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Ted E Bear · December 28, 2010, 03:32 PM

Hello from Illinois.
I'm a retired LEO and am into all sorts of shooting sports, reloading, and fishing.

dklic6 · December 28, 2010, 06:28 PM

Howdy all. Just here to learn what I can.

Thorton Flattop · December 28, 2010, 09:41 PM

just hopen someone can help with my questions

abc7 · December 28, 2010, 10:07 PM

I am 72 years old and have hunted since I was 10. I have a love for firearms. I have a 30/30 Win carbine since I was 14 yrs old. I have a custom .270 FN action, Douglas premium # 2 barrel and a Sako trigger, stocked with an American Walnut stock which was built in 1967. I also have a Weatherby Vanguard in .270 with synthetic stock. I have taken close to 60 big game animals- Bear, whitetail & Blacktail deer, Elk and moose. I also have a Colt single action .22 since 1958. Love to hunt and shoot.

Brady.40 · December 28, 2010, 10:15 PM

I found this place last week, pretty active forum and lots of good topics. I have some long guns but my pistol fetish is what's driving me now.... I've got a few, Walther, Beretta, S&W, Kahr. Always looking for CCW options...

thralldad · December 28, 2010, 10:21 PM

Howdy!
Logged in for the first time in several months. First post and intro. Army vet (30 years; Bosnia,Iraq,Afghanistan 1 each). My dad was a gunsmith and I have a few around the house. I really like this forum!

Dreamcast270mhz · December 29, 2010, 12:56 AM

hey guys,

Well my name is Jon and I am now officially a gun collector, my father (an avid collector himself) gave me a remington 510 rifle for X-Mas this year so my main interest is in rifles, I care little for shotguns or handguns (Besides winchester lever-action shotguns and a few HK .45s i've shot)

Keep in mind one thing, I'm sort of ignorant on most gun stuff, and because I'm underage (for a year) I don't buy ammo or guns myself, and I only shoot 'em at ranges and private property I have permission on.

bbuddtec · December 29, 2010, 06:43 AM

Hello, my name is Bryan and I'm here after having seen how some forums are, THR is far better... Interest in target and self defence, will be posting a pic soon of my AR with knife, to break up the handgun/knife pairing thread a bit,

Thanks for a great forum!

Persev · December 29, 2010, 09:56 AM

I wanted to say hello from Nevada.I have been into guns since I was a kid and got my first cap gun and haven't stopped since.Also collect knives and am proud to have introduced my wife to guns and shooting (now she's a better shot than me...figures).Look forward to participating on THR and appreciate a community of like minded folks.

PatrickW · December 29, 2010, 01:20 PM

Hi Everybody!
I'm Patrick, I own some guns and I am looking for info on reloading. I joined up so that I could see the attached pictures.

Armed Geezer · December 29, 2010, 04:06 PM

Hello again. Seems my original registration went >poof<, so the Armed Geezer is back

Quote:

Armed Geezer. New Member. Join Date: 12-15-10. Posts: 8. Seems to me the Law would be obligated to check the S/N and return the "stolen" ...

My original reg. from google search

Ole Humpback · December 29, 2010, 08:31 PM

Howdy all!!!

Started shooting competitively at 16 with a Sweet 16 but that died off after HS due to going to college. Done some hunting with the 16 (got a turkey with it) and a 12ga Gold Fusion (got a deer with it recently). Got bit with the collector/tactical bug recently. I'm eyeing a Browning Maxus 12ga and a BAR Zenith in 30-06 for when I graduate.

Look forward to learning alot about collecting, tactical, and reloading.

Golderpuff · December 30, 2010, 02:36 PM

Hello from Ohio.

I grew up shooting mostly handguns and then fell out of it. But i'm older more stable and have that itch. I realy like revolvers just my thing. I currently have a 9mm auto, and a couple shot guns, but I am looking to buy a couple revolvers this year. So I have been wondering around the net digging up information on the things I like.

nomanyeti · December 30, 2010, 04:12 PM

I'm new to this forum and I think I'm in the right place! Forgive me for remaining anonymous, but I have a rather unique name.

