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rockinrussky · February 22, 2007, 02:33 AM

Hello,
I just joined this forum the other day. I live in central VA and only started owning firearms about a month ago. My first one was Romanian made AK. I got a Taurus 1911 coming in the mail. I'm a poor college student so I can't afford to get anything fancy just yet. Either way, just another 2nd amendment supporter who enjoys his (remaining) rights in this country.
-Andrey

SigNY · February 22, 2007, 04:57 AM

Hey everyone,

I have been cruising this site for a while and I thought that maybe I should join in and introduce myself. I am 24 and originally from Ohio, but I moved to NY in 2004 for a job. Unfortunatly I waited till I got to NY to get into guns. Either way I am enjoying learning new things and purchasing new guns for my collection. I just recieved my full carry license in the State of NY and have since been practicing with my handguns alot. I own a few long guns and a few handguns. I just added a beautiful Beretta to my collection and am looking forward to getting good with it. I look forward to talking with you all.

Cheers,

SigNY

rantingredneck · February 22, 2007, 09:41 AM

Hello all,

Been lurking for awhile and not joining/posting. Also a member at TFL and Cabela's Forum under the same user name.

RR

Wheeler44 · February 22, 2007, 03:18 PM

Hi I'm Rich from the great state of Washington. I was raised by people who love shooting, who were raised by people who love shooting etc... My family ran away to Alaska in the '70's to await the apocalypse. I got tired of waiting in the '80's and moved back down here. I did not shoot much after I moved back for 20 years or so. My son (14) heard some shooting stories about me and hounded me until I took him shooting. Hooked again. The firearms I refer to in these forums are either really old (probably mil surp) or really new, got them for my kids (daughter started shooting too). I might have some reloading questions in the future as it seems to have changed a bit since the "70's. but mostly shoot rimfire (love NEAs' .17HMR single shot) at the time. I appreciate all of the good spirited info and help that I have found here. The kids and I refer to it as "THE Forum" because we have found answers to all inquiries here promptly and without (too much) bias.

thanks THR

Wheeler44

pastaman · February 22, 2007, 04:22 PM

Hi all,
Joined the forum a day or so ago. I'm relatively new to the shooting game. I've been shooting skeet on a semi-regular basis for a couple months now and have gotten thoroughly addicted. Just purchased my first shotgun as well. Remington 870 express super magnum. Great gun, if I do say so myself. I also shoot a Springfield XD 9mm. I love that gun, as does my wife. I'm currently active duty Air Force, serving as an AMMO troop. I look forward to many long hours and good discussions on the site.

KD7ONE · February 22, 2007, 07:52 PM

Hi, My name is John and I am living in the great pro-gun state of Montana.

I moved here from Massachusetts

because of too many socialist type laws.

I am interested in amateur radio and politics. I am also the Yellowstone County Chairman for the Constitution Party of Montana.

GrumpyUnk · February 22, 2007, 09:32 PM

New guy here. Interested in target shooting, self defense, plinking and 2A. Wanting to expand into long guns with a specific intrest in old/older Military stuff. Other than my Army training I have very little formal instruction and after lurking around here, this looks like a good place to help that some. Dumb questions to follow.

Rick Crose · February 23, 2007, 05:22 PM

Well, let' see... I retired from the USN and the post office (no I wasn't disgruntled). I'm one of those double dippers we love to talk about. My oldest son and I recently started shooting Skeet. We like it alot. I have a Browning BPS (20 ga.), Browning XS (20 ga.) and a Benelli M2 (12 ga.). Additionally, I have a Remington 700 .243(belonged to my youngest son who was killed in Afghanstan), a Kimber Gold Target (my carry weapon) and a Ruger GP-100 (4"). Really life shooting (IDPA/NRA member). I am considering going the reloading route for the pistols. We'll see ... all that equipment can be disconcerting and somewhat intimidating. But I think it's the way to go. I am a Ruling Elder in a local PCA church. Cannot imagine what it's like to live a day without Jesus. All this stuff is cool, but it's just stuff. I like it but I'm not ate-up by it. I just love life. Be blessed.

Rick
IMO Sgt. Bradley S. Crose, 1st Ranger Batt.,
75th Ranger Reg., Takur Ghar.

Lonestar49 · February 23, 2007, 08:13 PM

...

