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    J-Frame grips?

    I just got some Sile walnut grips for my 642 from CDNN. I think they were like $15. They completely transform the gun. Before I thought the gun was ugly, now it looks niiiiiiice. Very classic. Before, there was not enough to hold on to. I have small hands, and they swallowed the little...
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    Sig Sauer

    I just took my brand new Sig 2022 out for the first time this weekend, and I couldnt be happier with it. Mine is in .40 S&W and the recoil was the same as the CZ75 B all-steel 9mm I used to have. As for why it is cheaper, the only thing I can say for sure is that it is polymer-framed...
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    A Brief Look: Mitigating the Effects of Entropy During IWB Carry

    Under Armour boxer briefs, the kind they sell on a hanger, not in a box. Under Armour "Hear Geat" sleeveless shirt as an undershirt. Tuck the undershirt into the underwear. It is like a comfy, cool, full suit of undergarments that will not move, munch, crunch or twist no matter what you...
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    Best bang for the buck deal on .40 S&W pistol?

    I just bought a brand new Sig 2022 in .40 yesterday. Locally at Academy for 399. Buds has them about the same. Don't really think you can beat that.
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    Shot my first hand loads today...

    Chris in VA, Thanks, that makes sense. For Trail Boss with a 158 gr SWC 3 grains is on the very low end; min 2.7 max 4.2 I will also try seating the bullet further out. In this batch, I was seating the bullets at about 1.445" COAL which showed only a tiny bit of crimp groove. I will try...
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    Shot my first hand loads today...

    So I shot my first hand loads today. Mainly what I loaded was Speer 158gr SWC with 3 grains of Trail Boss. Shot in my S&W 642. These consistently hit high of POA. I was shooting at a Shoot n See 2x2 target. Four, 4-inch diameter targets arranged in a square, about 2 inches between each...
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    newbie question c.o.l.

    Sorry for the lack of details. I am loading .38 special in a lee classic loader (the kind where you hammer the bullets in). Here is my process: Take the new Winchester brass I bought, neck size it. Flare the case mouths. Prime the cases with a separate Lee Had Primer tool. Measure...
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    newbie question c.o.l.

    Kingmt, I guess I am not too concerned about min and max... I'm just trying to make sure having an col of 1.42 when the data says 1.45 isn't gonna blow my gun up.
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    newbie question c.o.l.

    This is the response I got from their customer support: "Actually, the length we show is neither minimum nor maximum.* It is the length we used.* Most of the time it is the recommended length established by the bullet maker.*" This is sort of an answer to my question, but doesn't...
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    newbie question c.o.l.

    Hey guys. I am a little confused about something. The data I am using (from hodgon) states a "c.o.l." for each load. Does this mean this is the MAXIMUM overall length if the completed cartridge, the minimum, or what it needs to be EXACTLY? How much leeway do I have? Let's say I am doing a...
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    Loaded my first 5 rounds!

    I finally got me Lee Loader last night. I loaded up 5 rounds of .38 special. The load I used was 125 gr Hornady XTP 4.3 grains of Titegroup CCI small pistol primer new Winchester brass I had to scrap the first 2 attempts... first, I had the round completed and realized the primer was...
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    Strange Midway USA issue

    I made my first ever order with Midway USA earlier this week. I was happy with everything, placed the order, good to go. First, it shipped and arrived much sooner than I expected. Awesome. Next, I open the UPS box and take out all my goodies. Everything looks fine. Only problem is, the red...
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    Please reccomend a first load

    Thanks for the responses. To clarify, I will not be limited to the lee recommended loads because i have an rcbs 10-10 scale. Also, it is my understanding that the lee hammer kit includes a crimp "die" on the back of the resizing "die".
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    Please reccomend a first load

    I am pretty sure I saw 158g swc bullets for pretty cheap by "houston bullet company" at my local store. I'm sure they have all the most popular powders. You just put a light crimp on these?
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    Please reccomend a first load

    I have my Lee Classic Loader (the hammer one) coming in tomorrow, according to UPS. I have my scale some spent brass, and UPS is also bringing me a hand priming tool, shellholder and calipers. I have read my manuals, and have been scouring THR and other forms for info. I have found a lot of...
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    Can I carry in this situation?

    I took a new job managing a restaurant. As part of my duties, I carry considerable amounts of cash. This makes me a target. I do not have a CHL (yet). Is it legal for me, in the mean time, to carry a gun from my car to work, and then back to my car after work, assuming I have the owner's...
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    What Would You Do?

    I love how when the reporter reveals himself he to the people who are upset by the scenarios, he always says "I am sorry, we didnt mean to upset you." What? Yes you did, that was the whole point!
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    Academy Sports 7.62x39 $150.00 per 1000

    So, I read this thread, got excited. Woke up my roomate and we jetted out to the Academy here in San Antonio, 1604 and Military. They have a TON, I fill up a shopping basket and take it to the front. Rings up $4.86 Checkout guy calls to the back. They check and double check. $2.99 sale...
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    Have you ever bluffed to avoid a confrontation?

    Once, and it worked. I was at a bar enjoying some beers with my friends. A girl decided to be really friendly with me, and I was friendly back. After she left my part of the bar, word got back to me that she was some frat boy's "girl" and he was none to happy with me, so I should keep both...
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    how to not scream AMERICAN in a foreign country

    One more general tip: If you are visiting any country, but ESPECIALY one south of the border (with the possible exception of Mexico, or at least the border towns), and this conversation takes place. Local: Where are you from? Now, if you were at home, and a French tourist came up to...
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