I've been interested in Firearms ever since I sneaked into my Grandfathers spare bedroom (aka: his gun room). He never had any use for handguns, but his room had steamer trunks w/all sorts of foreign stickers and the walls were lined w/long guns.

I've owned in excess of 200 firearms and currently possess the following:

Made in the USA
Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45 ACP
Colt 1911A1 (1924) ,45 ACP w/an old Service Ace set up
Colt LE6920 5.56 mm
Colt New Frontier Buntline (7.5") .22 LR/mag
Colt New Frontier Buntline (7.5") .22 LR/mag
Colt Python (4" BSS) .357 mag.
Remington VTR .308 Win. w/a Swarovski 4x12x50
Ruger 32 .32 H&R mag.
Ruger Mk II (4" SS).22 LR
S&W 686 (2.5”) .357 mag.
Springfield M1A .308
TC Pro Encore .44 mag.
USFA Rodeo (4 5/8") .45 LC
All Others
Beretta 1201FP 12 ga.
Beretta 85FS .380 ACP
Beretta 87 .22 LR
Glock 17
Glock 19
H&K 4 .22/.25/.32/380 ACP
H&K 45
H&K Mk 23
H&K P30
H&K VP70Z
Rizzini S2000 12 ga.
Sako M75SS .300 mag. w/a Zeiss 3x9x40
Sako M75SS .30-06 Spgfld. w/a Swarovski 6x36
SIG P225
SIG P556 (10") 5.56 mm
Steyr AUGA3 5.56 mm

I am always serching for perfection - no compromise. Which is why I do not own just one.

Keep your power dry.

dnice · December 31, 2010, 01:49 AM

Hi all,

This is Dave aka Dnice from New Jersey (South Jersey). I have been a gun owner since 2007 and have a Glock 19, a 1911 Kimber Custom Target II, a Sig Sauer Mosquito, a Taurus 38 special, a Mossberg 500 and a Ruger 10/22. Hopefully next year I will add an AR-15 type rifle.

Dave

Cactus66 · December 31, 2010, 01:50 AM

Hello all,

I am an 18yr old college student double major, criminal justice and pre-law. I hope one day to become an attorney to fight for the 2nd ammendment right, and all pro-gun laws. I love guns, always have, but recently recieved my own AK, from my grandpa, and really got bit buy the bug. I am here to learn more and to find fellow like minded people to have great discussions with.

lizziedog1 · December 31, 2010, 11:14 AM

I lived most of my live in the Golden State, about five years ago I moved to the Silver State. The only regret I have is that I didn't move sooner.

I enjoy hunting, shooting, and reloading. I do not specialize in any one area, I prefer to experience different aspects of these sports.

I am a fair shot, I have my good days and my bad days. I should practice more, but who has the time.

I hope to learn from the rest of you and maybe contribute some of my limited knowledge to you guys.

sandeejs · December 31, 2010, 03:57 PM

Fairly new to guns, enjoy some target shooting. Still need a lot of practice!
~JS~

sinbad339 · December 31, 2010, 05:11 PM

Hello all,

I'm relatively new to guns, having purchased a Taurus PT1911 about 11 months ago, and a 92FS about 5 months after that. So far, my interests are focused on pistols, and I'm considering a CCW permit this year.

Great forum by the way; my google searches have often ended up here.

John

1Deernut · December 31, 2010, 10:32 PM

I'm new to the forum but not to the shooting sports. I have hunted for 35 years and taken many species of game in more than a few countries. I still love hunting local whitetails the most with bow, shotgun, rifle and handgun.

I love to work on rifles and loads to see what works. Shooting small groups at long distance is challenging and fun.

