New Member? Introduce yourself here (just intros, questions get answered elsewhere) - Page 108

NWGunner · September 11, 2008, 10:47 AM

Hello Everyone. I've been lurking for awhile and finally decided to join the community officially. TheHighRoad is by far the best gun-related forum I've ever had the pleasure to read. I live and work in the Seattle area and am a Mechanical/Biomedical Engineer by trade. I enjoy collecting, shooting and hope to get into reloading soon.

spuscg · September 11, 2008, 01:01 PM

i've been on tfl for a while, so decided to check this site out, i heard of it a few times on tfl

bearhardwood · September 11, 2008, 04:31 PM

A little about my self , I have deep love for all things wild ,nature , animals , open spaces ,wild wemon . I like my matching black hawks 30cal 30 car. and my W model 94 30-30. I'm a little rock and roll and a little western .Like every other long haired red neck horse back half breed i grew up hunting fishing and enjoying nature target practicing in the back yard swimming in the iragation chanel in the summer under the pecan trees.

WheelgunZealot · September 11, 2008, 09:36 PM

Hello! I think my user name accurately explains where my interests lie.

I currently own a Taurus model 66 revolver (seven shot, 4" barrel in satin stainless) and reload my own .357 magnum cartridges using hand dies and a mallet. I enjoy taking my time crafting each round until it is "just right" instead of cranking out boxes of rounds with a progressive press. I also posses an interest in competing in IDPA, but my work schedule conflicts with their meetings at my local indoor shooting range. And, alas, without work I cannot play.

NonConformist · September 11, 2008, 09:39 PM

I missed this thread somehow!

Hello! NonC here, formerly of ArfCom and I hang at Florida Shooters

Im a absolute Pro 2A person and have no tolerance for various things like rights being made priveleges via permits etc and am a rights absolutist!

cajun 48 · September 11, 2008, 10:22 PM

Hi gang, old new guy here from Ladson S.C. 22 year Navy vet. Been retired almost another 20. Like handguns mostly, own a m&p 45 and a buckmark plinker. Looks like a real nice forum with lots of helpful info. ajb

GPossenti · September 12, 2008, 12:25 PM

I'm 28 years old, wasn't raised around guns, never fired a gun before college, never fired a pistol before June.

In June I bought an XD45C for potential concealed carry, and visit the range twice a month and shoot 200 rds each visit. I took my Concealed Carry class last week and have participated in various gun safety, shooting lessons, and carry tactics classes. I also joined the Real World Practical Shooters club to learn more about safe carry and use of my firearm.

A couple of weeks ago, my wife bought me a Marlin 336 .30-30 for our anniversary. I plan on shooting it for the first time tomorrow.

It's good to meet all of you and I look forward to learning and continuing to direct my mental compass toward an attitude of self-reliance and self-protection.

Rokyudai · September 12, 2008, 12:32 PM

Welcome to the forum GPossenti and welcome to the lifestyle!

Stay safe and have fun!

Rok

Norinco982lover · September 12, 2008, 12:32 PM

Welcome! Good to have you here

be sure to check out all of the other forum sections

p.s. move this up to the introduce yourself to THR thread pls

GlockGirl4 · September 12, 2008, 01:15 PM

Hello Everyone!
I just joined today... hoping to find alot of information here. I am looking to purchase my first gun when my permit is finalized ... another interview today.. I have been around them my entire life and love shooting.. yes this girl can hit the spot with a glock!!

did very well at the class.. the guys were shocked.. lol.
a girl with a gun is scary some say..
i say a girl with a gun is smart when a wolf is chasing you and shes packin! I have my brand new Jeep JK and just waiting to get my glock offically... right now its under dads permit. lol.

graygun · September 12, 2008, 04:27 PM

Hi,I joined 2 days ago. I found out about this site from a friend at work;he's a member(don't know his UN at this time).

I bought a Ruger SR9 about 3 wks ago. It's a 330-XXXXX sn, so it will go back for the mods some time. It has about 420 rds through it so far;don't like the trigger feel but that'll be improved at the factory. It's fine other than that.

I'm new to pistols. Besides mine,I've fired a Sig 9mm,Kimber 45 and a Glock 40 recently. Fired M14 and M16 in the Army decades ago and 200 rds from a M1 Garand in the early 80s. I have a Cooey 22 ,10-shot-mag rifle, that's about 32 yrs old....thousands of rds have exited it.

Bye for now..........Dan

Chisel Head · September 13, 2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockGirl4

...i say a girl with a gun is smart when a wolf is chasing you and shes packin!...

