New Member? Introduce yourself here (just intros, questions get answered elsewhere) - Page 328

Ms_Dragon · December 26, 2012, 04:14 PM

Thank you Gentlemen for the warm welcome.

I'll glad accept the compliments.
It's not every day a girl gets told she has a charming accent or that being a female who likes guns is a good thing.

One would think, esp. with the way some men react, that a lady with a firearm somehow threatens their masculinity?

Crazy, right?

deconed · December 26, 2012, 04:37 PM

pat from colorado here
just found this website searching for ccw info
big time shooter
love to target shoot and also learning how to comp shoot.

WestOlathe · December 27, 2012, 12:12 AM

We were left a Grendel P-12 pistol (as a present...or a curse). Our Grendel P-12 Pistol has a long running history of every 4th of 5th shot of not only clearing the empty shell but also completely throwing out the next full round. The running joke is fire three rounds and hurl the gun at the head of an intruder. When you pull the trigger and get a click (I have now read that dry firing is bad on these), we have learned to drop the clip, set the pistol down (and aimed down range) and look behind where you are standing on the range floor to find the live round. Like many others, we also get frequent stove pipes (one per 11 round clip) and the occasional dog greeting (nose of next bullet to butt of unejected fired round).

Tonight I took it apart (using a pin on an old compass to push out that troublesome barrel pin and a pound of flesh) to clean and the (plastic?) Recoil Spring Guide appears to have had the wider flat end that rests on the back end of the barrel flake off about a 1/16th inch of the end (like it cleaved off). Would that account as to why when I reassembled the pistol I cannot get the Barrel Pin to go back in to complete the assembly? After reading may FAQ sites I did try the pin both directions but no luck. An insight would be greatly appreciated. I sent a note to Kel Tec as the designed/built and buried them. They are closed until Jan 7, 2013 so thought I would check out and see what insight I could gather. From what I have read, it was not expensive and patterns well (I agree with this) but has more negatives than positives. Not my A gun but kind of run to shoot. Thanks

JrRanger · December 27, 2012, 10:04 AM

Hi, I've been browsing the forum for a while now and thought it was time to meet the guys and gals that make it all work. I really enjoy technical stuff but also like to load my own ammo. Shooting is a blast when it's not so cold to freeze monkey parts! so here I am today, prepping .270 brass for hunting loads. Wish all of you the very best this holiday.
Cheers,
JrRanger

Eleanor416Rigby · December 27, 2012, 08:34 PM

James here; I'm more of a hunting guy than a gun guy. Most of my interest in guns is focused on ones that are good for hunting, but I do have one or two primarily for defense also.

dough boy · December 28, 2012, 09:27 AM

I am looking to retire sometime this year while there is still some of me leftover for me. I have been shooting most of my life off and on. Of late I have been looking into PBCR. I have an old gun and want it to shoot the way it was intended to be shot. I am sort of a bookend for the first guy that posted on this thread as I am trying to learn to shoot my great grand fathers old gun.

Dough boy

Ron Bitters · December 28, 2012, 11:54 AM

Hi! I live in California. I was on the web searching for info on where to get a California legal Bushmaster Varminter when I came across this site. So, I signed up. Lots of great info here. This is my first post. Thanks to all who post info here. I will be reading it.

AC80 · December 28, 2012, 03:24 PM

Hi, Im Archie a new member in Cedar Rapids, IA. I just applied for my permit to purchase on the 17th of this month and still have not heard anything about it yet. Is this normal and is there something I can do if it is not. I meet all the requirements to get one. Just not sure how long is to long to wait.

mnrivrat · December 28, 2012, 03:41 PM

AC80

I am not familiar with Iowa law, there should be a web access to your state government sight regarding the timing of permit to purchase paperwork. In MN I have yet to hear anyone having to wait more than a week . Was your application dated by the LEO when you turned in in ?
With the holidays it moght have gotten hung up so check with the regulations in your state and contact the law enforcement office where your turned the paperwork in. (they should also have given you a copy)

4speed · December 28, 2012, 06:54 PM

Hi. I am retired and like cars and guns. I own both cartridge and percussion handguns and a couple of cartridge rifles and shotguns. I have been collecting BP revolvers (mainly replicas) for a couple of years and just recently received my first and only ROA which I intend to use as my main shooter. Now that I have one I see why they are so popular.