I've lurked around for a very long time, visiting this forum for information on the latest and greatest. Figured it was time to join.

Happy New Year!

honestlou · December 31, 2010, 11:22 PM

I have visited here a few times following google searches, and finally decided to sign up. Something about the name always interested me.

Lifelong shooter, mostly S & W revolvers growing up, and I have a preference for Sigs. A little shotgunning, blackpowder, and bolt actions mixed in.

I am an attorney, educator, business owner, and NRA handgun instructor.

**hso** · December 31, 2010, 11:31 PM

Welcome all to one of the few firearms forums where mature civil discussion (not fights) is the norm instead the exception.

Wicz · January 1, 2011, 04:51 PM

happy new year

like a lot of folks i ran across this forum by searching for information concerning handguns. i've owned guns most of my life but only recently got involved with handguns. weirdly, my 11 year old playing cod4 started us talking about shooting. we visited our range in town and found we both enjoyed target shooting. it's been a great way to spend time together, improve our skills and a chance for me to teach "safety first" to my son.

we shot my s&w 910 for a while and i decided to get my carry permit here in tn. i went to purchase a compact m&p but fell in love with the hk p30. i've caught a lot of slack for owning an "expensive" pistol...including from my carry permit instructor but i feel comfortable with this pistol and i'm more accurate with the p30 than others i've tried.

i'm trying to decide on a sub compact. i'm leaning toward the fnp, fnx or xdm. i love the look and feel of the kimber and colt 1911's but still trying to decide.

a few things i've learned in a short time in the pistol world...
my gun is awesome...yours sucks
this brand is awesome...yours sucks
i can shot a 1" group at three football fields with mine
1911's are old school...polymer rules
1911's have been here since 1911...if it aint broke...
you have to ccw a 87 caliber ...you know those elephants are mean
if you're a liberal you are automatically anti gun

i have also learned
i love reading reviews and opinions
i love learning from other people's experience and expertise
i'll own and shoot what i like
i like my ruger lcp
liberal politicians historically have been anti gun ownership or lean to extreme regulations

i,m waiting for my permit and i am scheduled to take several advanced classes. i'm not sure what bothers or scares me more. that fact that any unexperienced, irresponsible person can carry a firearm or that i have to jump through hoops to enjoy/have my 2nd amendment rights. handgun ownership has really made me aware of the gov't thumb on that right.

i pray two things. that i will never have to use my handgun in self defense and that if i do, i can.

i appreciate the chance to be in this forum.

czaz21 · January 1, 2011, 07:53 PM

Hello

I am a US Army Vet with 30 years of US Govt Service.

When I was 16, my first gun which was a Winchester single shot 12 GA that used to kick like a mule, I shot trap with it but my shoulder couldn't take it so I got a Remington 1100 which was a pleasure to shoot. I've a little experience with pistols with my father's SW .357 mag handgun which he got engraved in Japan after he got out of the Korean war and the .45's we used in the military.
Lost track with family other hobbies etc and recently got back interested into guns again and purchased my dream Citori and plan to get back into the fun of shooting.
I am looking forward to being part of this informative forum. Thanks

Mike

Erwinfoxjj · January 1, 2011, 10:58 PM

My name is Jacob. I am a huge history person and study it at WVU in Morgantown, WV. I am a WWII Reenactor (on the German side) and just recently received a Mauser Kar98k BYF 1944. I am looking at getting a SIG522 next and completing my cleaning kit. I love guns, and I love my rights.

December 28, 2010, 06:28 PM	#5677
dklic6 Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Howdy all. Just here to learn what I can. __________________ Throw some candy to the children

December 28, 2010, 10:07 PM	#5679
abc7 Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 18	abc7 I am 72 years old and have hunted since I was 10. I have a love for firearms. I have a 30/30 Win carbine since I was 14 yrs old. I have a custom .270 FN action, Douglas premium # 2 barrel and a Sako trigger, stocked with an American Walnut stock which was built in 1967. I also have a Weatherby Vanguard in .270 with synthetic stock. I have taken close to 60 big game animals- Bear, whitetail & Blacktail deer, Elk and moose. I also have a Colt single action .22 since 1958. Love to hunt and shoot.