Greetings all,

Took me awhile to come across this sticky thread..

A fellow buddy of mine, Werewolf, gave me the heads up on your site and I got to say, for as many members you have, and growing, I have been pleasantly surprised at the rational and demeanor in check, I have so far seen.

Really some interesting topics and thread responses, for and against etc., and I like the tone of the entire community.

Basically, I'm a German Shepherd man, 7 so far, but when we have to let go of him, gonna take a break for a bit and travel with the wife.

That's why I decided to get some semi auto pistols, as the wife is scared of the 2 Winchester pump shotguns I have (from my great Uncle) long ago, and she has expressed a willingness to go to the range with me, and when she takes the Basic Marksmanship course, then we'll head to the 2 day tactical course together.

My main gun is a Beretta Px4 Storm 40cal S&W and I love it..

My other gun, is a Sig P229R CT 9mm which I hope to move my wife up to from the 3rd gun I got for her to start out with, a Sig P232 SL 380 ACP.

I'm also a private pilot, some 1200hrs, and either fly Single-engine high performance aircraft or some various aerobatic planes, which is my favorite joy ride, free from the crowds and radar.. lol

I'll see more of ya inside..

LS

pistol-packin-wifey · February 24, 2007, 10:05 AM

Hello all! I'm a newbie here but very excited about all the topics and tons of information you have here.

I hope to contribute good content and learn a lot!

armoredman · February 24, 2007, 10:11 AM

Welcome, madam. My wife is also a CCW permit holder, and carries a CZ2075 RAMI 9mm wherever she goes.

What's your fave sidearm?

pistol-packin-wifey · February 24, 2007, 10:15 AM

thanks for the welcome

i carry my Springfield 1911 (full sized frame, 4" barrel) with golden sabres

sometimes i find it hard to conceal, especially in summer because of skimpier clothing, so then i carry my makarov 9mm

it's great to hear of other women who carry!

DogBonz · February 24, 2007, 10:15 AM

Thanks for stopping by and saying hi. We all look forward to hearing about new members. Tell us a little about you self. What do you shoot?

Wasz · February 24, 2007, 10:20 AM

Welcome wifey! Sorry to see youre leaving Da' Burgh! Yins guys movin n'at? (Not to be nebby or anything)

pistol-packin-wifey · February 24, 2007, 10:21 AM

well, primarily i shoot my carry weapon -- Springfield 1911, but i also have great fun with my AK-47 (which my husband is now refinishing for me), my husband's cetme, M1 Garand, M14.....way too many to list

i like practicing precision shots with our various bolt guns

as far as a battle rifle, i like the cetme best (love the power of the 308 round)

prefer AKs to ARs (though husband's custom ARs are changing my mind a little on that -- he's a gunsmith)

we just got an M1 Carbine.....my valentine's pressie to him

and i CANT WAIT to shoot it.

ummm dunno, like to try out every new firearm i encounter, but have some faves as pointed out above

pistol-packin-wifey · February 24, 2007, 10:23 AM

Hey Wasz........yeah we're moving to Louisiana -- my husband is a gunsmith and got a job with Red Stick (Red Jacket) Firearms

right now we live in Lawrenceville, so i can't tell you how excited i am to move

El Tejon · February 24, 2007, 10:34 AM

Welcome to THR, new friend.

Wasz · February 24, 2007, 10:47 AM

Ahhh yes escape that place. I live out in the burbs so its a different story for me I can go to the city for school and stuff and not have to live there.

Mind if I ask where you like to do your shooting at?

Henry Bowman · February 24, 2007, 10:51 AM

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it's great to hear of other women who carry!

Then you're gonna love our moderator Pax and her website http://www.corneredcat.com

Welcome!

sm · February 24, 2007, 11:48 AM

pistol-packin-wifey,

Welcome to THR!

According to your resume' , you are going to fit right in.

I only see one problem, maybe two, then again perhaps the rest of your resume' lists shotguns.

I mean everybody knows tm you gotta have a shotgun to make duck gumbo.

Gots us a 1911 totin' lady with AKs, Garands ...and has her own in house gunsmith...
Heckuva deal if you ask me.