Does a smart girl unpack, when the wolf whistles

?

jordan1948 · September 13, 2008, 02:50 PM

Hey ya'll I'm new, ma name's Jordan I'm 16 and I'm in Abilene, TX. Although I'm rather young I'm a gun enthusiast or fanatic which ever you prefer lol I've been into firearms and hunting since I was 13 and my parents don't buy any of my guns I have to work hard and make my own money to buy them so I appreciate the guns' worth and value and always treat my firearms with respect as if they were an expensive tool that I wouldn't want to break(which they are in my opinion) anyways just thought I'd introduce myself

DeadHorrorFan · September 13, 2008, 04:01 PM

Missed this sticky when I first passed through...might as well introduce myself now. Been into guns since I was probably 7 or 8 years old, but only been collecting for the last 10 or so years. Starting to get into more "primitive" guns such as single shot and double barrel shotguns, single shot rifles and six guns. Been into military type rifles for ages, and polymer framed high cap pistols. Guess I'm starting to move backwards...

Chisel Head · September 14, 2008, 06:11 AM

Sort of like those car buffs who tinker with those repairable old muscle cars as a vacation away from the technical-electronic nightmare of modern vehicles

TiAgM3 · September 14, 2008, 04:02 PM

Hello all, i'm from Washington state. Recently went out shooting and it peaked my interest. I've been spending some time researching here and at the range to find a good CCW.

Disgruntled · September 14, 2008, 08:01 PM

Hello all, Mark from the Republic of Illinois, and not real happy about this state's politics. Having said that, great board, happy to be here! Interests include weapons of all types, martial arts, music and more.
I'm not really disgruntled, that's more about my band http://www.disgruntledoldmen.com

rdwhahb · September 15, 2008, 02:00 AM

Just saying hello to everyone!! I've been lurking forever it seems...time to join. Lots to learn, some to say. THX for the chance.

John

sm · September 15, 2008, 02:10 AM

Welcome to new folks!

Hey Staff! We gots some more new folks, you better order more pizza and drinks!

Just hang on, I gotcha covered. Some folks just do not realize how much time I spend training the Staff around here. *wink*

Oh Staff! Don't forget them baked Cheddar Goldfish treats, we gots some kids and dawgs that need spoiling along with the new folks.

*I stay in trouble around here*

Chisel Head · September 15, 2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm

...*I stay in trouble around here*...

With a handle like that, it's not surprising

kcbnac · September 16, 2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Hi!
This thread is a place for new THR members to introduce themselves.

Tell us a little about who you are and what kind of gun stuff you're interested in!

Grew up with guns - Cub/Boy Scouts, family farm. Decided to get a handgun when I was living in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/Saint Paul) - like all kinds, probably end up with a little bit of everything. (Have an XD, looking at a M1 Garand, M1A, and AR, among others)

disston · September 16, 2008, 09:50 PM

New to this forum because I like the rules. Now watch I'll be the next one to be called on breaking one of them. Really will try to behave.

Only owned guns for about 4 years. Have:
1903 Springfield from CMP
1911 Argentino rechambered to 30-06
CZ 27 .32 acp
CZ 53 7.62x25 Tokarev
Beretta 950B .25
Ruger Single Six 22 both cylinders
Browning Hi-Power .40 S&W w/ Laser Grips
H&K USP Tactical .45 acp Desert Tan w/ H&K light
Ruger P85 9mm

disston

jerry46 · September 17, 2008, 12:07 AM

Hello, my name is Jerry. I have lived in Florida for the past 31 years but grew up in Pennsylvania. I have been around guns all my life and never tire of them. I have a number of long guns and a number of handguns, mostly revolvers. I love revolvers.

I have been reading this forum for some months now and probably the main reason I joined is because of the 336 club, 39A club and 686 club, and of course to get to meet some of you fine folks. There has to be a wealth of knowledge here.

Chisel Head · September 17, 2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diston

...CZ 27 .32 acp; CZ 53 7.62x25 Tokarev

I'm partial to any machine products made behind the former iron curtain. I occasionally run into non-armamental products, from over there, in my line of work, and am disappointed at the lack of perfectionism. Something about a plan economy and it's ingrained remnants, I guess. The absolute horror I experienced, while viewing an Aeroflot museum displayed aircraft with Cyrillic writing forged onto the landing gear

That's only one step away from the ultimate horror of flying in an aircraft where the Chinese alphabet gets stamped onto the wing. Especially, if it's cast from carbon-composite material.
I won't touch anything produced south- and east of Germany, unless it's edible

mtruette · September 17, 2008, 02:38 AM

Greetings! I am new and still trying to figure this system out. I am a Deputy Sheriff in Florida and retired once then started back to work. Spent some time over seas on a contract after I retired and when I finished my contracts I decided to work in the States. I have several pistols and rifles but the newest weapon is an AR 6.8 I had made by a friend (TriggerHappy) to my specs. Just got the barrell broke in and trying new ammunition. Tactical and Practical shooting are my interest. Look forward to swapping info and tall tales with everyone.

