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    Good revolver in the $500 range

    I will agree with the GP100, but I think the SP101 would be a great choice. There may come a time you decide to conceal carry and the slightly smaller frame will be better. The SP would probably be more comfortable for open carry too. I find the GP to be slightly too big for my hands, but the SP...
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    Why Yell A "STOP" Or Warning?

    This is interesting for sure, but I suspect that we are trying to jam a square peg into a round hole. There are just too many situations where it would depend on the situation. Some examples I have thought of include rape. Rape is a forcible felony and in my state if the victim of a forcible...
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    Thinking bigger...

    I currently carry a Ruger SP101 with a 3" barrel. I have never had to use it, and it has always been fun shooting and reliable. I was thinking about stepping it up though. I want a little more gun just in case. Ideally for me it would have fixed sights, like my SP. I want to have a sixth...
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    Have you been made?

    In a local gun shop, the clerk turned around and picked up something from the bottom shelf, and was outed by me. I didn't say anything, I figured he was armed anyhow. While not completely on topic, I typically find myself spying on those I may believe to be carrying. If I see anyone with a...
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    Minigun, non-electric, for civilians?

    A gatlin gun is fully legal in the US, as long as it is the old fashion crank style. The law defines the cranking as a trigger pull. There are a few online websites that sell plans for a .22 LR gun, but like you said, I believe the sets cost into the thousands. I believe this information to be...
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    Do you give you guns pet names?

    I named my revolver Reginald Denny, but just kind of as a reminder.
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    Gun Safe Capacity. Claims vs. Reality.

    I have found that it is often times easier to fit more bolt guns in it you open the bolt and let it rest downward. It allows another gun to be put just a little closer to one another.
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    Gun Security in Car: Poor Man's Method

    Also, on a side note... I studied as a locksmith, and how ever far fetched it may be, a masterlock like yours can be picked in litterally seconds, as few as 2 or 3. I would suggest purchasing a higher quality lock.
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    Gun Security in Car: Poor Man's Method

    I hate to be a party pooper, but I think "always keep your finger off the trigger" also apllies to cables. I would not recommened this method with a revolver or any other firearm (like your Glock) without an external safety, even still, you can't trust external safeties either. If you did use...
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    How bad would it be..

    I just started reloading .357 with a little Lee Loader and a hammer. I am yet to even fire one, I'm so concerned it will explode. If I am using 9.6 grs of HS-6 with a 125 gr Hornady XTP I should be fine, BUT what would happen if I double charged it, or seated the bullet at 1.54" or lower? Are my...
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    Slamfires

    I think it is safe to say that revolvers cannot slam fire, but blackpowder revolvers can chainfire. If burning powder or the sparks from one cap reach the powder of another chamber, both/multiple will fire, surely doing damage to your pistol. As stated before any free floating firing pin weapon...
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    Military Surplus Items

    Hey all! I've collected a few items from gun shows, army-navy stores, and other flea market and various locations quite the military surplus gear list. Among the items many AR-15 magazines marked "For Government/Law Enforcement/ Export Use Only." If for any bizarre reason I was stopped on the...
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    What to buy pre January

    You people must be making money hand over fist to afford as much of the things you suggest. Between mags, rifles, shotguns, and pistols you are looking at something like 5,000! That's crazy in my opinion. I figure the following: More is better, as long as it is in the budget. I am not going to...
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    Visitor Buying a shotgun... Where?

    Sounds like you are going to be hard up in finding a way to purchase a gun in the US. I live in Missouri, Kansas is maybe 5 minutes away, I can't even purchase a gun in Kansas. I would suggest contacting Benelli, I don't know.
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    USDOJ police response times

    Check out GunFacts.Info there you will read about how the Police have NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY to protect you. They are there to keep prisoners in and the mentally handicapped safe as far as I understand it. That being said I just three days ago I heard a low bang near 4 in the morning, I...
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