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Welp, goodbye Alabama. Hello Massachusetts. All the research I've done makes me feel worried about my CCW status. I'm maintaining Alabama residency for the next year (a business issue) so I'm hoping I'll manage to get the non-resident permit and that it will migrate to a resident permit upon my status change. I do a LOT of buying off Craigslist (music shop) and generally carry around a fair amount of cash, I'm hoping that helps. I'm happy to be getting out of this state, but drat, everything I hear about living there with their gun laws scares the hell out of me. 
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| # ¿ Dec 23, 2011 06:13 |
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| # ¿ May 24, 2013 10:53 |
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Anyone have thoughts on the Walther PPQ? I'm interested, right now I'm carrying my Kimber TacII but I have a friend who just got her MA CCL and is looking for something interesting.
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| # ¿ Mar 3, 2012 01:52 |
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Kommienzuspadt posted:Interesting? Why des she want interesting? I'm not horribly familiar with the PPQ, I've admired them but don't know anyone who actually has one, and the reviews I looked at all seemed pretty favorable. I'm not looking for a 'hey the decision's made, please validate it for me', I'm genuinely curious if there's anything wrong with that one. I've read a LOT of this thread and don't recall having seen much (if any) discussion there. Edit: That seems to sound snippy, but it's not intentional.
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| # ¿ Mar 3, 2012 02:25 |
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No, it's thinner, Crossbreed has a Supertuck for it that I was considering, along with a belt.
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| # ¿ Mar 3, 2012 02:26 |
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Kommienzuspadt posted:I just wanted to make sure she was picking it for the right reasons. I actually thought about a Glock (I'm a huge fan), I'm planning on letting her try my 27 the next time we go out and see how she likes it, I'm worried about the recoil a bit, but she's not a tiny thing (handled an airweight .38 like a champ) so I'm not horribly worried. Also...If she buys it then I'll get to shoot it too. 
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| # ¿ Mar 3, 2012 02:41 |
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Kommienzuspadt posted:If she can handle a G27 she can handle any glock. That said if you don't have a 9mm Glock thats either yours or a buddy's i'd let her try it, they're really in a class of their own.
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| # ¿ Mar 3, 2012 04:24 |
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You mean everyone here isn't carrying Hornadys ZombieMax? For shame. FOR SHAME.
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| # ¿ Mar 26, 2012 03:14 |
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Anyone have an opinion on the mtac/crossbreed lookalike from Galco that Gander Mountain carries?
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| # ¿ Mar 31, 2012 14:53 |
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DoktorLoken posted:How much does it cost? You guys are aware of crossbreedseconds.com, right? I got my horsehide Super Tuck for my M&P9c for $48 shipped or so from there which is normally a $75-$80 holster. I want a Crossbreed but I'm driving through VA today and kind of wanted one for my 1911 if they weren't crap.
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| # ¿ Mar 31, 2012 16:04 |
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Well, I stopped in and picked one up. $59.99 - $10 off coupon and I had a $20 gift cert. Overall quality looks OK. I'll be wearing it later so I'll post some pics and my initial impression.
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| # ¿ Mar 31, 2012 19:36 |
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Bummey posted:Bersas aren't great guns, either. Seriously, Glock 19 (or Walter PPS!) and an MTAC.
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| # ¿ Apr 1, 2012 05:04 |
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cornface posted:It just seems weird to be recommending Walther when the PPS was plagued with issues on release, and then disavow Bersa because, hey, some dude on the internet had a bad one!