DirtyDiesel · December 29, 2012, 03:44 AM

New here, look forwards to to all the info this site has to offer! I'm relatively new into firearms (been hunting for a while, just always used my fathers guns) I currently own a little break action 20ga, a Winchester 94 30-30, a .54cal black powder my grandfather gave me, just purchased a gp100 .357 mag 2 days ago. Next I'm looking for a hunting rifle, mainly for elk. I'm located in western Washington

steyraugsa · December 29, 2012, 10:16 AM

Hello Everyone! I suppose I'm one of the newest members to THR and wanted to say I'm glad to be here and hope I can learn a lot from you folks. I'm 60+ years old, an avid gun collector and enthusiast, and retired just last year from a very long time in law enforcement. I wanted to get into reloading after retirement, so, for the few years before retiring I bought almost everything I might need to get started. Now, I'm ready to go and I'm glad to be here and learn from all of you.

Memento · December 29, 2012, 01:41 PM

Hi everybody

I live in Norway and I am a new member on this forum. My main interests are small game hunting and pistol shooting. I think it is interesting to discuss shooting with other people abroad and this seems to be the right place

NanaMeg · December 29, 2012, 03:03 PM

A friend of my husband put me on to you all as a place where intelligent, measured discussion of the Right to Bear Arms can be found. There is so much fear mongering out there. We are fortunate to live in the free Commonwealth of Virginia. As members of the Citizens Defense League we are active in promoting gun rights in our state and keeping informed on issues relating to gun rights.

d-dogg · December 29, 2012, 03:51 PM

New guy from Northern VA. Thanks for having me!

rddy · December 29, 2012, 06:14 PM

Hi there! I am new to the site. I stumbled upon it while doing some research on a High Standard .22LR pistol. I Live in Massachusetts now so I have to deal with the fun of Massachusetts gun laws. Looking forward to learning from all of you.

David

big gun · December 29, 2012, 08:32 PM

Have been reading threads that people have been posting on this site for a while now, interesting and informative conversations- (With my love for Rifles shotguns & Reloading) I will welcome discussions on subjects that interest me with persons who also hold theese interests. Pleased to be a member of THR.

Unkei · December 29, 2012, 10:23 PM

Hi AC80,
I'm confused. Do you have to get permission to purchase a firearm in Iowa? Here in Ohio, we just have to do a background check in the store. Or were you talking about a CCW permit?
Just curious.
Unkei

Cooldill · December 29, 2012, 10:28 PM

Ummm.... hello

I'm pretty new here as a member, but I've read many a Highroad thread in doing research over the years. Figured I ought to join up so I can actively participate to learn more.

I'm a USAF civil engineer currently stationed in Germany. Originally from Southern Illinois, I love to learn new things about firearms and to do outdoor activities. Unfortunately I haven't been able to do as many as I would like to do lately due to the rather oppressive laws in Germany.

I look forward to learning more on this forum!

Raden71 · December 30, 2012, 07:43 AM

Hello all,
Im new to this forum and just wanted to say hi to you all form New England,

JCMM · December 30, 2012, 10:07 PM

Howdy, I am a new member in Texas, glad to be a member, and wondering how to start a new thread. Thanks.

BjornF16 · December 30, 2012, 10:29 PM

Another Big Howdy from Texas.

I shoot .223, 6.5 Grendel, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 BLK and .308 Win.

shaneless · December 30, 2012, 10:33 PM

Hi I'm new member from Texas I enjoy target shooting Taurus 24/7 g2 and walther pk380 and 22 mark1 and 22lr marlin 60 my soon to be carry will be 9mm Taurus no military I'm a truck driver local

JCMM · December 30, 2012, 10:38 PM

I shoot the Springfield XDm 40 as my preferred handgun, Remington 700 BDL in 7Mag as my rifle, old school Ithaca 12 gauge as my shotgun, Browning 22 for small stuff

DGGII · December 30, 2012, 11:00 PM

im from Mississippi i am a extreme supporter of the 2nd amed. Love to shoot and hunt. i believe it keeps us at our core. palmetto AR-15, universal M1 30 carbine, remington 1300 12 guage, Glock 22 .40.

December 27, 2012, 12:12 AM	#8178
WestOlathe Member Join Date: December 26, 2012 Posts: 1	First Post and a Grendel P-12 Orphan We were left a Grendel P-12 pistol (as a present...or a curse). Our Grendel P-12 Pistol has a long running history of every 4th of 5th shot of not only clearing the empty shell but also completely throwing out the next full round. The running joke is fire three rounds and hurl the gun at the head of an intruder. When you pull the trigger and get a click (I have now read that dry firing is bad on these), we have learned to drop the clip, set the pistol down (and aimed down range) and look behind where you are standing on the range floor to find the live round. Like many others, we also get frequent stove pipes (one per 11 round clip) and the occasional dog greeting (nose of next bullet to butt of unejected fired round). Tonight I took it apart (using a pin on an old compass to push out that troublesome barrel pin and a pound of flesh) to clean and the (plastic?) Recoil Spring Guide appears to have had the wider flat end that rests on the back end of the barrel flake off about a 1/16th inch of the end (like it cleaved off). Would that account as to why when I reassembled the pistol I cannot get the Barrel Pin to go back in to complete the assembly? After reading may FAQ sites I did try the pin both directions but no luck. An insight would be greatly appreciated. I sent a note to Kel Tec as the designed/built and buried them. They are closed until Jan 7, 2013 so thought I would check out and see what insight I could gather. From what I have read, it was not expensive and patterns well (I agree with this) but has more negatives than positives. Not my A gun but kind of run to shoot. Thanks

