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Posted: 10/6/2017 6:36:10 PM EDT
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I'd go the 30carbine route, since you're putting it in the self defense role. But, it doesn't seem half bad, especially since a NOS one is going for $299 on GB.
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Posted: 10/6/2017 7:04:47 PM EDT
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I have a Chiappa M1-9mm It was my trunk gun in a trunk mount in my last car. I bought it/used it as a trunk gun for two reasons-
1. It is magazine fed. This means I can keep it unloaded (legal), but get it rolling quickly unlike a tube fed shotgun. 2. It is cheap and light. I have the polymer stock version. Mine does get some malfunctions, but I am probably an outlier as the 9mm version is still much more solid than the garbage .22 version, which you should never buy. Additionally, it does not use proprietary mags. It uses Beretta 92 mags. This was awesome because I had cross compatibility with my carry gun. Additionally, ammunition choice was a no brainier, already had Federal HSTs. It's not like we can buy any cheaper carbines like Hi-points or Kel-Tecs  . An SKS isn't a bad choice if you don't mind stripper clip loading. I'd buy an SCR AR for a trunk gun if it they didn't want so much for the lower.
IMO it's a good choice and a fun gun, just don't be devastated if it's not Glock reliable out of the box. I'd buy one as a fun gun regardless. Cutting the barrel down to 16" would make it crazy small, the stock barrel length is 19" and it doesn't feel that long at all. |
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Posted: 10/6/2017 7:23:55 PM EDT
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A 9mm rifle? Now that's funny.
Do you get a complimentary set of bra and panties and tampons with it? |
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Posted: 10/6/2017 7:32:41 PM EDT
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A 9mm rifle? Now that's funny. Do you get a complimentary set of bra and panties and tampons with it? |
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Posted: 10/6/2017 7:38:49 PM EDT
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From what I know they dont work.
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Posted: 10/6/2017 9:41:10 PM EDT
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I have a Chiappa M1-9mm It was my trunk gun in a trunk mount in my last car. I bought it/used it as a trunk gun for two reasons- 1. It is magazine fed. This means I can keep it unloaded (legal), but get it rolling quickly unlike a tube fed shotgun. 2. It is cheap and light. I have the polymer stock version. Mine does get some malfunctions, but I am probably an outlier as the 9mm version is still much more solid than the garbage .22 version, which you should never buy. Additionally, it does not use proprietary mags. It uses Beretta 92 mags. This was awesome because I had cross compatibility with my carry gun. Additionally, ammunition choice was a no brainier, already had Federal HSTs. It's not like we can buy any cheaper carbines like Hi-points or Kel-Tecs . An SKS isn't a bad choice if you don't mind stripper clip loading. I'd buy an SCR AR for a trunk gun if it they didn't want so much for the lower.
IMO it's a good choice and a fun gun, just don't be devastated if it's not Glock reliable out of the box. I'd buy one as a fun gun regardless. Cutting the barrel down to 16" would make it crazy small, the stock barrel length is 19" and it doesn't feel that long at all. 
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Posted: 10/6/2017 10:04:07 PM EDT
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Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I'll probably still get one to add to the collection. Even if I don't deem it truck gun reliable it will still be a fun addition to the stable of guns I bring to the range with new shooters. 9mm is cheap like .22 so I wont mind when they want to keep blasting away having fun Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a Chiappa M1-9mm It was my trunk gun in a trunk mount in my last car. I bought it/used it as a trunk gun for two reasons- 1. It is magazine fed. This means I can keep it unloaded (legal), but get it rolling quickly unlike a tube fed shotgun. 2. It is cheap and light. I have the polymer stock version. Mine does get some malfunctions, but I am probably an outlier as the 9mm version is still much more solid than the garbage .22 version, which you should never buy. Additionally, it does not use proprietary mags. It uses Beretta 92 mags. This was awesome because I had cross compatibility with my carry gun. Additionally, ammunition choice was a no brainier, already had Federal HSTs. It's not like we can buy any cheaper carbines like Hi-points or Kel-Tecs . An SKS isn't a bad choice if you don't mind stripper clip loading. I'd buy an SCR AR for a trunk gun if it they didn't want so much for the lower.
