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    Smallest .45

    I had both the defender and the Springfield Microcompact loaded for a short time. The basic pistols are clones of each other,with the Springfield being better outfitted with night sights and a light rail. In the end I kept the Defender because I felt it was a better concealed piece than the...
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    Opinions on Para 1911's?

    I have a Para 14-45 LTD in all stainless. It is a replacement for my Springfield Hi Cap that had a cracked frame. Springfield replaced that pistol with my choice of any 1911 they had in stock of about the same value of the hi cap. Very nice service from springfield. I ended up taking a loaded...
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    Sad Sad day for my PT1911

    I have a Colt Defender that would fire once and jam every time.Not for a minute did I believe the Colt was junk. The extractor (MIM) was junk and the Wilson Combat bulletproof replacemant part was $29. I did the install myself,not exactly a drop in but pretty basic.Now I have a Defender that is...
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    What do you use your red dot optic for?

    Eying up the next door neighbor...
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    How many know what AR really stands for?

    Ammo-Rexic after the puny .223 ammo.
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    "Dickering" on gun prices with sellers.

    The principal that applies is that anything I have for sale is undesirable and worth only a low ball take it or leave it from most "dealers". The funny thing is that those same dealers sell only rare and unfired examples in pristine condition. Funny how things work...I'd think it was a profit...
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    He gets it...

    http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20081207/OPINION02/812070311/1014/OPINION A link to a good article. Mike is a very common sense oriented writer.
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    Entry 1911

    +1 on the RIA tactical. You will have a great shooting entry level 1911.The funny thing that everyone seems to forget is the original 1911's were designed to be reasonably priced military manstoppers with few frills.I'm of the opinion that the RIA is probably the best value 1911 made right...
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    Misleading information opposing the 2nd Amendment

    They can't take what they can't find.
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    Recommendations for a range bag

    +1 on the $39 Midway bag.
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    Jeff Cooper on Point Shooting

    Perfect reason to use a laser sight as a training tool for point shooting. Your brain seems to learn to tie the POI to the hand position over a short time of use. After that point shooting (with or without the laser) becomes much more natural and accurate, at least it worked that way for me! Chuck.
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    looking to buy a new 1911 45acp. but wich one

    Springfield has the best factory warranty bar none.
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    Aarp

    AARP is simply a political action committee for the insurance industry. They use retired people as their front group because they will go along with most anything to get a discount.
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    Seriously considering trading

    Agree.... you will miss the 642.It really is a great carry piece.
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    Anyone used wax for corrosion protection on handguns?

    Johnsons works great, especially if you lightly heat up the metal before applying.
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