December 29, 2010, 06:43 AM	#5683
bbuddtec Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: The Land of Opportunity. Posts: 460	Another FNG... Hello, my name is Bryan and I'm here after having seen how some forums are, THR is far better... Interest in target and self defence, will be posting a pic soon of my AR with knife, to break up the handgun/knife pairing thread a bit, Thanks for a great forum! __________________ "A golf course is the willful and deliberate misuse of a perfectly good rifle range." - Jeff Cooper

December 29, 2010, 09:56 AM	#5684
Persev Member Join Date: December 27, 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 25	Hello I wanted to say hello from Nevada.I have been into guns since I was a kid and got my first cap gun and haven't stopped since.Also collect knives and am proud to have introduced my wife to guns and shooting (now she's a better shot than me...figures).Look forward to participating on THR and appreciate a community of like minded folks.

December 30, 2010, 04:12 PM	#5689
nomanyeti Member Join Date: December 27, 2010 Posts: 1	Howdy from Indy I'm new to this forum and I think I'm in the right place! Forgive me for remaining anonymous, but I have a rather unique name. I've been interested in Firearms ever since I sneaked into my Grandfathers spare bedroom (aka: his gun room). He never had any use for handguns, but his room had steamer trunks w/all sorts of foreign stickers and the walls were lined w/long guns. I've owned in excess of 200 firearms and currently possess the following: Made in the USA Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45 ACP Colt 1911A1 (1924) ,45 ACP w/an old Service Ace set up Colt LE6920 5.56 mm Colt New Frontier Buntline (7.5") .22 LR/mag Colt New Frontier Buntline (7.5") .22 LR/mag Colt Python (4" BSS) .357 mag. Remington VTR .308 Win. w/a Swarovski 4x12x50 Ruger 32 .32 H&R mag. Ruger Mk II (4" SS).22 LR S&W 686 (2.5”) .357 mag. Springfield M1A .308 TC Pro Encore .44 mag. USFA Rodeo (4 5/8") .45 LC All Others Beretta 1201FP 12 ga. Beretta 85FS .380 ACP Beretta 87 .22 LR Glock 17 Glock 19 H&K 4 .22/.25/.32/380 ACP H&K 45 H&K Mk 23 H&K P30 H&K VP70Z Rizzini S2000 12 ga. Sako M75SS .300 mag. w/a Zeiss 3x9x40 Sako M75SS .30-06 Spgfld. w/a Swarovski 6x36 SIG P225 SIG P556 (10") 5.56 mm Steyr AUGA3 5.56 mm I am always serching for perfection - no compromise. Which is why I do not own just one. Keep your power dry.

December 28, 2010, 03:32 PM	#5676
Ted E Bear Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: Peoples Republik of Illinois Posts: 6	Hello from Illinois. I'm a retired LEO and am into all sorts of shooting sports, reloading, and fishing.

December 28, 2010, 09:41 PM	#5678
Thorton Flattop Member Join Date: December 25, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 16	just hopen someone can help with my questions

December 28, 2010, 10:15 PM	#5680
Brady.40 Member Join Date: December 26, 2010 Posts: 1	I found this place last week, pretty active forum and lots of good topics. I have some long guns but my pistol fetish is what's driving me now.... I've got a few, Walther, Beretta, S&W, Kahr. Always looking for CCW options...

December 28, 2010, 10:21 PM	#5681
thralldad Member Join Date: February 17, 2010 Location: CenTX Posts: 128	Howdy! Logged in for the first time in several months. First post and intro. Army vet (30 years; Bosnia,Iraq,Afghanistan 1 each). My dad was a gunsmith and I have a few around the house. I really like this forum!