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| # ¿ Apr 1, 2012 18:16 |
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I promised a quick review of the Galco Kingtuk IWB. I don't have any experience with IWB holsters really (except for a cheap leather one I got with my PPS) so I'm still getting used to it, I've worn it now for two days. I picked it up from Gander Mountain where it was priced at $59.99 and I bought the model for my 3.5" 1911. Build quality appears to be good, the leather is quite stiff, but flexible enough to conform to my body without binding against my pants. The Kydex portion is molded well to the gun, it seems a TINY bit loose when out of my pants, but when in place the gun feels very secure in place. There are 4 screws on either side for adjustment, with 2 screws holding each clip to the leather backing. When I moved the front clip up (to flip the grip forward a bit more) the two screws kept the clip at a slightly different angle than the rear which caused it to 'bite' into my belt a bit. I don't know if I'm over thinking it, but I worry about it causing excessive wear on a good belt whenever I get one. I would have maybe preferred a single screw allowing for some rotation. The stitches are all clean and there were no frayed ends out of the box. The leather is nice, with the 'combat cut' option offered by Crossbreed where the leather behind the grip is removed, with only a section remaining behind the slide and hammer to keep them from digging into your skin and it does wear really well. I've driven a bit with it, and spent several hours yesterday and around 12 hours today with it, with nary a problem. Overall, I dig it, especially from a spur-of-the-moment purchase standpoint and ESPECIALLY if you have (as I did) a coupon and/or gift cards. It's really served to cement my plan to get either (or both) a Crossbreed and Mtac for a couple of my other pistols as well and I'm DEFINITELY in the IWB camp now, where I usually used a Yaqui of some sort in the past.    
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| # ¿ Apr 2, 2012 04:24 |
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Boston apparently has its own issues separate from MA as a whole. Having a MA CCL doesn't allow you to carry into Boston.
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| # ¿ Apr 17, 2012 15:17 |
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Butch Cassidy posted:Yes, it* does. Boston still has its own assault weapons ban, so you are capped at ten round mags even if they are old enough to be legal in the rest of Mass.
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| # ¿ Apr 17, 2012 18:01 |
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Bummey posted:Yanno, even if we were to buy M&P Shields, what holster options are available? S&W advertises some bad ones in their press release. I just emailed Comp-Tac asking about their plans for the M&P Shield.
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| # ¿ Apr 19, 2012 00:33 |
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Kommienzuspadt posted:You really want a purpose built gun belt. From experience, the better built the better.
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| # ¿ May 24, 2012 19:49 |
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DJExile posted:This really can't be emphasized enough. A good belt and holster combo really opens up the list of guns you're able to conceal. It's absolutely true.
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| # ¿ Jun 17, 2012 22:26 |
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hunter x az posted:Not every CCW/OC person will practice to be able to draw and get into position with proper grip. That's the reality.
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| # ¿ Jul 18, 2012 00:05 |
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bigpolar posted:and they go on sale tomorrow, 15% off with the code CIJ-12. Just placed my order for a couple for my 1911 and PPS. Looking forward to comparing them to my Galco KingTuk.
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| # ¿ Jul 24, 2012 18:36 |
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Saint Darwin posted:I'm looking at an LC9 or a Shield most likely since everyone is really all about them. If I could get a shorter 1911 I would but I hear they're less than reliable.
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| # ¿ Jul 30, 2012 18:09 |
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bozwell posted:While I'm comfortable with firearms at home and at the gun club, it still feels a bit awkward having one out in public (albeit hidden). Does anyone else carry in this fashion? Any tips/advice would be appreciated. At the gym, just leave it in your holster, remove it from your belt and put it in your locker. Only thing I've ever been asked was if I was an officer, when I said no, that was it. Make sure your gym doesn't have some weird no weapons policy and/or that it's enforceable in your state. Just relax, the absolute most difficult thing about CCW is getting over the initial hyper-awareness that there's a gun on your hip. That goes away pretty quickly.
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| # ¿ Jul 31, 2012 16:35 |
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The paddle magazine release on the PPS is great for lefties.
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| # ¿ Aug 3, 2012 02:10 |
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poopgiggle posted:It depends on the service the shipper pays for.
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| # ¿ Aug 4, 2012 21:34 |
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Cyrano4747 posted:How's this for a conversation?
