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    1. MattTheGunslinger

      49th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally!!

      Late notice but figured I’d remind everyone that the Military Vehicle Rally is here! This weekend at the Hagerstown Airport. Im not sure who’s more excited, me or my kids. Looks like we can expect good weather for it too.
    2. MattTheGunslinger

      Kelty has new tactical pack options!

      I just saw Kelty added a couple pack options to their tactical line up! This is awesome. I really hope this means Kelty will be giving a little more love to their military line. I love Kelty packs when they aren’t bright colors! Redwing 30 Tactical Multicam Arid Strike 2300 M83 Woodland...
    3. MattTheGunslinger

      Shop with best .22LR Rifle Selection?

      So I might be in the market for a new/used 22lr rifle. Not my first .22lr. I just have an itch for another. I haven't been in a dedicated gun store in while so I'm out of touch with who specializes in what. Seeing as how gas is what it is and my free time is really short lately, I can't just go...
    4. MattTheGunslinger

      2022 48th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally

      Just a reminder that this coming Thursday thru Saturday(May 12-14) is the East Coast Military Vehicle Rally. I went last year at the new location at the Hagerstown Ariport and the whole family really enjoyed it. Being at the airport museum was really cool. The kids loved walking through all of...
    5. MattTheGunslinger

      Found a Glock I didn’t know I had.

      Not a handgun, but a Glock nonetheless. I often use military surplus for hiking and hunting. While out with the kids on a hiking adventure over the weekend I noticed that my Austrian field pack had polymer hardware made by Glock! Yeah, I’m pretty easily amused but I still thought maybe someone...
    6. MattTheGunslinger

      PROPPER Black Friday Sale

      PROPPER is having a pretty good sale on everything on their website. 30% off. I just bought myself a couple pair of lithos pants and two M65 field jackets. Also free shipping over $60 I believe. https://www.propper.com
    7. MattTheGunslinger

      Is ALICE Equipment still useful?

      I had kind of a fun conversation with a guy at work the other day. I figured it might be interesting to bring it to the MDS community. Coming from a civilian stand point, do you think the old school ALICE gear is still a viable option for someone who doesn't want or need to invest hundreds...
    8. MattTheGunslinger

      Nikon Prostaffs on sale

      Just a heads up if anyone is in the market for some quality binoculars. B&H Photo has the Nikon Prostaff 3S binoculars on sale. $30 off. I wanted a waterproof pair so I grabbed both the 8x42 and 10x42. I love Nikons. Pretty darn good glass for the price in my opinion/experience.
    9. MattTheGunslinger

      Are Steiner Binoculars that good?

      I'm looking at a pair of Steiner 2038 Military/Marine 7x50 binoculars for my next purchase. I don't really need them, but Ive just always wanted a pair since I was a teenager just for the military heritage and cool looks. I currently have a few pair of Action(8x30) and Aculon(10x25) binoculars...
    10. MattTheGunslinger

      My Benchmade broke

      I apologize in advance. This is mostly me just venting my frustation, but Im also wondering if this has happened to anyone else here. I have the beautiful 943. Last friday I noticed that the pressure needed to pull the axis lock back was unusually light. The lock also felt like there was sand...
    11. MattTheGunslinger

      New Vaquero Birdshead frame?

      Mornin y'all. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place that I could find a NEW Vaquero birdshead grip frame for sale. The only thing I seem to find is the one from MidwayUSA which says in for the large frame(old) Vaquero. If I cant find one for the New Vaquero does anyone know if the frame for...
    12. MattTheGunslinger

      Selling an AR question

      A friend of mine asked me a question about selling his AR that I couldnt answer, so I figured I would bring it to the MDS brain trust. He is considering selling an AR that he built on a pre-ban lower but it has the maryland legal Hbar upper. It even says Hbar on the barrel. His question was...
    13. MattTheGunslinger

      12ga ammo question

      A buddy of mine is asking me a question about ammo comptability. I do not have enough knowledge of older shotguns to give him a good answer. He said he has an older Savage S40E single shot he bought back in 1969. It is chambered for 3" 12ga shells. He was looking for a box of shells for home...
    14. MattTheGunslinger

      Sharps vs. High Wall?

      So after my last purchase, a Uberti/Wincehster 1873, I have the itch for another old school, big bore rifle. This time a 45-70. I have narrowed it down to a Sharps or a High Wall. Each model I am looking at has a 32" octagon barrel, case hardened frame, and standard sights. There is about a $300...
    15. MattTheGunslinger

      My dream rifle.

      The purchase of this rifle is nearly 20 years in the making. In the early 2000’s I first saw the movie “Winchester ‘73” with Jimmy Stewart. I immediately fell in love with the ‘73. All my days spent in gun shops I’ve never actually seen a ‘73 in person. I know that sounds unbelievable, but it’s...
    16. MattTheGunslinger

      Modern 1873 rifle/45 Colt ammo questions

      Picking up my dream gun tomorrow. A Uberti/Winchester 1873 in 45 Colt. I have a few questions about it and the 45 Colt round. 1. What would a safe load be for this rifle? I know the '73 toggle lock is said to be weaker than say, a '92 or was that just a issue in the 1800's with originals due...
    17. MattTheGunslinger

      Reloading .45 Colt

      I am getting back into reloading .45 Colt for my soon to be acquired Uberti 1873 rifle. I have everything I need but for the life of me I can not find my reloading book. Is there anyone out there willing to take a photo of the page that has load data for 255gr lead projectiles for me? I would...
    18. MattTheGunslinger

      I need new hiking boots

      I hate shopping for footwear but the time has come to get new hiking/outdoor boots. My simple list of needs seems to be out of place in todays world of synthetic, ultra-padded, patchwork boots. More seams means more points of possible failure. Synthetics, unless 1000D cordura, mean weaker...
    19. MattTheGunslinger

      I love Victorinox

      My name is Matt and I have a problem... I need more Victorinox! Seriously, I do love Victorinox knives and tools. It is one of my favorite knife brands. For Christmas my brother got me another to add to my modest collection. A camo Trekker with serrated blade. Funny thing is I hate serrations...
    20. MattTheGunslinger

      Deep Creek Trails?

      So the family is heading out to Western Maryland in a few weeks and will be staying at a friends "lodge" in Deep Creek. I have been through the area 100 times heading to our hunting grounds but never spent any time there. What is there to do out there that is family friendly? Cool stores we...
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