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    Any decent new holster recommendations for a Colt New Service?

    I have this big piece of steel that is a Colt New Service with a 5 inch barrel but I always like to have at least one holster for each of my handguns. Right now, I have none. Given the size of it, a shoulder or OWB type holster is what I am looking for but am failing to find any new ones...
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    Dilemma--To buy or not to buy Colt New Service in .38 Special

    Unfortunately, my local gun store is closing after losing their lease because of redevelopment. However, they are selling off their remaining revolvers at a hefty discount because of this. One of those marked down was a late 1930's era, 5 inch New Service Colt Revolver--approximately 80-90...
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    Is Natchez Shooters Supply now shipping to Georgia, TN, and AL?

    Just got a catalog from Natchez and I have never shopped there as they previously would not ship to GA, TN, or AL. I checked their website currently and it does not have the old exclusionary policy on their shipping information nor elsewhere that I can find. Anyone know whether or not they...
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    You might want to scrub serial numbers in online pix posts.

    The Firearm Blog, TFB is posting a story that indicates both google and facebook are indexing serial numbers on firearms in images posted in social media. If you post such on social media or maybe using google products, you might want to blur it out. Go and buy a standalone camera instead of...
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    .32 S&W Long reloading

    Recently I have been required to go to low recoiling firearms if I want to shoot at all right now and while .22 LR, .22 mag, and .223 handle it for rifles. I like to fire a center fire revolver now and again to keep up with my revolvers and yes I have .22 LR revolvers. Thus, the .32 S&W Long...
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    Something not generally taught in self defense courses

    While the actual assault in this case was only a banana, getting into public disputes with someone via insults is probably not a good thing to do. Omaha police investigate 'assault with a banana'...
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    Sarco has a new website design and web address

    Sarco has a new website design and a new address. A lot of the old subcategory divisions are gone so you will have to wade through some more stuff to get what you want right now. I ordered on the old site on Tuesday and my order is not coming up on the new website yet so there may be some bugs...
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    First bumpstock indictment issued

    Well, we have the first person apparently indicted for having a bumpstock machine gun (yes, I know that is ridiculous phrasing). https://www.foxnews.com/us/houston-man-first-to-be-indicted-for-bump-stock-possession-since-ban Wonder if this will prove to be a test case or will be plead out...
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    Gun like hand gesture conviction in PA Superior Court as disorderly conduct

    PA Superior Court ruled that an individual making a gun like hand gesture was disorderly conduct. It was caught on surveillance cameras and apparently the individual and a woman had a long running dispute as discussed in the second link...
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    FWIW, Assault weapons now include all semi-automatic firearms

    Assault weapons have now been defined as all nearly all semi-automatic weapons including pistols in a proposed bill with nearly 200 (198 as in text of bill) cosponsors so far (majority is 218) in the House. Magazine restrictions are also included in the bill, safe storage, etc. are in--presently...
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    1903 Peep Sight Choice-Redfield or Lyman vintage

    For reasons explained below, I need to choose whether to use a Redfield or Lyman 1903 peep sight. I am just now getting around to finishing a multi year project. In essence, it is converting a 1903 receiver to function with a m1922 M2 bolt plus an original m1922 M2 Barrel as a .22LR rifle in a...
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    Colt New Police revolver needs a new barrel

    I bought at a discount a Colt New Police .32 made roughly 1907 based on the serial number during the transition to the Police Positive. My particular revolver does have the new hammer block/action but not the dual labeled barrel as some do. Unfortunately, it has a bulged barrel but otherwise...
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    Springfield Sporters sold to Century International

    FWIW, this message has appeared on the Springfield Sporters website. For those who do not know of them, they were an oldline mom and pop milsurp/C&R parts warehouse for a lot of old firearms. The owners ran into health problems and now have apparently decided to retire. No sign of their stuff...
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    On a lighter note--guy plugs his computer out of season

    Short heartwarming story about a guy, a non-compliant laptop, and a need for a hunting trophy. https://clumsycrooks.com/news/bar-owner-unloads-four-rounds-into-laptop/ However, he does need a spot of work on his aim as it took four rounds.
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    CZ opening new manufacturing plant in Little Rock, AR

    It is good to see that an additional name manufacturer of firearms is building a new plant in the U.S. http://www.kait8.com/2019/04/23/czech-gun-company-open-manufacturing-plant-little-rock/ Here is a bit more...
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    Trump administration eases export rules on firearms.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-trump-rules-make-it-easier-for-us-gun-makers-to-sell-overseas/ar-BBThwkW?OCID=ansmsnnews11 https://www.state.gov/t/pm/rls/fs/2018/282485.htm The new rules will move administration of ITAAR regulations from the State Dept. to Commerce and also eliminate the...
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    DOJ 2016 Report-Survey of Prisoners and Firearms Usage

    Twenty page report just released dealing with a large survey of state and federal prisoners and their usage of firearms during crimes (over 200,000 sampled). As suspected, a small percentage of state and federal criminals acquire their firearms from legitimate sources. Most common source is the...
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    Coathanger and AR's

    Do you have an AR in the house? Do you have wire coathangers? Uh oh, if this article is accurate, you might be in trouble. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/01/04/coat-hanger-machine-gun-dias-drop-in-auto-sear/ More seriously, do not try this at home unless you have a FFL 07 and...
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    At a crossroads on new AR builds due to Black Friday sales

    As usual, I saw a few things on Black Friday and Cyber Monday that were priced below my power to resist. As a result, I have two AR lowers and uppers to build out with all of the small parts on hand. I do have a pistol buffer tube kit on hand as well. One bolt carrier has the RCA adjustable...
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    Uh oh, better scrub that social media history

    Silly, probably unconstitutional proposal from NY politicians that would have social media posts and search histories checked before allowing firearm purchases. https://wcbs880.radio.com/articles/lawmakers-drafting-bill-would-allow-social-media-checks-gun-purchase
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