IMO it's a good choice and a fun gun, just don't be devastated if it's not Glock reliable out of the box. I'd buy one as a fun gun regardless. Cutting the barrel down to 16" would make it crazy small, the stock barrel length is 19" and it doesn't feel that long at all.  If yours is solid it'll make a nice trunk gun. If you have lots of 92fs mags even better. Beretta USA will run a 20% off every now and then, I got my 10rnders cheap. Grab a M1 Carbine butt stock mag pouch, sling, ECT. There are a bunch of M1 Carbine parts that fit on the gun, and some that fit with slight mods.
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Posted: 10/6/2017 10:52:39 PM EDT
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....9mm is cheap like .22 so I wont mind when they want to keep blasting away having fun |
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Posted: 10/6/2017 11:24:16 PM EDT
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Price is not the only similarity between 9mm and .22 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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....9mm is cheap like .22 so I wont mind when they want to keep blasting away having fun 
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Posted: 10/7/2017 7:51:43 AM EDT
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Price is not the only similarity between 9mm and .22 
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Posted: 10/7/2017 1:49:24 PM EDT
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9mm sucks balls.
10mm even in a Hi-Point is better than a 9mm anything. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/09/29/hipoint-10mm-carbine/ |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 5:21:49 PM EDT
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9mm sucks balls. 10mm even in a Hi-Point is better than a 9mm anything. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/09/29/hipoint-10mm-carbine/ |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 6:24:56 PM EDT
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So what you would choose for a carbine under like $700? I’m open ears, this just caught my eyes |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 6:30:35 PM EDT
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So what you would choose for a carbine under like $700? I’m open ears, this just caught my eyes I don't see much use for a 9mm truck gun. Might as well carry a pistol If I wanted a truck gun in CT I would have something like a Ruger Mini 14 or 30 (AR-15 in a "free state"). I don't see much point in a pistol caliber rifle/carbine other than for fun or 4 leg pests. To each his own. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 7:50:27 PM EDT
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I would build a 5.56 lower with a 12.5" barrel and SIG brace (or similar), and maybe add in the Law Tactical folding mechanism. Buy a polymer80 and finish it yourself. Perfect truck firearm, and technically it can be loaded while in the vehicle because it isn't a long gun. I didn't know that was an option. I thought finishing an 80% AR lower was a no-go. Am I wrong. Please advise. I've been trying to figure out a 5.56 trunk gun for a while now. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 7:52:17 PM EDT
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I would build a 5.56 lower with a 12.5" barrel and SIG brace (or similar), and maybe add in the Law Tactical folding mechanism. Buy a polymer80 and finish it yourself. Perfect truck firearm, and technically it can be loaded while in the vehicle because it isn't a long gun. I’m like 87% sure it isn’t |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 7:53:03 PM EDT
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I tossed in that Hi-Point for giggles. I don't see much use for a 9mm truck gun. Might as well carry a pistol If I wanted a truck gun in CT I would have something like a Ruger Mini 14 or 30 (AR-15 in a "free state"). I don't see much point in a pistol caliber rifle/carbine other than for fun or 4 leg pests. To each his own. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 8:23:43 PM EDT
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If we didn't live in this commie shit hole this would be cool to add to a Mini 14 and make it a compact truck gun.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/712011316/ATI+RUGER+M14+TACTLITE+FOLDER+SCORPION+RECOIL+SYSTEM |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 9:24:03 PM EDT
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That can’t be legal... can it? I’m like 87% sure it isn’t Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would build a 5.56 lower with a 12.5" barrel and SIG brace (or similar), and maybe add in the Law Tactical folding mechanism. Buy a polymer80 and finish it yourself. Perfect truck firearm, and technically it can be loaded while in the vehicle because it isn't a long gun. I’m like 87% sure it isn’t Obviously follow federal law when it comes to AR pistols regarding OAL and very foregrips, but @ a 12" barrel you should be OK. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 9:25:10 PM EDT
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For reelz? I didn't know that was an option. I thought finishing an 80% AR lower was a no-go. Am I wrong. Please advise. I've been trying to figure out a 5.56 trunk gun for a while now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would build a 5.56 lower with a 12.5" barrel and SIG brace (or similar), and maybe add in the Law Tactical folding mechanism. Buy a polymer80 and finish it yourself. Perfect truck firearm, and technically it can be loaded while in the vehicle because it isn't a long gun. I didn't know that was an option. I thought finishing an 80% AR lower was a no-go. Am I wrong. Please advise. I've been trying to figure out a 5.56 trunk gun for a while now. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 9:41:56 PM EDT
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Find a ruger pc9 or pc4 on the used market. They normally sell in the $600 range.