September 11, 2008, 10:47 AM	#2676
NWGunner Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 59	HighRoad Newbie Hello Everyone. I've been lurking for awhile and finally decided to join the community officially. TheHighRoad is by far the best gun-related forum I've ever had the pleasure to read. I live and work in the Seattle area and am a Mechanical/Biomedical Engineer by trade. I enjoy collecting, shooting and hope to get into reloading soon.

September 11, 2008, 04:31 PM	#2678
bearhardwood Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Posts: 2	hi, every one I'm new here and I think I will enjoy getting to talk with all of you A little about my self , I have deep love for all things wild ,nature , animals , open spaces ,wild wemon . I like my matching black hawks 30cal 30 car. and my W model 94 30-30. I'm a little rock and roll and a little western .Like every other long haired red neck horse back half breed i grew up hunting fishing and enjoying nature target practicing in the back yard swimming in the iragation chanel in the summer under the pecan trees.

September 11, 2008, 10:22 PM	#2681
cajun 48 Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Ladson.S.C. Posts: 91	Hi gang, old new guy here from Ladson S.C. 22 year Navy vet. Been retired almost another 20. Like handguns mostly, own a m&p 45 and a buckmark plinker. Looks like a real nice forum with lots of helpful info. ajb __________________ I'm willing to die defending my right to keep and bear arms! Are you willing to die trying to take that right away?

September 12, 2008, 12:25 PM	#2682
GPossenti Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Bossier City Posts: 10	Hello, from NW Louisiana! I'm 28 years old, wasn't raised around guns, never fired a gun before college, never fired a pistol before June. In June I bought an XD45C for potential concealed carry, and visit the range twice a month and shoot 200 rds each visit. I took my Concealed Carry class last week and have participated in various gun safety, shooting lessons, and carry tactics classes. I also joined the Real World Practical Shooters club to learn more about safe carry and use of my firearm. A couple of weeks ago, my wife bought me a Marlin 336 .30-30 for our anniversary. I plan on shooting it for the first time tomorrow. It's good to meet all of you and I look forward to learning and continuing to direct my mental compass toward an attitude of self-reliance and self-protection.

September 12, 2008, 12:32 PM	#2683
Rokyudai Member Join Date: July 25, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 687	Welcome to the forum GPossenti and welcome to the lifestyle! Stay safe and have fun! Rok __________________ NRA Life Member

September 11, 2008, 01:01 PM	#2677
spuscg member Join Date: September 8, 2008 Posts: 197	i've been on tfl for a while, so decided to check this site out, i heard of it a few times on tfl

September 11, 2008, 09:36 PM	#2679
WheelgunZealot Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Posts: 42	Hello! I think my user name accurately explains where my interests lie. I currently own a Taurus model 66 revolver (seven shot, 4" barrel in satin stainless) and reload my own .357 magnum cartridges using hand dies and a mallet. I enjoy taking my time crafting each round until it is "just right" instead of cranking out boxes of rounds with a progressive press. I also posses an interest in competing in IDPA, but my work schedule conflicts with their meetings at my local indoor shooting range. And, alas, without work I cannot play.

September 11, 2008, 09:39 PM	#2680
NonConformist member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310	I missed this thread somehow! Hello! NonC here, formerly of ArfCom and I hang at Florida Shooters Im a absolute Pro 2A person and have no tolerance for various things like rights being made priveleges via permits etc and am a rights absolutist!

September 12, 2008, 12:32 PM	#2684
Norinco982lover Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Location: South Central Kansas Posts: 642	Welcome! Good to have you here be sure to check out all of the other forum sections p.s. move this up to the introduce yourself to THR thread pls __________________ You can't get into a boxing match with a Norinco 982!

September 12, 2008, 01:15 PM	#2685
GlockGirl4 Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Niagara, New York Posts: 13	Hello Everyone! I just joined today... hoping to find alot of information here. I am looking to purchase my first gun when my permit is finalized ... another interview today.. I have been around them my entire life and love shooting.. yes this girl can hit the spot with a glock!! did very well at the class.. the guys were shocked.. lol. a girl with a gun is scary some say.. i say a girl with a gun is smart when a wolf is chasing you and shes packin! I have my brand new Jeep JK and just waiting to get my glock offically... right now its under dads permit. lol.

