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    What calibers would you keep?

    .22lr 9mm .308 12ga .357
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    handling gun return expenses.....

    ok.... the seller has said that he will reimburse me...... he has had the gun in his possession for a couple of weeks now and after a message from me last week has said he will credit me shortly..... still waiting on that.....
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    handling gun return expenses.....

    yes, i am waiting for the reply to my message..... i am hoping that they have they the correct model for an exchange, as my daughter was looking forward to having a gun sized for her frame.....
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    handling gun return expenses.....

    the box only says "mod stevens 555 20ga"...... and the only notice refusing payment of costs is regarding illegal, from local regs, firearm returns....
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    handling gun return expenses.....

    on gunbroker i found a new 20ga gun for use on my daughters hs trap team. it was described as the stevens 555 compact trap model with the specs showing a 26" barrel and 13.75" length of pull. unfortunately, after paying for the shipping, tax and transfer, i have my daughter shoulder the gun at...
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    When do you walk away?

    sounds like you are expecting democratic results from a dictatorship..... perhaps having enough people sign a petition will get the attention of the ruling class?
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    Oldest rifle you currently own!

    an 1866 french chassepot. as i understand, they are the first production bolt action rifle.
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    Why the SKS is a better than the AK47 for civilian use

    i have to argue for the superiority of sks, as i live in NY. unfortunatly, many ak's are now banned here. because of the internal magazine the sks does not meet the definition of an assualt rifle in this state, thus becoming more useful to me.
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    Should Concealed Carriers Carry A Flashlight?

    i agree with david e. i keep a single aa light in my pocket every day, as i am a handyman contractor and find it very useful. it always cracks me up when the homeowner will see me emptyhanded going into the basement, and insist on grabbing their big d-cell light. then when i need it i turn on...
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    Would You Do It?

    if i were able to retreat safely with my family, i would do so. if cornered and i felt that i had time to draw safely, i would do so. even by myself, considering that 2/3rds of my families support comes from my income, i would try to disengage and retreat.
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    Real world gunfight not as expected

    two things i take took to heart from his interview: it doesn't happen like it does in the movies. (he was referring to how someone responds when they get shot) he didn't leave his fate to "luck". (in reference to not just lying there and hoping you survive).l glad he survived, and i...
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    Exterior Door Jambs

    ^this is what i have done, as well. try to make sure the striker plate(s) and hinges have solid shiming behind them.
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    Just got an email from my College

    do you have any questions ready for the "presentation"?
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    buying rusty guns

    i have the oppurtunity to but a number of guns that went through a flood. there are some good quality as well as some junk. there are at least 5 colt 45's, a ruger vaquero, smith 357 44mag and 38, springfield armory 45, and about 15 crappy guns. the problem is they were underwater for some...
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    Anyone using the F.A.S.T test?

    nice drill, thanks. looking around is a great idea to stress. i know i tend to get tunnel vision when the adrenaline starts pumpin.
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