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sargentca · January 21, 2007, 01:06 AM

Hello everyone, I just registered tonight. I am a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, and have been collecting for a couple years now. I mainly enjoy WWII surp, but have a few others. My collection includes a 1941 KAR98K, 1944 Nagant M-38, 1945 M-1 Garand, 1943 Lee Enfield No. 4 MK 1, 1917 Steyr M95 (8x56), Yugo 24/47 Mauser, Yugo 59/66 SKS, WASR-10 Romanian AK-47, Ruger Mini-14, Universal M1 Carbine, Remington 700 30-06, Stevens 22, Winchester 20 guage, and a 1911A1 Springfield .45. Looking to get a Caranco and Arisaka to complete my WWII collection eventually. I love tinkering, but have limited gunsmithing skills. Joined this site to share my experiences with others, but mainly learn from others.

jfernett119 · January 21, 2007, 01:17 AM

Hey everyone I have been registered for a few days now. I am active duty military getting ready to get ouy and work LE. I own Rem 870 Tactical,11-87, Mossberg 835, Kimber TLE/RL II, S&W 4006, S&W 29, and a few rifles that I hunt with. I have enjoyed the forum so far.

wga · January 21, 2007, 02:10 PM

I have been a shooter for over 35 years, a reloader for over 30, and had my CCP for around 25. I have visited this site many times and thought maybe I would join and add my opinions to the fray. I started hunting at an early age and have bought and sold guns ever since. I am in no way an expert, but I have read about and studied guns for years. I did my service to my country, believe in the right to defend life and property, and believe that ownership of more than one handgun, rifle and shotgun is a hobby, not a neccesity. As for my collection;
Ruger Mark II target
Beretta 21A
Early 70's Colt Frontier
Original Ruger Bearcat
Ruger new model 32 H&R
Manurhin PPK/S 380 auto
Beretta 8000 couger
Beretta 96F
Colt Python, 6" royal blue
Sig Sauer 220P
Kimber 45 ultra carry
Ruger Super Blackhawk Stainless
Taurus M44 stainless
1959 S&W Model 29
Browning 92 in 44 mag
Marlin 1894 in 44 mag
2 ruger 10-22's
Ruger Mark 1 in 270, Mark 2 in 243
Browning BBR in 22-250
Winchester Model 67-22
1920's Winchester 94 in 30WCF, with original octogon barrel
Browning Citori, 12 guage Field grade
And a few others not worthy of mention. I am always looking for something that awakes the "gotta have it" in me. As a responsible owner, all but one are stored in a 26x36x72 National Security fire resistant safe bolted to the floor. Finally, like someone said before me, there has to be room for gun tote'n conservatives somewhere.

mavracer · January 21, 2007, 09:35 PM

new member love all shooting games, most recently CAS have a nice colection of cowboy arms ad us milatary.am a midwestern conservative redneck lol.loving this websight and all you RIGHT thinkers.

longtab · January 22, 2007, 01:03 AM

I forgot that I had joined along time ago... sorry.

Anyway... I'm back and ready to contibute to group discussion.

carsten1911 · January 22, 2007, 10:02 AM

comes my "Hello to everyone here!"

Just found THIS thread and I think its a good idea.

I am from Germany, 37 yo. and started handgunning at the late age of 24. Before that I did archery (first longbow, then compound, 3 years) but cant find the time for neither of these bows anymore.

I got a Ruger 22 (Mk II) and a 1911, both competition only guns. (Carrying is nearly impossible over her for the average Joe.)

Long guns: Due to lack of talent I will save myself from that humiliation

. Ok prone is ok, but offhand...

Lately I started reloading, to save money and because my Springer spreads 6 " with commercial ammo....it just likes lead bullets. So shall it be, I will feed those in the future.