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| # ¿ Aug 11, 2012 05:59 |
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Drazn posted:The "The Thin Blue Line" signifies unity. Its a symbol of brotherhood. You guys really read way to much into stuff.
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| # ¿ Aug 11, 2012 20:31 |
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MOVE ALONG CITIZEN.
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| # ¿ Aug 11, 2012 20:52 |
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Itchy Itchiford posted:I'm really torn as to what I should do. I really enjoy slim single stack pistols for carry, but I can't seem to find any that work for me. I like my M&P compact, but would like something with a slightly longer and thinner grip. I have NOT tried the Walther PPS, but have heard good things about them. Is this the pistol I've been looking for the last 6 years? What say you TFR?
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| # ¿ Aug 17, 2012 03:31 |
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infrared35 posted:Feels good, man
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| # ¿ Aug 21, 2012 01:05 |
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infrared35 posted:It's Kolbeson Leatherworks. And I have no idea.
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| # ¿ Aug 21, 2012 01:21 |
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Kommienzuspadt posted:Beltman belts are really, really good. My Comptac really can't compare. Also, it's nice to hear someone who listened and actually popped for a proper belt, it gets repeated over and over in this thread but it really is true that they make a HUGE difference.
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| # ¿ Aug 29, 2012 02:22 |
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This'll sound like a snarky reply, but I swear it's not. 1. Lose some weight/work out. 2. Buy nice pants. Seriously, Wal-Mart jeans or slacks are going to fit like rear end no matter what size you get. Hit up an outlet, TJ Maxx or whatever and get some decent pants. At a MINIMUM. You don't have to spend a ton either. Insane Totoro, you'd be amazed how cheaply you can get pants hemmed. Find a little independent tailor somewhere and just ask.
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| # ¿ Sep 24, 2012 03:09 |
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king of the bongo posted:Insane totoro is not a fat goon. I won't defend his pants but the dude works out. I wish I had his discipline. Itchy, find clothing consignment stores in your area, they can be gold. TJ Maxx, Armani Exchange, Goodys and other stores like that are generally good. Seriously, Wal-Mart and Target sell crap. Good pants not only fit better, but they last longer too, you get a hell of a lot more use out of them.
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| # ¿ Sep 24, 2012 03:31 |
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Yeah, once you get away from the bargain bin poo poo, Levi makes some nice pants.
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| # ¿ Sep 24, 2012 04:14 |
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cefyr posted:doesn't have to be all floral and what not, what I am trying to say is sweaters and jackets aren't the only baggy gun concealing garments out there.
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| # ¿ Sep 24, 2012 12:31 |
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Itchy Itchiford posted:I'll buy Levis at Walmart and get them for cheap. Don't you dare give me that "Walmart Levis are inferior to Macy's Levis" poo poo either. If you honestly think the Levis that are sold at Walmart are the same sold in other stores, that Levi doesn't have multiple lines of varying quality, then just buy Dickies or something from Walmart for everyday wear, use your belt to overcome fitting issues and be done with it.
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| # ¿ Sep 24, 2012 13:36 |
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Itchy Itchiford posted:I get the point of what everyone is trying to say, but to honestly think that any company produces a "Walmart version" that is sub-par to the exact same item at another store is just an old wives' tale. You could probably dig it up easily enough.
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| # ¿ Sep 25, 2012 00:31 |
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Juice posted:My compact 1911 needs a spring replacement sub 500 rounds (yep) to remain 100%. I dunno what kind of springs you're using, or what kind of whatever, but this makes absolutely no sense. A little more detail here? Maybe what your definition of '100%' is?
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| # ¿ Oct 1, 2012 03:56 |
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poopgiggle posted:well it's a thing with every tiny 1911 so
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| # ¿ Oct 1, 2012 21:33 |
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| # ¿ May 24, 2013 10:53 |
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poopgiggle posted:How many rounds did you have on them?
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