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Yesterday, 01:57 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Full mag capacity--or lighten for Carry ?? in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

Intentionally reduce capacity to save a few ounces weight, police should try that with all the stuff on their belt. :rolleyes: The bullets that I...

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Yesterday, 08:12 AM

CDW4ME replied to a poll Pick one in Defensive Carry Guns

Glock 23 and once I get it home I remove the finger groves (protrusions) and install Trijicon HD sights.

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December 7th, 2019, 09:11 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread 1911 9mm to 38 Super Conversion in General Firearm Discussion

But it starts out as a 9mm and ends up as ... a 9mm. :wall:

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December 6th, 2019, 08:36 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Know any good gun songs? in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

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December 6th, 2019, 08:26 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Do You Carry a Glock? Why? in Defensive Carry Guns

I've owned Glocks since about 1991. Currently carrying a Glock 23 What I like: reliability, point & shoot simplicity, low recoil, capacity, ease of...

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December 5th, 2019, 08:30 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Polar bear spray-painted with 'T-34' baffles Russia wildlife experts in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

Breaking news: polar bear with human blood on its fur plying with a paint can appeared to be intoxicated.

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December 5th, 2019, 08:23 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Should Bank Tellers Keep Guns in General Firearm Discussion

Two options: Bank teller, cashier, pizza delivery, ... - Should be allowed to carry because compliance with robber doesn't equal not being...

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December 4th, 2019, 03:03 PM

CDW4ME replied to a poll Was your Thanksgiving dinner pleasant? in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

We (me, my wife & kids) rented a cabin with my father in law; father in law is same as us on politics, no problem. On Thanksgiving Day we went...

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December 4th, 2019, 08:20 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Using what you train with for defense in Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics

Using Lucky Gunner as a reference: https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/ 380 HP that doesn't expand (Hydra-Shok)...

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December 3rd, 2019, 08:21 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Do You Still Carry a 1911? Why? in Defensive Carry Guns

I carried a full size steel 1911 for months, gone back & forth between that or a Glock 19/23 size or bigger. Given a good gun belt the weight is not...

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December 2nd, 2019, 03:27 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Black Rifle Coffee Company in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

Looks like an awesome place to work. If I ever have to work again, I'd love the option of bringing my dog to work.

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December 2nd, 2019, 03:18 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Good article on FBI ammo tests and how they apply to non-LE SD in Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics

Since this is an ammo thread, I assume "tools" relates to ammo. As far as ammo, a manufacturer (Winchester) may restrict sales to LE only (which I...

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December 2nd, 2019, 08:25 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread How do you carry your full size 1911 in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

I carried a full size 1911 for months and might again. Fist kydex with adjustable cant. Concealment is a factor, I'm intolerant of printing. As the...

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December 1st, 2019, 09:42 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Good article on FBI ammo tests and how they apply to non-LE SD in Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics

Using manufacturer data: https://le.vistaoutdoor.com/wound_ballistics/load_comparison/load_comparison.aspx Appears that regardless of bare gel or...

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November 30th, 2019, 03:55 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Good article on FBI ammo tests and how they apply to non-LE SD in Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics

Woah, with logic like that. :wink: I've learned gooder than that reading other comments online. :icon_biggrin: Of course LEO faces a different...

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November 30th, 2019, 09:38 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread What’s your winter carry? in Defensive Carry Guns

Glock 23 IWB + spare mag + Shield 40 in weak hand front pocket, same combo I carried when it was hot. The Glock 23 works for me AIWB or strong side,...

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November 30th, 2019, 09:30 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread If you’re going to carry keep it secure. in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

If one is going to be lackadaisical and carry without a holster then empty chamber is appropriate. I figure empty chamber advocates are probably...

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November 26th, 2019, 02:37 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Favorite Handgun in General Firearm Discussion

My favorite is Glock 35 - easy to shoot quick & accurate, 15 + 1 of 40 S&W, I've carried it strong side IWB quite a bit. My 2nd favorite is Glock 23...

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November 26th, 2019, 02:21 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Mrs. G-man* is ready to go with her Colt Combat Commander in Defensive Carry Guns

Congrats on getting your wife to carry a decent gun, actually its better than decent. :yup: Do you have another Colt 45 you are carrying, or was...

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November 24th, 2019, 02:15 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread On My Way To The Mall... in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

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November 23rd, 2019, 02:35 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Full size handgun printing in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

Appendix IWB is resistant to printing when bent over, sitting on a stool. I mentioned a Glock 22 in prior post, I'm carrying a Glock 21 AIWB in...

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November 23rd, 2019, 09:02 AM

CDW4ME replied to a thread Full size handgun printing in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

Not the pistol you are asking about, but concealing a full size pistol is about clothing type & style. The smallest pistol I carry (as a primary) is...

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November 22nd, 2019, 03:32 PM

CDW4ME started a thread Doctor really, really cared about saving this mans life. in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

https://nypost.com/2019/11/22/doctor-saves-life-by-sucking-urine-from-mans-bladder-mid-flight-to-nyc/ Good on the doctor. I'm not that nice....

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November 22nd, 2019, 03:02 PM

CDW4ME replied to a thread You Guys Are Rubbing Off On Me in Defensive Carry Guns

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November 21st, 2019, 08:30 AM