Steve

pistol-packin-wifey · February 24, 2007, 12:04 PM

thanks for the warm welcome all!

sm: and i do shoot shotguns now and again.....to keep in "shape" if you will, in case i have to use our house guardian

but i do confess they aren't my favorite to shoot, well maybe at real close range....like to see what i can blow huge holes into

Wasz: we used to shoot at Bullseye before it closed, now we mostly go to a friend's house in WV. he has his own range

Henry: oooh i'm going to check out that site right NOW!

sm · February 24, 2007, 12:37 PM

uh huh, I was checking on you and them shotguns.
I'd mention a certain "pet" shotgun of mine, then again stick around and you will find out what my "pet" is.

Member ain't been here 5 min and Steve done started in on her...THR members

countryrebel · February 24, 2007, 12:58 PM

I joined back in november and I can say this is one of the best places for firearms knowlegde I have ever seen.You guys are great and I am proud to be a part of this forum.I live in Idaho on a ranch and love to hunt,I also love my guns,EBR's, bolt's, leveraction's and handgun's.I am going to get a life membership with the NRA asap.I always kept putting it off but now is the time,sorry guy's for not doing it sooner,I have no excuse.From one gun owner,hunter,and 2A defender I can truly say I have hundreds of new buddies.

GOD BLESS

pax · February 24, 2007, 01:19 PM

Welcome to our humble little corner of the web, pistol-packin-wifey! Stay long, post lots, learn much ...

pax

koja48 · February 24, 2007, 01:50 PM

Welcome aboard, Ma'am. Enjoy . . .

February 22, 2007, 02:33 AM	#426
rockinrussky Member Join Date: February 21, 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 201	another newbie Hello, I just joined this forum the other day. I live in central VA and only started owning firearms about a month ago. My first one was Romanian made AK. I got a Taurus 1911 coming in the mail. I'm a poor college student so I can't afford to get anything fancy just yet. Either way, just another 2nd amendment supporter who enjoys his (remaining) rights in this country. -Andrey

February 22, 2007, 04:57 AM	#427
SigNY Member Join Date: February 22, 2007 Location: Hopewell Junction, NY Posts: 33	New Fella Hey everyone, I have been cruising this site for a while and I thought that maybe I should join in and introduce myself. I am 24 and originally from Ohio, but I moved to NY in 2004 for a job. Unfortunatly I waited till I got to NY to get into guns. Either way I am enjoying learning new things and purchasing new guns for my collection. I just recieved my full carry license in the State of NY and have since been practicing with my handguns alot. I own a few long guns and a few handguns. I just added a beautiful Beretta to my collection and am looking forward to getting good with it. I look forward to talking with you all. Cheers, SigNY

February 22, 2007, 03:18 PM	#429
Wheeler44 Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 962	New member, old shooter Hi I'm Rich from the great state of Washington. I was raised by people who love shooting, who were raised by people who love shooting etc... My family ran away to Alaska in the '70's to await the apocalypse. I got tired of waiting in the '80's and moved back down here. I did not shoot much after I moved back for 20 years or so. My son (14) heard some shooting stories about me and hounded me until I took him shooting. Hooked again. The firearms I refer to in these forums are either really old (probably mil surp) or really new, got them for my kids (daughter started shooting too). I might have some reloading questions in the future as it seems to have changed a bit since the "70's. but mostly shoot rimfire (love NEAs' .17HMR single shot) at the time. I appreciate all of the good spirited info and help that I have found here. The kids and I refer to it as "THE Forum" because we have found answers to all inquiries here promptly and without (too much) bias. thanks THR Wheeler44

February 22, 2007, 09:32 PM	#432
GrumpyUnk Member Join Date: February 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	New Member New guy here. Interested in target shooting, self defense, plinking and 2A. Wanting to expand into long guns with a specific intrest in old/older Military stuff. Other than my Army training I have very little formal instruction and after lurking around here, this looks like a good place to help that some. Dumb questions to follow.

February 23, 2007, 05:22 PM	#433
Rick Crose Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1	New Member Well, let' see... I retired from the USN and the post office (no I wasn't disgruntled). I'm one of those double dippers we love to talk about. My oldest son and I recently started shooting Skeet. We like it alot. I have a Browning BPS (20 ga.), Browning XS (20 ga.) and a Benelli M2 (12 ga.). Additionally, I have a Remington 700 .243(belonged to my youngest son who was killed in Afghanstan), a Kimber Gold Target (my carry weapon) and a Ruger GP-100 (4"). Really life shooting (IDPA/NRA member). I am considering going the reloading route for the pistols. We'll see ... all that equipment can be disconcerting and somewhat intimidating. But I think it's the way to go. I am a Ruling Elder in a local PCA church. Cannot imagine what it's like to live a day without Jesus. All this stuff is cool, but it's just stuff. I like it but I'm not ate-up by it. I just love life. Be blessed. Rick IMO Sgt. Bradley S. Crose, 1st Ranger Batt., 75th Ranger Reg., Takur Ghar.

