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Yesterday, 11:10 PM

Nix replied to a thread RM277 -- next gen battle rifle? in General Firearm Discussion

Bullpups have had a sketchy history so far. I wonder if GD has built on some of the lessons of the past, or has reinvented a disagreeable service...

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Yesterday, 11:09 PM

Nix replied to a thread RM277 -- next gen battle rifle? in General Firearm Discussion

Sorry..... fixed.

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Yesterday, 08:27 PM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

Oh, no.... are we gonna start arguing the virtues of various cartridges and firearms to deal with ticks? :embarassed:

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Yesterday, 08:17 PM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

:rofl: OK, guilty. :redface: But I am pleased to see that you've given it some thought. :3a:

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Yesterday, 08:05 PM

Nix started a thread RM277 -- next gen battle rifle? in General Firearm Discussion

This is an interesting looking rifle from General Dynamics: General Dynamics RM277 I like the idea of the 6.8mm round. I wonder if the rest...

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Yesterday, 06:00 PM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

Hey, if they can shoot it well, more power to them (pardon the pun). I wonder how much range time those guides get with those Casulls.......? I'm...

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Yesterday, 04:04 PM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

Well, curious minds want to know..... Why? I've read that the Ruger Alaskan was popular, but I've never seen a reason for that. Possibly because it...

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Yesterday, 02:39 PM

Nix replied to a thread As a gun carrier in General Firearm Discussion

This doesn't seem to be an issue around here, either.......or.....quite possibly......I've missed all the signs........ :worried: Agreed, though,...

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Yesterday, 01:33 PM

Nix replied to a thread Maine State Trooper in New Member Introductions

Howdy! :wave:

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Yesterday, 11:12 AM

Nix replied to a thread Duty 1911 in Defensive Carry Guns

I'm not a fan of MIM'ed parts.

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Yesterday, 10:41 AM

Nix replied to a thread Duty 1911 in Defensive Carry Guns

I've long admired Ed Brown 1911's, but never had the pleasure of owning...or even firing one. I'm curious as to why a person would pick a Les...

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October 15th, 2019, 07:18 PM

Nix replied to a thread Duty 1911 in Defensive Carry Guns

I've been very happy with mine. :3a:

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October 15th, 2019, 04:46 PM

Nix replied to a thread Small Pistol Primer in 45 Auto? in Reloading

I'm sorting them out as I prep these cases. Maybe, as you say, over time I'll acquire enough to load up a 'disposable' box of 50.... :dunno:

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October 15th, 2019, 03:45 PM

Nix started a thread Small Pistol Primer in 45 Auto? in Reloading

I've scrounged up some brass from the local range. Included in my collection are some 45 Auto cases that have small primer pockets. I've...

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October 15th, 2019, 03:37 PM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

Good read! :rofl:

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October 15th, 2019, 03:23 PM

Nix replied to a thread Coffee & reloads in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

45 Auto cases getting prepped for a follow-up loading with Power Pistol. Outstanding coffee today, so at least I got that going for me. :embarassed:

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October 15th, 2019, 12:08 PM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

All good points, G-man. The couple of bear encounters I've had were quick. In one, the grizzly ran past me before I had a decent chance to react....

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October 15th, 2019, 11:43 AM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

Yeah, I should add that I don't really have much faith in a 44 mag vs a cranky grizzly. Grizzlies really are apex predators and remarkably tough....

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October 15th, 2019, 11:27 AM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

I do worry about bears (a little), but a 12 gauge or 45-70 is darned inconvenient to hump around. So I carry .44 Rem Mag hardcast stuffed into a S&W...

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October 15th, 2019, 11:23 AM

Nix replied to a thread 10mm Glock used to stop charging 800lb Alaskan Grizzly bear in General Firearm Discussion

I was at the range yesterday talking to an archery hunter/hiker who bought a 10mm S&W for bear defense. A really nice guy (the way most people...

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October 15th, 2019, 10:53 AM

Nix replied to a thread Another LEO shoots homeowner/occupant in In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

"Better"?

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October 15th, 2019, 10:52 AM

Nix replied to a thread Making bullets obsolete? in Law Enforcement, Military & Homeland Security Discussion

Whoa....check your fire, check your fire... From CDC data: Homicide played a very small role in this, accounting for a 19,510 deaths....

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October 15th, 2019, 10:34 AM

Nix replied to a thread The soul is willing, but the flesh is weak... in Defensive Carry Guns

Damn, you just reminded me that I need to find a good crossdraw holster....... :doh:

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October 15th, 2019, 10:32 AM

Nix replied to a thread Another LEO shoots homeowner/occupant in In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Let's wait to see how this works itself out. Thoughts and prayers for all involved. I'm sure there are many people hurting over this.

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October 14th, 2019, 09:39 PM

Nix replied to a thread Another LEO shoots homeowner/occupant in In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

I'm no lawyer, but I don't think he 'intended' to kill her. Her death was the result of his actions, yes. His actions might be construed as negligent...

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October 14th, 2019, 04:01 PM

Nix replied to a thread Another LEO shoots homeowner/occupant in In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Damn sad. I'll be more sorry if all the blame lands on the officer and isn't shared by the department. Easy to make a young guy the scapegoat,...

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October 14th, 2019, 03:59 PM

Nix replied to a thread Coffee & reloads in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

I was able to test out the batch of 45 Auto I made up last week (230 Nosler over 7.0 of Power Pistol). Most importantly, all ammo fed...

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