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    Glenfield Model 60 Old Style Inconsistencies

    I have a customer that brought me Glenfield Model 60 (Old Style without bolt hold back/release lever) that has a JM stamp on the barrel. l detail stripped, cleaned and lubricated the gun. I don't believe the gun has ever been cleaned or lubricated. I took it out to cycle a few rounds through...
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    New Shoes for the Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator 10mm

    A couple of weeks ago I went looking for a pair of flat bottom grips for my Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator in 10mm, found none but ended up coming home with a new gun. I decided after looking at many tables at the show that I would order a set. After looking at several websites I...
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    Queen of the Hill - Texas shooter becomes first woman to win the two mile shoot.

    This article is in my latest edition of TSRA Magazine. What an amazing feat. https://www.news-journal.com/queen-of-the-hill-texas-shooter-becomes-first-woman-to-win-two-mile-shoot/article_ac673d10-3a8f-5cee-a91d-425451b13fcf.html
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    A day at the range with the oldest Son.

    Son came in from out of town and asked if I had anything planned Saturday morning. He wanted to go to the local range and shoot some guns. Well who am I to refuse a request to spend some time with one of my Son's, especially doing something we both love...shooting our guns. I had recently, after...
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    When you get pulled over by a rookie LEO!

    A rookie police officer pulled a biker over for speeding and had the following exchange: • Officer: May I see your driver's license? • Biker: I don't have one. I had it suspended when I got my 5th DUI. • Officer: May I see the owner's card for this vehicle? • Biker: It's not my bike. I stole it...
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    What New Long Gun Purchases Did You Make in 2021

    There is already a thread on "Handgun Purchases in 2021" so lets keep this as long guns, (i.e. Rifles, Shotguns, etc.). I purchased three Long Guns in 2021. How about you?? KelTec SU16 in .223/5.56. I love the way it folds up into a compact unit. Shoots very accurately as well. I've been...
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    Great Day at the range with my new Savage Mark 2 FV .22LR

    A month ago I was looking for a bolt action .22LR for plinking and hunting......what I got was so much more. I wanted to try several of my different brands and sizes to see what this gun was capable of. To say I was happy is an understatement. All but the last was shot at 25 yards, last was shot...
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    Savage Mark 2 FV .22LR

    I have looked in all the usual places and am unable to find a wood stock. Anyone know where I might find one? I went to the Boyd's site but just am not sure I want to spend that kind of money. This one has the bull/varmint barrel.
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    My New Fun Gun...

    Today I picked up the first Smith & Wesson I have owned in over 30 years. it is the Model 617 in .22LR. I really like that it holds 10 rounds, which is the same as my .22 Semi Auto. The guns frame is a K Frame which is the same size as the Model 686 in .357mag. It has a heavy barrel and full...
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    How about some pictures of your .22 Handguns

    My favorite is my Browning Buck Mark. I was digging through my safe and found this one I had forgotten about. I won it in a gun raffle about 10 years ago. I've shot it a few times and it is a decent shooter, certainly not on the same level as the Browning, but then again it only cost me a...
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    A Few Extras to Round Out Its Use.

    I purchased the SA RO Elite Operator to set up as my primary home defense weapon. Today I had the time to make the changes I wanted such as adding a Smith & Alexander Blued Magwell/Mainspring Housing, a Streamlight TLR-2 LED Light/Laser and adjusted the trigger bow to shorten the takeup before...
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    Smith & Wesson Model 1000 12ga.

    I've worked on and cleaned all makes and brands of shotguns over the years, but this one was a first for me. A buddy brought it by and told me that it would not eject. I tried to shoot it so I could hopefully diagnose the problem. The reason it would not eject was the fact that the bolt was not...
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    Rock River Arms Tack Driver

    It started about three years ago with the purchase of a new RRA stripped lower. Soon thereafter came the LPK, then the stock. I mounted a Velocity Arms dedicated 22 upper on it. It was a hoot to shoot but I wantd something different. I have been talking to a buddy that hunts Texas Yotes and West...
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    Taurus 415 41mag.

    Well I let one of these babies get away from me a few years ago and regretted it ever since. I have been looking for one for quite a few years and have had no luck. I was helping a buddy at the last gunshow in Houston and while manning the booth struck up a conversation with an older gentlemen...
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    Walther PK-380

    Well I never thought I would own a .380 handgun when I carry a 9mm that is smaller, but the wife picked one up the other day that she really liked. Now she has shot my 9mm Browning Hi Power, didnt like it, my 9mm Para Commander and didnt like it either. She really didnt like my PF-9 Keltec or my...
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    Help Me Decide...

    First let me say my expertise is in handguns, though I do have a few rifles I use for hunting. My Father in law passed Nov'08 and I really miss him. Today my Mother in law told me to go to the gun cabinet and there were two guns that were in a case left by my FIL, for me after his death. One is...
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    Finally found an IWB holster for my 3" GP-100

    I picked up a stainless factory DAO 3" GP-100 about a year ago and have been looking for a good IWB holster for it since. I prefer holsters with the attachments fore & aft the actual area holding the gun. It wraps around my body much better and conceals much better. I have talked to several of...
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    New Holster For My Taurus PT-1911 AR

    As I am sure anyone who has a non standard 1911 knows, finding a holster can be difficult at best. Having one with a accesory rail as a part of the frame is darn near impossible. Yes there are the thigh position tactical holsters made by some very well known manufacturers in that industry, but...
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    My First Rock!!!

    I am and have been a 1911 guy for over 30 years, but I haven't had a 5" for quite some time. I was in a gunstore that I usually don't buy from, due to price and lack of selection, looking for a new carrying case for my two AR15's, and as I passed the guncase I saw something interesting....an RIA...
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    22 cal AR 15 Upper??

    Yesterday I purchased a complete .22cal upper, new in generic cardboard box. It has no markings or name on the flat top/A4 housing and the housing is made of polymer. It has a full sized 16" barrel with a standard FSB. It has the standard round carbine style handguard but does not have a dust...
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