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    What Mossberg 500 setups does the military use?

    You beat me to it, I was going to mention the Ithaca had been fielded as well. The Milspec referenced above shows four different types, and several classes within each type:
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    M1 Carbine use in WWII?

    Here's a citation from "Shots Fired in Anger" pages 393-394 by LTC John George. LTC George ws the IL High Power champion, with the first [little acknowledged] Army troops on Quadalcanal. He then volunteered for the famous Merrill's Marauders, who conducted a 1,000 mile plus foot patrol to create...
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    M1 Carbine use in WWII?

    "They" got upset then, as well. There was a process to bring back war trophies. Famously, Major Winters in a "Band of Brothers" outtake shows the pistol surrendered to him by a German officer, never fired to this day. Because M1 Carbines, Garands, and M1911's were made available after the...
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    Wal-Mart Clearances...

    I don't see it on the Remington site under promotions?
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    good defence load for a remington 870

    I have an 870P with 20" Ic barrel. Both Federal Tactical 00 and Speer Lawman #4 patterned well.
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    Trials and Tribulations of a Massachusetts Handgun Owner

    I live in South Boston and have an unrestricted Class A LCF. The process is more involved than in most smaller towns. To have an unrestricted license you have to qualify on a range, similar to what Boston Police have to qualify but easier. All the police I dealt with were friendly and...
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    Difference between MAverick and Mossberg?

    OK, Maverick is made by Mossberg, barrels interchange, what's the difference?
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    Help my Garand ignorance...

    And FWIW, I'd say the MAJORITY of rifles for sale at gun shows have barrels worn beyond these standards.
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    Nice rifle in Iraq.

    Starting in 2003 or so, the Army started fielding the ACH [Advanced Combat Helmet, AKA MICH] to all units. Originally fielded in SPECOPS, this helmet is higher cut to accomodate body armor, NODs, and commo gear. It is substantially lighter than the old helmet and has better retention for...
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    New England Fireams / H&R Home Defense 12ga Pump

    The referenced web link says, That's pretty straightforward, I think. Is Ithaca still doing that? I understood they went bankrupt again in September.
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    Nice rifle in Iraq.

    Xm110 The M14 has never been out of Army inventory but wasn't in the TO&E. There are 100,000 or more still on the books. The need for a weapon of this type has been long acknowledged. The Army put out a spec for the SASS - Semi Automatic Sniper System. The contract was recently awarded to...
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    Semi Auto Advantages for HD?

    Yes, under stress you might well forget to pump the action. Folks in house clearing drills report this with some regularity. Solvable with training, of course.
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    Best concealable 9mm semi

    Smith & Wesson 3913. I have a Chief's Special 9 as well and it is shorter and lighter but I found the 3913 can be concealed just as well.
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    How many carry a plain 1911

    Shouldn't the question be home many carry an M1911 or clone without a captured safety pin with a round in the chamber and the hammer back?
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    LEO Ammo, Online.

    They don't want to sell it to civilians because their insurance carriers would charge them a lot more for that use.
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    Cz 97 B

    Weight of CZ97: 38 ounces. Weight of P220: 28 ounces. (Stainless is 38). You can buy used and reconditioned SIG P220's at very reasonable prices, and have a handy, extremely accurate, extremely reliable, extremely durable pistol.
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    Tenite?

    There are several types of Tenite, all under the same family nam: acetate, butyrite, and propionate. It's used for everything from toothbrushes to appliance parts and rifle stocks. I'm nit sure which grades of resin are used in which application. Usually you can go to the supplier's website...
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    Is less than lethal ammo an option for you?

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    9mm Range visit with target pictures CZ 75, SA XD, Sig P226

    15 yards, CZ 85 Combat after trigger job. It's a pretty big target, though, I think.
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    Market value, used CZ 85 Combat in MA?

    Thanks, that would add $60 plus to the price and people just don't seem willing to pay anything but bargain basement prices for CZ's. I paid $375 and that's probably what I'll ask, unless someone thinks they are appreciating in value. Last time I tried to sell it all I got was offers to trade...
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