Greets

Carsten

benjaminw · January 22, 2007, 03:16 PM

Howdy, I am brand new. I enjoy pistol and carbine shooting, and reload for pistol, with rifle reloads coming soon. I am pursuing my NRA instructor certification and would like to take on a more formalized role in introducing shooting to those who aren't in love with it yet.

When I'm not increasing the value of my Red's membership in South Austin, I'm farting around on my computer, rock climbing, riding my R6, enjoying local Austin bands like Reckless Kelly or traveling.

And while I'm writing up this intro, if you rock climb, and you need someone to belay for you, please let me know as I don't have a regular rock climbing partner or group (I'm just getting started), and would like to do more top rope or lead climbing and will be happy to trade off belaying duties!

Ben

HellWarrior · January 22, 2007, 09:16 PM

Hello! My name is Mark and im from Croydon, Pennsylvania. The guns I like are the .338 Lapua Magnum, M4A1 Carbine, AK-47, M249 :P. When I go to the shooting rangeI use he 30.30 winchester, and the 30.06 winchester.

**hso** · January 23, 2007, 12:37 AM

Welcome to THR!

We're all here because we belive that there is still something positive that we can each do to preserve our right to keep and bear arms. One of those things is demonstrate to the world that gun owners are rational reasonable respectful people just like most folks we know and admire.

Enjoy!

whited · January 23, 2007, 12:35 PM

Hello, I just registered today.

I've come for info about guns, specifically about my interest in 1911's.

I currently own

Savage model 16 in .308 with Bushnell 3x9 sight
Ithaca model 37
Hk USP.45
Glock 26

I want to get a 1911 'just because', but I'm not sure which.

crowbuster77 · January 24, 2007, 02:31 PM

hello my name is gordon, i'm from indiana. new to this whole computer talk thing but getting better. always looking for good info, this looks like a great place to find it. been shooting for 30yrs, reloading about 20. shotgun, rifle, handgun, love and shoot them all. deer hunt, varmints are my favorite, do a little trapping and coyote calling. wife and 2 boys, 15-12. thanks.

vk704 · January 24, 2007, 03:32 PM

I just recently escaped from California and settled in to the Charlotte area in NC. To go back even further I have to mention that I was born in Hungary before the Iron Curtain fell and grew up in a gun-deprived, communist country. Growing up there I always had an admiration for the freedoms Americans enjoyed and was longing to experience them. Now I am an American and am enjoying those freedoms.

I am into all aspects of guns. Love their history, love shooting them, love collecting them, love hunting, and also love to have the right to defend myself and my loved ones with an effective tool (guns).

Any of you from around here?

thanks,
vk704

brazen_iris · January 24, 2007, 06:52 PM

I am the Wife and Mother of a couple of Gunnuts. I have learned more about guns in the last few years then I ever wanted to know. I have been doing some research on some antique guns that we acquired and that is how I ended up here.

January 24, 2007, 10:38 PM

Well, I am not really a new member but I have been gone for a while. I asked to have my account closed but now signed up again with the same user name.

I am a retired police officer and firearms instructor for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. My main interest is handguns, both revolvers and semi-autos. I own three, a Smith & Wesson model 15-3 .38 Special revolver, a Smith & Wesson model 640 .38 Special revolver, and a Glock 17 9mm pistol. I also own two shotguns, a 12 gauge Remington 870 Express and a old European made 16 gauge side by side.

I have arthritis pretty bad and my wrists and elbows cause me a lot of problems so I am very limited with regards to what I can shoot and how much.