December 29, 2010, 12:56 AM	#5682
Dreamcast270mhz Member Join Date: December 27, 2010 Posts: 406	hey guys, Well my name is Jon and I am now officially a gun collector, my father (an avid collector himself) gave me a remington 510 rifle for X-Mas this year so my main interest is in rifles, I care little for shotguns or handguns (Besides winchester lever-action shotguns and a few HK .45s i've shot) Keep in mind one thing, I'm sort of ignorant on most gun stuff, and because I'm underage (for a year) I don't buy ammo or guns myself, and I only shoot 'em at ranges and private property I have permission on.

December 29, 2010, 01:20 PM	#5685
PatrickW Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1	Hi Everybody! I'm Patrick, I own some guns and I am looking for info on reloading. I joined up so that I could see the attached pictures.

December 29, 2010, 08:31 PM	#5687
Ole Humpback Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: IN, USA Posts: 389	Howdy all!!! Started shooting competitively at 16 with a Sweet 16 but that died off after HS due to going to college. Done some hunting with the 16 (got a turkey with it) and a 12ga Gold Fusion (got a deer with it recently). Got bit with the collector/tactical bug recently. I'm eyeing a Browning Maxus 12ga and a BAR Zenith in 30-06 for when I graduate. Look forward to learning alot about collecting, tactical, and reloading.

December 30, 2010, 02:36 PM	#5688
Golderpuff Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 21	Hello from Ohio. I grew up shooting mostly handguns and then fell out of it. But i'm older more stable and have that itch. I realy like revolvers just my thing. I currently have a 9mm auto, and a couple shot guns, but I am looking to buy a couple revolvers this year. So I have been wondering around the net digging up information on the things I like.

December 31, 2010, 01:49 AM	#5690
dnice Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 3	Hello from New Jersey Hi all, This is Dave aka Dnice from New Jersey (South Jersey). I have been a gun owner since 2007 and have a Glock 19, a 1911 Kimber Custom Target II, a Sig Sauer Mosquito, a Taurus 38 special, a Mossberg 500 and a Ruger 10/22. Hopefully next year I will add an AR-15 type rifle. Dave

December 31, 2010, 01:50 AM	#5691
Cactus66 Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 12	Hello all, I am an 18yr old college student double major, criminal justice and pre-law. I hope one day to become an attorney to fight for the 2nd ammendment right, and all pro-gun laws. I love guns, always have, but recently recieved my own AK, from my grandpa, and really got bit buy the bug. I am here to learn more and to find fellow like minded people to have great discussions with. __________________ "Proud Conservative"

December 31, 2010, 11:14 AM	#5692
lizziedog1 Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: The Silver State Posts: 942	Ahoy There I lived most of my live in the Golden State, about five years ago I moved to the Silver State. The only regret I have is that I didn't move sooner. I enjoy hunting, shooting, and reloading. I do not specialize in any one area, I prefer to experience different aspects of these sports. I am a fair shot, I have my good days and my bad days. I should practice more, but who has the time. I hope to learn from the rest of you and maybe contribute some of my limited knowledge to you guys.

December 31, 2010, 03:57 PM	#5693
sandeejs Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Posts: 1	Hello from MI Fairly new to guns, enjoy some target shooting. Still need a lot of practice! ~JS~

December 31, 2010, 05:11 PM	#5694
sinbad339 Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: Painesville, OH Posts: 36	Another new Ohio member Hello all, I'm relatively new to guns, having purchased a Taurus PT1911 about 11 months ago, and a 92FS about 5 months after that. So far, my interests are focused on pistols, and I'm considering a CCW permit this year. Great forum by the way; my google searches have often ended up here. John __________________ "Our times are characterized by a perfection of means, and a confusion of ends." -- A. Einstein

December 31, 2010, 10:32 PM	#5695
1Deernut Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Lived in Virginia most of my life but now live in central PA. Posts: 20	Hello Fellow Shooters I'm new to the forum but not to the shooting sports. I have hunted for 35 years and taken many species of game in more than a few countries. I still love hunting local whitetails the most with bow, shotgun, rifle and handgun. I love to work on rifles and loads to see what works. Shooting small groups at long distance is challenging and fun. I've lurked around for a very long time, visiting this forum for information on the latest and greatest. Figured it was time to join. Happy New Year!

