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  1. Platypus

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Double barrel 45 ACP

    Why? or Why not? Arsenal firearms double barrel .45 ACP Just another one of those interesting machining project. Wonder if Red Jacket could do it. Maybe someone can link it to play in the thread as I have not a clue how to do that.
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    Fieldcraft How good is your Ghillie suit

    Found this while searching the web. Not sure if it has been on here or not but found it rather interesting and a new twist on an old favorite fun filled urban game. Ding Dong Ditch
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Warthog Knife Sharpener

    As much as I have enjoyed the therapeutic qualities of sharpening my knives on a good ole Arkansas stone with some honing oil, time does not allow for extended therapy sessions anymore. I have found an alternative worthy of a review here. The Warthog Vsharp Xtreme Edge Warthog sharpener...
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    Theodolite iPhone App

    Just found a new iPhone app and can see some applications for precision shooting, field sketches, range cards and data book entries. There is a free version and then the Pro model runs $3.99. The Pro has a reticle change feature to include a mil scale reticle (20mils at 1x, 10mils 2x, 5mils 4x)...
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    Tacticool stock for Marlin 880SQ

    Okay gentlemen here is my problem: due to a brain cramp I did not even think about needing a trigger guard when I ordered my Boyd's tacticool stock for my 880SQ. I have checked a couple parts companies for just a trigger guard and screws with no luck. I also need a longer forward action screw...
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    Gunsmithing silver brazing

    Gentlemen, Looking for any tips or tricks I should be aware of before attempting to silver braze a new rilfe front sight onto my Mossberg 590. Danel
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    Troy 13.8 forend

    Looking to put a Troy 13.8" free float tube on a project 308 built on a DPMS/SR 25 pattern rifle. I am looking for feedback on this forend as well as a low profile gas black to go under it. How important is an adjustable gas block if it will eventually be used with a suppressor on the 16"...
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    Suppressors Combat hatchet

    Gentlemen, I am working on a project to build a combat hatchet for a friend that is in the land of sand. I am looking for suggestions on material of construction I traditioanlly like to work with 154CM as it is kind of a jack of all trades steel. I have knife widths but need plate big enough to...
  9. Platypus

    BAD ASS Ambi safety

    BAD ASS This is a fine time in which we live, innovations within the firearms industry and in particular the tacticool precision rifles and semi-auto AR platforms has been nothing short of incredible. Being one of those left handed shooters living in a righty world has been challenging and at...
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    Advantage Arms Conversion

    Looking for some insight into the function and reliability of of the Advantage Arms conversion kit for my Glock 17/34. Also is anybody having luck getting the these conversions? I have had one on order with TOSCOM aka Glockworld since 03/13/09 and called the other day to be informed it will be...
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    .22 dry fire

    I am looking for some feedback on utilizing .22 LR dummy rounds to cycle through the action and for dry fire. I bought a box of 50 from Brownells and curious if anyone else is using these for dry fire in their .22's. I have an old 10/22 firing pin that has been shaved down to keep it from...