Anyway, it is good to be back.

azviffer · January 24, 2007, 10:54 PM

a co-worker of mine turned me on to this site. it looks to be an extremely active site, unlike some other (non-gun) ones that i belong to.

i started shooting in 1993 (in ********** of all places) and just got deeper and deeper into the hobby/sport/obsession or whatever you want to call it, ever since

i now reside in Arizona and own a little bit of everything: revolvers, pistols, bolt action & autoloading rifles, submachine guns, suppressors, and shotguns. but my favorite by far is trapshooting

looking forward to conversing with you all.

gabeusmc · January 25, 2007, 08:04 AM

Im am 21 and in the U.S. Marine Corp. I am currently on my third deployment in Iraq. I am into guns mostly for the self defense aspect, but also for a little stress relief. I am big on Springfield Armory. I own a 1911 Mil spec(customized), and XD 40 sub, XD 9 sub for the wife and a Benelli M4.

rtrwv · January 25, 2007, 11:31 AM

New member from West Virginia. Can't get enough of revolvers these days. Smith 500 being my current love. Past work in corp. loss prevention now working in recoveries. Wife wanted to divorce me until she found out she couldn't get the guns!

Electrified · January 25, 2007, 03:32 PM

Hi folks. My names Bob and just found this forum the other day and have been reading lots. I recently purchased a Ruger P345 and just love it. I completed the Arkansas CC class and now wait for my card. In the meantime..practice-practice-practice......Wonderful to see all the valuable info here as I relearn to shoot again after so many years away from it.

gunmn74 · January 25, 2007, 08:39 PM

I have been reading here for a couple of weeks. I have learned alot here.
I grew up in rural Colorado and thought I new more about guns than I
needed too, so its been nice to find so many people like me.
If there is a season I hunt it, and if there is no season open I am target
shooting for the next one. I live in Kansas and CCL licenses just started
coming out and I stumbled across this thread while researching J frames.
I have gotten alot of good information from people here and really enjoy
all the reading. The 642 club thread is awsome./

Big J of Calif · January 26, 2007, 01:57 AM

Hello from So Calif

I stumbled onto your site, looks like the right place for me to be.

Nematocyst · January 26, 2007, 04:27 AM

Welcome all.

It's inspiring to see so many new members.

Quote:

The 642 club thread is awsome.

Gunmn74, you got that right.

Quote:

Can't get enough of revolvers these days.

Me, too.

RKBA.

tideguyinva · January 26, 2007, 07:36 AM

I joined up a few weeks ago and just now getting around to this thread. I live in Virginia and recently got my first handgun. It is a 1948 Ejercito Argentino. Great gun and I like it alot. This March the gun show in Chantilly is coming and I will be looking for a 357 to buy. All the information on this board is great. I have learned alot and continue everyday. Thanks for everyone that has answered some of my questions.

Abndoc · January 26, 2007, 07:50 PM

Hello all. My name is Mike and I'm from California, but please don't hold that against me.

I've been shooting for since I was six, so I've got some lead under my belt. My hobbies are shooting any firearm I can get my hands on, reloading and archery.

slugger6 · January 26, 2007, 10:31 PM

Hello, everyone. I just discovered this site, liked what I saw so I decided to sign on. Currently I spend most of my recreational time shooting IDPA matches with my XD45. I have a broad interest in firearms, but like many gun enthusiasts my eyes are often bigger than my wallet.

I'm a Vietnam vet who served back-to-back combat tours (First Cav & MACV Special Ops). I led a sniper team in Nam and twice was a member of Army pistol teams while Stateside.

I look forward to hearing from the members and learning from your experiences while sharing some of mine.

BCbob · January 27, 2007, 09:33 AM

I am from British Columbia and have been shooting and hunting for alot of years. I just renewed my firearms licence and decided to dust of my rifles and start shooting again.

January 21, 2007, 01:06 AM	#326
sargentca Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Location: Currently stationed in TX, previously stationed in NC and Alaska Posts: 1	New Hello everyone, I just registered tonight. I am a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, and have been collecting for a couple years now. I mainly enjoy WWII surp, but have a few others. My collection includes a 1941 KAR98K, 1944 Nagant M-38, 1945 M-1 Garand, 1943 Lee Enfield No. 4 MK 1, 1917 Steyr M95 (8x56), Yugo 24/47 Mauser, Yugo 59/66 SKS, WASR-10 Romanian AK-47, Ruger Mini-14, Universal M1 Carbine, Remington 700 30-06, Stevens 22, Winchester 20 guage, and a 1911A1 Springfield .45. Looking to get a Caranco and Arisaka to complete my WWII collection eventually. I love tinkering, but have limited gunsmithing skills. Joined this site to share my experiences with others, but mainly learn from others.