December 31, 2010, 11:22 PM	#5696
honestlou Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	New here--from Louisiana I have visited here a few times following google searches, and finally decided to sign up. Something about the name always interested me. Lifelong shooter, mostly S & W revolvers growing up, and I have a preference for Sigs. A little shotgunning, blackpowder, and bolt actions mixed in. I am an attorney, educator, business owner, and NRA handgun instructor.

December 31, 2010, 11:31 PM	#5697
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,542	Welcome all to one of the few firearms forums where mature civil discussion (not fights) is the norm instead the exception. __________________ 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 1, 2011, 04:51 PM	#5698
Wicz Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Posts: 7	happy new year like a lot of folks i ran across this forum by searching for information concerning handguns. i've owned guns most of my life but only recently got involved with handguns. weirdly, my 11 year old playing cod4 started us talking about shooting. we visited our range in town and found we both enjoyed target shooting. it's been a great way to spend time together, improve our skills and a chance for me to teach "safety first" to my son. we shot my s&w 910 for a while and i decided to get my carry permit here in tn. i went to purchase a compact m&p but fell in love with the hk p30. i've caught a lot of slack for owning an "expensive" pistol...including from my carry permit instructor but i feel comfortable with this pistol and i'm more accurate with the p30 than others i've tried. i'm trying to decide on a sub compact. i'm leaning toward the fnp, fnx or xdm. i love the look and feel of the kimber and colt 1911's but still trying to decide. a few things i've learned in a short time in the pistol world... my gun is awesome...yours sucks this brand is awesome...yours sucks i can shot a 1" group at three football fields with mine 1911's are old school...polymer rules 1911's have been here since 1911...if it aint broke... you have to ccw a 87 caliber ...you know those elephants are mean if you're a liberal you are automatically anti gun i have also learned i love reading reviews and opinions i love learning from other people's experience and expertise i'll own and shoot what i like i like my ruger lcp liberal politicians historically have been anti gun ownership or lean to extreme regulations i,m waiting for my permit and i am scheduled to take several advanced classes. i'm not sure what bothers or scares me more. that fact that any unexperienced, irresponsible person can carry a firearm or that i have to jump through hoops to enjoy/have my 2nd amendment rights. handgun ownership has really made me aware of the gov't thumb on that right. i pray two things. that i will never have to use my handgun in self defense and that if i do, i can. i appreciate the chance to be in this forum.

January 1, 2011, 07:53 PM	#5699
czaz21 Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3	Back into guns Hello I am a US Army Vet with 30 years of US Govt Service. When I was 16, my first gun which was a Winchester single shot 12 GA that used to kick like a mule, I shot trap with it but my shoulder couldn't take it so I got a Remington 1100 which was a pleasure to shoot. I've a little experience with pistols with my father's SW .357 mag handgun which he got engraved in Japan after he got out of the Korean war and the .45's we used in the military. Lost track with family other hobbies etc and recently got back interested into guns again and purchased my dream Citori and plan to get back into the fun of shooting. I am looking forward to being part of this informative forum. Thanks Mike

January 1, 2011, 10:58 PM	#5700
Erwinfoxjj Member Join Date: January 1, 2011 Location: WVU or Maritnsburg Posts: 17	My name is Jacob. I am a huge history person and study it at WVU in Morgantown, WV. I am a WWII Reenactor (on the German side) and just recently received a Mauser Kar98k BYF 1944. I am looking at getting a SIG522 next and completing my cleaning kit. I love guns, and I love my rights.