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    Federal appeals court halts New Mexico's seven-day gun waiting period, says it's 'likely' unconstitutional

    Thank you, @Rocketmedic40. I wish I had written that. I especially agree with the comment that the absolutists are hurting the situation. Those who consider any laws affecting firearms ownership to be unacceptable are pouring gasoline on the fire of gun control. That position is no longer...
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    Newer smiths - Better In Some Ways?

    Last year I bought a 686 4-inch. It has the lock on it - which doesn't matter a whit as far as I'm concerned. Trigger pull is decent, fit and finish are good, and it operates perfectly. I replaced a Model 28 with it, and the 686 is a better fit to my hand and a bit lighter. I will shoot it more...
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    Copper Coated .22 vs Bare Lead

    Yep! I have about 1600 rounds of .22 LR that came from a friend's estate. It's all at least 30 years old. It's mostly "American Eagle" brand which I've never heard of, but I will certainly use it and enjoy it. It's probably all a lot more accurate than my eyes and hands are.
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    Concealed Carry Permit. Is This True?

    I'm OK with permits that have class requirements, because I believe the more competent that people doing concealed carry are, the safer everyone around them is. I'm one of those around them, so I feel better if they have taken actual classes and done at least some range training.
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    Lever action assault rifles

    Hey, I’m sure someone is trying to sell “tactical” Kleenex and toilet paper. They’ll try and use a buzz word on anything.
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    39-2 Hammer drops...

    Yup. If you leave the safety/decocker on, that’s exactly what it should do.
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    Were you law enforcement in the 70’s-80’s? What did you carry?

    I started out with a Model 28 Smith, but after a couple of years switched to a Model 39. It fits my hand better, had more capacity and the reloads (magazine) were easier to carry.
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    Favorite 38 spl self defense load

    Whatever I have in a hollow point, usually 158 grain. I don’t think it’s all that particular given those two choices.
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    That's a Smith & Wesson. And you've had your six.

    Worrying about firearms authenticity in old movies is a lost cause. I don’t recall reading about an emphasis on historical accuracy much before the 1980s or 90s. Of course, that date range is highly debatable.
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    Interesting Averages for shots fired in a Self-Defense

    This may be the most rational, clearest explanation of a thoughtful approach to firearms carry that I have ever read!
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    Confiscated Firearms

    1 million a day? Gotta take a breath here, we’re not losing 365 million people a year. Someone’s imagination got hyperactive on that one!!😆
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    Can I shoot +P ammo in my Model 36?

    I don’t see the point in trying to get top velocity out of a snub-length barrel. It punishes your hand and the revolver, and any gains are minimal. Just be accurate and don’t obsess over “more power.”
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    reloaders estate

    I’m currently loading .38 Special with CCI primers and Unique that I bought around 1978 and have stored while moving around the western US. No problems or failures to fire.
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    My experience & opinion as to costs of reloading now days.

    I got into reloading in the late 1970s with an RCBS single stage, then an early Lee 1000 progressive. When I started moving in 1985 I boxed them up and didn't open the boxes until this summer. I recently got back into shooting, added an S&W Model 15 and 19. I'm shooting them a lot, especially in...
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    What's the most reliable vehicle you've owned?

    Our 2016 Grand Cherokee is at 140k miles with nothing but tires, oil, brake pads and spark plugs. My wife’s 1994 BMW 325 was at 176k trouble-free miles when sold and my 2008 BMW 328xi wagon is at 130k trouble-free miles. Good maintenance increases the chance of good luck when it comes to mileage.
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