January 21, 2007, 02:10 PM	#328
wga Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Posts: 8	New member I have been a shooter for over 35 years, a reloader for over 30, and had my CCP for around 25. I have visited this site many times and thought maybe I would join and add my opinions to the fray. I started hunting at an early age and have bought and sold guns ever since. I am in no way an expert, but I have read about and studied guns for years. I did my service to my country, believe in the right to defend life and property, and believe that ownership of more than one handgun, rifle and shotgun is a hobby, not a neccesity. As for my collection; Ruger Mark II target Beretta 21A Early 70's Colt Frontier Original Ruger Bearcat Ruger new model 32 H&R Manurhin PPK/S 380 auto Beretta 8000 couger Beretta 96F Colt Python, 6" royal blue Sig Sauer 220P Kimber 45 ultra carry Ruger Super Blackhawk Stainless Taurus M44 stainless 1959 S&W Model 29 Browning 92 in 44 mag Marlin 1894 in 44 mag 2 ruger 10-22's Ruger Mark 1 in 270, Mark 2 in 243 Browning BBR in 22-250 Winchester Model 67-22 1920's Winchester 94 in 30WCF, with original octogon barrel Browning Citori, 12 guage Field grade And a few others not worthy of mention. I am always looking for something that awakes the "gotta have it" in me. As a responsible owner, all but one are stored in a 26x36x72 National Security fire resistant safe bolted to the floor. Finally, like someone said before me, there has to be room for gun tote'n conservatives somewhere.

January 21, 2007, 09:35 PM	#329
mavracer Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: wichita Posts: 2,685	hello new member love all shooting games, most recently CAS have a nice colection of cowboy arms ad us milatary.am a midwestern conservative redneck lol.loving this websight and all you RIGHT thinkers.

January 22, 2007, 01:03 AM	#330
longtab Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 14	Sorta newb... I forgot that I had joined along time ago... sorry. Anyway... I'm back and ready to contibute to group discussion. __________________ De Oppresso Liber We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. ~ George Orwell

January 22, 2007, 10:02 AM	#331
carsten1911 Member Join Date: September 18, 2006 Location: Northern Bavaria, Germany Posts: 44	Fraom across the pond.... comes my "Hello to everyone here!" Just found THIS thread and I think its a good idea. I am from Germany, 37 yo. and started handgunning at the late age of 24. Before that I did archery (first longbow, then compound, 3 years) but cant find the time for neither of these bows anymore. I got a Ruger 22 (Mk II) and a 1911, both competition only guns. (Carrying is nearly impossible over her for the average Joe.) Long guns: Due to lack of talent I will save myself from that humiliation . Ok prone is ok, but offhand... Lately I started reloading, to save money and because my Springer spreads 6 " with commercial ammo....it just likes lead bullets. So shall it be, I will feed those in the future. Greets Carsten

January 21, 2007, 01:17 AM	#327
jfernett119 Member Join Date: January 11, 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 61	Hey everyone I have been registered for a few days now. I am active duty military getting ready to get ouy and work LE. I own Rem 870 Tactical,11-87, Mossberg 835, Kimber TLE/RL II, S&W 4006, S&W 29, and a few rifles that I hunt with. I have enjoyed the forum so far.