December 28, 2012, 09:27 AM	#8181
dough boy Member Join Date: December 26, 2012 Posts: 1	still learning to shoot I am looking to retire sometime this year while there is still some of me leftover for me. I have been shooting most of my life off and on. Of late I have been looking into PBCR. I have an old gun and want it to shoot the way it was intended to be shot. I am sort of a bookend for the first guy that posted on this thread as I am trying to learn to shoot my great grand fathers old gun. Dough boy

December 28, 2012, 11:54 AM	#8182
Ron Bitters Member Join Date: December 28, 2012 Posts: 1	New guy Hi! I live in California. I was on the web searching for info on where to get a California legal Bushmaster Varminter when I came across this site. So, I signed up. Lots of great info here. This is my first post. Thanks to all who post info here. I will be reading it.

December 28, 2012, 03:41 PM	#8184
mnrivrat Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 3,991	AC80 I am not familiar with Iowa law, there should be a web access to your state government sight regarding the timing of permit to purchase paperwork. In MN I have yet to hear anyone having to wait more than a week . Was your application dated by the LEO when you turned in in ? With the holidays it moght have gotten hung up so check with the regulations in your state and contact the law enforcement office where your turned the paperwork in. (they should also have given you a copy) __________________ Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American... The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state government, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people" (Tench Coxe, Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788)

December 29, 2012, 01:41 PM	#8188
Memento Member Join Date: December 29, 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 1	New member from Norway Hi everybody I live in Norway and I am a new member on this forum. My main interests are small game hunting and pistol shooting. I think it is interesting to discuss shooting with other people abroad and this seems to be the right place

December 26, 2012, 04:14 PM	#8176
Ms_Dragon Member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: Hell Posts: 181	Thank you Gentlemen for the warm welcome. I'll glad accept the compliments. It's not every day a girl gets told she has a charming accent or that being a female who likes guns is a good thing. One would think, esp. with the way some men react, that a lady with a firearm somehow threatens their masculinity? Crazy, right?

December 26, 2012, 04:37 PM	#8177
deconed Member Join Date: December 26, 2012 Posts: 2	pat from colorado here just found this website searching for ccw info big time shooter love to target shoot and also learning how to comp shoot.

December 27, 2012, 10:04 AM	#8179
JrRanger Member Join Date: December 27, 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 5	Hi, I've been browsing the forum for a while now and thought it was time to meet the guys and gals that make it all work. I really enjoy technical stuff but also like to load my own ammo. Shooting is a blast when it's not so cold to freeze monkey parts! so here I am today, prepping .270 brass for hunting loads. Wish all of you the very best this holiday. Cheers, JrRanger

December 27, 2012, 08:34 PM	#8180
Eleanor416Rigby Member Join Date: December 19, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 45	James here; I'm more of a hunting guy than a gun guy. Most of my interest in guns is focused on ones that are good for hunting, but I do have one or two primarily for defense also.

December 28, 2012, 03:24 PM	#8183
AC80 Member Join Date: December 28, 2012 Posts: 1	Hi, Im Archie a new member in Cedar Rapids, IA. I just applied for my permit to purchase on the 17th of this month and still have not heard anything about it yet. Is this normal and is there something I can do if it is not. I meet all the requirements to get one. Just not sure how long is to long to wait.

December 28, 2012, 06:54 PM	#8185
4speed Member Join Date: August 5, 2012 Location: NW Georgia Posts: 43	Hi. I am retired and like cars and guns. I own both cartridge and percussion handguns and a couple of cartridge rifles and shotguns. I have been collecting BP revolvers (mainly replicas) for a couple of years and just recently received my first and only ROA which I intend to use as my main shooter. Now that I have one I see why they are so popular.

