 12:05 PM
With my Sig P238 .380 I've gone to a ankle holster and or soft inside the belt pants
With My Sig P220 .45 I have two types : Galco Avenger side carry
DeSantis small of the back holster

Note: the Sig P220 .45 carry is a heavy and big weapon I have carried it for years. Something you have to get use to carring.

With the Sig P238 .380 the confort of a ankle holster is great. Plus the fact at know one knows or see any sigh of a a holster and i don't have to take it on and off with entering different areas is nice. However the smallness of the weapon also let me carry with a Soft Galco inside the pants holster or a Pocket holster.
May 30, 2013 12:05pm
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May 30, 2013 1:05 PM
WebFire;1449887 wrote:Sorry, meant XD(M).
No, I did mean XDs. Confused yet?

[video=youtube;o2afpdBGk94][/video]
May 30, 2013 1:05pm
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May 30, 2013 1:09 PM
justincredible;1450066 wrote:Anyone have any recommendations on holster brands/styles/etc for EDC? I sit at a desk a majority of the day if that makes any sort of difference. I'm guessing some may be more comfortable for sitting vs standing. I've still got a while before I'll start carrying but I've seen the lead times on some of these holsters are 8-10 weeks or more.
I have the FusionPac IWB holster from Tactipac. Pro and cons...

Pros
1. Can wear it with literally everything. (big pro for me)
2. Easy to put on.
3. Doesn't require a belt.

Cons
1. I don't think I'd want to wear it all day, since it does wrap around your waist.
2. More strap means more that you can feel and have to get used to.
3. Hard to go to the bathroom because it is over your underwear.
4. For comfort, you really need a t-shirt first, then the holster, then your outer shirt. Not really a con, but something else you have to consider.

Overall I like the holster, and wearing it with any clothing is a real plus. I wear it with gym shorts and a tshirt. I would, however, recommend a regular belt type IWB holster as a companion. Sometimes I just want to grab it and go and know I can remove it easily too. With this one, you have to pull down your pants.
May 30, 2013 1:09pm
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May 30, 2013 1:18 PM
WebFire;1450103 wrote:No, I did mean XDs. Confused yet?

[video=youtube;o2afpdBGk94][/video]
So it's out already? I haven't seen them floating around anywhere yet.
May 30, 2013 1:18pm
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May 30, 2013 1:20 PM
Nevermind, he said he has a test and evaluate version.
May 30, 2013 1:20pm
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May 30, 2013 1:44 PM
Walther's PPQ debuts to rave reviews.
http://www.guns.com/review/2013/05/29/gun-review-walther-ppq-m2/

The 9 mm polymer framed weapon is made for CC...7 inches long. It features a 5 pound./1/2 inch pull on the trigger, and a double stacked 15 round magazine.
May 30, 2013 1:44pm
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May 30, 2013 1:56 PM
justincredible;1450111 wrote:Nevermind, he said he has a test and evaluate version.
Yeah, I'm not sure when they are supposed to be out.
May 30, 2013 1:56pm
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May 30, 2013 1:59 PM
WebFire;1450142 wrote:Yeah, I'm not sure when they are supposed to be out.
I did a search and found that some shops are taking pre-orders as of this month. I didn't really find a set release date, though.
May 30, 2013 1:59pm
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May 30, 2013 3:46 PM
Another thing I'll need, anyone have any recommendations on range bags?
May 30, 2013 3:46pm
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May 30, 2013 4:02 PM
I just use a normal backpack or duffel bag.

As for IWB holsters, I'm going to recommend Theis Holsters. It's a 1 man operation, all hand made. I got a horsehide with Kydex clips. I can carry a Commander size 1911 all day sitting down at work with no issues. Give them a look.

http://www.theisholsters.com
May 30, 2013 4:02pm