January 22, 2007, 03:16 PM	#332
benjaminw Member Join Date: January 22, 2007 Location: South Austin, TX Posts: 2	N00b Howdy, I am brand new. I enjoy pistol and carbine shooting, and reload for pistol, with rifle reloads coming soon. I am pursuing my NRA instructor certification and would like to take on a more formalized role in introducing shooting to those who aren't in love with it yet. When I'm not increasing the value of my Red's membership in South Austin, I'm farting around on my computer, rock climbing, riding my R6, enjoying local Austin bands like Reckless Kelly or traveling. And while I'm writing up this intro, if you rock climb, and you need someone to belay for you, please let me know as I don't have a regular rock climbing partner or group (I'm just getting started), and would like to do more top rope or lead climbing and will be happy to trade off belaying duties! Ben

January 22, 2007, 09:16 PM	#333
HellWarrior Member Join Date: January 22, 2007 Posts: 1	Hello! My name is Mark and im from Croydon, Pennsylvania. The guns I like are the .338 Lapua Magnum, M4A1 Carbine, AK-47, M249 :P. When I go to the shooting rangeI use he 30.30 winchester, and the 30.06 winchester.

January 23, 2007, 12:37 AM	#334
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,507	Welcome to THR! We're all here because we belive that there is still something positive that we can each do to preserve our right to keep and bear arms. One of those things is demonstrate to the world that gun owners are rational reasonable respectful people just like most folks we know and admire. Enjoy! __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us.

January 23, 2007, 12:35 PM	#335
whited Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Posts: 415	. Hello, I just registered today. I've come for info about guns, specifically about my interest in 1911's. I currently own Savage model 16 in .308 with Bushnell 3x9 sight Ithaca model 37 Hk USP.45 Glock 26 I want to get a 1911 'just because', but I'm not sure which.

January 24, 2007, 02:31 PM	#336
crowbuster77 Member Join Date: January 24, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	hello my name is gordon, i'm from indiana. new to this whole computer talk thing but getting better. always looking for good info, this looks like a great place to find it. been shooting for 30yrs, reloading about 20. shotgun, rifle, handgun, love and shoot them all. deer hunt, varmints are my favorite, do a little trapping and coyote calling. wife and 2 boys, 15-12. thanks.

January 24, 2007, 03:32 PM	#337
vk704 Member Join Date: January 24, 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 13	New member from NC I just recently escaped from California and settled in to the Charlotte area in NC. To go back even further I have to mention that I was born in Hungary before the Iron Curtain fell and grew up in a gun-deprived, communist country. Growing up there I always had an admiration for the freedoms Americans enjoyed and was longing to experience them. Now I am an American and am enjoying those freedoms. I am into all aspects of guns. Love their history, love shooting them, love collecting them, love hunting, and also love to have the right to defend myself and my loved ones with an effective tool (guns). Any of you from around here? thanks, vk704

January 24, 2007, 06:52 PM	#338
brazen_iris Member Join Date: January 24, 2007 Posts: 2	New Member I am the Wife and Mother of a couple of Gunnuts. I have learned more about guns in the last few years then I ever wanted to know. I have been doing some research on some antique guns that we acquired and that is how I ended up here.

January 24, 2007, 10:38 PM	#339
universal Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I am not really a new member but I have been gone for a while. I asked to have my account closed but now signed up again with the same user name. I am a retired police officer and firearms instructor for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. My main interest is handguns, both revolvers and semi-autos. I own three, a Smith & Wesson model 15-3 .38 Special revolver, a Smith & Wesson model 640 .38 Special revolver, and a Glock 17 9mm pistol. I also own two shotguns, a 12 gauge Remington 870 Express and a old European made 16 gauge side by side. I have arthritis pretty bad and my wrists and elbows cause me a lot of problems so I am very limited with regards to what I can shoot and how much. Anyway, it is good to be back.