February 22, 2007, 09:41 AM	#428
rantingredneck Member Join Date: February 21, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778	Hello all, Been lurking for awhile and not joining/posting. Also a member at TFL and Cabela's Forum under the same user name. RR

February 22, 2007, 04:22 PM	#430
pastaman Member Join Date: February 20, 2007 Posts: 13	Hi all, Joined the forum a day or so ago. I'm relatively new to the shooting game. I've been shooting skeet on a semi-regular basis for a couple months now and have gotten thoroughly addicted. Just purchased my first shotgun as well. Remington 870 express super magnum. Great gun, if I do say so myself. I also shoot a Springfield XD 9mm. I love that gun, as does my wife. I'm currently active duty Air Force, serving as an AMMO troop. I look forward to many long hours and good discussions on the site.

February 22, 2007, 07:52 PM	#431
KD7ONE Member Join Date: February 21, 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 71	Hi, My name is John and I am living in the great pro-gun state of Montana. I moved here from Massachusetts because of too many socialist type laws. I am interested in amateur radio and politics. I am also the Yellowstone County Chairman for the Constitution Party of Montana.

February 23, 2007, 08:13 PM	#434
Lonestar49 Member Join Date: February 17, 2007 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 2,625	... Greetings all, Took me awhile to come across this sticky thread.. A fellow buddy of mine, Werewolf, gave me the heads up on your site and I got to say, for as many members you have, and growing, I have been pleasantly surprised at the rational and demeanor in check, I have so far seen. Really some interesting topics and thread responses, for and against etc., and I like the tone of the entire community. Basically, I'm a German Shepherd man, 7 so far, but when we have to let go of him, gonna take a break for a bit and travel with the wife. That's why I decided to get some semi auto pistols, as the wife is scared of the 2 Winchester pump shotguns I have (from my great Uncle) long ago, and she has expressed a willingness to go to the range with me, and when she takes the Basic Marksmanship course, then we'll head to the 2 day tactical course together. My main gun is a Beretta Px4 Storm 40cal S&W and I love it.. My other gun, is a Sig P229R CT 9mm which I hope to move my wife up to from the 3rd gun I got for her to start out with, a Sig P232 SL 380 ACP. I'm also a private pilot, some 1200hrs, and either fly Single-engine high performance aircraft or some various aerobatic planes, which is my favorite joy ride, free from the crowds and radar.. lol I'll see more of ya inside.. LS __________________ ~ Fate is the Hunter ~ Beretta SIG Springfield 7 German Shepherds ~ RIP (OO) Lost but making good time

February 24, 2007, 10:05 AM	#435
pistol-packin-wifey Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh for a few more months Posts: 26	New to THR Hello all! I'm a newbie here but very excited about all the topics and tons of information you have here. I hope to contribute good content and learn a lot! __________________ "What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson, 1787

February 24, 2007, 10:11 AM	#436
armoredman Member Join Date: November 19, 2003 Location: proud to be in AZ Posts: 14,988	Welcome, madam. My wife is also a CCW permit holder, and carries a CZ2075 RAMI 9mm wherever she goes. What's your fave sidearm? __________________ If total government control equals safety, why are prisons so dangerous? http://czfirearms.us/ The original CZ Forum, new address.

February 24, 2007, 10:15 AM	#437
pistol-packin-wifey Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh for a few more months Posts: 26	thanks for the welcome i carry my Springfield 1911 (full sized frame, 4" barrel) with golden sabres sometimes i find it hard to conceal, especially in summer because of skimpier clothing, so then i carry my makarov 9mm it's great to hear of other women who carry! __________________ "What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson, 1787

February 24, 2007, 10:15 AM	#438
DogBonz Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,068	welcome to THR Thanks for stopping by and saying hi. We all look forward to hearing about new members. Tell us a little about you self. What do you shoot? __________________ "No raindrop believes that he is responsible for the flood" “Anything truly worth fighting for is worth fighting dirty for” – My karate instructor.