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Posted: 10/7/2017 11:42:14 PM EDT
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It is legal. It's basically a DIY Freedom Shoppe FM-15. Without the surcharge of an SOT/FFL building it and you get to pick your own parts. Obviously follow federal law when it comes to AR pistols regarding OAL and very foregrips, but @ a 12" barrel you should be OK. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 11:57:51 PM EDT
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Some one pinch me, am I dreaming? If I knew that I would have already milled out an 80 and put a brace on it. I thought 80's were paper weights unless you wanted a rimfire Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It is legal. It's basically a DIY Freedom Shoppe FM-15. Without the surcharge of an SOT/FFL building it and you get to pick your own parts. Obviously follow federal law when it comes to AR pistols regarding OAL and very foregrips, but @ a 12" barrel you should be OK. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 7:29:59 AM EDT
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Some one pinch me, am I dreaming? If I knew that I would have already milled out an 80 and put a brace on it. I thought 80's were paper weights unless you wanted a rimfire |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 7:41:24 AM EDT
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It is legal. It's basically a DIY Freedom Shoppe FM-15. Without the surcharge of an SOT/FFL building it and you get to pick your own parts. Obviously follow federal law when it comes to AR pistols regarding OAL and very foregrips, but @ a 12" barrel you should be OK. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 9:46:43 AM EDT
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I would hate trying to explain that to a cop after he saw that truck gun when he pulled me over for a taillight ......still, i would like to get some more info on this before I proceed. -An 80% lower milled to take an upper with a 12" barrel and a sig brace is legal in CT??? I'm struggling with this. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:03:13 AM EDT
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Who said it was in the trunk? It could be sitting on a seat or the floor and be visible.
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:06:29 AM EDT
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No reason to look in your trunk for a tail light infraction. ......still, i would like to get some more info on this before I proceed. -An 80% lower milled to take an upper with a 12" barrel and a sig brace is legal in CT??? I'm struggling with this. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would hate trying to explain that to a cop after he saw that truck gun when he pulled me over for a taillight ......still, i would like to get some more info on this before I proceed. -An 80% lower milled to take an upper with a 12" barrel and a sig brace is legal in CT??? I'm struggling with this. All hail the AIDS cannon. The reason for the 80% is good luck getting a shop to transfer you a stripped lower trusting that you won't build an AW lol. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:08:01 AM EDT
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Who said it was in the trunk? It could be sitting on a seat or the floor and be visible. Whats the law on having a firearm sitting on the passenger seat? I know what i do with my EDC, but was wondering if mounting another holster to the side of the console was even legal. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:09:52 AM EDT
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Errbody get your pens out and write ctdps a letter! Have your friends write letters .... have their friends write letters! Ask is this legal..... don't settle for a yes, keep writing until someone finally gets a "NO" and then we can all accept it as it is.
I love arf 
Btw- those ruger carbines are quite spensive, the ones I saw are starting at $800 |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:26:02 AM EDT
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Yeah, I'd be throwing a shirt or something over that myself. Whats the law on having a firearm sitting on the passenger seat? I know what i do with my EDC, but was wondering if mounting another holster to the side of the console was even legal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Who said it was in the trunk? It could be sitting on a seat or the floor and be visible. Whats the law on having a firearm sitting on the passenger seat? I know what i do with my EDC, but was wondering if mounting another holster to the side of the console was even legal. 
