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  1. Thread: Lever Guns

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    We have a 94 Trapper in 450 Marlin with XS Ghost...

    We have a 94 Trapper in 450 Marlin with XS Ghost ring sights. It is a light, svelte, sweet handling carbine. I laid in a “lifetime supply” of Hornady factory, but also bought dies to reload for it...
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    Perhaps these would work? ...

    Perhaps these would work?

    https://www.outfitterssupply.com/Bow-amp-Rifle-Scabbards/products/153/
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    Only part time, June - November; working for an...

    Only part time, June - November; working for an outfitter doing pack trips and hunting guide out of the Gros Ventre.
  4. Thread: Lever Guns

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    Having come into possession of a no-safety Marlin...

    Having come into possession of a no-safety Marlin 1894 converted “Gunsite Police” custom in 44, I have no need for this:

    https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1027584969

    But the price seems fair to...
  5. I’m out of the area for a few more weeks…. but...

    I’m out of the area for a few more weeks…. but Recobs Target Shop in Prairie du Sac has had very good prices on ammo in the past.
  6. Thread: Lever Guns

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    Hmmm... I think they updated their site this...

    Hmmm... I think they updated their site this morning. I bet even this news may cool the market. I know I will probably wait to see what Ruglin produces, rather than pay inflated prices.
  7. Thread: Lever Guns

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    Is there any news from SHOT re: Ruger / Marlin...

    Is there any news from SHOT re: Ruger / Marlin levers? Particularly the 1894 series...in stainless.

    V/R
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    No one liked Lone Wolf McQuade??? Early...

    No one liked Lone Wolf McQuade??? Early “Shockwave” shotgun action.

    It was way better than Invasion USA…
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    And a 3 hour movie called “Longitude” that is...

    And a 3 hour movie called “Longitude” that is free on YouTube.
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    SWAT Magazine’s online archives / searched Pat...

    SWAT Magazine’s online archives / searched Pat Rogers (definitely not all of his articles, but a start):

    http://www.swatvault.com/?s=Pat+Rogers

    Agreed on all the above. We remain diminished.
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    I ordered one in early June, and the website...

    I ordered one in early June, and the website reported about an 8 week wait. I contacted Alex in August and he was very responsive, citing issues with his supply chain, which is very plausible,...
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    I’ve found these work. A method to affix the...

    I’ve found these work. A method to affix the poles to each other for a field firing support:

    https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/quick-stix
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    Maybe not “classic” enough, but damn good: DBT ...

    Maybe not “classic” enough, but damn good: DBT

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UU7H4ot7WIs
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    Ahem... The Outlaws; Green Grass and High Tides...

    Ahem... The Outlaws; Green Grass and High Tides

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cz2CAtExXgQ
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    I don’t know if this would work for you, but...

    I don’t know if this would work for you, but thought they looked like a cool gizmo:

    https://pocket-tripod.com/
  16. Thread: VP9 updates?

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    I vividly remember at least one, in the man v man...

    I vividly remember at least one, in the man v man shoot-off at the Tom Givens advanced instructor class. Not saying I would have won, but it sure didn’t help!

    I like both magazine release systems.
  17. I went through the FBI NA with a deputy who only...

    I went through the FBI NA with a deputy who only had one arm. He still did the job in the real world and did the work at NA to get both yellow (obstacle course) and blue bricks (blue = swim 34?...
  18. Thread: Stoeger STR-9

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    It’s very Glock-like in the internals. QC is...

    It’s very Glock-like in the internals. QC is spotty. Some run great. Some don’t. I was at a show where they had 2 for demo. One didn’t make it past the first couple mags (trigger wouldn’t...
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    GJM, I have a VP9 Tactical with the adjustable...

    GJM,

    I have a VP9 Tactical with the adjustable suppressor height sights. Would you please let me know if you think they would be too high for use with the ACRO?

    Thank you.
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    Poll: I vote Tikka T1x. I only have about 250 rds...

    I vote Tikka T1x. I only have about 250 rds through mine so far, but I really like what I’m seeing so far with SK Standard. I just bought a variety of match Ammo to see if it has a preference. ...
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    That is even less than our trade in allowance for...

    That is even less than our trade in allowance for early issue M&P45 1.0. We had them about 8 years. No significant issues after a few minor bugs were iron out after issue. Very reliable accurate...
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    My latest favorite

    “Jayme Closs kidnapping suspect's lawyers warn confession may hinder defense”
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    My son and I tandem skydived out of a helicopter...

    My son and I tandem skydived out of a helicopter over Interlaken. No mishaps, and guide’s cheesy line at the end was “saved two more lives!” Our hosts thought we were crazy and should have done...
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    My son and I spent some time in that area last...

    My son and I spent some time in that area last August. By the time we got to southern Germany we were big city / museum'd out, so we mostly wanted the small town stuff. However, we did stop in...
  25. I use a large ALICE with Tactical Tailor shoulder...

    I use a large ALICE with Tactical Tailor shoulder straps and waist belt to train, currently at 65# in the 3-5 mile range. It’s packed with sandbag pills and a grain bag with mulch. Works great for...
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