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      Gunsmith needed to chase threads

      Took the optic off and dripped some acetone in the screw holes and let it soak a few minutes. Dripped some more acetone then slowly worked the screw in and out a few times slowly going deeper. Cleaned everything up and did a dry fit (no loctite) and torqued them to 15 in/lbs. Felt solid and...
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      Gunsmith needed to chase threads

      All of those things are possible but I will tinker with it a bit more before sending it back. With that said I installed the optic with the tool that came with it and didn’t put a whole lot of pressure on it because I didn’t want to break or strip it. I have since ordered a torque screwdriver...
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      Gunsmith needed to chase threads

      The screws came with the C&H Precision optics plate so I am pretty sure they are the correct length. One screw goes all the way down the other doesn’t. The screw I am having trouble with is the one that wouldn’t come out that was factory installed. Eventually had to drill into the hex head and...
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      Japanese Crossbow Killings

      Did I read this right, they refer to them as semi-automatic bows and arrows wtf!! [emoji2359] “Now, the Japanese government is considering banning most people from buying, selling, or owning these semi-automatic bow and arrows.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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      The average CCW issue time?

      Turned in paperwork and got printed at LSP in Baton Rouge on 4/12/18, issued date is 4/19/18 and received permit in the mail on 4/26/18. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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      What do you carry?

      Springfield XDs 9mm with the 8 round mag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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      Hello from a new member

      Thanks six [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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      Hello from a new member

      Hi everyone, my name is Kenneth and I live in LaPlace. I am not new to guns or shooting, just this forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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