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:32:48 AM EDT
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Errbody get your pens out and write ctdps a letter! Have your friends write letters .... have their friends write letters! Ask is this legal..... don't settle for a yes, keep writing until someone finally gets a "NO" and then we can all accept it as it is.
.... BTW: Should I mail the check for my mag tax with my letter asking CTDPS questions about this new truck gun? |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:33:23 AM EDT
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I would hate trying to explain that to a cop after he saw that truck gun when he pulled me over for a taillight Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It is legal. It's basically a DIY Freedom Shoppe FM-15. Without the surcharge of an SOT/FFL building it and you get to pick your own parts. Obviously follow federal law when it comes to AR pistols regarding OAL and very foregrips, but @ a 12" barrel you should be OK. Granted, everyone has their own comfort level of personal freedom. Some people follow the letter of the law. Some people follow even the spirit of the law. Some people don't even own guns. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 10:45:57 AM EDT
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I have this neat trick where I don't drive drunk or do drugs, which limits my LEO interaction to that of a professional and cordial nature. It is a rather novel concept. Granted, everyone has their own comfort level of personal freedom. Some people follow the letter of the law. Some people follow even the spirit of the law. Some people don't even own guns. To each his own...... |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 3:22:23 PM EDT
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It works like this, CT defines a pistol as a gun with a barrel less than 12". CT defines a rifle as a weapon designed to be fired from the shoulder. The AW statues specifically ban assault pistols and rifles. A firearm with a barrel 12"+ that is not designed to be fired from the shoulder is neither. All hail the AIDS cannon. The reason for the 80% is good luck getting a shop to transfer you a stripped lower trusting that you won't build an AW lol. 
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Posted: 10/8/2017 3:24:44 PM EDT
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Errbody get your pens out and write ctdps a letter! Have your friends write letters .... have their friends write letters! Ask is this legal..... don't settle for a yes, keep writing until someone finally gets a "NO" and then we can all accept it as it is.
I love arf
Btw- those ruger carbines are quite spensive, the ones I saw are starting at $800 |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 3:50:45 PM EDT
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Does DPS like the letters hand written or typed out? I also have a typewriter I could use. I'll be hand delivering it so I will be sure to ask the people in middletown at least 30 times if what im building is actually legal or not. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Errbody get your pens out and write ctdps a letter! Have your friends write letters .... have their friends write letters! Ask is this legal..... don't settle for a yes, keep writing until someone finally gets a "NO" and then we can all accept it as it is.
I love arf
Btw- those ruger carbines are quite spensive, the ones I saw are starting at $800 |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 4:04:42 PM EDT
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The prefer when you cut the words out of magazines and paste to a piece of paper.
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Posted: 10/8/2017 6:30:23 PM EDT
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Errbody get your pens out and write ctdps a letter! Have your friends write letters .... have their friends write letters! Ask is this legal..... don't settle for a yes, keep writing until someone finally gets a "NO" and then we can all accept it as it is.
I love arf
Btw- those ruger carbines are quite spensive, the ones I saw are starting at $800 |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 8:07:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2017 8:08:23 PM EDT
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Well, i need you to contact me and tell me everything that i can do from now on, so I don't tip off ctdps. Please read my mind from now on, thank you kindly. that was ment fo you |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 8:17:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2017 8:20:07 PM EDT
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This has been beat to death here and on the other Ct.com forum adnausem forums with differing opinions, do what your comfortable with as legal opinions vary from person to person and from issuing department/authority etc ...
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Posted: 10/13/2017 9:21:48 PM EDT
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Hi-Point - when nothing but the best will do.
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Posted: 10/13/2017 10:13:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2017 10:14:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2017 10:16:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/14/2017 7:37:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/14/2017 8:10:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/19/2017 10:42:30 PM EDT
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Two rifles that I think would make excellent truck guns given what we have to work with here.
In the EE there is a Marlin Camp carbine in .45ACP &. a Ruger .44 magnum carbine. Both are rare. Both work well. They are not cheap but beggars can’t be choosers. They are both around $800. |
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