February 24, 2007, 10:20 AM	#439
Wasz Member Join Date: October 12, 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 127	Welcome wifey! Sorry to see youre leaving Da' Burgh! Yins guys movin n'at? (Not to be nebby or anything)

February 24, 2007, 10:21 AM	#440
pistol-packin-wifey Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh for a few more months Posts: 26	well, primarily i shoot my carry weapon -- Springfield 1911, but i also have great fun with my AK-47 (which my husband is now refinishing for me), my husband's cetme, M1 Garand, M14.....way too many to list i like practicing precision shots with our various bolt guns as far as a battle rifle, i like the cetme best (love the power of the 308 round) prefer AKs to ARs (though husband's custom ARs are changing my mind a little on that -- he's a gunsmith) we just got an M1 Carbine.....my valentine's pressie to him and i CANT WAIT to shoot it. ummm dunno, like to try out every new firearm i encounter, but have some faves as pointed out above __________________ "What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson, 1787

February 24, 2007, 10:23 AM	#441
pistol-packin-wifey Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh for a few more months Posts: 26	Hey Wasz........yeah we're moving to Louisiana -- my husband is a gunsmith and got a job with Red Stick (Red Jacket) Firearms right now we live in Lawrenceville, so i can't tell you how excited i am to move __________________ "What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson, 1787

February 24, 2007, 10:34 AM	#442
El Tejon Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--meanwhile, back in the Wabash Valley . . . zzzzz. Posts: 17,977	Welcome to THR, new friend. __________________ I [heart] Wal-Mart threads.

February 24, 2007, 10:47 AM	#443
Wasz Member Join Date: October 12, 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 127	Ahhh yes escape that place. I live out in the burbs so its a different story for me I can go to the city for school and stuff and not have to live there. Mind if I ask where you like to do your shooting at?

February 24, 2007, 11:48 AM	#445
sm member Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Between black coffee, and shiftn' gears Posts: 28,390	pistol-packin-wifey, Welcome to THR! According to your resume' , you are going to fit right in. I only see one problem, maybe two, then again perhaps the rest of your resume' lists shotguns. I mean everybody knows tm you gotta have a shotgun to make duck gumbo. Gots us a 1911 totin' lady with AKs, Garands ...and has her own in house gunsmith... Heckuva deal if you ask me. Steve

February 24, 2007, 12:04 PM	#446
pistol-packin-wifey Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh for a few more months Posts: 26	thanks for the warm welcome all! sm: and i do shoot shotguns now and again.....to keep in "shape" if you will, in case i have to use our house guardian but i do confess they aren't my favorite to shoot, well maybe at real close range....like to see what i can blow huge holes into Wasz: we used to shoot at Bullseye before it closed, now we mostly go to a friend's house in WV. he has his own range Henry: oooh i'm going to check out that site right NOW! __________________ "What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson, 1787

February 24, 2007, 12:37 PM	#447
sm member Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Between black coffee, and shiftn' gears Posts: 28,390	uh huh, I was checking on you and them shotguns. I'd mention a certain "pet" shotgun of mine, then again stick around and you will find out what my "pet" is. Member ain't been here 5 min and Steve done started in on her...THR members

February 24, 2007, 12:58 PM	#448
countryrebel Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Location: IDAHO Posts: 268	I joined back in november and I can say this is one of the best places for firearms knowlegde I have ever seen.You guys are great and I am proud to be a part of this forum.I live in Idaho on a ranch and love to hunt,I also love my guns,EBR's, bolt's, leveraction's and handgun's.I am going to get a life membership with the NRA asap.I always kept putting it off but now is the time,sorry guy's for not doing it sooner,I have no excuse.From one gun owner,hunter,and 2A defender I can truly say I have hundreds of new buddies. GOD BLESS

February 24, 2007, 01:19 PM	#449
pax Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Washington state Posts: 9,767	Welcome to our humble little corner of the web, pistol-packin-wifey! Stay long, post lots, learn much ... pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My website: http://www.corneredcat.com

February 24, 2007, 01:50 PM	#450
koja48 member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: SE WA State Posts: 1,912	Welcome aboard, Ma'am. Enjoy . . .