September 12, 2008, 04:27 PM	#2686
graygun Member Join Date: September 10, 2008 Location: Cibolo,Tx. Posts: 53	Hi,I joined 2 days ago. I found out about this site from a friend at work;he's a member(don't know his UN at this time). I bought a Ruger SR9 about 3 wks ago. It's a 330-XXXXX sn, so it will go back for the mods some time. It has about 420 rds through it so far;don't like the trigger feel but that'll be improved at the factory. It's fine other than that. I'm new to pistols. Besides mine,I've fired a Sig 9mm,Kimber 45 and a Glock 40 recently. Fired M14 and M16 in the Army decades ago and 200 rds from a M1 Garand in the early 80s. I have a Cooey 22 ,10-shot-mag rifle, that's about 32 yrs old....thousands of rds have exited it. Bye for now..........Dan

September 13, 2008, 02:50 PM	#2688
jordan1948 Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Heiskell, TN Posts: 498	Hey ya'll I'm new, ma name's Jordan I'm 16 and I'm in Abilene, TX. Although I'm rather young I'm a gun enthusiast or fanatic which ever you prefer lol I've been into firearms and hunting since I was 13 and my parents don't buy any of my guns I have to work hard and make my own money to buy them so I appreciate the guns' worth and value and always treat my firearms with respect as if they were an expensive tool that I wouldn't want to break(which they are in my opinion) anyways just thought I'd introduce myself

September 13, 2008, 04:01 PM	#2689
DeadHorrorFan Member Join Date: September 10, 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 51	Missed this sticky when I first passed through...might as well introduce myself now. Been into guns since I was probably 7 or 8 years old, but only been collecting for the last 10 or so years. Starting to get into more "primitive" guns such as single shot and double barrel shotguns, single shot rifles and six guns. Been into military type rifles for ages, and polymer framed high cap pistols. Guess I'm starting to move backwards...

September 14, 2008, 06:11 AM	#2690
Chisel Head Member Join Date: September 4, 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 131	Sort of like those car buffs who tinker with those repairable old muscle cars as a vacation away from the technical-electronic nightmare of modern vehicles

September 14, 2008, 04:02 PM	#2691
TiAgM3 Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Posts: 6	Hello all, i'm from Washington state. Recently went out shooting and it peaked my interest. I've been spending some time researching here and at the range to find a good CCW.

September 14, 2008, 08:01 PM	#2692
Disgruntled Member Join Date: June 25, 2008 Posts: 6	Hello all, Mark from the Republic of Illinois, and not real happy about this state's politics. Having said that, great board, happy to be here! Interests include weapons of all types, martial arts, music and more. I'm not really disgruntled, that's more about my band http://www.disgruntledoldmen.com

September 15, 2008, 02:00 AM	#2693
rdwhahb Member Join Date: September 15, 2008 Location: IA/MN Posts: 1	Just saying hello to everyone!! I've been lurking forever it seems...time to join. Lots to learn, some to say. THX for the chance. John

September 15, 2008, 02:10 AM	#2694
sm member Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Between black coffee, and shiftn' gears Posts: 28,390	Welcome to new folks! Hey Staff! We gots some more new folks, you better order more pizza and drinks! Just hang on, I gotcha covered. Some folks just do not realize how much time I spend training the Staff around here. wink Oh Staff! Don't forget them baked Cheddar Goldfish treats, we gots some kids and dawgs that need spoiling along with the new folks. I stay in trouble around here

September 16, 2008, 09:50 PM	#2697
disston Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Posts: 7	New to this forum because I like the rules. Now watch I'll be the next one to be called on breaking one of them. Really will try to behave. Only owned guns for about 4 years. Have: 1903 Springfield from CMP 1911 Argentino rechambered to 30-06 CZ 27 .32 acp CZ 53 7.62x25 Tokarev Beretta 950B .25 Ruger Single Six 22 both cylinders Browning Hi-Power .40 S&W w/ Laser Grips H&K USP Tactical .45 acp Desert Tan w/ H&K light Ruger P85 9mm disston

September 17, 2008, 12:07 AM	#2698
jerry46 Member Join Date: September 16, 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 48	Hello, my name is Jerry. I have lived in Florida for the past 31 years but grew up in Pennsylvania. I have been around guns all my life and never tire of them. I have a number of long guns and a number of handguns, mostly revolvers. I love revolvers. I have been reading this forum for some months now and probably the main reason I joined is because of the 336 club, 39A club and 686 club, and of course to get to meet some of you fine folks. There has to be a wealth of knowledge here. Last edited by jerry46; September 17, 2008 at 02:09 PM. Reason: missed spelled word

September 17, 2008, 02:38 AM	#2700
mtruette Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Posts: 16	New Member Greetings! I am new and still trying to figure this system out. I am a Deputy Sheriff in Florida and retired once then started back to work. Spent some time over seas on a contract after I retired and when I finished my contracts I decided to work in the States. I have several pistols and rifles but the newest weapon is an AR 6.8 I had made by a friend (TriggerHappy) to my specs. Just got the barrell broke in and trying new ammunition. Tactical and Practical shooting are my interest. Look forward to swapping info and tall tales with everyone. __________________ 6.8 mtruette