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    Astra in 9mm

    Been contemplating trying to get ahold of an Astra A70 or 75 to add to the rotation. A70's are as scarce as hens teeth. See 75's on GB. A buddy of mine had one back in the early 80's. Nice and solid yet concealable. I see one in my hands by the holidays, if I'm lucky. :D
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    LC9 put through the paces.

    Ok, some of y'all might have seen this on the other site we frequent. Thought it couldn't hurt to post here too. Well, it wasn't easy but I finally made it to the range Friday and Saturday. Wife had a two day workshop that she needed me to drive her. Her idea was for me to go "shoot em up."...
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    Terminology police!

    I was perusing ads online and the wife looks to see what I am checking out. Tell her, just window shopping. Spy an ad for a Ruger SR for $800 ??? ?? Lotta dough so open ad. Ruger SR40 for sale. It has only been fired once at a gun range. Comes with over 300 rounds of ammunition, extra clip...
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    The need to change things in your gun?

    Ok, something I read recently got me to thinking. Why would you buy a new hand gun and immediately change quite a few things about it even before trying it out at the range? And then ask if its a good gun to carry? Within the last 6 months have had 4 young men (under 40) want to show me their...
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    Before you draw - article

    From our friends at Remora. Interesting read. Before You Draw Your Weapon—Part One The Case for Leaning to Use Avoidance Strategies, De-escalation Techniques, Empty Handed Close Combat Skills, and Less than Lethal Weapons https://www.remoraholsterstore.com/Articles.asp?ID=269
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    9mm LC9 Tractiongrips?

    Ok folks, I have had the LC9 for a while now and am used to the trigger and all. I just want a better feel to the grip without too much. Thinking that Traction Grips might give me what I want without sacrificing its sleekness and concealabity. Thoughts?