December 29, 2012, 03:44 AM	#8186
DirtyDiesel Member Join Date: December 29, 2012 Location: WA Posts: 52	New here, look forwards to to all the info this site has to offer! I'm relatively new into firearms (been hunting for a while, just always used my fathers guns) I currently own a little break action 20ga, a Winchester 94 30-30, a .54cal black powder my grandfather gave me, just purchased a gp100 .357 mag 2 days ago. Next I'm looking for a hunting rifle, mainly for elk. I'm located in western Washington

December 29, 2012, 10:16 AM	#8187
steyraugsa Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Posts: 1	Hello Everyone! I suppose I'm one of the newest members to THR and wanted to say I'm glad to be here and hope I can learn a lot from you folks. I'm 60+ years old, an avid gun collector and enthusiast, and retired just last year from a very long time in law enforcement. I wanted to get into reloading after retirement, so, for the few years before retiring I bought almost everything I might need to get started. Now, I'm ready to go and I'm glad to be here and learn from all of you.

December 29, 2012, 03:03 PM	#8189
NanaMeg Member Join Date: December 29, 2012 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1	New Member A friend of my husband put me on to you all as a place where intelligent, measured discussion of the Right to Bear Arms can be found. There is so much fear mongering out there. We are fortunate to live in the free Commonwealth of Virginia. As members of the Citizens Defense League we are active in promoting gun rights in our state and keeping informed on issues relating to gun rights.

December 29, 2012, 03:51 PM	#8190
d-dogg Member Join Date: December 29, 2012 Posts: 109	New guy from Northern VA. Thanks for having me!

December 29, 2012, 06:14 PM	#8191
rddy Member Join Date: December 28, 2012 Posts: 2	Hi there! I am new to the site. I stumbled upon it while doing some research on a High Standard .22LR pistol. I Live in Massachusetts now so I have to deal with the fun of Massachusetts gun laws. Looking forward to learning from all of you. David

December 29, 2012, 08:32 PM	#8192
big gun Member Join Date: December 28, 2012 Posts: 3	Big gun Have been reading threads that people have been posting on this site for a while now, interesting and informative conversations- (With my love for Rifles shotguns & Reloading) I will welcome discussions on subjects that interest me with persons who also hold theese interests. Pleased to be a member of THR.

December 29, 2012, 10:23 PM	#8193
Unkei Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 27	Hi AC80, I'm confused. Do you have to get permission to purchase a firearm in Iowa? Here in Ohio, we just have to do a background check in the store. Or were you talking about a CCW permit? Just curious. Unkei __________________ "Life is a school. Study hard. The final exam is comprehensive and counts for 100 percent of your final grade." Unkei

December 29, 2012, 10:28 PM	#8194
Cooldill Member Join Date: November 19, 2011 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 85	Ummm.... hello I'm pretty new here as a member, but I've read many a Highroad thread in doing research over the years. Figured I ought to join up so I can actively participate to learn more. I'm a USAF civil engineer currently stationed in Germany. Originally from Southern Illinois, I love to learn new things about firearms and to do outdoor activities. Unfortunately I haven't been able to do as many as I would like to do lately due to the rather oppressive laws in Germany. I look forward to learning more on this forum!

December 30, 2012, 07:43 AM	#8195
Raden71 Member Join Date: December 29, 2012 Location: Vermont Posts: 2	New Memember Hello all, Im new to this forum and just wanted to say hi to you all form New England,

December 30, 2012, 10:07 PM	#8196
JCMM Member Join Date: December 30, 2012 Posts: 6	Howdy, I am a new member in Texas, glad to be a member, and wondering how to start a new thread. Thanks.

December 30, 2012, 10:29 PM	#8197
BjornF16 Member Join Date: December 30, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Another Big Howdy from Texas. I shoot .223, 6.5 Grendel, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 BLK and .308 Win. __________________ LIFE member: NRA, GOA, SAF

December 30, 2012, 10:33 PM	#8198
shaneless Member Join Date: December 30, 2012 Location: austin Posts: 1	Hi I'm new member from Texas I enjoy target shooting Taurus 24/7 g2 and walther pk380 and 22 mark1 and 22lr marlin 60 my soon to be carry will be 9mm Taurus no military I'm a truck driver local __________________ Shane

December 30, 2012, 10:38 PM	#8199
JCMM Member Join Date: December 30, 2012 Posts: 6	I shoot the Springfield XDm 40 as my preferred handgun, Remington 700 BDL in 7Mag as my rifle, old school Ithaca 12 gauge as my shotgun, Browning 22 for small stuff

December 30, 2012, 11:00 PM	#8200
DGGII Member Join Date: December 30, 2012 Location: MS Posts: 1	im from Mississippi i am a extreme supporter of the 2nd amed. Love to shoot and hunt. i believe it keeps us at our core. palmetto AR-15, universal M1 30 carbine, remington 1300 12 guage, Glock 22 .40.