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    Buying my first Handgun. Talk me out of a 1911

    1911 in .45 is fine. The question is: which manufacturer? I currently prefer Tisas. They are TOP quality and made in the U.S. They offer a variety of tactical versions, but also make a very fine copy of the original Colt 1911A1 Army. You can't beat them or their price...
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    modern straight-walled bolt action

    I'm looking for a bolt action for hunting in areas that only permit straight walled cartridges, like here in Ohio. After a good while looking around, I think I might go with the Tikka T3x 1:16 20" barrel in .350 Legend. Any thoughts on this gun or other recommendations (for a bolt action...
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    Vintage Land Rover Owners?

    My preferred adventure rigs are older Land Rovers, they just can't be beat (but you will have to work for it). I don't see too many others here in the US. My two: 1998 Land Rover Defender 110" County Station Wagon (300 TDi diesel) Right-Hand Drive 1969 Land Rover series 2a 109" Carawagon Deluxe...
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    Is anybody actually looking for the Netflix treasure?

    Correct. This was Forrest's last big thing. I knew him briefly as a young dealer in Western Art and got a couple of my best items starting out from him. Forrest basically invented the market of wester art - he's a legend in multiple circles and leaves behind a wild cast of friends, a few of whom...
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