January 24, 2007, 10:54 PM	#340
azviffer Member Join Date: January 24, 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 13	hello all a co-worker of mine turned me on to this site. it looks to be an extremely active site, unlike some other (non-gun) ones that i belong to. i started shooting in 1993 (in ********** of all places) and just got deeper and deeper into the hobby/sport/obsession or whatever you want to call it, ever since i now reside in Arizona and own a little bit of everything: revolvers, pistols, bolt action & autoloading rifles, submachine guns, suppressors, and shotguns. but my favorite by far is trapshooting looking forward to conversing with you all. __________________ NRA Life Member AZ State Rifle & Pistol Assn CA Rifle & Pistol Assn

January 25, 2007, 08:04 AM	#341
gabeusmc Member Join Date: January 25, 2007 Location: Phoenix,Az Posts: 26	A little about me Im am 21 and in the U.S. Marine Corp. I am currently on my third deployment in Iraq. I am into guns mostly for the self defense aspect, but also for a little stress relief. I am big on Springfield Armory. I own a 1911 Mil spec(customized), and XD 40 sub, XD 9 sub for the wife and a Benelli M4.

January 25, 2007, 11:31 AM	#342
rtrwv Member Join Date: January 24, 2007 Location: Red House, WV Posts: 46	Hi New member from West Virginia. Can't get enough of revolvers these days. Smith 500 being my current love. Past work in corp. loss prevention now working in recoveries. Wife wanted to divorce me until she found out she couldn't get the guns!

January 25, 2007, 03:32 PM	#343
Electrified Member Join Date: January 24, 2007 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 13	Hi folks. My names Bob and just found this forum the other day and have been reading lots. I recently purchased a Ruger P345 and just love it. I completed the Arkansas CC class and now wait for my card. In the meantime..practice-practice-practice......Wonderful to see all the valuable info here as I relearn to shoot again after so many years away from it.

January 25, 2007, 08:39 PM	#344
gunmn74 Member Join Date: January 16, 2007 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 306	Hi new member I have been reading here for a couple of weeks. I have learned alot here. I grew up in rural Colorado and thought I new more about guns than I needed too, so its been nice to find so many people like me. If there is a season I hunt it, and if there is no season open I am target shooting for the next one. I live in Kansas and CCL licenses just started coming out and I stumbled across this thread while researching J frames. I have gotten alot of good information from people here and really enjoy all the reading. The 642 club thread is awsome./

January 26, 2007, 01:57 AM	#345
Big J of Calif Member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: Crestline, Calif Posts: 6	New Member Hello from So Calif I stumbled onto your site, looks like the right place for me to be.

January 26, 2007, 07:36 AM	#347
tideguyinva Member Join Date: January 11, 2007 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 52	I joined up a few weeks ago and just now getting around to this thread. I live in Virginia and recently got my first handgun. It is a 1948 Ejercito Argentino. Great gun and I like it alot. This March the gun show in Chantilly is coming and I will be looking for a 357 to buy. All the information on this board is great. I have learned alot and continue everyday. Thanks for everyone that has answered some of my questions.

January 26, 2007, 07:50 PM	#348
Abndoc Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Posts: 56	Hello all. My name is Mike and I'm from California, but please don't hold that against me. I've been shooting for since I was six, so I've got some lead under my belt. My hobbies are shooting any firearm I can get my hands on, reloading and archery.

January 26, 2007, 10:31 PM	#349
slugger6 Member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	New member from Ohio Hello, everyone. I just discovered this site, liked what I saw so I decided to sign on. Currently I spend most of my recreational time shooting IDPA matches with my XD45. I have a broad interest in firearms, but like many gun enthusiasts my eyes are often bigger than my wallet. I'm a Vietnam vet who served back-to-back combat tours (First Cav & MACV Special Ops). I led a sniper team in Nam and twice was a member of Army pistol teams while Stateside. I look forward to hearing from the members and learning from your experiences while sharing some of mine.

January 27, 2007, 09:33 AM	#350
BCbob Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Posts: 8	New Member I am from British Columbia and have been shooting and hunting for alot of years. I just renewed my firearms licence and decided to dust of my rifles and start shooting again.