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    SDM by Rainier

    Re: SDM Rainier In response to Sun Devil's response: True: A forged part is stronger because it was formed under very large compressive forces aligning the molecules. False: Machining from a forged block of 6061-T6 is as strong as a forged part. It is irrelevant that the initial material...
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    Decent Hearing Protection

    Re: Decent Hearing Protection +1 for the Howard Leight's..As stated previously, great value. Got mine on Amazon for ~$45 shipped
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    Good shooting bag!

    Re: Good shooting bag! TAB, Red Tac Gear, Triad Wedgie, Badger Bone. Check out: http://www.triadtactical.com/Bean-Bags-Shooting-Rests/
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    Gunsmithing anodizing

    Re: anodizing What color anodize are you looking for? You will also want to be mindful in regards to what standard, class, and type of anodize you specify.
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    Green Laser

    Re: Green Laser Well if you are looking for something to have fun with... Check out: http://www.wickedlasers.com/arctic I was shown this unit by a work colleague utilizing it for optical testing. Not really a good targeting solution at distance based on its non uniform spot size...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns EDC set up

    Re: EDC set up Glock 19, extra mag (both in Kydex I picked up here), Fenix PD20 (Awesome little light!),ESEE Izula II on belt, and Benchmade Barrage (my work knife) in my pocket. Wallet, keys, and cell phone as well of course.
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    Halleluja...WikiWeapons

    Re: Halleluja...WikiWeapons Something I've done with these printers is you can pause mid-build and drop in various hardware, plates, etc. in order to reinforce the part. It works quite well if you design accordingly. Coupling that with some of the nice SS inserts they make for plastics and...
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    Rifle Scopes Which binos for $500?

    Re: Which binos for $500? I have been very happy with my Bushnell Elite E2 with ED glass.. Their multi-coatings (i think there are ~60) provide excellent light transmission (99.7%), which is great for low light conditions. They performed well for me when I hunted in Arizona and would glass in...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Anyone interested in an M&P Shield review?

    Re: Anyone interested in an M&P Shield review? Sure do..this is something on my "soon to acquire" list
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    Gunsmithing One off CNC Parts? Who does them?

    Re: One off CNC Parts? Who does them? I'm not local, but I am a mechanical engineer by profession and do these sorts of things all the time. You can do a Google search for local machine shops or maybe some guys here know of some. People in the automotive/racing business often are...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Buckmark or Beretta 87

    Re: Buckmark or Beretta 87 +1 for Buckmark...Granted I am a bit partial since it was the first pistol I ever fired. My experience with them has been: decent factory trigger, reliable, and plenty accurate. All for a reasonable price point.
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns bulk pistol ammo

    Re: bulk pistol ammo +1 for SGammo...I just got 1500 rounds of 9mm and 500 rounds of 45ACP...best online prices I have seen and they had it to me in 2 days!
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Why not ccw with hand loads

    Re: Why not ccw with hand loads SIG700 said it well...I admittedly have never heard of an actual case where this occurred, although I like to use what LE agencies use to make things as straight forward as possible...I think bottom line is that if you end up using lethal force you are going to...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Why not ccw with hand loads

    Re: Why not ccw with hand loads Legal ramifications if you actually have to shoot someone...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns first handgun suggestions

    Re: first handgun suggestions I'll hop on board with what a couple of the other guys suggested, Buckmark. Great, fun pistol. I love mine and so does just about everyone who shoots it.
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    Rifle Scopes Free US Optics st10 t-pal

    Re: Free US Optics st10 t-pal Liked it..
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Just got my Streamlight tlr-1s for my M&P40

    Re: Just got my Streamlight tlr-1s for my M&P40 +1 for the TLR-1s..I just scooped one up on here a few weeks ago and have it mounted on my USP 45..it's solid and throws a great beam..I'll be purchasing another one here shortly
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Sig 1911 XO in TacOps Green-T and Black-T

    Re: Sig 1911 XO in TacOps Green-T and Black-T I can't say enough good things about the guys at Black-T..Wally and Tyler are good people with great values..I've had a variety of things coated by them and the quality is always outstanding..currently waiting on my SIG P228 I sent them several...
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    Stretching

    Re: Stretching From what I'm finding more and more information on while researching online, and what others seem to be reinforcing here, is to stretch after my workout. This seems logical to me and a reasonable approach. Now, that being said, how many of you do a few minutes of cardio...
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    Fenix LD20 flash light.

    Re: Fenix LD20 flash light. +1 for Fenix PD20..It is tiny, fits comfortably in my front pocket, and throws an excellent beam out of such a small light. It has never failed me and I never leave home without it